6 FLYNN STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION .�o CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL CITY OF SALM._MA
,t CLERK'S OFFIC
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SALEM, MA O 1970
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STANLEY J. LISOVICZ, JR. .1003 OCT - I A. 8, 43
MAYOR
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF RICHARD & JANEY BEAUREGARD REQUESTING
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6 FLYNN STREET R-1
A hearing on this petition was held September 17, 2003 with the following Board
Members present: Nina Cohen, Stephen Harris, Nicholas Helides, Bonnie Belier and
Joseph Barbeau. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of
the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The petitioner is requesting a Variance from front yard setback to construct a second
level for the property located at 6 Flynn Street located in an R-2 zone.
The Variances, which have been requested, may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land, building
or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands, buildings and
structure involve.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioners.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and
without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district of the
purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the
hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. The Petitioner Mr.Beauregard appeared and represented himself at the hearing.
2. The plans were submitted showing the proposed addition.
3. A petition was submitted with 9 names in support of the petition.
4. There was no opposition to this petition.
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' DECISION OF THE PETITION OF RICHAED & JANEY BEAUREGARD REQUESTING
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6 FLYNN STREET R-2
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on, the evidence presented at the
hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal concludes as follows
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property but not the
District.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good
and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district or
the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 5-0 to grant the Variances requested,
subject to the following conditions;
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and
regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall
be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per plans submitted and approved by the Building
Commissioner.
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.
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CIITY 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 day
date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to
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 that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed,
or that, if such appeal has been filed, that is has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the
owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal