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December 26, 2006
Matthew Damateo
53 Hathorne Street
Salem, MA 01970
RE: Reiection of Application
Dear Mr. Damateo;
Your application for a Building Permit has been rejected by this office for the
following reasons:
1. Lack of check for permit application fee.
2. No plans were filed with this application.
3. Any Dormer above the second floor needs relief from zoning by the
Board of Appeal.
If you have any questions regarding this application please call this office at (978) 745 —
9595, ext. 5640.
jSS'inrirely,
h e. Bar au, Jr.
tant Building Inspector
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF MATTHEW DAMATO REQUESTING A VARIANCE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51-53 HATHORNE STREET R-2
A hearing on this petition was held on February 8, 2006 with the following Board
Members present: Nina Cohen, Chairman, Richard Dionne, Bonnie Belair, Nicholas
Helides and Edward Moriarty. 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 number of stories allowed (21/2) to construct
a third floor dormer for the property located at 51-53 Hathorne Street located in a 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 reviewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. Attorney Lise Kipp Hansen of Salem appeared and represented the Petitioner.
2. The petitioner requests a Variance from the number of stories to construct a third
floor dormer for more living space.
3. Plans and dimensions were submitted showing the proposed dormer.
4. A letter is support was submitted from City Councillor Jean Pellitier
5. 5 letters of support were submitted as well as a petition with 13 names in favor of
this project.
6. There was no opposition to this petition.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF MATTHEW DAMATO REQUESTING A VARIANCE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51-53 HATHORNE STREET R-2
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 4 in favor and 1 in opposition to grant the
Variances requested, subject to the following conditions;
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances, codes and
regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department shall be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted and
approved by the Building Commissioner.
4. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued.
7. Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction, but not limited to the Planning Board.
8. Unless this decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief granted does not
authorize Petitioner to demolish or deconstruct any structure(s) on the property to an
extent greater than 50%of the structure as measured by floor area or replacement
cost. If a structure on the property is demolished by any means to an extent of more
than 50% of its replacement cost or more than 50% of its floor area at the time of
deconstruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with this Ordinance.
Variance Granted 4g,
February 8, 2006 Bonnie Belair
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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.
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Deborah E . Burkinshaw
City Clerk
City Hall
Salem MA 01970
Dear Miss Burkinshaw:
Please be advised that the two family home currently assessed
as 5 Hathorne Crescent (Parcel #25-0470 ) has had its legal
assessed address changed to 51-53 Hathorne Street .
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Peter �M. Caron
Chairman
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Acting Chief Robert Turner, Fire Department
Helen Jiadosz, Water Dept .
Leo Tremblay, Inspector of Buildings
Capt . Paul Murphy, Police Dept .
Licourgas Paul, 51-53 Hathorne Street
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November 13, 2007
Matthew Damato &David Coates
51 —53 Hathorne Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Coates & Damato;
Enclosed please find a copy of the Legal Opinion that has been forwarded to my
office by our City Solicitors Office. As you will read, Hathorne Crescent is listed as a
City Street, and therefore as a Public Way, can be used for no private purpose. With this
letter you are hereby notified to Cease and Desist from any activity that would not be
allowed on a Public Way. Please remove any signage that you may have installed, do not
store materials, unregistered vehicles, trailers, etc. on a Public Way. Further, as a Public
Way, you may not restrict the parking of any vehicle on that Public Way, as that is the
express province of the Salem Police Department. If you have any questions regarding
this matter please feel free to call this office at(978) 745 — 9595, ext. 5643.
Sincerely,
J seph E. Barbeau, J/
Assistant Building Inspector/Local Inspector
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ELIZABETH M.RENNARD CITY OF SALEM
City Solicitor KIMBERLEY L. DRISCOLL, MAYOR JERALD A. PARISELL
93 Washington Street - Assistant City Solicitor
Salem, MA 01970 One School Street
Tel: 978.619.5631 LEGAL DEPARTMENT Beverly, MA01915
Fax:978.744.1279 93 WASHINGTON STREET Tel: 978.921.1990
Email: brennard@salem.com SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970Fax:978.921.4553
Email:jap@alexanderfemino
LEGAL OPINION
TO: Joseph Barbeau
Assistant Building Commissioner
FROM: John P. Bossd, Esq. �P U
DATE: November 8, 2007
RE: Hawthorne Crescent
You have inquired into whether Hawthorne Crescent is a public way accepted by
the City. The answer to your question is that Hawthorne Crescent is a public way
accepted by the City and is fully paved. Hawthorne Crescent is not a paper street. As
you are well aware, pursuant to the City's Code of Ordinances Chapter 38, Section 51,
the City Council may "discontinue any street or way." The City Council has not
discontinued Hawthorne Crescent, or any portion thereof.
You have also asked this department to review the deed for the property at
51-53 Hathorne Street currently owned by David G. Coates and Matthew S. Damato.
After reviewing the property description within the deed, it does not appear that
Mr. Coates and Mr. Damato's property includes any portion of Hawthorne Crescent,
including the land to which they are attempting to restrict motor vehicle parking.
Consequently, only the City has the right to place "no parking" signs on Hawthorne
Crescent, unless Mr. Coates and Mr. Damato can demonstrate that their property does in
fact include the portion of Hawthorne Crescent in dispute. If you should have any further
questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.