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Salem Historical Commission
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APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Pursuant to the.Historic District's Act (M.G_L. Chapter 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance,
application is hereby made for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for:
❑ New Construction ❑ Moving ❑ Reconstruction ❑✓ Alteration
❑ Demolition ❑ Painting 0 Sign ❑ Other
District: ❑Derby Street DL a ayette Street Ddclntire ❑Washington Square
Address of Property: 165 Federal St
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Name of Record Owner(s): Dary Desautels,Erin Stewart
Owner Mailing Address: 165 Federal St
Description of Work Proposed
Please oe or print clearly.Attach addilional sheets, as necessary.
We wish to re-side part of the back of the house,which is partly visible from Griffin Place,with cedar clapboard to
match the rest of the house. Currently,the back of the house has some wood shingles and some clapboard siding.
We wish to replace all of the shingles as they are rotted or missing with cedar clapboard.Additinally,we wish to
replace the clapboard around the back door on the first floor and the window on the second floor as much of this
wood is rotted.The same paint and trim will be used that has been used for previous work to the house.
We wish to replace the shingles with clapboard for two reasons. One,as listed above, is to snake all of the siding
for the home the same.The rest of the house has the clapboard siding.The second reason is the cost.With only
two owners,the upkeep of the home is expensive,and it would cost an additional $1000 to replace the shingles
with new shingles,which would prevent us from being able to repair some of the other rotting clapboard siding
this year.
Name of Applican Eric►Stewart o half of 165 Federal St 1 QOwneroContractor❑Te ant❑Other:
Signature: Date: 1'
Tel. #: 617-7 5285 E-mail Address: estewart327@gmailc.om
Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here:
Certificate should be mailed to: Name 165 Federal St Condo Trust
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PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
A_ Be prepared to apply for approvals well in advance of commencing any exterior work. Before making any changes to the exterior of a property
in an historic district,the owner should call or visit the Commission representative at the Department of Planning&Community Development to
discuss proposed alterations and to determine the category of the application(Appropriateness,Non-Applicability or Hardship).
B. The Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and notices are posted at City Hall. The meetings are held at
120 Washington Street,3rd floor,and begin at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and any person is entitled to appear and be heard
on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision-
C. An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or Hardship must be received by 3:00 p.m.on the Monday 16 days before the meeting in
order to make the agenda. An application for a Certificate of Non-Applicability may normally be added to the agenda up to the day of the
meeting. In some cases,a Certificate of Non-Applicability may be issued by the Clerk,without review by the full Commission,after notifying
Commission members and allowing 24 hours for any objection. There is no fee for any applications.
D. All applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Hardship require a public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be posted with the City
Clerk 14 days before the hearing and abutters must be notified in writing. Commission staff will handle these procedures. A public hearing is
not required for a Certificate of Non-Applicability.
E. Applications must be submitted by the owner of the property. A contractor for the owner,at the owner's request,may submit an application on
the owner's behalf. In case of a tenant,a waiver of the owner's appearance maybe granted at the discretion of the Commission if it is requested
by the owner.
F. All applications must include photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways. No certificates can be issued until receipt of photos.
G. An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described on scaled drawings and include specifications
regarding dimensions, materials, and any other information needed for the Commission to visualize the changes in order to make a
determination. Applications for paint colors should include a paint chip or chart. The following items should be included in your drawings as
applicable(exhibits should be 8`/x 1 I or be able to be folded to 8%2 x I1):
1. Site plan showing location of improvements;
2, Elevation drawings of the specific improvements;
3. Details/profiles(i.e.moldings,fence caps,cornices,vents,etc.);
4. Materials(i.e.wood,brick,etc.);
5. Dimensions(i.e.size of trim);and
6. Transformers,heat pump and condenser locations,electrical entries and meters,lamp posts,stove pipes.
H. At the hearing,the Commission will discuss the application with the applicant or his representative,hear the abutters and take a vote. Owners
having professional consultants such as architects or contractors are urged to have them be present at the hearing. Ifthe application is approved,
a Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address provided on the application and copies will be sent to the City Clerk and Building Inspector.
Please note that the application can be continued until the next meeting if the Commission deems necessary(i.e.for reasons of incomplete
drawings,to perform a site visit,etc.). In any case,the Commission must make a determination within 60 days from the date the application is
received,unless the applicant waives that requirement in writing.
1. A property owner or a contractor cannot receive a building permit unless a Certificate has been issued. Please be sure to obtain appropriate
permits from the Inspector of Buildings(or other necessary permits and approvals)prior to commencing work.
J. The homeowner may opt not to commence the work approved(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding violation). Work commenced must
e completed within one year from the Certificate date unless otherwise indicated-
K. The City of Salem reserves the right to inspect the project to determine compliance with the conditions set forth in the Certificate issued.
Violations
A person e mmencing or completing work to the exterior of a building in an historic district without the necessary approval of the Commission is subject
to fines of i ip to$500 per day from the date of violation. The Commission is not responsible for an owner's neglect to inquire about necessary City permits
and appro als. All records are public and we will confidentially assist you if you are concerned that someone in your neighborhood is in violation.
Assistance
The Commission's guidelines are available for viewing at the City of Salem Department of Planning&Community Development(DPCD),at the Salem
Public Lib , or on-line at httt3:/1"«,w.silem.com/Pa2es/SalemMA Historic/index. The guidelines provide examples of what is historically appropriate
(or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, harrier free access, doors, fences, gutters/downspouts, masonry, mechanical
cquipmen paint colors,parking solutions,porches/steps,roofing,satellite dishes&solar energy systems,secondary egress,skylights,utilities,windows,
etc. These guidelines help you understand what changes are likely or unlikely to be approved. The Commission supports your efforts to improve your
property and can guide you on historical appropriateness. Further information,including City-wide architectural inventories,is available. For more
information,contact the Clerk of the Commission at the DPCD, 120 Washington Strect,Salem,MA 01970,978 619-5985. Rev.10/17
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An application will not be considered complete unless all work items are thoroughly described and the application
includes all information needed for the Commission to make a determination.
Failure to submit a complete application may result in a continuation to a tune meeting.
Recommended information includes:
Photos of existing conditions,taken from all public ways
Site plan showing location of improvements
Elevation drawings of the existing conditions and proposed improvements
Drawings of details and other special conditions,including profiles
Description,photographs, and/or catalog cuts of proposed materials (please bring to the
meeting product samples, if appropriate)
Dimensions(i.e. height of fence, size of pickets and posts, etc.)
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Paint color samples, if applicable (no less than 2"x2")
Location and size of all mechanical equipment, such as transformers, 1 VAC equipment,
electrical service and meters, and proposed screening