Historical Commission meeting

AGENDA*

SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

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

*Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Historical Commission will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. If 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/89695647353?pwd=QmZJSHUyWnUzTHdmVGNzbmNBZ25wQT09 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# 896 9564 7353 and enter Passcode 109648
• Dial a toll-free phone number 877-853-5257 (Toll Free). When prompted, enter Webinar ID #896 9564 7353, enter Passcode 109648 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.
• The link to access project materials can be found at 12-20-23 SHC Meeting materials

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.

SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

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

MEETING AGENDA

1.  15 Chestnut Street – Peter Gordon and Karen Hayes – Certificate of Appropriateness – New curbing – This application was reviewed under the minor change category. No abutter objection was received and the certificate was issued. Therefore, the public hearing was cancelled.
2.   Request to amend Certificate of Appropriateness for gutters - 3 Cambridge Street - continuation
3.   149 Federal Street – Request to amend certificate for trim color and building modifications
4.   1 Pickering Street – Continued discussion on fence design
5.   36 Derby Street – Stanley and Barbara Wrobel – Certificate of Appropriateness – paint color for trim and foundation (after the fact) - continuation
6.   11 Lynn Street – Lynn Street Home Trust - Certificate of Appropriateness – Replace windows and door – continuation
7.   174 Essex Street – Mitchell Blum - Certificate of Appropriateness – Aluminum gutters
8.   10 Broad Street – Brett McCarty - Certificate of Appropriateness – Building modifications and door color
9.   18½ Pickman Street – Steven Arias and Matthew Malone - Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance – Demolish more than 50% of roof
10.   52 Forrester Street – Circle Hill Builders LLC - Waiver of the Demolition Delay Ordinance – Demolish garage
11.   384 Essex Street – DRR Real Estate Trust - Certificate of Appropriateness – Electrical meter
12.   Other Business:
    1. Minutes;
    2. Violations;
    3. Correspondence

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