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CRY OF SALEM
BOARD OF APPEAL
978-745.9595,Ext 361
Will hold a public hearing for all
"I persons interested in the petition sub- p,
mitted by MICHAEL & MAUREEN of
KAPNIS requesting Variances from 0
minimum lot area, minimum lot area E'.
per dwelling and depth of front yard to f,
t. construct a single family home for �.
the property located at 12 Brooks r7
Street R-2.Said hearing will be held on
Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 6:30
p.m., 120 Washington Street, 3rd
floor,Room 313.
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Nina Cohen,Chairman
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CITY OF SALEMO MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL CITY. OF SALE, MA
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR CLERK'S'OF3E E
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TZLKPHON[: 976`745-9695
FAX: 978-740-9846
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REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE VARIANCE GRANTED FOR MICHAEL
&MAUREEN KAPNIS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12 BROOKS STREET
R-2
At the hearing held on June 21, 2006,the Board of Appeal voted unanimously to
allow a six (6) month extension for the Variance granted for Michael & Maureen Kapnis
for the property located at 12Brooks Street. The six (6) month extension is
based on the previous decision having been recorded at the City Clerk's office on
June 29, 2005 and the extension is granted until December 29, 2006
t/
Nina Cohen, Chairma��'C��
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANING 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 after the date
of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts
General Law Chapter 40A, Section 11, Variances 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 have been filed, or that if such appeal has been filed,
that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and
indexed under the name or the owner of the record or is recorded and noted on the
owner's Certificate of Title
Board of Appeal
Stephen P. Lovely, Attorney at Law
14 Story Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970-2820
Telephone 978-745-8274 Fax 978-745-6573
Ms. Nina Cohen June 15, 2006
Chairperson
Zoning Board of Appeal
120 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
RE: 12 Brooks Street
Dear Ms. Cohen;
This office represents Michael and Maureen Kapnis relative to a variance which
was granted to them for the property at 12 Brooks Street on June 29 2005 by the Salem
Board of Appeal and duly recorded on or about July 10, 2005 at the Essex South Registry
of Deeds in Book 24656 and Page 103. My clients respectful request that they be
granted a six month extension pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A
Section 10. The statute states that if the rights authorized by a variance are not exercised
within one year of the date of grant of such variance such rights shall lapse; provided,
however, that the permit granting authority in its discretion and upon written application
by the grantee of such rights may extend the time for exercise of such rights for a period
not to exceed six months; and provided, further,that the application for such extension is
filed with such permit granting authority prior to the expiration of such one year period.
Please accept this letter as their application for a six month extension.
Thank you for your attention in this regard.
Very tr ours,
Steley
Lo ely, Esq.
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120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TB05 JUN
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 29 A ID 24
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MICHAEL&MAUREEN KAPNIS
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12 BROOKS
STREET R-2
A hearing on this petition was held on June 15,2005 with the following Board Members
present;Richard Dionne,Edward Moriarty,Nicholas Helides,Nina Cohen and Steven
Pinto. 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 Variances from minimum lot area,minimum lot area per
dwelling&depth of front yard to construct a single family dwelling for the property
located at 12 Brooks Street 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 structures 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 arbstantially 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 plane, makes the following findings of fact:
1. Attorney Stephen Lovely of 14 Story Road appeared and represented the
petitioners.
2. Mr. &Mrs. Kapnis had previously received a Variance for the lot sometime
around 1989 but did not pursue building because of family circumstances.
3. A majority of the house lots were all 4500square fed or less which is the size of
the lot at 12 Books Street.
4. Mrs. Doherty of 17 Lawrence Street appeared at the hearing in opposition to this
Petition because it would restrict her view looking out the back of her house.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF MICHAEL&MAUREEN KAPNIS
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12 BROOKS
STREET R-2
page two
S. It was suggested through.Mr.Moriarty,a member of the Board that Mr. & Mrs.
Kaptis plant trees and shrubs along the back of the property and it would
improve the view of the back of their property and help Mrs.Doherty's view.
On the basis of the above findings of fact,and on,the evidence presented the Board
of Appeals finds as follows;
1. Special conditions exist when especially affect the subject property but not he
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 fioea the intent of the district or
the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore,the Zoning Board of Appeal voted S in favor and 0 in opposition to grant the
Variances requested,subject to the following conditiom:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and mate stature,ordinance,codes and
regulations.
2. All consftucfm shall be done as per the plum submitted 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. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structures.
7. Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Boards or Commissions having
jurisdiction,but not limited to the Conservation Commission.
9. Pebbonw shall obtain proper street numbering from the City's Assessors
Office and shall display numbers as to be visible fiom the street
9. Petitioner shall provide screening along rear lot with shrubs/trees.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF MICHAEL&MAUREEN KAPNIS
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12 BROOKS
STREET R-2
VARIANCE GRANTED 0
JUNE 15,2005
Steven Pinto, Member
Board of Appeal C
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD
AND THE CITY CLERK
Appeal fivm this decision,if any,shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the
Mmuchuseft General Laws Chapter 40A,and shall be filed within 20 days date of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk Putsuazzt to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A, Section 11,the variance or special Pem*granted herein shall not tate
e>Iba until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk that 20 days
have dap W sod so appeal has baa 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 aid
indexed inch the na=of the*w+w of recoed aris receded and nosed a the owner's
Certifieft of Title.
Board of Appeal
Fred Volta
'212 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, Ma. 01970
Home Phone 978-317-2006
June 15, 2005
Ms. Nina Cohen
City of Salem
Zoning:Board,of Appeals
120 Washington Street
Salem;MA: 01970
Dear Ms. Cohen,
I am submitting;this.letter.in support:of Mr.&Mrs. Kapnis."s
intention to improve the property.located at.##1.2 .Brooks Street,_having lived inthis,
-;:area for 40 plus years I am well-aware_what.impact development has-had on our
.area. 1 feel wholeheartedly that tWwould be an-asset to the_ne*hboorhhoed. If you
could please make this letter-of support a matter of record it would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Fred Votta
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Zoning Information
R2 Zone Required Actual Site F �
Lot Area 15,00sa sf 4,500 sf I �
Lot Wi6th 100 -011 501_011 \
Lot Coverage 35io 19.8io \ : : :.:.:.:':'.'.'.':':': :':':':':
Front Ward Depth 15� �� 18, + -- -- - - - - --
Side Yard Depth 1st'-oil 10 _8 (R)
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Rear Yard Depth 30'-sa" 30'-o" ;
Building Height (Feet) 35'-o" 32'-o" 1/'8 -0
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Building Height (Stories) 2 1/2 2 1/2 0 Drawing Number:
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Site Plan Based on the City of Salem ,4sses5ors
Map #24, Lot 24-151 (4,5OOsf)
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