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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY PALARDY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 37
CHESTNUT STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 11, 1996 with the following
Board Members present: Gary Barrett, Chairman, Paul ,
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Dionne, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. 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.
Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to convert an existing historic
carriage house for the use as a single family dwelling. this carriage house
is an accessory to the existing principal dwelling for the property located
at 37 Chestnut Street.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants .
The Special Permit which has been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the 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 or structures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY PALARDY FOR A SPECIAL PERK?IT AT 37
CHESTNUT STREET, SALE::
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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 or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented,
and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship on the petitioner.
3. The relief requested 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.
4. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the
neighborhood and will promote the public health, safety, convenience
and welfare of the city's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
relief requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, codes
ordinances and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done per the plans and dimensions submitted
and approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Dept. 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.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY PALARDY FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 37
CHESTNUT STREET, SALEM
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6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
8 . Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City of Salem
Assessors office and shall display the street number so that it is
visible from the street.
9 . Petitioner is to obtain approval from any Citv Board or Commission
having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board
and the Historic Commission.
Special Permit Granted
December 11, 1996
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Albert C. Hill , Jr.
Member, Board of Appeal
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
MGL 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 MGL Chapter
40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not
take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the
Citv Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has 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 of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(508) 745-9595 EXT. 311 FAX (508) 740-0404
November 26, 1996
Gary Barrett, Chairman
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Barrette:
The Salem Historical Commission is in receipt of your agenda for December 11, 1996 and offers
the following comments:
1. 8-10 Winter Street- Enclosed please find a Building Survey form for this property indicating that
it was constructed in 1830. Although it is not located in a local historic district (the district ends
at 24 Winter Street), and therefore not under our jurisdiction, it is a contributing structure to the
Salem Common National Register District. While the Commission takes no position on the
proposal,we hope that any exterior alteration would be sympathetic in design. If requested by the
Board of Appeal as a condition of approval, we would be pleased to provide design review.
2. 126 Bay View Ave. -Enclosed please find a Building Survey form for this property indicating that
it was constructed between 1871 and 1897. While the Commission takes no position on the
proposal, we hope that the proposed garage will be sympathetic in design. If requested by the
Board of Appeal as a condition of approval, we would be pleased to provide design review.
3. 37 Chestnut Street - This property is located within the McIntire Historic District. Please be
advised that any proposed alterations to the exterior of the property will first require review and
approval by the Salem Historical Commission. This includes the installation or alteration of vents,
electric and gas meters and their conduit, secondary egress or other alterations to accommodate an
additional unit.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Helen Sides
Chairperson '`�;