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108-110 JACKSON STREET - BUILDING JACKET 108'-I IO JACKSON STREET I/1/I/lC'Ll(G No. 153L-2 HASTINGS. MN LOS ANGELES-CHICAGO-LOGAN.ON McGREGOR.T%-LOCUST GROVE.GA U.S.A. JOHN D.KEENAN CITY OF SALEM - MASSACHUSETTS JAMES G.GILBERT City Solicitor LEGAL DEPARTMENT Assistant City Solicitor 222 Essex Street 93 WASHINGTON STREET 15 Front Street Salem,MA 01970 SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 Salem,MA 01970 Tel: (978)741-4453 Tel: (978)744-9800 Fax:(978)740-0072 Fax: (978)744-7660 Email:jdkeenanlaw@aol.com Email:gilbert@salemlawyer.com January 5, 2001 Peter Strout Zoning Enforcement Officer One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 RE: 108 Jackson Street — Shamrock Motors, Inc. Dear Inspector Strout: Attorney Kevin Daly has contacted me regarding his client's intended use of this parcel as a used car facility. Specifically, Attorney Daly's questions stem from concerns raised by Ward Three Councilor Joan Lovely. The questions relate to the appropriateness of this site for such a use. As you know, the parcel is in the B-4 District. 8-4 District: Wholesale and automotive business districts are intended to be those areas which serve the wholesale and automobile business needs related to the central development district. Appropriate Use in the District: Clearly, a used car dealership fits in the B-4 district. Such a use is permitted by right. See Salem Zoning Ordinance Art. V., Sec. 5-2(f)(2)(automobile, trailer and boat sales and service). , Parking Lot Regulations: Councilor Lovely asks about the applicability of Salem Code of Ordinances, Sec. 38-62 (Parking Lots). This provision requires a plan to be submitted to the Building Inspector and DPW for a lot to be used as a "parking lot for the accommodation of more than two vehicles." There is no definition of"parking lot" in either the Salem Code or the Zoning Ordinance. Not surprisingly, Webster's Dictionary defines it as "an area used for the parking of motor vehicles." More significant Webster's Dictionary defines park, "to leave temporarily on a public way or in a parking lot or in a garage." (emphasis added). Such a definition is consistent with the inference drawn from Section 38-62 which further addresses adequate entry and exit provisions. Although an owner of a used car lot would certainly like to have his cars sell that fast, I do not believe that such a situation Page Two of Two January 5, 2001 Inspector Strout RE: 108 Jackson Street relates to "park" in the sense of parking lot for vehicles —temporarily. Thus, it is my opinion that Section 38-62 is inapplicable. Multi-business Use of Parcel& Parking: I am not aware of restrictions in the Zoning Ordinance restricting the use of this building by more than one business. Councilor Lovely, however, raises the most important concern regarding multiply use —that of appropriate parking for both employees and customers. I am not aware of the nature of the other business(es) sharing this parcel. Adequate parking should be in accordance with the Salem Zoning Ordinance, Art. VII., Sec. 7-3. Although used cars is not a specifically defined use, the off-street parking provision does require the following for an automobile sales establishment, subject to the approval of the plans therefor by the city engineer: (1) Such area, where subject to wheeled traffic, shall be treated with bituminous concrete or equivalent surfacing and shall have appropriate bumper or wheel guards where needed. (2) A solid wall or fence or compact evergreen screening five (5) feet high shall be erected along all property lines abutting residential uses. (3) Any light used to illuminate said parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect light away from adjoining premises and streets. See Salem Zoning Ordinance, Art. VII., Sec. 7-3(i) Sidewalk Maintenance: The Code of Ordinances specifically requires that sidewalks be kept in repair by the director of public services at the expense of the city. See Salem Code of Ordinances, Section 38-165. Certainly, no cars ought to be parked on the area designated as the sidewalk. Hopefully, this information is helpful to you. By chance, I believe I will be attending the Licensing Board as Scuttlebutts is also on the agenda. Vertru�l� yours, JOD. KEENAN, CI OLICITOR Jdk/ ' .zoning cc. Stan Bornstein, DPW Joan Lovely, Ward 4 Councilor Salem Licensing Board Kevin T. Daly, Esq. Cite of 6alem, A1ag!5arbu!5ett!5 Public Propertp Mepartment Wuilbing Mcpartment One 6aletn green (978) 745-9595 Cxt. 380 Peter Strout Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer January 18, 2000 Norma Riley Meadow St. Motors 17 Meadow Street Salem, Ma. 01970 RE: 108 Jackson Street As per your request for a zoning opinion of the above mentioned property for the sale of used cars, we found that the property is in a B-4 District that allows this use. SincerelyAPeter I 41 . I ut Zoning Enforcement Officer �y.co�o,4 d £� 4 BUILDINC DEPT a � ••• m.�'° JUL V 12 115 PM '90 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH RECEIVED 9 North Street CITY OF SALEM,PIAS$, ROBERT E. BLENKHORN Salem, Massachusetts 01970 HEALTH AGENT 508-741-1800 July 23, 1990 William Lepore 15 Water Street Danvers, MA. 01923 t RE: Bill's Deli, 108 Jackson Street Based on the plan and site review conducted' on 'July 19, 1990 regarding the opening of this food establishment, the Health Department makes the following comments in accordance with 105 CMR 590.000; State Sanitary Code, Chapter X "Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments". -All equipment and utensils to be constructed of stainless steel or an equivalent ,-smooth easily cleanable material. Equipment to be installed with adequate space surrounding it to allow for regular, effective cleaning. -Salad unit to be placed between 3-compartment sink and hand sink. Should be relocated or barrier to be installed to effectively prevent cross contamination. -Ceiling and walls in mop room to be finished with smooth easily cleanable surfaces. Agreed to use glassboard to a height of four feet. -Counters constructed of appropriate material will be on legs to facilitate cleaning. -Ail walls, floors, equipment,etc.to be cleaned and sanitized. -Front door has opening under it. Must be made rodent proof. -The establishment is to be serviced by a licensed exterminator and all openings in the structure to be sealed to prevent entrance of insects and rodents. -Food establishments and all parts of the property used in connection with operations of the establishment shall be reasonably free of litter and articles not essential to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Property owner has agreed to clean the lot. (.4 SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 William Lepore July 23, 1990 Page 2 -All construction must meet the=code_requirements set forth by the Building, Fire and Electrical Departments, as well as the Health Department.) The Health Department appreciates your cooperation. Contact this office once you have taken possession of the establishment. =If you have any questions, kindly contact this office. FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH a"i ICYL %J n tir� LOrF Robert E. Blenkhorn, C.H.O. Health Agent REB/jm cc: Building Dept. Electrical Dept. Fire Prevention A.E. Goulet, Inc. , 102 Jackson Street Salem, MA. 01970 -1 a i ,I J� II �� I------------ II BOSTON & MAINE _ - - - - - C-L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RAILROgp �p tion / 110.22' `1� ' 'R=380.00 / S39°4°43 00^E °JQ�co b 11 18 j } < o 12 19 j % 00 �� 13 20 0 16 WOOD 14 21 BUILDINGFRAME / T 15 22 17 1. 2'SETBACK LINE 23 m2 �j BRICK ;�CD++ 5 24 �m % j j BUILDING A o/ 1 I Q /� j �j •� j 6 10 0 I I 92 Gly / 6� // o N a 7 G G� / 1 SjpOGK a G o�' mQ 9 COW, PLATFORM j 1 �A �� 8 j I IOUP \ IN 4 3 CONC.\ ` - - r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I i RB �• s�� S,oFwgLk 58IDH 0 45"W'00"E 160.92 — PLAN OF LAND F UP 7 GRANITE CURB - I I - 1 FLUSH WITH STREET it AND SIDEWALK SALEM, MA. JACKSON STREET j SHOWING PROPOSED PARKING LAYOUT OWNER: RICHARD JULIEN Noyes: j 3 LUSSIER STREET PARKING SPACES ,i PARKING SPACES (1 -4))) 88.5XX5 FOR CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES SALEM, MA. SPLAY PARKING SPACES (18-24) 8X18 FOR DISPLAY SCALE = 1INCH = 20 FEET DATE: JUNE 18, 2001 CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS MADE FROM AN INSTRUMENT SURVEY ON THE GROUND AND THE STRUCTURES ARE LOCATED AS ' SHOWN HEREON: of o REFERENCES: I ClIRMEN DEED BOOK 6452 PG. 774 , BOSTON 8 A PLAN BOOK 89 PLAN 56 SVS L� 6 a r TeAa UNIT C-4 SHIPWAYS PLACE uNu S I CHARLESTOWN,MA 02129 (617)242-1313 3 Y, _l j JOB # 01-05533