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,pONDITgq CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL
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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS O1970 TELEPHONE 978-745-9595
FAX. 978-740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
January 31, 2008 .,
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Decision
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals _ r
Petition of William Harrison and Catherine Harrison requesting a Var§nee r
from the from side yard setback to construct a 23' x 15' one-story addition for
the property located at 7 Beacon Street [R-2].
A public hearing on the above Petition was held on January 16, 2008 pursuant to Mass General
Law Ch. 40A, §§ 11 with the following Zoning Board members present: Robin Stein, Elizabeth
Debski, Rick Dionne, Rebecca Curran, and Bonnie Belair.
Petitioner seeks variances pursuant to section § 6-4 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow for a
side yard width of 6.1 ft. instead of the required 10 ft.
Statements of fact:
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1. Catherine Harrison presented the petition for the property she owns at 7 Beacon Street
[R-2].
2. A sketch showing the lot lay out, and a plan entitled "7 Beacon Street, Salem, MA"
prepared by La Vecchia Designs, hic., sheet A-1, dated November 5, 2007, accompanied
the petition.
3. The petitioners need more space in their home; due to the location of the driveway and
garage, this is the only possible location for an addition.
4. There was no opposition to the request for variance at the public hearing.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing,
and after thorough review of the plans and petition submitted, makes the following findings:
1. The variance requested is not contrary to the public interest and, owing to special
conditions; a literal enforcement of the provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance
would result in unnecessary hardship.
2. There are circumstances relating to the land, which does not generally affect the zoning
district in which it is located, which make it difficult to ad additional space to the home in
conformance with the Ordinance.
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3. The addition is not out of character with the neighborhood; therefore desirable relief may
be granted to allow this request without substantial detriment to the public good and
without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of the ordinance.
On the basis of the above findings of fact and all evidence presented at the public hearing
including, but not limited to, the Plans, Documents and testimony, the Zoning Board of Appeals
concludes:
1. To allow for the addition, the petitioner may vary the terms of the Salem Zoning
Ordinance § 6-4, specifically minimum width of side yard.
2. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate conditions
and safeguards as noted below.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor(Stein, Debski,
Dionne, Belair, and Curran) and none (0) opposed, to grant petitioner's request for a variance
subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances, codes, and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved
by the Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be
strictly adhered to.
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.
6. A certificate of occupancy is to be obtained.
7. Unless this decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief granted does not
empower or authorize the petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structure(s) located on
the subject property to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost
at the time of destruction. If the structure is demolished by any means to an extent of
more than fifly percent(50%) of its replacement cost or more than fifty percent (50%) of
its floor area at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity
with the provisions of this Ordinance.
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Robin Stein, Chair
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY 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 days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk.Pursuant to the
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 has been filed with the Essex South
Registry of Deeds.
January 14, 2008
City of Salem Board of Appeal
Madame Chairwoman and Members of the Board:
I wish for you to consider this letter in the matter of the petition submitted by Dennis and Linda
Korumpas seeking a variance and Special Permit to construct a game and addition on their dwelling
at 3 Larkin Lane.
My name is Mark Coughlin and I am the owner of the abutting property at 30 Memorial Drive. I
am sorry that I am not able to be present at the public hearing, as I need to be out of town on the
hearing date. Please accept this letter with the full force of comments that 1 might make were I able to
attend in person.
1 am quite familiar with the plans of the Korumpas addition and garage. Additionally, I wish to
note that I am the dosest and most directly affected abutter by these plans. I wish to go on record as
being wholeheartedly in favor of the Korumpas Petition and I urge you find in favor of the petition.The
Korumpas Family have been I'rfdong neighbors that I hold in the absolute highest regard and I believe
that this proposed Garage and Addition will improve their lifestyle and increase the practical utility of
their home. 1 further believe this proposed Garage and Addition is quite in keeping with the theme of the
neighborhood and you need to look no further than my property to find a similar Cape Cod Style house
with a similar garage and addition and similar side lot clearances. I believe that this proposal causes no
detriment to the neighborhood or community.
Again, I urge you to please approve the plans of Dennis and Linda Korumpas and please
accept my apologies for not being able to attend in person.
Sincerely,
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Mark J. Coughlin
Property owner of 30 Memorial Drive
La Vecchia Designs, Inc.
Post Office Box 1437
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