53 Summer Street - C of A - new fence revised
Salem Historical Commission
98 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685
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 District
Address of Property: 53 Summer Street
Name of Record Owner: Stacey and Chris Norkun
Description of Approval of Work:
▪ Install new white cedar capped solid board fencing around property boundary to replicate historic
fence as closely as possible to image shown in attached photograph.
▪ Fencing on Summer Street to match height of existing;
▪ 40’ length of fence on western property boundary adjacent to 55 Summer Street to be 6’
tall;
▪ Fence on High Street to be 6’ tall;
▪ Remainder of fencing to be 5’ tall.
▪ Fence on Summer Street to be painted “Black Bean” to match house trim. Remaining
sections of fence to be left unpainted.
▪ All fence hardware to be in black.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff for final review and sign-off of
Certificate.
Dated: July 2, 2020 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
By:
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.