SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Ms. Diozzi, Mr. Desrocher, Ms. Harper, Ms. Bellin, Ms. McCrea and Mr. Hart.
14 Broad Street
Ellen & Jeremy Schiller submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint shutters and door from existing green to black. Ms Guy stated that the applicants informed her that they would not be present.
Mr. Hart recommended giving the option for Essex Green as well and for the paint to be gloss or semi-gloss.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve Black or Essex Green for the shutters and door, in either gloss or semi-gloss. Ms. Harper seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
88 ½ Federal Street
Roy Gelin submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add handrails to the front entry and to add a wall cap to the side of the structure for bathroom ventilation. Dana Gelin was present.
Mr. Gelin stated that his dad broke his leg and that the physical therapist is recommending two handrails. They will attach one rail to the existing handrail to bring it in closer. The second will be attached to the house. It is being done by Cassidy Brothers Forge, Inc. They also need a vent through the side of the building for the bathroom renovation. A vent cap sample was presented. It will be located on the side of the house half way between the corner and the kitchen window.
Mr. Hart stated that the vent will be fairly inconspicuous.
Mr. Gelin stated that the new rail will come out about 6” from the existing rail. They will be wrought iron.
John Lander, 88A Federal St., stated he was in favor of the proposal.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the railings as proposed. Mr. Hart seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. McCrea made a motion to approve the vent. Mr. Hart seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Mr. Hart encouraged the owner to remove the vinyl siding in the future and repair the existing original windows.
Other Business
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of February 20, 2008. Ms. Harper seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2010. Mr. Desrocher seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
There being no further business, Ms. Bellin 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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