SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
September 3, 2014
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 7:00 pm at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Jessica Herbert (Chair), Kathy Harper (Vice Chair), Laurie Bellin, David Hart, Susan Keenan, Joanne McCrea, and Larry Spang.
8 Gifford Court
Robin O’Neil & Shirley Walker submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the asphalt shingle siding and repair and repaint the underlying clapboards. The proposed paint colors are:
Body- Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Stone
Trim- Sherwin Williams Pure White
Door- Sherwin Williams Rookwood Red
Documents & Exhibits
- Application: 8/14/2014
- Photograph
- Paint chips
Mr. Hart stated that until the asphalt shingles are removed, it is unknown what the condition of the clapboards is and whether there are corner boards and skirt boards present.
There was no public comment.
VOTE: Mr. Hart made a motion to approve the concept of color and approve final details after removal of the asphalt shingle that reveals exact wood siding and wood trim. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion so carried.
VOTE: Ms. Bellin made a motion to continue discussion of details with the applicant’s presence at the next meeting. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion so carried.
Ms. Herbert stated that the applicant should come to the next meeting with details and photographs of the clapboards, skirt boards, corner boards. If the applicant strips the front right corner of the building, that will show the necessary details.
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
VOTE: Ms. Bellin made a motion to approve the minutes of 7/2/14 with comments.
Mr. Hart seconded the motion. All were in favor, were opposed, and the motion so carried.
Review of revised Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
The Commission discussed the draft revised application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Ms. Lovett stated that she would incorporate the Commission’s comments and send a revised version to the Commission members.
Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
VOTE: 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,
Natalie BL Lovett
Community Development Planner
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