Historical Commission Meeting

Agenda*

SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022

6:00 P.M.

*Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Historical Commission will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and as amended by Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways:

• Go to the website  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87649483527?pwd=dHhYbW5tQW5KNzNFSUUwZElIMU9sZz09 or enter it into your web browser to join the meeting; or
• Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join and enter Webinar ID# 876 4948 3527and Passcode 548470
• Dial a toll-free phone number 877-853-5257 (Toll Free). When prompted, enter Webinar ID # 876 4948 3527, enter Passcode 548470 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Those only dialing in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting but can follow along with the project materials that will be available for download online prior to the meeting at: Historical Commission .

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments if they wish to do so, during the portion of the hearing designated for public comment. The meeting will be opened early at 5:45 pm to allow members of the public to test their audio. During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer comment. In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom computer or phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; members of the public dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak.

Additional, specific information and general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the City of Salem website, at https://www.salemma.gov/home/news/zoom-teleconferencing-tool

SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022

6:00 P.M. (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME)

MEETING AGENDA

1.   393 Essex Street – Carling Audette -  Certificate of Appropriateness – Paint colors – Correction: This request was granted conditional approval on March 2, 2022
2.   5 Warren Street – Charles and Kathleen Galvin – Certificate of Appropriateness – Replace fencing
3.   115 Federal Street – Darlene Melis – Certificate of Appropriateness – Copper gutters, skylight, roofing
4.   9 Cambridge Street – Nicolaus and Elisa Hofmeester – Certificate of Appropriateness – Rear shed
5.   186 Federal Street – Denise M. Carria – Certificate of Appropriateness – Retaining wall and foundation modifications (after the fact)
6.   9 Hathorne Street – Davis Properties LLC – Certificate of Appropriateness – Replace and modify windows and paint colors
7.   36 Derby Street – Stanley Wrobel and Barbara Wioncek - Certificate of Appropriateness – Modify rear egress stair
8.   386 Essex Street unit 4 – Michael and Christine Podmaniczky – Certificate of Appropriateness – Rear roof deck
9.   419A Lafayette Street -  Richard and Wendy Brennan – Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance – Remove more than 50% of roof
10.   20 Beckford Street – Paul Bunker – Certificate of Appropriateness – Vent pipes – Request is being reviewed under minor change category with waiver of public hearing pending abutter notification.
11.   78 Washington Square – Estevan Martinez - Certificate of Appropriateness – Vent – Request is being reviewed under minor change category with waiver of public hearing pending abutter notification.
12.   Other Business: Minutes; Violations; Correspondence

Certificates of Non-Applicability

Per M.G.L. Chapter 40C Section 9, the following applications were recently issued a Certificate of Non-Applicability for in-kind maintenance, repair or replacement within an historic district:

• 2 Chestnut Street - date issued: 3/28/22 - Repoint one side of house
• 20-22 Chestnut Street - date issued: 3/23/22 for in-kind painting and repairs
• 8 Winthrop Street - date issued: 3/28/22 for in-kind painting
• 112 Federal Street - date issued: 3/31/22 for in-kind repairs and painting
• 7 Hamilton Street - date issued: 4/1/22 for chimney repointing
• 143 Federal Street - date issued: 4/12/22 for driveway replacement

Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.

Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A §18-25, and City Ordinance Sections 2-2028  through 2-203