2019.11.25 - 42 Warren St - Durkin Conway supporting docs
12-04-19/UPDATE of Warren St. - Historical Commission - Window Project Description of Work.docx
FROM:William J. Durkin and Abby Elizabeth Conway
TO:Salem Historical Commission
DATE:November 11, 2019 (revised November 25, 2019)
RE:42 Warren Street - Request for Certificate of Appropriateness, Description of Work Proposed
The owners of 42 Warren Street (the Property), William J. Durkin and Abby Elizabeth Conway (the Owners), respectfully request a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to the
exterior of the Property. The Property is located in the McIntyre Historic District and subject to the Salem Historical Commission Guidelines.
The Owners wish to renovate the kitchen in the Property, and in order to do so are seeking permission to modify the windows on the southwest facade of the Property. <
The southwest facade windows are visible from Warren Street, a public way. The existing windows are two side-by-side windows that each measure 33”w by 59”l. The Owners propose replacing
these windows with a single window measuring approximately 30”w by 44”l. The Owners intend for the replacement window to be a J.B. Sash Proper Bostonian with a wood exterior. The window’s
trim will be painted to match existing trim on the home. <
To the extent possible, the Owners will salvage and reinstall the existing shutters, modifying them to fit the replacement window (i.e., the shutters would cover the entire window if
closed) . If modification of the existing shutters is not feasible, the shutters will be replaced with operable, hinged wood shutters. The shutters will be painted to match the existing
shutters.
In choosing the size for the replacement window, the Owners looked to other window sizes already in place on the home. The proposed replacement window is the same size as another window
on the southwest facade (on the second level) and as a window on the rear of the home.
The other windows on this facade are of various shapes and sizes. They include:
A hexagonal stained-glass window on the first level (19 inches across)
A rectangular, fixed wood window with cathedral-style muntins (35”w by 22”l) on the first level
A rectangular window on the second level (39”w by 59”l)
A rectangular window on the second level (30”w by 44”l)
In support of this Request, the Owners are submitting elevation drawings, photographs of the Property, including the southwest facade from Warren Street, and details about the proposed
replacement window from JB Sash.
This Request has been revised since the original request of November 11, 2019. The Owners are no longer requesting to modify the rear facade at this time.
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12-04-19/42 Warren - Durkin-Conway - Application.pdf
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 may be 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 ½ x 11 or be able to be folded to 8 ½ x 11): 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. If the 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. I. 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 be 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 commencing 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 up 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 approvals. 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 Library or on-line at http://www.salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_Historic/index. The guidelines provide examples of what is
historically appropriate (or inappropriate) for Salem's neighborhoods including trim, siding, barrier free access, doors, fences, gutters/downspouts, masonry, mechanical equipment,
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 Street, Salem, MA 01970, 978 619-5985.
Rev. 10/12 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 Sign Other District: Derby
Street re Address of Property: Name of Record Owner (s):
Owner Mailing Address: Description of Work Proposed Please type or pr int clearly. Attach additional sheets, as necessary. Name of Applicant:
Owner Tenant Other: Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________ Tel. #:
E-mail Address: Certificate will be mailed to the owner unless otherwise indicated here: Certificate should be mailed to:
Name Mailing address: City: State: Zip: Date Stamp For Office
Use Only ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION 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 future meeting. Recommended information includes: 3
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.) Paint color samples, if applicable (no less than 2”x2”) Location and size of all mechanical equipment,
such as transformers, HVAC equipment, electrical service and meters, and proposed screening
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