35 FLINT STREET - R-2 -CROWNINSHIELD CORP - BUILDING INSPECTION 35 Flint St. R-2
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July 27, 1984
Crowninshield Corp.
Attn: Philip Singleton, Treasurer
18 Crowninshield St.
Peabody, MA 01960
Dear Mr. Singleton:
Concerning the recent disposition of your petition on the Bowditch
School, 35 Flint St. , this Board would appreciate a prompt reply as to
the status of your appeal to the United States Department of Interior.
In order for us to facilitate this matter and to schedule this case on
the agenda in a prompt fashion, your cooperation is imperative. This
Board looks forward to your reply.
Sincerely yours,
BOARD OF APPEAL
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Chairman
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cc: The Honorable Anthony V. Salvo, Mayor
Councillor Leonard O'Leary
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TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS:
The Undersigned represent that he is are the owners of a certain parcel of land located
at NO. . . 3 . Flint street ,(mrd ttr,$phWTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street; Zoning District—e—.2.
(2 Family, tiesigegt W). . . . . . . . . . . ; and said parcel is affected by Section(s)......... . ... . ..
of the Massachusetts State Building Code. (All Building code Requirements will be met)
Plans describing the work proposed, have been submitted to the Inspector of Buildings in
accordance with ,Section IX A.] of the Zoning Ordinance.
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The Application for Permit ww denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the following
reasons: Building plans anticipate a non-conforming use in an R-2 district; this requir-
ing a variance. Specifically, the Petitioner intends to rehabilitate the property in accord
ance with neighborhood and historical commission concerns with 34 apartment units and 73
parking spaces.
The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to. vary the terms of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance and/or the Building Code and order the Inspector of Buildings to
approve the application fee permit to build<as filed, as the enforcement of said
Zoning By-Laws and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary
hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially dero-
gating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for
the following reasons:
The property is presently vacant and in need of rehabilitation. The building was originally
built and used for school purposes and it contains much useable space. When improved
under properly approved plans, this property will provide modern housing at a time
when it is most needed and will also add great value to the zoning district and the
community at large.
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Owner. . CROWNINSHIELD CORPORATION
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Address. 18 Crowninshield St., Peabody, mA
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Telephone. . . . (617) 532.4800
Petitioner. .CROWNINSHIELD (b WF_n;W... . ....
Addressl8 Crowninshield St.,. ppaL dy, .mp
Date. .i_7ay 28, 1984 (617) 532=4800
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By. . . . . . .....
Philip S. ngleton, Treasurer
Three copies of the application must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of
Appeals with a check, for advertising in the amount of... . . . . .. . ..... . ... . . .... .
four weeks prior to the meeting of the Board of Appeals. Check payable to The
Evening News.
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PETITION TO BOARD OF APPEALS
LOCATION,'
35 Flint Street (Bowditch School) w
°ETITIONER..GR047LQINSH�E ,CO}�FORATION
A'1DRESS...A8 Crawninshield„Street
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PETITION APPROVED....................❑
DENIED......................... Q•
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July 18, 1984
Dear Neighbor :
You can have a real impact on final plans for the Bowditch
School. And all you have to do is:
1) Sign the attached petition.
2) Show how you feel by attending the Board of Appeals
meeting next Wednesday, July 25th.
For those of you unable to attend the July 2nd meeting called by
our Ward Counselor , Leonard O' Leary, this letter and attachments
are a result of that hearing .
We 'd like to see the Bowditch School developed with minimum
impact on neighborhood traffic patterns and with landscaping
which enhances odr neighborhood and respects the privacy of these
closest to the school .
The general consensus of those attending the July 2nd meeting was
that the best way to accomplish this is to stick to the agreement
reached by the , neighborhood , the Historic Commission, the Board
of Appeals and Croninshield ( the developer ) nearly two years ago.
That agreement represented many hours of discussion and
consideration by all concerned . The only reason the issue has
been reopened is that Croninshield will no longer be eligible for
investment tax credits if the gym is taken down.
Mr . Singleton of Croninshield has indicated that it is not
financially feasible to develop the school without these tax
credits. We know he will make less profit than anticipated, but
we think he will still make money -- no sound development
proposal should depend on tax credits for its entire
profitability.
Since Croninshield ' s contract has technically expired , Mr.
Singleton will be. appearing before the Board of Appeals on
Wednesday , July 25th at 7 : 30 pm. We want the Board to know what
we think and that we feel strongly enough to sign a petition and
show up in person.
It has been suggested that we specifically list our concerns ; the
attached is a list of conditions for the granting of a variance
from the Board of Appeals. (This is basically the same as the
. original agreement, but in more detail. )
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We hope you will take a few minutes to read this over and give us
your support. One of your neighbors will be stopping by over the
weekend to answer any questions you may have and to pick up your
petition.
We also hope you will make every effort to attend the Board of
Appeals meeting , as attendance by local residents can make a big
difference. You don' t have to speak ; just show that you care by
being there. And by signing this petition. If you'd like to
discuss this with someone, please feel free to call either of us
-- or just stop by some evening.
Sincerely,
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Ray Buso
Marge Ross
P.S . That Board of Appeals meeting is next Wednesday, July 25th
at 7 : 30 pm at 1 Salem Green. Please come and bring your
friends!
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C I T Y IV\0 F S A L E M
In City Council ,
Ordered:
That the Bowditch School is hereby declared excess property;
AND BE IT .FURTHER ORDERED:
A. That the Mayor be authorized to sell the property for minimum
of $205 , 800. 00 subject to the following conditions which shall
be included in the purchase and sale agreement:
1. There shall be no more than 28 units.
2. A minimum of 1� parking spaces on site per unit.
3. The Bowditch name shall be included in any development.
4 . The gymnasium shall be demolished.
5. The alleyway behind the building must be maintained by
developer or successor in interest.
6 . No ingress or egress to Fowler Street from the site except
for emergency vehicles.
7 . The City will not replace existing sidewalks.
8a. The building design must meet the design element of the
McIntire Historic District Ordinance.. Additionally, all -
exterior improvements must be submitted to the Planning
Department for review and comments; such improvements
include but are not necessarily limited to fencing,
parking plan, grade changes adjacent to abutting properties
and lighting. General approval by the Historic Commission
shall be obtained prior to commencement of construction.
8b. In addition, the Historic Commission shall have jurisdiction
and rights of approval of all landscaping, driveways,
walkways , storm and screen windows, air conditioning units ,
heat pumps and all exterior utility attachments and fixtures.
The Historic Commission shall have jurisdiction relative to
the resolution of the drainage problem at 33 Flint Street.
The developer shall meet periodically with the Historic
Commission, which shall represent the neighborhood.
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9a. A ten (10) foot landscaped buffer zone along the Federal Street
boundary shall be created, subject to the review and comments
of the Planning Department; said buffer zone shall be maintained
in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer or his
successor9in interest.
9b. Snow shall be trucked off site at the expense of the developer
or his successors in interest within 24 hours of the cessation
of snowfall. Trash shall be removed at the expense of the
developer or his successors in interest and shall not be stored
exterior t4 the building unless in violation of city health
codes. Any exterior trash receptacles and siting shall be
subject to the review and comments of the Planning Department
and to the approval of the Historic Commission.
10. The developer shall make every effort not to exacerbate parking
conditions on Fowler Street nor shall construction equipment
use Fowler Street for ingress or egress without prior notifi-
cation.
11. Substantial construction shall have commenced by October 1 , 1984 ,
including but not limited to razing of the gymnasium and
clearing of debris from the site. The building shall be ready
for occupancy by June 1, 1985.
12 . It is intended that this Order be incorporated as a condition
of the variance to be afforded the developer. Non-compliance with
any of the above terms shall be enforceable by the Building
Inspector or the City of Salem, including appropriate fines and/
or terms for specific enforcement, as dictated by state and local
zoning codes.
The undersigned agrees with the attached Order and asks that this
be incorporated as a condition of any variance being granted to
the developer of the Bowditch School.
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