SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2010
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Ms. Diozzi, Ms. Herbert, Mr. Hart, Ms. McCrea, and Ms. Bellin.
270 Lafayette Street
Erin Higgins and Joseph Hannon, Lauren Purtell, Tansu DeMirbilek and Kristina Hedin submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for paint colors at 270 Lafayette Street. Paint chips were provided. Erin Higgins & Joseph Hannon were present.
The decorative molding (scroll molding at peak, dentil moldings) will be Cabernet 2116-30, trim, gutters, porch columns and side door will be Hazy Lilac 2116-40, wood and scalloped shingles, rakes, and tracery moldings and recessed panels on bay window will be African Violet 2116-50 and siding will remain white/grey. Front door remains natural.
Ms. Bellin suggested instead of using Cabernet, using something a little bolder, such as Vintage Wine.
Ms. Higgins stated that they also need to make various repairs including the stained glass window and the decorative scroll work in the peak.
Ms. Herbert made a motion to approve the application for paint colors as submitted and to give option for Vintage Wine or Cabernet or to mix the two. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to issue a Certificate of Non-applicability to repair decorative scroll work in peak and the stained glass window to replicate existing. Ms. Herbert seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
389 Essex Street
Ms. Bellin abstained from this discussion of this application.
Paul Ellingwood, Christine Reilly and Scott and Emilia Mountain submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for paint colors at 389 Essex Street. The body will be Pittsfield Bluff HC-24 and the trim and door will be Lafayette Green HC-135, as recommended by John Goff, Historic Preservation & Design, in 1993 as close to original colors. Present were Christine Reilly and Paul Ellingwood.
Mr. Hart suggested keeping the red accent door.
Ms. Herbert stated that she thought the doors may be walnut and suggested they be stripped and left natural. She did not recommend that they be green.
Mr. Hart stated that the applicants could get a painter to grain the door.
Ms. Herbert made a motion to approve the application as submitted for body in Pittsfield Bluff, Trim in Lafayette Green and the option to either paint the door the existing red, to strip the door and leave natural, to strip the door and have it grained to replicate walnut or to select and alternative red for the door (with approval delegated to Commissioner Herbert). Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
330 Essex Street
Ms. Guy stated that the application for this address was noticed erroneously and that the application was for Non-applicability for in kind fence replacement, which has been issued. No action is required.
8 Franklin Street (storage building)
Fortunate Son Realty Inc. submitted an application to waive the Demolition Delay Ordinance to demolish a wooden storage building. Photographs were provided.
Mr. Hart recommended that all four sides be photographed in color in ¾ view prior to demolition.
Ms. McCrea made a motion to approve the application as submitted conditional that all four sides are photographed in color in ¾ view prior. Ms. Herbert seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Other Business
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of June 2, 2010. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Guy stated that she forwarded an email from Aikaterini Panagiotakis on June 11th regarding Spring Pond to the Commission members.
Mr. Hart suggested advising the writer to contact Brona Simon at the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
Ms. Herbert stated that she went by and felt that the difference visually is the repointed area and the areas missing mortar, but noted that she felt there is one section that does not match. She suggested Mr. Hart go by.
Ms. Bellin offered to prepare a draft guideline.
There being no further business, Mr. Hart made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Bellin 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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