SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 17, 2014
A meeting of the Salem Historical Commission was held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 7:00 pm at 120 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Present were Jessica Herbert (Chair), Kathy Harper, Susan Keenan, Joanne McCrea, and Larry Spang.
396 Essex Street #3
Sue Benedict submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install vents for a new high efficiency combination heat and hot water system. The intake and exhaust pipes penetrate the skirt board of the house. The pipes are 3” PVC, one pipe has an elbow facing down and the other pipe has a T. The terminating pipes will be painted to match the color of the house. A small sign will also be installed, as required by MA building code.
Joe Addario, the applicant’s plumbing contractor, was present on behalf of the applicant.
Documents & Exhibits
- Application: 10/27/14
- Photographs: 10/27/14
Mr. Spang asked why some heating vents are of a different style.
Mr. Addario responded that it depends on the manufacturer.
Ms. McCrea asked what type of paint would be used.
Mr. Addario a special paint that bonds to plastic.
There was no public present.
VOTE: Ms. McCrea made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Harper seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion so carried.
278 Lafayette Street
Robert Willwerth submitted an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the existing slate roof and replace it will architectural shingles. The application also proposes to remove all existing railings and modify them to meet the current building code. At the previous meeting, the Commission voted to have the applicant reinstall the original front balusters. Discussion of the redesign of the south façade 2nd floor deck was continued.
Documents & Exhibits
- Application: 11/12/14
- Photographs: 11/12/14
Ms. Herbert stated that the applicant has requested to be continued to the next meeting in order to allow additional time to gather the request materials.
VOTE: Ms. McCrea made a motion to continue the application to the next meeting. Mr. Spang seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion so carried.
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
VOTE: Ms. McCrea made a motion to approve the minutes of 9/17/14 with comments. Mr. Spang seconded the motion. Ms. Herbert, Ms. Keenan, Ms. McCrea, and Mr. Spang were in favor. Ms. Harper abstained. The motion so carried.
VOTE: Ms. Harper made a motion to approve the minutes of 10/1/14 with comments. Ms. McCrea seconded the motion. Ms. Herbert, Ms. Harper, Ms. Keenan, and Ms. McCrea were in favor. Mr. Spang abstained. The motion so carried.
Correspondence
Ms. Lovett read a letter to the Commission announcing that the Greenlawn Cemetery was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places.
Ms. Lovett stated that the Massachusetts Historical Commission is accepting nominations for the annual Preservation Awards. The Commission discussed some initial ideas for nominations.
VOTE: There being no further business, Ms. McCrea made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Spang seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion so carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie BL Lovett
Community Development Planner
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