148-158 Federal Street - Certificate of Appropriateness - HVAC units Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970(978)
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
✓ Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration
❑ Demolition ✓ Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below will be appropriate to the preservation of said Historic District, as per the requirements set
forth in the Historic District's Act(M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Propert -
Name of Record Owner: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Description of Approval of Work:
■ Replace two (2) air conditioner window units in basement windows#3 and#5 on Flint Street(east)elevation with two
(2)ductless HVAC units.New single zone condenser units to be approximately 30"tall including 2"pad. Condenser
units and ductwork to be located behind existing retaining wall, with condenser unit for window#5 to be relocated to
window#4 with ductwork to be installed into bottom of window panel#4. Window opening#5 to be covered with
plywood panel painted green.New condenser units and ductwork to be minimally visible from a public way.
■ Replace two (2) air conditioner basement window units on alley(west)side of building with two (2)ductless HVAC
units. New single zone condenser units to be approximately 30"tall including 2"pad. Condensers to be placed as
tight as possible and flush with foundation. Ductwork to be installed into base of window panels.New condenser units
and ductwork will be partially screened by elevator shaft and foundation buttresses.
■ Install two (2)multi-zone HVAC units on boiler room roof behind academic building. Units will not be visible from
Federal or Flint Streets.
■ Units on main Church building to be installed unpainted. Should Commission determine additional screening is
necessary, condenser units are to be painted to match color of granite foundation.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate.
Dated: June 21 2018 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By: c Li
The homeowner has the option not to commence the work(unless it relates to resolving an outstanding
violation). All work commenced must be completed within one year from this date unless otherwise indicated.
THIS IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT. Please be sure to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of
Buildings (or any other necessary permits or approvals)prior to commencing work.