SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 2011
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Ms. Herbert, Ms. Diozzi, Ms. McCrea, Mr. Hart and Ms. Bellin. Ms. Keenan arrived later in the meeting.
84-86 Derby Street
Ryan and Amber Macione presented an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness paint colors and to reshingle a 3-tab brown asphalt roof. The proposed paint colors are Colonial Sandstone for the body (existing color which is not changing), C2 Halo for the trim, C2 Major Tom for the door and C2 Fossil for the accent panel. The roof is proposed to be IKO Cambridge 30 AR Asphalt in dual Black or Harvard Slate or GAF/ELK Grandslate in Bristol Grey.
Documents & Exhibits
- Application
- Photographs
- Paint chips
Mr. Hart stated that it was his mistake in approving that IKO and felt it did not approximate 3-tab.
Mr. Macione stated that they are willing to go with the Grandslate.
Ms. Diozzi made a motion to approve the paint colors as submitted. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve only the GAF/ELK Grandslate in Bristol Grey. Ms. Diozzi seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Keenan joined the meeting at this time.
31 Washington Square – Discussion on carriage house window installation
Michael Shea was present at the request of the Commission to discuss windows that were installed on the carriage house at 31 Washington Square. Ms. Guy provided a summary of the events that lead to this discussion:
Bertram Home – 29 Washington Sq.
7/24/89 – Certificate issued for sunroom, etal referencing Staley McDermet plans (plans and minutes now archived in basement and not available to easily check) … certificate says “wood windows”
9/6/07 – Certificate issued for replacement of Mall Street bay windows with LePage 7/8” wood Simulated Divided Light windows
10/4/07 – Certificate issued for replacement of 3rd floor sash only with Trimline Heritage Ultrafit Simulated Divided Light all wood windows with finding that 3rd floor windows are minimally visible from the street and that the muntin size is compatible with the unusually large size of the windows
8/21/08 – Certificate issued for reconstruction of masonry elevator shaft with 2 new wood, 6 over 6 true divided light windows. Drawings by Pitman & Wardley Architects. Application signed by Richard Griffin.
31 Washington Square North
3/4/10 – Certificate issued to replace carriage house windows with Matthews Brothers wood windows with simulated divided lights. Minutes state:
Mr. Griffin provided drawings and stated that the carriage house has a partial concrete floor and that they will be doing a gut rehab on the inside. The outside windows will be replaced with double insulated Matthews Brothers wood windows with simulated divided lites - the same windows that were used for the Bertram House next door.
3/25/11 – Certificate issued for garage construction with wood windows to match carriage house
6/17/11 – Denial of application of Catterson/Hammond for Mathew Brothers simulated divided light windows due to non-wood mullions and would be inconsistent with remaining windows on house.
Mr. Griffin stated that the old sunroom windows were replaced with Matthews Brothers windows in 2008, apparently with no certificate.
Ms. Herbert stated that two of the neighbors that have gone through the expense of the true divided light windows have complained. She noted that the most visible are the windows right on Oliver Street.
Mr. Griffin stated that the windows on Oliver Street did not have screens, but the screens have now been installed and they hide the plastic. The interior of the windows are wood.
Ms. Herbert noted that the mullions look skimpy and are very low in profile.
Mr. Hart stated that the exterior profile is a traditional interior profile.
Ms. Herbert asked if the interior mullions can be placed on the outside in place of the plastic.
Mr. Griffin stated that he believed it was hermetically sealed and is all one piece with the window. He noted that it was a Brosco provided product.
Ms. Bellin asked how many windows in the carriage house.
Mr. Shea stated that there are approximately 16 windows in the carriage house. There will be ten windows in the garage.
Ms. Herbert noted that the garage has not been constructed. She suggested that it be explored if the muntins can be changed.
Ms. Bellin asked how many windows are visible on the carriage house.
Mr. Shea stated that there are probably 4 on each side. They are encased in masonry.
Ms. Herbert stated that maybe the Commission would consider only dealing with the window sash on Oliver Street.
Mr. Hart stated that he would like to take another look at the carriage house.
Ms. Diozzi wondered if some of the carriage house sash could be interchanged into the garage.
Mr. Shea stated that the windows on the garage are smaller.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to rescind its approval dated 3/25/11 for “wood windows to match carriage house” for the new garage construction due to the carriage house windows currently being Matthews Brother windows with plastic muntins rather than wood muntins. Mr. Hart seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve that the visible windows of the garage be installed with either single glazed, true divided light, clear glass, all wood windows or with one of the four windows the Commission regularly approves:
- Pella Architect Series Wood Double Hung Window with ILT's, 7/8" muntin, wood exterior
- LePage 7/8” SDL, wood exterior
- J. B. Sash Proper Bostonian (wood exterior)
- Marvin Ultimate Double Hung wood windows~(wood exterior) with 7/8” muntins. Exterior muntins to have custom profile to replicate a putty line.
Where there is a wood choice, it should be cedar.~~ When available, the spacers between the glass should be bronze.~
Mr. Hart seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
Ms. Diozzi stated that she would go by tomorrow to determine what windows are visible and non-visible on the garage.
Mr. Hart and Ms. Bellin will go by the carriage house and make a recommendation to the Commission regarding the currently installed windows.
Other Business
- Ms. Guy read an email from Karen Vitone and Mike Riordan requesting an extension of their Certificate of Appropriateness dated February 4, 2010. Ms. Bellin made a motion to extend the certificate for 6 months. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Ms. Guy stated that she received a copy of a letter from Massachusetts Historical Commission to Susan St. Pierre consulting services regarding the demolition of the boiler building and construction of a new facility at Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Avenue. MHC found that the building is not on MHC’s inventory of assets and is not listed on the State Register.
C. Approval of minutes
- Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of July 6, 2011. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of July 20, 2011. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion so carried.
- Ms. Guy stated that she had forward a link to Commission members for the plans for the proposed St. Josephs redevelopment project at 135 Lafayette Street. As part of the Section 106 Review process, she is placing the review and comment on the plans on the August 17th agenda.
There being no further business, Ms. Diozzi 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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