9-2-20 CERTS - 34 Broad Street - building renovations
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
Address of Property: 34 Broad Street
Name of Record Owner: Raquel Frisch
Description of Approval of Work:
o Reinstall black shutters on building façade;
o Replace deteriorated wood gutter on right/east side of building with K-style aluminum gutter to be
painted to match existing trim color. Downspouts to remain in existing locations;
o Replace existing skylight with new 5” high, 21” x 37” C04 Velux skylight in black;
o Install two (2) 21” x 37” C04 Velux skylights: 1) at rear of west roof slope; and 2) on east roof slope
as far back from front edge of roof as possible;
o Remove existing chimney and install faux chimney above roofline to match dimensions, details,
brick and mortar color and overall appearance of existing chimney. Applicant to submit detailed
drawing of faux chimney to Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit for chimney removal;
o Remove wood and metal post at end of driveway;
o Replace deteriorated wood lattice with new wood lattice in square design;
o Install attic vent on rear elevation to be painted to match color of house;
o Install new vent stack on east slope of roof. Stack to be covered with copper sleeve;
o Install two (2) exhaust fans on east elevation. Fans to be painted to match house color and located
above first and second story windows on second bay of fenestration, as close as possible to existing
electrical conduit;
o Install new furnace vent under porch on rear of building (not visible from a public way named in the
district);
o Rebuild three-story rear porch with wood posts and railings and composite decking to match existing
design details except for height of handrail. Porch to be painted to match existing color. Decking to
match existing gray color. New porch balustrade to have secondary handrail to comply with building
code height requirement per attached photos.
o NOTE: Following items are not under Commission jurisdiction: mailboxes and street numbers.
Upon completion of work, please notify Historical Commission staff for final review and sign-off of
Certificate.
Dated: September 15, 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.