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18 FELT STREET - BUILDING JACKET 18 FELT STREET i Certificate No: 916-12 Building Permit No.: 916-12 Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Salem Building Electrical Mechanical Permits This is to Certify that the RESIDENCE located at ---------------------------------------------------- Dwelling Type 18 FELT STREET in the CITY OF SALEM Address Town/City Name IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 18 FELT STREET This permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires _-- __----- unless sooner suspended or revoked. Expiration Date ----------------------- -- __-- ---- _ - - - -- -- Issued On: Mon Oct 15, 2012 --- --------- - --- - -- GeoTMS®2012 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc: t. A fl Tti 1M `r 18 FELT STREET 916-12 jos # 4478 �. PA, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:'" CITY OF SALEM Block ,���� � t'`it��,i�zrn� °:—z '. ' Lot . 0609 Category ty ,RENOVATIONS Pcnmt#t�'Ft�" 91612`- .�, � :.,; BUILDING PERMIT Project,#_r­;­-,--- ij„ JS-2012-002586 Est Cost "$50,000.00 Fee Charged ' $355.00 " T, ,1 Balance i)66:1" j$oo z PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Const Class:',"' 4x - �-`� Contractor: License: Expires: Use Group ':`ins " '1'd ""d w _' s H I Contracting Solutions Inc CONSTRUCTIO SUPERVISOR- 104620 Lot Size(sq ft. 44431 4, j Owner: lee Cat LLC {Zoning ..f ; Rl' Units Gamed:' ' ' "� '-Applicant: H J Contracting Solutions Inc Units Lost: '" : ''' AT: 18 FELT STREET . ,. Dig Safe ,ISSUED ON: 11-May-2012 AMENDED ON: EXPIRES ON: 11-Sep-2012 '410 PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: MOVE EXISTING BARN &GARAGE RENOVATE HOUSE WITH NEW KITCHEN&MASTER BATH jbh POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET ` Electric Gas Plumbing Building I Underground: Underground: Underground: Excavation: ��, 1 ttr((( _ -- S�Crvice: I/ Me[ ✓'r �� ^ /,� 1 ,t/]fj� Footings: — 12ongh:'91" /1 Z 'r Rough: �/.I._a. � .,�,(�� Rough��U ' .;"Ur Foundation: e� V// ` OW-r_ ��( f/ (! Final: yy �Fina Final: U—�� Rough Frame: ?j1A;v /0'1�f0( Fireplace/Chimney: D.P.W. Fire f;�D Health �` *J Insulation: Meter: Oil: W OJT � House q Smoke: V— Final: water: Alarm: Assessor - Treasury: Sewer: Sprinklers: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON 7P OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount: _ BUILDING REC-2012-002819 II-May-12 5868 $355.00 IMPORTANT:OWNER OR CONTRACTOR MUST p �� ww: ARRANGE FOR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS DURING L '��p } }� nnPq in CONSTRUCTION.SEE CURRENT BUILDING CODE Fs 1, 1 CHAPTER 1 FOR LIST OF REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CALL 978-619-5641 TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION Ge'oTMS@ 2012 Des Lauriers Municipal Solutions,Inc _ i ♦ 1 • ��•�ONDITq�� woo w VSQVE AD CITY OF SALEM BUILDING PERMIT CFTY of SALEM, 1VL,�SSACHUSETTS yr BOARD OF APPEAL, 5 e 4,1 4 h �� 0AsmN� [ONS raaia-�5AL�.M" ASS,��l a@J97 L 1T P I ri.ul 978 big-seas r�� �7a Tau-�4 4 23 KLA{tuu.Ir:Y Diuscui i. WOR CITY CLERK S 1LEM. MASS, April 4, 2012 Decision City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals Petition of ICECAT, LLC requesting Variances from minimum frontage/lot width in order to allow the subdivision of the property located at 18 FELT ST(R-1) into three lots, one of which would lack the requisite frontage/lot width. A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on January 18, 2012 pursuant to Mass General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was continued to February 15, 2012 and March 21, 2012 and closed on March 21, 2012 with the following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Rebecca Curran (Chair), Annie Harris, Richard Dionne, Jamie Metsch,Jimmy Tsitsinos and Bonnie Belair. Ms. Curran was not present at the January 18, 2012 meeting, but reviewed all records of the proceedings, including the audio, and signed an affidavit attesting to this. Petitioner seeks a Variance pursuant to Section 4.1.1 of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances. Statements of fact: 1. In a petition date-stamped December 27, 2011, petitioner requested a Variance from lot width and frontage to allow the subdivision of the property located at 18 Felt Street into three single-family house lots. 2. The application date-stamped December 27, 2011 stated that two of the proposed lots would be fully compliant with zoning, but a third would lack the requisite frontage, having 85 feet of frontage instead of 100 feet. This lot also contained a single-family house that would be demolished. 3. Attorney Scott Grover represented the petitioner at the hearing. 4. At the hearing on January 18, 2012, Attorney Grover stated that after the petition was filed, he had received feedback from the neighborhood that there was strong interest in preserving the historic house located on the property. In response, the petitioner had changed the plans to show the existing house would remain rather than be demolished and replaced by a new one. I 5. At the meetings on January 18, 2012 and February 15, 2012, several members of the public spoke in favor of granting the Variance under the condition that the house be preserved to appropriate historic standards, and that the old trees on the property also be preserved. 6. At the February 15, 2012 meeting, Attorney Grover presented proposed guidelines for the historic preservation of the house, which he stated were drafted with the assistance of members of the Salem Historical Commission. He stated that the petitioner was willing to accept these as conditions of the requested Variance, as well as guidelines for the protection of the older trees on the site. 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. Owing to the extensive repairs needed and the measures that must be taken to preserve the historic house and the trees on the property, literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the appellant. 2. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of the zoning ordinance, since the dimensional relief requested is both minimal and consistent with other properties in the neighborhood. 3. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate conditions and safeguards as noted below. On the basis of the above findings 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. A Variance under Section 4.1.1 is granted to allow for the subdivision of the property into three lots, one of which will have 85 feet of frontage and lot width rather than the requisite 100 feet. In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor (Curran, Harris, Metsch, Dionne, and Belair) and none (0) opposed, to grant petitioner's request for a Variance subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations. y 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 any construction. 5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. 6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 7. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street. 8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board. 9. 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 (50%) 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. 10. The Variance for Lot 3 is conditioned upon the restoration of the structure pursuant to "Historic Restoration Proposal, the Ropes Mansion, 18 Felt Street, Salem, MA," dated February 11, 2012, and attached to this decision as Exhibit A. This lot is subject to the restoration of the house and is not valid unless the house is restored. This condition shall not be construed to affect Lots 1 and 2 shown on the plan submitted herewith. 11. Prior to any construction, a certified arborist selected by owner shall walk the property to determine the viability and safe retention of the four trees identified on the plan submitted with the application and shall develop and submit to the owner a plan including measures necessary for protection of the trees during construction. Additionally, prior to any building permit being issued, the root systems shall: a) be identified; b) be marked clearly in the field with stakes indicating where the root systems begin; and c) in consultation with the City of Salem Tree Warden, a temporary snow fence shall be placed around them so the 3 measure of the radius of half their height is visibly marked and the trees protected from excavation, blasting, grade changes, and from compaction by heavy machinery or debris from excavation. In the event the certified arborist retained by the owner determines that a lesser radius is necessary for protection of any trees, his determination, and that of the Tree Warden, shall control. Further, subject to the approval of the Tree Warden, selective pruning of the four trees may be conducted but only under the direction and control of the Tree Warden. If during construction any of the four trees to remain are damaged to the extent that said tree cannot survive by the failure of the owner to comply with the arborist's plan referred to above and the conditions set forth herein, then the Tree Warden shall make a determination for replacement of the damaged trees with the same or similar species and size as the damaged trees or where the tree is too large and replacement is not practicable, then the caliper of the tree shall be replicated on an inch per inch basis as determined by the Tree Warden. 12. This decision applies to the main house only, and no other structures on the property. Rebecca Curran, Chair Salem Board of Appeals A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE 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. 4 J EXHIBIT A HISTORIC RESTORATION PROPOSAL The Ropes Mansion at 18 Felt Street, Salem, MA February 11, 2012 Exterior (1) Original Exterior Wood Elements: Retain all existing clapboard and decorative shingle siding, window trim, corner, soffit, skirt and fascia boards and all other detail elements, replacing with in-kind materials only where necessary. (2) Original Slate Roof: Retain existing slate roof, repairing with in-kind materials only where necessary, particularly valley areas, and replacing any missing slate to match in color and shape. (3) Historic Windows: Retain and refurbish all existing window sashes, maintaining period glass and replacing any broken panes with glass to match in thickness and color. Particular care shall be taken to safeguard the two bow windows with original curved glass and the arched-top crystal glass window at the north side. Storm windows may be added. . (4) Wrap-Around Porch: Restore front entry stairs and railings and entire porch balustrade and porch columns, where necessary, to replicate original as best possible ca.1900 photo. Porch roof shall be re-shingled with 3-tab charcoal black asphalt. (5) Side Entry: Side entry stairs shall be rebuilt to conform to front entry design (only if side entry stairs are not eliminated). (6) Structural Work: Repair compromised structural supports at North elevation in accordance with approved engineering standards. (7) Chimney & Foundation: Any necessary repairs shall be made with matching materials. Re- pointing of brick shall be completed with mortar to match existing. (8) Painting: All surfaces to be prepared via hand scraping, vs. the use of destructive high velocity water blasting or power sanding. Paint in historically appropriate colors shall be used. (9) Original Wood Shutters: All existing shutters shall be retained. At a minimum, it is hoped to reinstall shutters to the windows at the front and left side of the house. (10) Venting: Venting for upgraded bathrooms, kitchen, and HVAC shall be hidden from obvious detection everywhere possible or painted to match —Same for condensers, transformers & meters. 5 (11) Skylights: Any skylights must be located only on areas of the roof not visible from public ways. This would be the same requirement for satellite dishes, solar heating panels, antennas, etc. (12) Future Additions: Should any future additions to the building be considered, they must be compatible with, and appropriate to, the mansion's Queen Anne Style, and be attached to the rear of the building only. Oversight This renovation project will be reviewed by the Salem Historical Commission to ensure compliance with the agreed standards, and to assist the owner in resolving any questions that may arise during the renovation process. This duty may be assigned to one member of the Commission to be appointed by the Chair at the option of the owner. 6 DRILL H L �p CH AVENUE IRON IN STONE B ND ROD FOUND S61'30'00'E SET - 138.80' F g LOT 1 AREA = 16,656 t S.F. EtiIFp w 1ss' LOCUS /MAP 8 8 BUILDING ENVELOPE R 8 ZONING DISTRICT — RESIDENCE 1 — � REQUIRED LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 NAP 27 Lor 814 RONALD s DOROTHY PLANE LOT AREA 15,000 16,656 15,211 16,608 4 LARCH AVE. REC. BK. ISM PG. 422 MAP 27 LOT 807 PLAN 344/1987 FRONTAGE 100 138.80' 100.00' 85.00' HELEN R JIM TREADWELL PLAN 122/1980 REG BK. 5579 PG. 290 PLAN 349/1945 LOT WIDTH 100 138.80' 100.00' 85.00' (VACANT) IRROD ON _ IaaN FRONT 15 N/A N/A 78.2 ROD Set•30'00'E ROT SET SET 13e.eo' e• SIDE 10 N/A N/A 10.2' 1.28• 10.L7p REAR 30 N/A N/A 42.6' MAX. 30% / / / OD AREA = e l LOT COVERAGE N A N A N A i 15,211 t S.F. v LOT 3 NAP 2] LOT 812 3 AREA = 16,606 f S.F. 85 D A MARIE NEEGAN 85 N &BORNMARIE 5T. REG BK. 8592 PG. 53 1 3.3 PLAN 344/198] -t BUILDING FNVELOPE A 1012e° a dwu MAP z7 Lor eoe � HELEN ! JIM TREADNELL w I � #18 39 FELT REG BK. 5791 PC. 406 SRILL HOLE IN PLAN 158/1931 pmN NOTES: TONE BOUND i \ 11.0 FOUND \ gyp` \ \ 1. LOCUS IS SHOWN AS LOT 609 ON ASSESSOR'S MAP 27. 2. DEED REFERENCE — RECORD BOOK 30847 PAGE 465. �� 3. PLAN REFERENCES: PLAN BOOK 19 PLAN 2, REC. BK. 2322 PG. 473 a£) 4.rNo �' I \ \ 23.5' �Z J13.6 MAP 27 610 ALBERT J.OMORNEAU 4 FELT ST. i a R� �\ rB3z " 'P ° PLAN OF LAND 68.15' w oror 88.23' 1 0.00' BS.00' T-CUT IN N81.30'DO'W N61'30100'W N61'30'00'W GRILL HOLE v� �. 18 FELT STREET STONE BOUND GRILL HOLE IN IN STONE BOUND N61'30'00w N81'30'00'W IRON ✓ .-" FOUND STONE BOUND FOUND '0' ROD T,ds I _i SAL id1ND SET PROPERTY PROPERTY OF pyo FELT STREET WDE) GRAPHIC SCALE ICECATp LLC crlrri , :;'3 (PUBUC - 40' , ,1 3561:: rG +. SCALE i" = 40' JANUARY 12, 2012 '�;� m � '�' .• j� HVf{Ifl MVRG SURVEY WI\rMMp11NW �••+��� 14 BROWN STREET — SALEM, MA 978-744-4800 #3651 ONVIT,I,4.0 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR v C SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01 970 TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380 WN FAX: 978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR October 27, 2011 Elizabeth Rennard City Solicitor 93 Washington Street Salem, Ma. 01970 RE: 18 Felt Street Dear Beth, I am requesting a lien to be placed on the property at 18 Felt Street. Enclosed are copies of the bill from Baystate Builders & Remodeling for the board up of the property and the Purchase Order that was paid. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Si nc ely, Ix V Thomas St. Pierre Director of Inspectional Services. BaYstate Building & Remodeling Inc. Po box 725 • Salcm, MA 01970 Invoice DATE (978)741-1700 tommy@baystatebuilding.cOm -- 09/06/2011 INYCiICE - --- 4165 TERMS DUE DATE J Due on receipt f 09/06/201-1- BILL TO 9�ity()f Salem Massachusetts Washington St Salem, MA 01970 - Activity - j66 Ainount BOARD UP 3 WINDOW OPENINGS 450 00 INSTALL 3 LOCKS AND HASPS If rop LLJ Wz co tuc:) We Build Sol'") ("Istolners! TOTALI $450,00' We Build'SOLID^Customenl PURCHASE ORDER - - Fiscal Year 2012 Page 1 Purchase 0080337400 PUBLIC PROPERTY Order # (978) 745-9595 EXT 5640 120 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FL SALEM, MA 01970 • BAYSTATE BUILDERS & REMODELING INC 1 SHERWOOD AVENUE PUBLIC PROPERTY • PEABODY, MA AVENUE (978) 745-9595 EXT 5640 120 WASHINGTON STREET 3RD FL SALEM, MA • 01970 Vendor Phone Number Vendor Fax Number Re uisitioh Number 978-741-1700 DeliverReference Date Ordered Vendor Number Date Re uired 00003757 10/19/11Frei ht Method/Terms 021082 10/18/11 ; Department/Location Item# < , Descri tion/Part No • PUBLIC PROPERTY Un t/Qt Cost Each ' Ezfended.Price'.- 001 EMERGENCY BOARD UPS 1.00 2000.00000 12412-5713C Each 2, 000.00 2, 000.00 PO Total 2, 000.00 CITY OF SALEM CITY RECORDS INDICATE SUFFICIENT UNENCUMBERED FUNDS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 1ARE PRESENT IN iF{F�UD 20 Washington Street GET ACCOUNT. TEL 745 9595 MASSACHUSFAXS9 8)7 44-5918 v/'7 APPROVED By SALES TAX EXEMPTION #E-046001-413 ihomis P. WatkLns ..__ PI IPru nc,,,- _ sc, e vin CITY OR TOWN cop ` SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS.TO TREASURER Y No. Dept. 1, J Date_ 12, 122- 10 20 FROM WIIOM DESCRIPTION&ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT TOTAL AiA,,5 Av► T, e,c 4 — 57 ) 3 C 2 p —L{nom o Ro � DEC 2 7 2011 TREASURER'S OFFICE . 5� CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS tK 5 BUILDING DEPARTMENT 120 WASHINGTON STREET,31YD FLOOR \ B TEL. (978) 745-9595 FAx(978) 740-9846 KIIABERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR TY-omAs STYIERRE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING CONMSSIONER August 22, 2011 Austin T. Ropes 18 Felt Street Salem Ma. 01970 Re:. Unsafe Structure Dear Owner, This Department was asked to take a look at your property by Salem Fire Prevention. Fire had been called by Salem police who were conducting a well being check on the property. Upon arrival, I walked the exterior of the property and made several observation: #1 At least two windows were completely missing frames and all. #2 Extension cord was running from first floor window to the second floor window. #3 Front steps and porch in disrepair as well as rear stairs #4 Interior plaster failed in several spots due to either water infiltration and or broken pipes. 45 Water appears to be not working #6 The overall condition of the home is poor with several openings in the exterior trim allowing animal and water infiltration.. I am declaring the house"An Unsafe Structure"per Mass State Building code 780 CMR section R115 as governed by MGL c143, parts 6,7,8,9,10. I am also revoking the Occupancy permit for the home and I have instructed the Electrical Inspector to terminate the power to the home. To obtain a new Occupancy Permit, Permits must be pulled and Inspection completed by, Plumbing,Electrical, Health, Fire and Building to insure that all sytems are in a safe and operable condition.Because the home was unsecured and opened to the weather, I have had workmen padlock the doors and secure any open window openings. Thomrxno,., Terre w Director of Inspec Iona�ces Citp of 6alem, Aam5arbu!6CM5 s Public Prupertp Department jBuilbing Department ®ne!ia[em green (978) 745-9595 (Ext. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer November 17, 1998 Austin Ropes 18 Felt Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 18 Felt Street Dear Mr. Ropes : Due to a complaint received by the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force, I conducted an inspection of your property and found the following violation: 1 . Section 26.9-1 of the City of Salem prohibits the blockage of sidewalks by shrubbery. Shrubbery must be removed from obstructing the sidewalk area as soon as possible. Please notify this department within fifteen ( 15) days upon receipt of this letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify this violation. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, 6r -117 - Thomas St. Pierre Assistant Building Inspector TJS: scm cc: Pat Carney �m Titu of ttlertt, tt�sttr u Etas Public Vrupertg Department Nuilbing Ilepartment (,@ne dalem 0ireen 560-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer March 12, 1997 Austin Ropes 18 Felt Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 18 Felt Street Dear Mr. Ropes: On March 12, 1997 I conducted an inspection of the above mentioned property and found the following violations: 1. Papers piled 2 feet high in front vestibule. 2. Treads on front stairs need repair. 3. Fireplace in disrepair, paper in piles in front of it. 4. Piles of paper in front of radiators. 5. Stairs to second floor from kitchen are inaccessible. 6. Rear egress impassable. 7. Front stairs need to have debris removed. 8. 2nd floor front hall nearly impassable with debris. 9. Attic has broken skylight. 10. Window on first floor driveway side open and broken. 11. Basement has debris surrounding furnace and egress. 12. There is not sufficient lighting ( natural or otherwise) is all of the house. Please notify this department within fifteen ( 15) days upon receipt of this letter, to inform us as to what course of action you will take to rectify these violations. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you in advance for ,your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, ` John J . Jennings Local Building Inspector JJJ: scm cc: Health Department Fire Department