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13uilbing ;Department
One Opatem Green
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William H. Munroe
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 23, 1991
Judith S. Picciotte
418 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Picciotte,
In response to your recent letter, the complaints were made to the Ward
Councillor, who in turn directed them to this office.
The complaints alledge that the property is being used for assemble purposes,
a use not permitted by right in a residential one family zone. Under Section N,
A, 1 of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance, 418 Lafayette Street is located in an
R-1 zone.
I had hoped through my earlier letter that we could meet and discuss your
side of what was taking place at the property. Having reviewed your response
with the City Solicitor, Kevin T. Daly I feel that in view of some of your state-
ments that all correspondence should be directed to him at City Hall, 93 Washington
Street and all responses will cone from the City Legal Department.
Sincerely, y�
William H. Munroe
Zoning Enforcement Officer
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Building Derpartment'ITy OF SILE1,14ASS.
One Salam Green
Salem, Massachusetts
01960
Dear Mr. Munroe,
I am in receipt of your letter dated April 10, 1991 . In order
to begin adressing a canplaint, I ask that I please be provided
with a clear and direct statement as to what, for the record, the
precise canplaint is and what specific section of the zoning law said
canplaint violates. I am also requesting that all allegations and
responses in this matter be on official record.
To begin the record, There have been no canplaints registered by
any of my neighbors with me. I do have a neighbor, Phillip D. Moran,
who is quite politically active and very much against my husband who
is a politically active figure. Mr. Moran has a great deal of anti-
pathy toward my husband, for more than one reason. Mr. Moran is the
type of man who would contact the Salem Evening News with considerable
slandering misinforamation regarding my activities and I do hope that
the contents of an article, which was published without the writer
contacting me, will not, in any way, prejudice a decision rendered by
your office.
For the record, I would also like to clarify a quote published
in the Salem News on April 9, 1991 . The writer has me stating that
I expect the building inspector to shut me dawn. That quote is so
out of context as to read very differently fran the real truth. This
is one of the reasons that I ask that all statements be on official
record and in their entirety.
My statement to the writer was, in fact, that I had reviewed all zon-
ing regulations, prior to holding any meetings, and felt certain that
my activities would in no way violate any of the zoning regulations. I
also stated that I felt certain you would NOT find differently "unless
certain political pressures would be brought to bear on this by a
long disgruntled neighbor, a Mr. Phillip D. Moran, in which case,
such a finding could becane a distinct possibility.
I further stated to the reporter that I had expected the possi-
bility of an eventual canplaint frau one and only.one neighbor -
Mr. Moran - because of our relationship. Because my meetings should
not have any direct impact, in any way, on my neighbors or affect
the quality of their lives, I stated I would be, in fact, quite sur-
prised if anyone else had, prior to the inflanmmtory statements
printed in the Salem News without verification, issued an authentic
or justifiable canplaint.
Under the Public Record Law, I am also requesting the name of the
person or persons who registered said canplaint(s) with your office
and the date of said canplaint(s) . I thank you in advance for your
help and attention.
Sincerely,
udith S. Picciotto
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Citp of *al m, Aaggacbm5ettg
Public Propertp department
Nuitbing Department
One oatem Green
745-9595 Ext. 380
William H. Munroe
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 10, 1991
Judith S. Picciotto
418 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Picciotto:
This Department has received complaints relative to alleged
zoning violations at 418 Lafayette Street, which, according to the
records in the City of Salem Assessors Office, is owned by you. In
order to make a determination as to the validity of these complaints,
I am requesting that you contact this office within seven (7) days
of receipt of this letter so we may arrange a meeting.
Please bring any tax exempt statements, letters or any other
information that you feel will aide us in determining the lawful
use of the property in question.
Sincerely,
William H.
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
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cc: Councillor Blair
City Solicitor
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June 24, 1981 SALEM
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MONTIGUE MORRIS
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR 418 LAFAYETTE STREET
A hearing on this Petition was held on June 24, 1981, with the following
Board Members present: Douglas Hopper, Chairman; Messrs. Piemonte, Hacker,
LaBrecque and Feeherry. 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 has requested a variance to allow this property to be used
for a total of four dwelling units. A variance is required because the property
.in question is in a R-1 district where the proposed use is prohibited. Addition-
ally, Petitioner has requested a Special Permit to allow him to convert this
property into condominium units.
The Board of Appeals, after consideration^of the evidence presented at the
public hearing and after viewing the property makes the following findings of fact:
1) The property in question is surrounded by a neighborhood of single family .
homes; use of this property as a four-family dwelling will have a negative impact
on the area as a whole.
2) Although Petitioner offered evidence to support his contention that this property
was previously used as a three-family dwelling, we conclude that the property was
never a legal three-family residence. Moreover, any non-conforming use of this
property has ceased because of the fact that the property has not been used as even
a two_family dwelling for over two years.
3) This area is well known as a location with substantial problems with traffic.
The proposed use of this property as a four-family dwelling will necessarily worsen
this problem.
4) Although the existing home on this property is a large one, it is not
unique to the area. .There is nothing about this property which indicates that
it should not be subject to existing zoning.
5) The neighborhood is vehemently opposed to Petitioner's request.
6) Use of this property as a four-family dwelling will have a destabilizing
effect on the area.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and other evidence presented
at the public hearing, the Board of Appeals concludes as follows:
DECISION - JUNE 24, 1981 - MONTIGUE MORRIS - PAGE TWO
A. The Petitioner failed to establishcircumstances relating to this
property which affect that property but do not generally affect the zoning
district in which the property is located.
B. The Petitioner failed to establish that a literal enforcement of the
provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance would involve substantial hardship
to the Petitioner.
C. The Petitioner failed to establish that the requested variance could be
granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or sub-
stantially derogating from the intent and purposes of the Salem Ordinance.
Therefore, the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4 to 1 in opposition to the
granting the requested relief. The Board therefore denies a variance to the
Petitioner. /
Anthony M. Fe i e ry
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February 12, 1981
.john G. King, Esq.
49 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970 RE: 418 Lafayette St., Salem
Dear Mr. King:
I have examined the property at 418 Lafayette Street,
Salem, and it is and hae been an existing three (3) family
dwelling.
Very truly yours,
Robert E. Gauthier
Building Inspector &
Zoning Enforcement Officer
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RECEIVES
Date July 5, 1977
Names Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb Browning Res violations of ].a.v
418 Lafayette Stlem, Plass, t by a tena it'r. Erue
Address: . SaBornst e irj� at 418
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Lafayette St. Sjjew,
As a result of an inspection -this date of the prtr1111se31 .I*T_"Uo t'l
open land area or vehicle owned, occupied or unler :fni!r-
control, the following recommendations are sut)mjt':,!; �;hajl-3-d
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as a notice of violation of fire laws. The.,;e reromme_rlcjatj()L-js
made in the interest of fire prevention ,.cad to corlditiOC!.3
that are or may become dan& roux as a fire haza)_j u,. ira if) v-10.,_A, j_-)n
of law.
You are hereby notified to remedy said violatiortz named
within seven days
of -the above date.
Such furthur action will be takan as th-_ law
to comply with the above veq a!rem en ts, -e;a' th
(References General Law:: of Commonwea'. tL
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Section 30; and the Salem Fire Cod-,
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1. Illegal storage of paint products on the r(-.- r porch at"418 Lafayette Street, Salem Mass, which are "apparently
being used by said tenant, Mr. Bruce Bornstein, ; to pairit
motor vehicles. Violation of the Salem Fire Code , uene'rj'1
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts :and the Zonir.,�,
Ordinances of the City of Salem.
2. Illegal automotive body work beirie, performed by said tel!:_x!!
Mr. Bruce Bornstein in the rear yard at 41." Lafayette
Salem, Mass. Violation of the Salem Fire code, Goneral
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ond Goring Ordirlanco
of the City of Salem.
3. Illeal paint spraying of motor vehicles in the rear yard
at Q8 Lafayette Street, Salem, Mass. Violation of
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Fire Code , General Laws of the Commonwealth of iviuss
Zoning ordinance of the City of Salem.
As owner of the real estate situated at 418 Laf.-kyette Struei�,
Salem, Mass, you are hereby ordered to have _-ztid tenant
Mr. Bruce Bornstein cease the,-2abov- illegal on
-rayons.
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Date July 5, 1977
Mr. Bruce Bornstein
Nemec lst floor occupant
Rer Repair work and "spray
Addressa 418 Lafayette St. Salem, Mass. painting on motor- vehi.
in i �gral area.
Rear— 18— Laray—e---: St
As a rr. 8ul.t of an in3pec"tion this date of the premises, structure, ,
open Land a;^; a or vehicle owned, occupied or otherwise under your
control, thr following recommendations are submitted and shall serve
as a notice of V101�- ti.on of .fire lairs. These recommendations are
made in the- .interes '; of fire prevention and to correct conditions
that are or may become dangerous as a fire hazard or are in violation.
0f Inw.
You are hereby notified to remedy said violations named below
within -- "- -- seven days
of the abov;. i» kt
Such further action will be taken as the law requires, for failure
-to comY�ly i•;,h the aba4S:a requ.irr marts within the stipulated time.
n.�t:z1 r,;.rws of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chapter 14
Sic"tion 30; and the Salem Fire Code Article 1. )
I. Il.leral storage of automotive paint products on rear porch
at 418 Lafayette Street, Salem, Mass. No permit.
2. Illegal. automotive body work in the rear yard at 418 Lafayette
Street, Salem, Mass. Work being performed in a residential ,
zoned area.. No permit per Salem Fire Code.
Unregistered vehicles which appear to be ander repair, are as
follnw :
a, Eldorado Cadillac , ID#HO 246360 (Being painted blue)
b. Chevrolet Veda, Red ; ID # 1vl5B3216o765 (Apparent acciden'
damage )
c. Pontiac LeMans, light brown ; ID# 23737oB126861 (Front end
damage , with motor exposed )
3. Paint spraying being performed on motor vehicle in violation
of Salem Fire Code and 'Zoning ordinances. Car a above.
A1.1 illegal work shall cease on this premises or complaint shall
be taken in District Court against the above Bruce Bornstein.
David J. Goggin Salem Fire Marshal
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July 7, 1977
Mr. Bruce Bornstein
418 Lafayette Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Bornstein:
In response to a complaint by the Salem Police Department, this
Department accompanied by representatives of the Police and Fire
Prevention Departments inspected the premises located at 418
'Lafayette Street on July 5;'1977-
The inspection revealed a repair and spray painting of motor
vehicles business operating on the premises. The property is
located in an R-1 (Residential - one-family2 zoned area, and
the operation of this type of business is a prohibited use.
You are therefore ordered to ceaae this operation within seven
(7) days of receipt of this notice.
Your failure to comply will result in legal action being taken
against you by the City of Salem.
WVery' truly yours,
. 9Y
Jphn Be Powers
Superintendent of Public Property,
Inspector of Buildings
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Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb Browning
418 Lafayette Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brownings
In response to a complaint by the Salem Police Department, this
Depar•ttient' accompanied by representatives of the Poltice and Fl:k4
Prevention Departments inspectLd the premises located at 418
Lafayette Street on July 5, 1977•
The inspection revealed a repair and spray painting of motor
vehicles business operating on the premises. The property is
located in an R-1 (Residential - one-family) zoned area, and
the operation of this type of business is a prohibited use.
You are-"therefore eadered to cease -this operation within seven" '.
(7) days of receipt of this notice.
Your failure to comply will result in legal action being taken
against you by the City of Salem.
Very truly yours ,
John B. Powers, Superintendent of Public Property,
Inspector of Buildings
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