11 Orne Square - proposed resolution letter from owner RECEIVED
Pam Coffin
�x— D 11 Orne Square
MAY 13 2919 Salem, MA 01970
DEPT. OF PLANNING & May 9, 2019
COMMUNITY DEVELOPJIENT
To The Salem Historical Commission:
I am writing in response to the Salem Historical Commission's letter dated April 2, 2019
concerning my fence at 11 Orne Square. I have reviewed the changes proposed by the
Commission and provide the following resolution.
consulted with JC Fence, who designed, constructed and installed the fence to review
the modifications proposed by the Commission. The modifications will prevent the gate
from operating correctly since moving the posts behind the pickets will interfere with the
mechanism that opens and closes the gate. In addition, moving the pickets will interrupt
the continuous line of the fence along the sidewalk which was designed for a cohesive
look and a secure yard.
To find a solution to this matter, I contacted a local architect who works on historic
properties to look at the fence and to suggest an alternative that would allow the gate to
operate while maintaining the look of a picket fence. The compromise that was
suggested would be to remove the caps and cut the posts down to an angle consistent
with other fences on the Square. I have attached a rendering of the proposed change.
Please note that the fence will be painted Orne Square Green (similar to Benjamin
Moore's Essex Green) which is darker than the green in the rendering.
The fence removed by the Orne Square Condominium Association was very short, just
2 %feet high, with flat boards and a continuous cap along the top. I believe that the
new fence is more in keeping with the other fences on the Square. In addition, I have
the support of the Orne Square Board and that of my neighbors and hope that you
approve the suggested modification.
appreciate your consideration of this solution in lieu of rebuilding the entire fence.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Coffin
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