12 Chestnut Street CofNA (002)
Salem Historical Commission
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978) 619-5685 FAX (978) 740-0404
CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
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 does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the
exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (M.G.L. Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historic Districts
Ordinance.
District: McIntire
Address of Property: 12 Chestnut Street
Name of Record Owner: Martha and Peter Pitman
Description of Work Proposed:
• Scope of Work on existing Summer Kitchen
o Replace an existing boarded up (delaminating plywood), arched window opening, with
a new custom, arched placement window. Work is not visible from the public way.
• Main House
o Install a backup generator behind the previously approved AC units and hedge. Work
will not be visible from the public way.
NOTE: The above work qualifies as non-applicable due to work not being visible from a public way. Should
any changes to materials, design or outward appearance be determined necessary and/or work be
visible from the public way, the applicant must submit a new application for review.
Upon completion of above work, please notify Historical Commission staff as final sign-off is required to
document compliance with this Certificate and approved plans. Should work be completed in non-
compliance of this Certificate, a Violation Notice may be issued resulting in possible fines to the applicant.
Dated: December 13, 2021 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.