SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Ms. Diozzi, Mr. Desrocher, Ms. Harper, Ms. Bellin, Ms. McCrea and Mr. Hart.
19 Warren Street
Karen Vitone and her husband Mike Reardon presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to 1) repair/rebuild existing back sunrooms on first and second floor, replacing windows and door relocation and addition of 4 new windows; 2) change flat roof of addition to gable roof; 3) remove rear chimney; and 4) remove all or part of vinyl siding.
Mr. Reardon stated that he is with Reardon Construction and that they will be doing the work. He stated that they have experience working in Marblehead.
Ms. Vitone stated that the original house was built in 1839 with two additions that she believed were put on or after the 1920s. She stated that all work will be within existing skin of house and that some work is not visible from the public way. They will repair and rebuild the sunrooms, replace existing aluminum sliding windows and existing deteriorating wood windows with 6 over 6 double hung windows to match rest of house, add 5 new windows, remove Anderson casement window, relocate back entrance doorway, remove non-functioning secondary chimney and change flat roof line over sunrooms in back to match addition roof before it and to remove vinyl siding in the area that they will be working in the back, repair clapboards underneath and paint to match rest of house. Sketches and photos were provided and
reviewed by the owners.
Mr. Reardon stated that the gable roof will continue on the same plane.
Ms. Vitone stated that there will be no changes to the deck on the right side. She noted that they are having water issues with the sunporches. The height of the windows will remain the same and match throughout the house. The proposed window is Brosco, 9” x 13” true divided light, wood, single glaze window. For this phase, the vinyl siding will be removed on all but the main house. The trim will be per photo provided. They will add an antique leaded beveled clear glass window in the rear in the new gable. The new roof will be 3 tab asphalt, to match rest of house. Clapboards to be painted white and trim to be black.
Ms. Diozzi read a letter from Nick and Kelly Lewis, 23 Warren Street who were in favor of the application.
Deborah Jackson, 17 Warren Street, stated that she was in favor of the application.
Mr. Hart stated that when the gable is put on the roof, he was concerned there would be a bump or wrinkle in the roofing if it doesn’t match exactly.
Mr. Reardon stated that they will probably need to re-plywood and sheath and that it will be flush, so there should not be any difference.
Mr. Hart stated that he would hate to see the chimney go.
Mr. Reardon stated that it would disrupt the interior plans to keep it.
Mr. Hart suggested having a wood chimney with half brick for show.
Mr. Derocher made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the exception of the chimney, and to give the option to remove vinyl siding on main house when financially feasible. Ms. Bellin seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the chimney removal. Mr. Desrocher seconded the motion. Ms. Diozzi, Mr. Desrocher, Ms. Harper and Ms. Bellin voted in favor, Mr. Hart voted in opposition and Ms. McCrea abstained from voting. The motion so carried.
183 Rear #2 Federal Street
John and Monica Zisa submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for window and asphalt roof shingle replacement.
Mr. Zisa stated that the six windows on the second and third floors that are in violation will be replaced with Brosco, authentic divided light, 6 over 6, wood, double hung, painted to match existing. He stated that he spoke to Pane in the Glass, but the company was unable to get to the project. The new windows will make all the windows on the house uniform. The roof will be replaced with 3-tab, Star White from Certainteed Seal King, which is identical to what is there.
Ms. Bellin asked if they would consider a dark roof.
Mr. Zisa stated that white reflects heat better.
Mr. Hart stated that he did not have a problem with the white.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the option to replace the roof with a Star White, charcoal grey or black. Mr. Desrocher seconded the motion. All were in favor and the motion so carried.
Other Business
Ms. Harper made a motion to approve the minutes of January 6, 2010. Mr. Desrocher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of January 20, 2010. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Ms. Guy stated that she distributed the following letters by email:
- John Wathne, Structures North to Morris Schopf, dated 1/25/10 concerning Salem Mission
- John Wathne, Structures North to Jessica herbert, dated 1/25/10 concerning Salem Mission
- E-mail from Jessica Herbert to John Wathne dated 1/25/10 concerning Salem Mission
There being no further business, Ms. Belin made a motion to adjourn. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane A. Guy
Clerk of the Commission
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