SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
AUGUST 4, 2010
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Ms. Diozzi, Mr. Hart, Ms. McCrea, Ms. Bellin and Mr. Spang.
23 Warren Street
Nick and Kelly Lewis submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for paint colors. The trim will be Navajo White and shutters will be Essex Green. The body will either be California Paints Georgian Yellow or a custom shade to match 5 Monroe Street, called Hawkes Yellow.
Documents & Exhibits
- Application
- Photographs
- Paint chips
Ms. Diozzi read an email from Karen Vitone, 19 Warren Street, in favor of the application.
Mr. Lewis stated that are not sure if the custom color is accurate and was concerned over a larger area, there might be an acidic hew to it. He feels the Georgian Yellow will be more pleasant and they prefer it.
Ms. Diozzi agreed it was a warmer color.
Mr. Hart made a motion to approve the application as submitted with Georgian Yellow for the body. Ms. Bellin seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
30 Columbus Avenue
In continuation of a prior meeting, Robert and Anthie Jackson submitted an application to waive the Demolition Delay Ordinance to demolish 30 Columbus Avenue in its entirety.
Ms. Guy read an email from the applicant requesting a continuance to the September 1, 2010 meeting.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to continue to the application to the September 1, 2010 meeting. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
135 Federal Street
In continuation of a prior meeting, Brenton and Betsy Dickson submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose the existing screen porch. Brian Stein, architect, was also present.
Additional Documents & Exhibits Provided:
- Revised drawings of proposed work – Option 1, 2A and 2B
Mr. Stein stated that the new proposal is for solid panels on the lower section and to reuse the old railing on the deck. They would like approval on Option 1.
Mr. Spang made a motion to approve Option 1 including relocation of the railing to the edge of the deck with all to be painted white. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
328 Essex Street
Gavenda, Hess, Cantor, Cormier and Mangifesti submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for to install five stainless steel chimney caps, painted flat black. Louis Mangifesti and Karen Hess were present.
Documents & Exhibits
- Application
- Photographs
- Catalog cut of proposed caps from Copperfield Pro
Mr. Mangifesti stated that he is not a lover of caps, but stated that they are getting water damage and a specialist has recommended caps. He stated that they tried to get a cap the least conspicuous as possible.
Mr. Hart asked which chimneys are active.
Mr. Mangifesti stated that all 5 are active. He noted that the are for fireplaces and that the furnaces are not connected to the chimneys.
Ms. Diozzi stated that she did not think they were obtrusive.
Mr. Mangifesti agreed, stating that they are not noticeable unless you are looking for them.
Mr. Hart stated that he felt it would be a visual effect, that they would be 10” high.
Mr. Mangifesti stated that glossy black would reflect light, so he felt flat black would be better.
Mr. Hart asked if they can get a factory finish.
Mr. Spang is for brick and slate, or chimney pots. He did not feel chimney pots would be appropriate for that house.
Mr. Mangifesti stated the driving rain is the problem.
Mr. Hart stated he was not sure if the brick and bluestone would fit with this design. He noted that the proposed is reversible.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the installation of 10” high, stainless steel chimney caps with flat black painted or factory applied finish (Gelco Chimney Protector or Chim Cap Stainless Knock-Down Multi-Flue Forever Cap) on five chimneys. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Other Business
- Ms. Guy stated that at the last meeting she reported that she received a letter requesting comment from AECOM regarding the rehabilitation of 1.3 miles of Canal Street, for which the Commission members requested additional information. David Knowlton, City Engineer provided an email response which had been forwarded to the Commission member on July 29, 2010.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to respond that the Commission has no comments on the project. Mr. Spang seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Ms. Guy stated that she received a request to comment on a telecommunications installation for 52 Dow Street for Clearwire Technologies, as well as a letter from Massachusetts Historical Commission to Aerial Spectrum, Inc.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to comment that they should keep the antenna as flush as possible and to paint them to match the surface they are on. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Spring Pond - Ms. Guy stated that she received one additional email (from out of state) as well as an emailed press release regarding the Walmart/Lowes project near Spring Pond.
- Ms. Guy stated that she received a copy of a letter from Historic Salem, Inc. to Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding the limestone panels at the Ruane Judicial Center.
- Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of July 21, 2010. Mr. Spang seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried. Mr. Hart abstained from voting.
Ms. Guy stated that Ms. Bellin provided photos showing that the good side of the new fence is facing in toward the property. Ms. Guy noted that the fence direction was not specified in the certificate. She stated that a front fence would need to be finish side out, but that a side lot line fence would be on a case by case basis.
Ms. Bellin stated that the default should be the finish side facing.
Ms. Guy suggested a motion to amend the guidelines to state that typically fences face finish side out, and the application should reflect the direction that the fence will face.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to add to the guidelines for fencing that, typically fences face finish side out, and the application should reflect the direction that the fence will face. Mr. Spang seconded the motion. Mr. Spang seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Satellite Dishes and Solar Energy Systems
Dorothy Hayes, 329 Essex Street, provided comments on the draft guidelines. Commission members made changes to the draft. Ms. Guy will update the draft and send a revised version via email.
There being no further business, Mr. Spang 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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