17 Beckford Street - Certificate of Hardship for garage and fence Salem .historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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CERTIFICATE OF HARDSHIP
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed:
❑x Construction ❑ Moving
❑ Reconstruction ❑ Alteration
❑x Demolition ❑ Painting
❑ Signage ❑ Other work
as described below has been approved under a finding of Hardship, 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: 17 Beckford Street
Name of Record Owner: Cornerstone Beckford LLC
Description of Work Proposed:
Demolish garage at rear of property due to significant structural deterioration. This decision is based on visual
inspection and correspondence with the Salem Building Commissioner. In its place, applicant is to remove
existing stockade fence and replace with new flat board fence along rear property line to match existing fence
on side yard. New fence to be installed with finished side out and painted white to match existing fence.
NOTE: This Certificate is conditional upon submission of three-quarter view photographs of all elevations of
the garage prior to the issuance of a demolition permit.
Reason for Issuance of the Certificate of Hardship:
o The application affects only the building or structure on which work is to be done and not the historic
district in general.
o The application is approved because it does not cause substantial detriment to the public welfare.
o The application is approved because it does not cause departure from the intent and purposes of the
amended Historic District Act.
Dated: April 6. 2017 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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.