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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 211
MAYOR
June 22, 2011
Decision
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Petition of JULI MACDONALD requesting Special Permits to construct a third floor
shed dormer and second and third story decks on the two-family home located at 7
ESSEX STREET (R-2 Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on June 15,2011, pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on that date with the following Zoning
Board of Appeals members present: Rebecca Curran, Richard Dionne, Annie Harris,
Elizabeth Debski and Jamie Metsch.
Petitioner seeks Special Permits pursuant to Section 3.3 (Nonconforming Uses and
Stnictures), and 3.35 (Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures) of
the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances.
Statements of fact,
1. In a petition date-stamped May 12, 2011, petitioner requested Special Permits to
construct two decks and a third-floor shed dormer on the two-family home on 7
Essex Street.
2. Chmer Elizabeth Coughlin was represented by her architect,Juli MacDonald,at the
hearing. -
3. No one at the June 15, 2011 meeting spoke in support of or in opposition to the
petition.
The Board of Appeal,after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public
hearing, and after thorough review of the plans and petition submitted, makes the following
findings:
1. Desirable relief inlay be grrnted without substantial detriment to the public
good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or
purpose of the zoning ordinance,since the proposed project is in keeping
Nsith the surrounding neighborhood and would be an improvement to the
house.
2. [n permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain ,ippropnate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
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On the basis of the above fundings of fact and all evidence presented at the public hearing
including, but not limited to, the Plans, Documents and testimony,the Zoning Board of
Appeals concludes:
1. Special Permits putsuant to Section 3.3.3 (Nonconforming Structures) and 3.3.5
(Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures) of the City of
Salem Zoning Ordinances are granted in order to allow for the proposed decks and
shed dormer as shown on the submitted plans.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor (Curran,
Harris, Ivletsch, Debski and Dionne) and none (0) opposed,to grant petitioner's requests for
Special Permits subject to the following terns,conditions,and safeguards:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes,ordinances,codes and
regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and
approved by the Building Commissioner,
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall
be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning anyconstruction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structure.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7, Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
8. Unless this Decision expressly provides otherwise,any zoning relief granted does
not empower or authorize the Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structure(s)
located on the subject property to an extent of more than fifty percent (5011%) of its
floor area or more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at the time of
destruction. If the structure is demolished by any means to an extent of more than
fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost or more than fifty percent (50%) of its
floor area at the time of destruction,it shall not be reconstructed except in
conformity with the provisions of the Ordinance.
Rebecca Curran, natr
Salem Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH'TI-IE PLANNING BOARD
AND THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days of filing of this decision in the
office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section
11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the
decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk has been filed with the Essex South Registry
of Deeds.
.ILI The Commonwealth of Massachusetts CITY OF
Board of Building Regulations and Standards SALEM
Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR Revised Mar 2011
Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or emol' h a
(Il One-or Two-Family Dwelling
This Section For Official Us my
Building Permit Number: Date Ap ed:
, VIA n 3
.Building Official(Print Name) Signature V Dat
SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION
1.1 PM Address: // 12 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers
IF
l.la Is this an accepted street?yes I no. Map Number Parcel Number
1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions:
./h e_
Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq tt) Frontage(ft)
1.5 Building Setbacks(ft)
Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard
Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided
1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System:
Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone? Municipal❑ On site disposal system ❑
Public❑ Private❑ Cho&ifyes❑
.. SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHW -
2.1 Owner of Record:
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Name(Print) City,State,ZIP
No.and Street Telephone Email Address
SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WOR10(check all that apply) ,
New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ Repairs(s) ❑ Altaation(s)J0 Addition ❑
Demolition ❑ Accessory Bldg.❑ 1 Number of Units_ Other ❑ Specify:
Brief Description of Proposed Work :_ l9ee. , 14
SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only
(Labor and Materials) _ -
1.Building $ r) ,/30. 1. Building Permit Fee:$ -Indicate how fee is determined:i
2 Electoral $ i ❑Standard City/Town Application Fee
�❑Total Project.Cost;(Item 6)x multiplier x_
3.Plumbing $ p , —� 2.^Other Fees: $
4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ 3`//L)' � List:
5.Mechanical (Fire $ Total All Fees:$ -
-Suppression)
^^ , Check No. Check Amount: Cash Amount:-
6-Total Project Cost: $ El Paid in Full 0 Outstanding Balance Due:
SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION.SERVICES
5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) -nil b
r/ License Number Expyirati�on Date
Name of CSL Holder
List CSL Type(see below)
No.�and Street Ty Description
,0 Cv S ins: / 06 Unrestricted(Buildings to 35,000 cu.ft.
R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling
City/Town,State,ZIP M Masonry
RC Roofing Covering
WS Window and Siding
p SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
�11�36m !9�@9'inr� I Insulation
Telephone Email address D Demolition
5.2 R71 le Home Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)
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C S HIC Registration Number Expiration Date
HIC Com�Py Name or HIC Regis[ran ame Q
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No,and Street ol9D6 /d l ??tS,rft Email address
City/Town,State,ZIP Tel a hone T
SECTION 6:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide
this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes ..... No...........❑
SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN
OWNER'S AGENTOR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize
to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Print Owns am leotronic Signature) Date
SECTION 7b:OWNERS OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION
By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information
contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding.
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Print er's or 4thorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date
NOTES:
1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor
(not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration
program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at
mDD .mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can he found at www mass.gov/dos
2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below:
Total floor area(sq.ft.) /7b Ci-,A9 (including garage, finished basementlattics,decks or porch)
Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count
Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths
Type of heating system Number of decks/porches
Type of cooling system Enclosed Open
3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost"
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Building Regulations and Standards CITY OF
Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR SALEM
Revised Mar 2011
Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or Demolish a
• One-or Two-Family Dwelling
This Section.For Official Use Only
Building.Permit Number:- - Date Applied:
Building Official(Print Name). gnature Date
SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION '
1.1 Property Address: 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers
I.la Is this an accepted street?yes_ no Map Number Parcel Number
13 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions:
Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq It) Frontage(ft)
1.5 Building Setbacks(ft)
Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard
Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided
1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L C.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System:
Public❑ Private❑ Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone? Municipal❑ On site disposal system ❑
Check if yes❑
SECTION 2E PROPERTY OWNERSHIP'
2.1 Owner'of Record:
�I ous e
Name�(Pnn[)—_"- City,State,ZIP
�; rsx&.�t_V !c
No.and Street Telephone Email Address
SECTION3:'DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORW(check;all that apply)
New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ Repairs(s) ❑ Alteration(s) ❑ Addition ❑
Demolition ❑ Accessory Bldg.❑ Number of Units_ Other ❑ Specify:
Brief Description of Proposed Work:
SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Estimated Costs: Official Use Only Item (Labor and Materials
1.Building $ 1. Building-Permit Fee:$ Indicate how fee is.determined:-
❑Stand uard City/Tow Application Fee
2.Electrical $
❑Total Project Cost'(Item 6)x multiplier� x
3.Plumbing $ 2..Other Fees:.$
4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List:
5.Mechanical (Fire $
Suppression) Total All Fees:$
Check Na. Check Amount: Cash Amount:
6.Total Project Cost: $ ❑Paid in Full ❑Outstanding Balance Due:
•
SECTION-5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
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5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL)
• License Number Expiration Date
Name of CSL Holder
List CSL Type(see below)
No.and Street .Type Description ..
U Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35,000 cu.ft.
R Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling
City/Town,State,ZIP M Masonry
RC Roofm Coverin
WS Window and Siding
SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
1 Insulation
Tel hone Email address D Demobtion
5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor('HIC)
HIC Registration Number Expiration Date
HIC Company Name or HIC Registrant Name
No.and Street Email address
City/Town, State,ZIP Telephone
SECTION 6:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.GcL c.152.§25C(6))
Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submittedwith this application. Failure to provide
this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit.
Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes ..........❑ No...........❑
SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE:COMPLETED WHEN
OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
• I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize
to act on my behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application.
Print Owner' ame(Electronic Signature) Date
SECTION 76:OWNEW OR AUTHORIZED AGENT"DECLARATION
By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information
contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding.
Print 0wne!6KutfiaiedAgent's Name(Electronic Signal=) Date
NOTES:
1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor
(not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration
program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c. 142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can he found at
www.mass.eov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.eov/dos
2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below:
Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished basementlattics,decks or porch)
Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count
Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms
Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths
Type of heating system Number of decks/porches
Type of cooling system Enclosed Open
3. "Total Project Square Footage"may be substituted for"Total Project Cost"
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