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105-109 CONGRESS STREET - ZBA �a�S - 1 o q Con��eS S S=t-t-ee-� Zoning Board Proiect Status Sheet Address & Applicant: i S — % o `i � � t 1 C,,,,n Date Submitted to BOA: (0423 ( is YClerk Stamp: Co,Z Vi nces Only - Constructive Approval Date: (100 days From filing) ar7Abutters List Requested: Abutters Notice Sent: -. d/Notice to Abutting Cities & Towns, Councillors: d � egal Notice posted at City Hall: (14 days before meeting) � 3 / Legal Notice Emailed & Confirmed: d Legal Notice Posted on Web: Agenda to Applicant: :7Z$ ti S c Applicant's email address or fax number to send agenda: Opened at Meeting: S Continued Meetings: L2ffi Extension Form(s) Signed & Clerk Stamped? Closed at Meeting: Decision: Decision Filed: 2 Appeal Period Over: af decision filed) Z./ Decision Sent to Applicant: d Notice of Decision Sent to abutters, cines and towns, councillors: �Z`� ZBA ACTION FORM BOARD MEMBERS MOTION SECOND VOTE Date: �/ /�I/�j Rebecca Curran (Chair) Mike Duffy Petitioner: Tom Watkins V Peter Copelas Address: Jimmy Tsitsinos �6�_ p/ 9 (0"9re 5 s St Jim Hacker(Alt.) Paul Viceica (Alt.) Total: Tj Conditions: Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations. ' ®All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the Building Commissioner. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. ®Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction. ®Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. ®A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. ❑ Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including,but not limited to,the Planning Board. ❑ 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 floor area or 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 fifty 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 the Ordinance. NDI CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEAL 9 \CtMI 120 WASHINGTON STREET*SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 y KIMBERLEYDRISCOLL TELE:978-745-9595 FAX:978-740-9846 -c o MAYOR �^ r m C= July 29, 2015 Decision x= w �rn � City of Salem Board of Appeals rn3 Petition of CONGRESS & DOW LLC of the NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY 4tEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC. requesting a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.3 (2) of the Salem Zoning Ofainance7o alter an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces & on-street parking at the property located at 105- 109 & 111 CONGRESS STREET (Map 34,Lot 169) (B1 Zoning District). A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on July 15, 2015 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, 5 11. The hearing was closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Peter A. Copelas (Vice-Chair),Jimmy Tsitsinos, Mike Duffy,Tom Watkins and Paul Viccica (alternate). The Petitioner seeks a Special Permit from the provisions of Sec. 3.3.3 (2) Non-Conforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to alter to provide for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 Congress Street from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces & on-street parking. Statements of facts: 1. In the petition date-stamped June 23, 2015, the Petitioner requested a Special Permit from the provisions of Sec. 3.3.3 (2)Non-Conforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to alter to provide for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 Congress Street from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces &on-street parking. 2. Attorney Grover presented the petition on behalf of the petitioner, North Shore Community Development Center. 3. The petitioner proposes to convert two (2) first floor residential units located at 105 CONGRESS STREET to a commercial retail or restaurant space provide seven (7) on-site parking spaces that service the proposed commercial and residential uses for 105-109 & 14.1 CONGRESS STREET. 4. North Shore CDC proposes to rehabilitate the existing buildings to restore the historic character of the original building as the location is newly designated as a National Historic District. 5. The petitioner intends to leverage funds from the proposed commercial space, state and federal historic tax credits and other financing to rehabilitate seven (7) properties including the buildings on 105-109 & 111 CONGRESS STREET. City of Salem Board of Appeals July 29,2015 Project: 105-109& 111 Congress Street Page 2 of 3 6. Currently, buildings located at 105-109& 111 CONGRESS STREET have eight(8) residential units each with seven (7) existing off-street parking spaces. 7. There are two primary structures located on one lot and are non-conforming. 8. The property is located in a B-1 Zoning District and the proposed uses for the property, including a retail space or a restaurant without service of alcoholic beverages, are allowed by right. 9. The requested relief, if granted, would allow the petitioner alter an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance pet Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces & on-street parking. 10. At the public hearing, one (1) member of the public spoke in support and one (1) member spoke in opposition to the petition. t The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, makes the following findings: Findings for Special Permit: 1. The proposed alteration of an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant would not be more substantially detrimental than the existing non- conforming structure and will significantly benefit the social, economic or community needs served by the proposal. 2. There are no impacts on traffic flow and safety, including parking and loading compared to the existing conditions. 3. Adequacy of utilities and other public services are sufficient. 4. There are no impacts on the natural environment,including drainage. 5. The proposal conforms to the existing neighborhood character. 6. The potential fiscal impact, including impact on the City tax base is positive due to the anticipated rehabilitation of the residential units and new commercial space. Findings for Variance: 1. There are special conditions and circumstances generally affecting the land, building and structure generally not affecting other lands, buildings and structures in the same district in that the existing building size, location and density consumes the entire lot and it is physically possible to meet the off- street parking needs required. 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance for off-street parking would involve substantial hardship to the applicant as not allowing the variance would prevent the applicant from using the building for any other use and as presented would prevent the owner from making renovations to the buildings on this property and others to rehabilitate low-income housing and provide another economic development opportunity at this location. Further, the Variance will provide the opportunity to rehabilitate the property in a manner that is needed in the community in this location. City of Salem Board of Appeals July 29,2015 Project: 105-109& 111 Congress Street Page 3 of 3 3. Desirable relief maybe 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. On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted five (5)in favor (Peter A. Copelas (Vice-Chair), Jimmy Tsitsinos, Mike Duffy, Tom Watkins, Paul Viccica (alternate)) and none (0) opposed, to approve the requested Special Permit to alter an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces &on-street parking to allow subject to the following terms, conditions and safeguards: Standard Conditions: 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 finished of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. 6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. 7. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board. Rebecca v Board of Appeals A COPY OF TIES DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal fmm 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 fih'ng of this dea.non in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Speaal Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the deasion bearing the cert!ficate of the City Clerk bas been filed with the Essex South Registry of Deeds. CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS PETITION FORM CITY OF SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS 120 WASHINGTON STREET,3RD FLOOR 2015 JUN 23 Q 9' 8 SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 FILE It E /MINED�,. Thomas St.Pierre,Director of Inspectional Services SIT CLCD.:�, or-,_Ehti. li i+oo. Phone:978-619-5641 /Fax:978-740-9846 EC t��/P n KimSERLEY DRISCOLL Erin Schaeffer,Staff Planner `� +v MAYOR Phone:978-619-5685/ Fax:978-740-0404 Jul` 23 20f5 TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: DEPT OF PLANNING& The Undersigned represent that he/she is/are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at: COfAMt,MIAT,DEVELOPV_AT 105 Congress Street(a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) Address:& 107-109 Congress Street Salem MA 01970 Zoning District: B-1 (Business Neighborhood) An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeal for the following reason(s): This statement must describe what you propose to build,the dimensions,the zone property is in,and the zoning requirements.(Example: I am proposing to construct a 10'x 10'one story addition to my home located at 3 Salem Lane, in the R-2 Zoning District. The Zoning Ordinance requires the minimum depth ofthe rear yard to be 30 feet. The current depth of my rear yard is 32 feet; the proposed addition would reduce the depth ofthe rear yard to 22 feet.) Congress& Dow LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Shore Community Development Coalition Inc. ("NSCDC") owns the property known and numbered 105 Congress Street (a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) & 107-109 Congress Street Salem MA (the "Property") located in the B-1 (Business Neighborhood) District. As part of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate a number of newly acquired properties in the immediate area, the NSCDC plans to renovate the existing buildings on the property including restoring the first Floor of 105 Congress Street from its current use as a residential unit to its historic use a commercial space for either retail or restaurant(no alcoholic beverages) use depending upon demand. Both proposeduses are allowed as of right in a B-1 District. For this reason I am requesting: ()Q Variance(s)from provisions of Section 5.1.8 ofthe Zoning Ordinance,specifically from required off- street parking requirements for retail or restaurant. (i.e. minimum depth of rear yard). Retail Business-1 sp. er 15o sq.ft.of gross area. o What is allowed is Restaurant-i sp per seats olus 1 so oer 2 emolovee66?sq ft?stories? %?), and what I am proposing is 7 Spaces (incl. 1 Handicap) &on-street (ft?sq fi?stories? %?). (xl A Special Permit under Section 3.3.3(2) ofthe Zoning Ordinance in order to Alter the existing non-conforming structure at 105 Congress Street(a/k/a 56 Palmer Street)for a substantially different purpose. ( )Appeal ofthe Decision ofthe Building Inspector(described below): ( )Comprehensive Permit for construction of low or moderate income housing(describe below): Multi-Family Current Property Use: Residential Are Lot Dimensions Included?( )Yes O No Why? (Example:Two Family Home) The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms ofthe Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and purpose ofthe Zoning Ordinance. CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS PETITION FORM The following written statement has been submitted with this application: (X) For all Variance requests a written Statement of Hardship demonstrating the following must be attached: a) Special conditions and circumstances that especially affect the land, building,or structure involved, generally not affecting other lands, buildings,and structures in the same district; b) Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involved substantial hardship to the applicant;and - 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. (X) For all Special Permit requests a Statement of Grounds must be attached. An application for a special permit for a nonconforming use or structure shall include a statement demonstrating how the proposed change shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood in accordance with Section 9.4 Special Permits.Such a statement should include reference to the following criteria: a) Social,economic,or community needs served by the proposal; b) Traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading; c) Adequacy of utilities and other public services; d) Impacts on the natural environment, including drainage; e) Neighborhood character;and f) Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment. ( ) For all Comprehensive Permits for construction of low or moderate income applicants should refer to M.G.L. Ch.40B § 20-23. Previous applications to the Board of Appeals involving this property have been submitted with this petition form. The Building Commissioner can provide documentation ofprevious applications to the petitioner or his representative. If different from petitioner: Petitioner:Congress& Dow LLC Property Owner: Address: 102 Lafayette t Salem MA 01970 Address: Telephone: (978) 745-8071 Telephone: Email: Email: Signature: Signature: Dat �- (Attached consent letter is also acceptable) e:����K' !�-/�—Bate: If different from petitioner: Jonathan M ""os, Esq. Representative: Tinti, Quinn.Grover& Frey, P.C. A TRUE Address: 27 Congress Street Suite 414 Salem MA 01970 ATTEST Telephone: 74-5)8065-jofilos@tintilaw.com Signature: Date: CITY CLERK DATE DPCD DATE This original application must be filed with the City Clerk CONGRESS & DOW LLC'S STATEMENT OF GROUNDS AND HARDSHIP IN SUPPORT OF ITS APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE Congress &Dow LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc. (the "Applicant"), is the owner of the property located at 105-109 Congress Street& 111 Congress Street, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts 01970 (the "Property"), located in the B-1 (Business Neighborhood) District. There are two building located on the Property containing eight (8) multi-family units each. The Applicant, as part of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate this Property and a number of newly acquired properties in the Salem Point Neighborhood, plans to renovate the existing residential units in the buildings and restore the first floor of the building known as 105 Congress Street (a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) (the "Premises") to its historical use as street front commercial space. The Applicant intends to market the commercial space as either restaurant(no alcoholic beverages) or retail space depending on market demand. Both potential uses are allowed as of right in the B-1 District. The Applicant respectfully requests that the City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA") grant a Special Permit under Section 3.3.3(2) (Alteration of a Non-Conforming Structure)and a Variance from the provisions of Section 5.1.8 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance (the"Ordinance"). I) SPECIAL PERMIT STATEMENT OF GROUNDS. The Applicant's request for a Special Permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.3.3(2) of the Ordinance should be granted where the proposed change to the Premises will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure. Specifically,the Building is currently a pre-existing, non-conforming structure due to its failure to comply with a number of the dimensional requirements set forth in the Ordinance including front yard setbacks, side yard setback, rear yard setback, maximum building height and lot coverage. The Applicant's proposed change of use from two (2) multi-family residential units to the Building's historic storefront commercial use will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood that the existing nonconforming structure. In fact, the Applicant is not proposing any renovations to the Building that will increase the existing nonconformities. The Applicant's plan contemplates only minimal -- mostly cosmetic -- alterations to the outside of the Building and will not extend the Building's footprint or the height. Furthermore, the proposed restaurant (no alcoholic beverages) or retail uses are both allowed in a B-1 District pursuant to Table of Principal and Accessory Use Regulations set forth in Section 3 of the Ordinance. Finally, the proposed rehabilitation of the Property and the corresponding change of use on the first floor are consistent with the goals and recommendations set forth in the Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan and the Salem Point Neighborhood Commercial Corridors Revitalization Plan for the Salem Point Neighborhood and will greatly enhance and revitalize the neighborhood's character, streetscape, and will serve the economic and community needs of the neighborhood by providing much needed restaurant and/or retail space in the Salem Point Neighborhood along Congress and Palmer Street. Therefore, the proposed change of use on the first floor of the Building from a multi- family residential use to either restaurant or retail use is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure and the Special Permit should be granted. II) VARIANCE STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP In conjunction with its request for a Special Permit as discussed above, the Applicant respectfully requests that the ZBA grant a Variance from the off-street parking requirements set 2 forth in Section 5.1.8 of the Ordinance. The Applicant's renovation plan for the Property contemplates seven(7) total off-street parking spaces with one (1) space reserved for handi- capped drivers. The Table of Required Parking Spaces in Section 5 of the Ordinance requires (i) one (1) space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross area of building, excluding storage; and (ii) one (1) space for each four(4) seats, plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees; for Retail business and service establishment and Restaurant uses, respectively. Due to the size, location, and density of the buildings on the lot, including the fact that there are two stand-alone buildings on one (1) lot, a unique characteristic in the Salem Point Neighborhood, the Applicant does not have sufficient space to accommodate the number of off- street parking spaces required by the Ordinance. A literal enforcement of the off-street parking requirements would constitute a substantial hardship to the Applicant preventing the Applicant from using the Building for any use other that multi-family residential despite the fact that Retail, Restaurant and other commercial uses are allowed in the B-1 district by right. The restriction will result in significant financial hardship to the Applicant and prevent the Applicant from fully utilizing the Building for its highest and best use and restoring the historic use of the first floor as commercial space consistent with the vision of Applicant and the Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan. Where, as here, the Property has a unique characteristic affecting the lot which does not generally affect other lots in the district, a literal enforcement of the parking requirements set forth in Section 5 of the Ordinance will constitute a substantial hardship -- financially and otherwise -- by preventing the Applicant from converting the first floor of the Building to a use that is otherwise allowed by right under the Ordinance, and the relief requested will not create a 3 substantial detriment to the public good and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance, the Variance should be granted. 4 12/04/2014 07:44 9787449188 NORTHSHORESURVEY PAGE 01 N/F RILEY W 133.75' —� z /W W � (� ?° X 111c, r n 4 STORY a �+ m m' DWELLING 4 STORY o ¢� Wc m DWELLING 0 L 0 � AREA=11,8001 S.F. 0 #105 #109 In 139' CONGRESS STREET PROPERTY LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN FEMA FLOOD ZONE AE (EL 10). REFERENCE; THIS PLOT.PLAN WAS NOT MADE FROM AN INSTRUMENT SURVEY AND IS FOR DEED: REC. BK. 23226 PG. 119 THE PURPOSES OF THE BANK ONLY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE OFFSETS TO: LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION TO BE USED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES, ETC. I CERTIFY THAT THE BUILDING SHOWN HEREON IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND AS SHOWN AND IT CONFORMS TO THE HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS MORTGAGE INSPECTION PLAN OF THE ZONING BYLAWS OF THE CITY OF SALEM LOCATED AT AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION OR ARE PROTECTED UNDER �JyAAde. 1o5-1D9 ac ttt CONGRESS STREET GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40A SECTION 7. , ��t bt"�\ I ALSO CERTIFY THAT THE PREMISES SHOWN ARE ?�'�N`1 A=,r SALEM LOCATED WITHIN A FLOOD HAZARD ZONE AS " '�� PREPARED FOR DELINEATED ON THE MAP OF COMMUNITY ��� NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY #250102 .` GAIL L. SALEM MA, EFFECTIVE 7116/2014 d o•� SMITH ``ice DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC. 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SALEM, BASS. ... ..._..__ Thomas St.Pierre,Director of Inspectional Services Phone:978-619-5641 / Fax:978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL Erin Schaeffer,Staff Planner REG E VVE D MAYOR Phone:978-619-5685 /Fax: 978-740-0404 TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: JUN 2 3 2015 The Undersigned represent that he/she is/are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at: DEPT. OF PLANNING& 105 Congress Street(a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Address: & 107-109 Congress Street, Salem, MA 01970 Zoning District: B-1 (Business Neighborhood) An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeal for the following reason(s): This statement must describe what you propose to build,the dimensions,the zone property is in,and the zoning requirements.(Example: I am proposing to construct a 10'x 10'one story addition to my home located at 3 Salem Lane, in the R-2 Zoning District. The Zoning Ordinance requires the minimum depth of the rear yard to be 30 feet. The current depth of my rear yard is 32 feet; the proposed addition would reduce the depth of the rear yard to 22 feet.) Congress& Dow LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Shore Community Development Coalition Inc. ("NSCDC") owns the property known and numbered 105 Congress Street (a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) & 107-109 Congress Street, Salem, MA(the "Property"), located in the B-1 (Business Neighborhood) District. As part of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate a number of newly acquired properties in the immediate area, the NSCDC plans to renovate the existing buildings on the property including restoring the first floor of 105 Congress Street from its current use as a residential unit to its historic use a commercial space for either retail or restaurant(no alcoholic beverages) use depending upon demand. Both proposeduses are allowed as of right in a B-1 District. For this reason I am requesting: (XI Variance(s)from provisions of Section 5.1.8 of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from required off- street parking requirements for retail or restaurant. (i.e. minimum depth ofrearyard). Retail Business-1 sp. er 150 sq.ft.of gross area. What is allowed is Restaurant-1 so.oer seats. olus t so.oer 2 e,olovee�t?sq ft?stories? %?), and what I am proposing is 7 Spaces (incl. 1 Handicap) &on-street (ft?sq ft?stories? %?). (xl A Special Permit under Section 3.3.3(2) of the Zoning Ordinance in order to Alter the existing non-conforming structure at 105 Congress Street(a/k/a 56 Palmer Street)for a substantially different purpose. ( )Appeal of the Decision of the Building Inspector(described below): ( )Comprehensive Permit for construction of low or moderate income housing(describe below): Multi-Family Current Property Use: Residential Are Lot Dimensions Included?( )Yes ( )No Why? (Example:Two Family Home) The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEALS PETITION FORM The following written statement has been submitted with this application: (X) For all Variance requests a written Statement of Hardship demonstrating the following must be attached: a) Special conditions and circumstances that especially affect the land, building,or structure involved, generally not affecting other lands,buildings,and structures in the same district; b) Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involved substantial hardship to the applicant; and 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. (X) For all Special Permit requests a Statement of Grounds must be attached. An application for a special permit for a nonconforming use or structure shall include a statement demonstrating how the proposed change shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood in accordance with Section 9.4 Special Permits. Such a statement should include reference to the following criteria: a) Social,economic,or community needs served by the proposal; b) Traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading; c) Adequacy of utilities and other public services; d) Impacts on the natural environment, including drainage; e) Neighborhood character; and f) Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment. ( ) For all Comprehensive Permits for construction of low or moderate income applicants should refer to M.G.L. Ch.40B § 20-23. Previous applications to the Board of Appeals involving this property have been submitted with this petition form. The Building Commissioner can provide documentation of previous applications to the petitioner or his representative. If different from petitioner: Petitioner:Congress& Dow LLC Property Owner: Address: 102 Lafayette tr .et Salem MA 01970 Address: Telephone: (978)745-8071 Telephone: Email: Email Al Signature: Signature: / (Attached consent letter is also acceptable) Date: t; �1S' > –(�—Bate: If different from petitioner: Jonathan M. Oflos, Esq. Representative: Tinti, Quinn, Grover& Frey P.C. A TRUE Address: 27 Congress Street Suite 414 Salem MA 01970 ATTEST Telephone: 745 8065 Jofilos@tintilaw.com Signature: Date: G Z3 /S^ CITY CLERK DATE DPCD DATE This original application must be filed with the City Clerk CONGRESS & DOW LLC'S STATEMENT OF GROUNDS AND HARDSHIP IN SUPPORT OF ITS APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE Congress & Dow LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc. (the "Applicant"), is the owner of the property located at 105-109 Congress Street& 111 Congress Street, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts 01970 (the "Property"), located in the B-1 (Business Neighborhood) District. There are two building located on the Property containing eight (8) multi-family units each. The Applicant, as part of a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate this Property and a number of newly acquired properties in the Salem Point Neighborhood, plans to renovate the existing residential units in the buildings and restore the first floor of the building known as 105 Congress Street (a/k/a 56 Palmer Street) (the "Premises")to its historical use as street front commercial space. The Applicant intends to market the commercial space as either restaurant (no alcoholic beverages) or retail space depending on market demand. Both potential uses are allowed as of right in the B-1 District. The Applicant respectfully requests that the City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals (the "ZBA") grant a Special Permit under Section 3.3.3(2) (Alteration of a Non-Conforming Structure) and a Variance from the provisions of Section 5.1.8 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance (the "Ordinance"). I) SPECIAL PERMIT STATEMENT OF GROUNDS. + The Applicant's request for a Special Permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.3.3(2) of the Ordinance should be granted where the proposed change to the Premises will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure. Specifically, the Building is currently a pre-existing, non-conforming structure due to its failure to comply with a number of the dimensional requirements set forth in the Ordinance including front yard setbacks, side yard setback, rear yard setback, maximum building height and lot coverage. The Applicant's proposed change of use from two (2) multi-family residential units to the Building's historic storefront commercial use will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood that the existing nonconforming structure. In fact, the Applicant is not proposing any renovations to the Building that will increase the existing nonconformities. The Applicant's plan contemplates only minimal -- mostly cosmetic -- alterations to the outside of the Building and will not extend the Building's footprint or the height. Furthermore, the proposed restaurant (no alcoholic beverages) or retail uses are both allowed in a B-1 District pursuant to Table of Principal and Accessory Use Regulations set forth in Section 3 of the Ordinance. Finally, the proposed rehabilitation of the Property and the corresponding change of use on the first floor are consistent with the goals and recommendations set forth in the Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan and the Salem Point Neighborhood Commercial Corridors Revitalization Plan for the Salem Point Neighborhood and will greatly enhance and revitalize the neighborhood's character, streetscape, and will serve the economic and community needs of the neighborhood by providing much needed restaurant and/or retail space in the Salem Point Neighborhood along Congress and Palmer Street. Therefore, the proposed change of use on the first floor of the Building from a multi- family residential use to either restaurant or retail use is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure and the Special Permit should be granted. II) VARIANCE STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP In conjunction with its request for a Special Permit as discussed above, the Applicant respectfully requests that the ZBA grant a Variance from the off-street parking requirements set 2 forth in Section 5.1.8 of the Ordinance. The Applicant's renovation plan for the Property contemplates seven (7) total off-street parking spaces with one (1) space reserved for handi- capped drivers. The Table of Required Parking Spaces in Section 5 of the Ordinance requires (i) one (1) space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of gross area of building, excluding storage; and (ii) one (1) space for each four(4) seats, plus one (1) space for each two (2) employees; for Retail business and service establishment and Restaurant uses, respectively. Due to the size, location, and density of the buildings on the lot, including the fact that there are two stand-alone buildings on one (1) lot, a unique characteristic in the Salem Point Neighborhood, the Applicant does not have sufficient space to accommodate the number of off- street parking spaces required by the Ordinance. A literal enforcement of the off-street parking requirements would constitute a substantial hardship to the Applicant preventing the Applicant from using the Building for any use other that multi-family residential despite the fact that Retail, Restaurant and other commercial uses are allowed in the B-1 district by right. The restriction will result in significant financial hardship to the Applicant and prevent the Applicant from fully utilizing the Building for its highest and best use and restoring the historic use of the first floor as commercial space consistent with the vision of Applicant and the Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan. Where, as here, the Property has a unique characteristic affecting the lot which does not generally affect other lots in the district, a literal enforcement of the parking requirements set forth in Section 5 of the Ordinance will constitute a substantial hardship -- financially and otherwise -- by preventing the Applicant from converting the first floor of the Building to a use that is otherwise allowed by right under the Ordinance, and the relief requested will not create a 3 I substantial detriment to the public good and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance, the Variance should be granted. 4 - ___.12/04/2014 07:44 9787449168 NORTHSHORESURVEY PAGE 01 N/F RILEY W 133.75' �� z W \ W � C2 X 0 00 DWELLING 4 STORY W m DWELLING L 0 J C U AREA=11,800± S.F. #105 #109 1 �— 139' CONGRESS STREET PROPERTY LOCATED ENTIRELY WITHIN FEMA FLOOD ZONE AE (EL 10). REFERENCE: THIS PLOT,PLAN WAS NOT MADE FROM DEED: REC. BK. 23226 PG. 119 AN INSTRUMENT SURVEY AND IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE BANK ONLY. T0: LOCAL INITIATIVES ,SUPPORT CORPORATION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE OFFSETSTO BE USED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES, ETC. I CERTIFY THAT THE BUILDING SHOWN HEREON IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND AS SHOWN AND IT CONFORMS TO THE HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS MORTGAGE INSPECTION PLAN OF THE ZONING BYLAWS OF THE CITY OF SALEM LOCATED AT AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION OR ARE PROTECTED UNDER )�A1� 105-109 & 111 CONGRESS STREET GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40A SECTION 7. I ALSO CERTIFY THAT THE PREMISES SHOWN ARE ��y" or AnA,7\ SALEM �. LOCATED WITHIN A FLOOD HAZARD ZONE AS PREPARED FOR i,� ti� DELINEATED ON THE MAP OF COMMUNITY #250102GAIL L. " NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SALEM , MA, EFFECTIVE 7/16/2014 d `� DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC. 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ROLL CALL m c � r II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a m c� ZMD D June 17, 2015 3 4 III. REGULAR AGENDA w v co Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Special Permit requesting relief from Sec. 3.0 Table of Princial and Accessory Use Regulations of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a change of use from a motor vehicle light service garage to a motor vehicle body repair shop. Applicant HIPOLITO L. MADERA Location 4 FLORENCE (Map 34 Lot 103) (I Zone District) Project A public hearing for a petition seeking Variances requesting relief from 4./J Table of Dimensional from minimum lot area, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, and minimum rear setback requirement to allow for the construction of a two-family residence with garage parking underneath. Applicant GREGORY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC Location 2 ATLANTIC STREET (AKA LUSSIER STREET) (Map 32 Lot 189) (112 Zoning District) Project A public hearing for a petition of requesting a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.3 (2) of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to alter an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces & on-street parking. Applicant CONGRESS & DOW LLC of the NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC. Location 105-109 & 111 CONGRESS STREET (Map 34,Lot 169) (Bl Zoning District) Page 1 of 3 City of Salem Board of Appeals Agenda for July 15,2015 Meeting Project A public hearing for a petition of seeking a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses and 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures to alter a nonconforming structure and extend a nonconforming use to allow the reconstruction of an existing storage shed.The applicant also requests Variances per Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from the maximum lot coverage and minimum distance between buildings. Applicant FRED J. DION YACHT YARD, INC., Location 23 GLENDALE STREET (Map 33 Lot 646) (R1 Zoning District) Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a partial change of a nonconforming use to another nonconforming use to allow the first floor to be converted from office space to an art gallery with an accessory gift shop located at the property of 64 BRIDGE STREET (Map 36 Lot 153)(82 Zoning District). Applicant SIXTY FOUR BRIDGE LLC Location 64 BRIDGE STREET Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Special Pert-lit per Sec. 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to change from one nonconforming use to another nonconforming use to allow four (4) residential dwelling units. The applicant is also seeking Variances per Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements for relief from minimum lot area per dwelling unit and maximum height to allow a new dormer to slightly exceed the thirty-five (35') height limit. The applicant is also seeking Variances per Sec. 5.1.2 Location of Parking to allow two (2) of the requited parking to be located off-site and Sec. 5.1.5 Design to allow the one-way use driveway to be less than the required twelve (12) feet wide. Applicant 161 FEDERAL STREET LLC Location 161 FEDERAL STREET (Map 25 Lot 112)(82 Zoning District) Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structure to reconstruct, extend, alter or change a nonconforming structure to construct an addition on an existing two-family (2) residential unit. The applicant is also seeking Variances per Sec. 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance for relief from rear and side-yard setbacks, minimum lot area per dwelling unit and minimum lot area to construct a rear addition. Applicant WILLIAM PETERSON Location 4 WATSON STREET (Map 16 Lot 176) (R2 Zoning District). Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Variance from the provisions of Sec. 8.2.6 Entrance Corridor Overlay District Signage of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow an internally illuminated blade sign faced with Jimmy John's logo. at the property of Applicant JIMMY JOHN'S Location 135 LAFAYETTE STREET (Map 34 Lot 307)(R3 Zoning District) Page 2 of 3 City of Salem Board of Appeals Agenda for July 15,2015 Meeting Project A public hearing for a petition seeking a Variance from the provisions of 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements requesting relief from maximum building height to allow an increase in building height from the existing thirty-feet (30D to thirty-five feet (35') and a Special Permit requesting relief from Sec. 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to extend the existing non-conforming structure to allow a 182 square foot addition. Applicant MARC TRANOS Location 87 BRIDGE STREET (Map 36 Lot 373)(B1 Zoning District) Project Request for a six (6) month extension for exercise of rights granted by the September 9, 2014 Variances from the provisions of Section 4.0 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, to allow less than the required 100-foot minimum lot frontage and less than the required 100-foot minimum lot width for two proposed lots. The proposed lots will take their frontage from a shared driveway off of Marlborough Road. Applicant ANTHONY JERMYN & RICHARD JERMYN Location 148 MARLBOROUGH RD (R1 Zoning District)(Map 9 Lot 21) IV. OLD/NEW BUSINESS None V. ADJOURNMENT This notice posted on "Official Bulletin Board" City Hall, Salem, Mass. on "' O 8 q� 5 at io.'3dA� in accordance with Nfia� Chap. 30A, Sections 18-25. Page 3 of 3 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSEYTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor March 4, 2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Congress Street Residences, Salem, MA Dear Undersecretary Kornegay: As the Mayor of the City of Salem, I strongly support the North Shore Community Development Coalition (North Shore CDC) in its request for Low hicome Housing Tax Credits, state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing j Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress Street f Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. North Shore CDC recently purchased the buildings and intends to convert them into affordable housing units. The City contributed $93,505 of CPA funds and $25,000 of CDBG funding toward the acquisition and has provided a commitment of an additional $50,000 of 130ME funds for the rehabilitation of the project. Under the CDC's new ownership, the project's eight buildings will provide housing to sixty three (63) low income families, of which 16 units will be reserved for extremely low income families and seven units will be set aside for occupancy by formerly homeless families. The project will also provide a new retail space for a local business on Congress Street. This project is an excellent example of the importance of creating and preserving affordable housing in Salem, particularly for homeless households. The units in this project are in extremely poor condition and are in dire need of rehabilitation. The proposed scope will improve not only the physical integrity and historical characteristics of the buildings but also the quality of life of its residents. The project will certainly create a positive ripple effect of investment in the Point neighborhood at a critical time in the neighborhood's evolution. In addition, North Shore CDC's proposed service plan will provide the tenants with crucial support going forward and all of these properties are located within walking distance of North Shore CDC's office. Salem City Hell—93 Washington Street—Salem, MA 01970-3592 Ph.978-745.9595 Fax 978-744.9327 I am very supportive of the concept of serving homeless families and extremely low income families. There is a growing need for such housing around our community as well as in the region. I trust that North Shore CDC's efforts to provide affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization through the acquisition and rehabilitation of these eight historic buildings will receive the serious consideration it deserves. I welcome any questionsyouor your staff may have in order to move this application forward. in el I DA � mberly Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem I 1 i E C Salem City Hall—93 Washington Street—Salem, MA 01970-3592 Ph.978-745-9595 Fax 978-744-9327 I t the (Iummonfuealth of assachusetts MASSACHUSETTS SENATE SENATOR JOAN B. LOVELY Chair Second Esser District MENTAL HEALnI AND SussTANCE AIRIER STATE Hous E, ROOM 215 BOSTON, MA 02133 1053 TEL. (617) 722 1410 Vice Chair FAx (617) 722 1347 VETERANS AND FEDERAL AFFAIRS JOAN.LO V ELY®MAsENATE.GOV Ww%v.MASENATE.GOV April 21, 2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Komegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Undersecretary Kornegay, As the state Senator for the Essex District, I write to support the North Shore Community Development Coalition's (CDC) request for funding to facilitate the rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences in Salem. Comprised of 8 properties and 63 family size units in Salem's diverse Point neighborhood the project will preserve and renovate 7 units for formerly homeless families. Additionally, 9 more units would be designated for extremely low-income households. This proposal would provide much-needed improvements to a facility in dire need of restoration. According to the CDC, 44% of renters in the North Shore pay more than 30% of their income on rent and 22% of low-income households have to spend over 50% of their earnings on housing. This project works to address this issue because it creates and preserves affordable housing in the region, particularly for families who are facing homelessness. With the help of this funding, the CDC could potentially increase the number of permanent housing opportunities for those in need. Since its inception, the CDC has done great work in the region and I have confidence in its ability as a responsible property owner and manager. Again, I would like to restate my support for funding for the rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences because it would be an asset to the city and the North Shore. Sincer y, .wan Lovely A"l1� il March 13,2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Congress Street Residences, Salem, MA Dear Undersecretary Kornegay: As the President of The Point Neighborhood Association, I am writing to strongly support the North Shore Community Development Coalition(North Shore CDC)in its request for Low Income Housing Tax Credits,state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. North Shore CDC recently purchased the buildings and intends to convert them into affordable housing units. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, the eight buildings and its residents are representative of the rich architectural and immigrant diversity of the neighborhood. This project is an excellent example of the importance of creating and preserving affordable housing in Salem, particularly for homeless households. The units in this project are in extremely poor condition and are in dire need of rehabilitation. The proposed scope will improve not only the physical integrity and historical characteristics of the buildings but also the quality of life of its residents. The project will certainly create a positive ripple effect of investment in the Point neighborhood at a critical time in the neighborhood's evolution. In addition, North Shore CDC's proposed service plan will provide the tenants with crucial support going forward and all of these properties are located within walking distance of North Shore CDC's office. I am very supportive of the concept of serving homeless families and extremely low income families.There is a growing need for such housing around our community as well as in the region. The North Shore CDC's proposed rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences presents a tremendous opportunity for the residents of these buildings and the neighborhood in general. I trust that the North Shore CDC's efforts to provide affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization through the rehabilitation of these eight properties will receive the serious consideration it deserves., I welcome any questions you or your staff may have in order to move these applications forward. Sincerely, Ccy orchado Point eighborhoodAssociation, Salem c" * Preservation at work � a HISTORIC SALEM INC March 19,2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston,MA 02114 Re: Congress Street Residences; Salem,MA Dear Undersecretary Komegay: Historic Salem, Inc. would like to express support for the North Shore Community Development Coalition's request for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. The historic Point neighborhood of Salem contains the largest collection of early 201 century multi-family residential structures in the city. This area was rebuilt after the Great Salem Fire of 1914 under the direction of the Salem Rebuilding Commission, a city commission established to ensure safe building practices and reform multi-family housing. Despite some contemporary alterations,the Point's Colonial Revival brick apartment buildings still retain their decorative brick corbelling and classical cast stone details and contribute to the historic streetscape patterns unique to the Point. Restoration of the eight buildings owned by the North Shore CDC on Congress, Ward, Palmer, Dow and Perkins Streets will aid in the revitalization of the historic Point neighborhood and will maintain and improve important affordable housing options for the community. Historic Salem, Inc. strongly encourages the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to look favorably on the North Shore CDC's application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Sincerely, Sandy Dickson President 9 North Street I P.O. Box 865 1 Salem, MA 01970 V 978.745.0799 1 F 978.744.4536 infoQhistoricsalem.org I www.historiesalem.org N'?L yy �.1 Vii. e m la �'- }Awst�tlr. ' - ; �' y� � ✓pt xcy, Y M1 a bra �,. 1wQ,. sin qg ISM Loll., . e te- yY t€ k4 �•�i'u.�.^'°.Lt'aY«k4 . ,�,�_�J�`�y, �� X s.,.��' y� •�� 3, qa: .� � � ° �,1� s4 y pir R-fH �, r7 e. o a _ fs CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor March 4, 2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Komegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Re: Congress Street Residences, Salem, MA Dear Undersecretary Komegay: E As the Mayor of the City of Salem, I strongly support the North Shore Community r Development Coalition (North Shore CDC) in its request for Low Income Housing Tax t Credits, state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing j Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress. Street I Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. North Shore CDC recently purchased the buildings and intends to convert them into affordable housing units. The City contributed $93,505 of CPA funds and $25,000 of CDBG funding toward the acquisition and has provided a commitment of an additional $50,000 of HOME funds for the rehabilitation of the project. Under the CDC's new ownership, the project's eight buildings will provide housing to sixty three (63) low income families, of which 16 units will be reserved for extremely low income families and seven units will be set aside for occupancy by formerly homeless families. The project will also provide a new retail space for a local business on Congress Street. This project is an excellent example of the importance of creating and preserving affordable housing in Salem, particularly for homeless households. The units in this project are in extremely poor condition and are in dire need of rehabilitation. The proposed scope will improve not only the physical integrity and historical characteristics of the buildings but also the quality of life of its residents. The project will certainly create a positive ripple effect of investment in the Point neighborhood at a critical time in the neighborhood's evolution. In addition, North Shore CDC's proposed service plan will provide the tenants with crucial support going forward and all of these properties are located within walking distance of North Shore CDC's office. Salem City Hall—93 Washington Street—Salem,MA 01970-3592 Ph.978-745-9595 Fax 978.744-9327 I am very supportive of the concept of serving homeless families and extremely low income families. There is a growing need for such housing around our community as well as in the region. I trust that North Shore CDC's efforts to provide affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization through the acquisition and rehabilitation of these eight historic buildings will receive the serious consideration it deserves. I welcome any questions you or your staff may have in order to move this application forward. Kby lyam ,j�i " 'malDriscoll Mayor,City of Salem Salem City Hall—93 Washington Street—Salem,MA 6970-3592 Ph.978-745-9595 Fax 978-744-9327 i I Qll¢ (9ammoulualf!( of assarhuseffs MASSACHUSETTS SENATE SENATOR JOAN B. LOVELY Chair second Essex Dislnct MENTAL HEALin AND SUBSTANCE Asuse STATE HousE, ROOM 215 BOSTON, MA 02133 1053 TEL. (617) 722 1410 Vice Chair FAX (617) 722 1347 VETERANS AND FEDERALAFFAIRs JOAN.LovELY@MAsENATE.cov ww%v.MAsENATE.cov April 21, 2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Undersecretary Komegay, As the state Senator for the Essex District, 1 write to support the North Shore Community Development Coalition's (CDC) request for funding to facilitate the rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences in Salem. Comprised of 8 properties and 63 family size units in Salem's diverse Point neighborhood the project will preserve and renovate 7 units for formerly homeless families. Additionally, 9 more units would be designated for extremely low-income households. This proposal would provide much-needed improvements to a facility in dire need of restoration. According to the CDC, 44% of renters in the North Shore pay more than 30% of their income on rent and 22% of low-income households have to spend over 50% of their earnings on housing. This project works to address this issue because it creates and preserves affordable housing in the region, particularly for families who are facing homelessness. With the help of this funding, the CDC could potentially increase the number of permanent housing opportunities for those in need. Since its inception, the CDC has done great work in the region and I have confidence in its ability as a responsible property owner and manager. Again, I would like to restate my support for funding for the rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences because it would be an asset to the city and the North Shore. Sincer y, .loan Lovely � t3 -� k lax March 13, 2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 Re: , Congress Street Residences, Salem, MA Dear Undersecretary Kornegay: As the President of The Point Neighborhood Association, I am writing to strongly support the North Shore Community Development Coalition(North Shore CDC)in its request for Low Income Housing Tax Credits,state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. North Shore CDC recently purchased the buildings and intends to convert them into affordable housing units. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, the eight buildings and its residents are representative of the rich architectural and immigrant diversity of the neighborhood. This project is an excellent example of the importance of creating and preserving affordable housing in Salem, particularly for homeless households. The units in this project are in extremely poor condition and are in dire need of rehabilitation. The proposed scope will improve not only the physical integrity and historical characteristics of the buildings but also the quality of life of its residents. The project will certainly create a positive ripple effect of investment in the Point neighborhood at a critical time in the neighborhood's evolution. In addition, North Shore CDC's proposed service plan will provide the tenants with crucial support going forward and all of these properties are located within walking distance of North Shore CDC's office. I am very supportive of the concept of serving homeless families and extremely low income families.There is a growing need for such housing around our community as well as in the region. The North Shore CDC's proposed rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences presents a tremendous opportunity for the residents of these buildings and the neighborhood in general. I trust that the North Shore CDC's efforts to provide affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization through the rehabilitation of these eight properties will receive the serious consideration it deserves.. I welcome any questions you or your staff may have in order to move these applications forward. Sincerely,, l� K� Icy ochado Point erighborhood Association, Salem rfl� * Preservation at work f ) HISTORIC SALEM INC March 19,2015 Undersecretary Chrystal Komegay Department of Housing and Community Development 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston,MA 02114 Re: Congress Street Residences, Salem,MA Dear Undersecretary Komegay: Historic Salem, Inc. would like to express support for the North Shore Community Development Coalition's request for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, state bond funds and federal HOME funds from the Department of Housing Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Congress Street Residences located in the Point neighborhood of Salem. The historic Point neighborhood of Salem contains the largest collection of early 201 century multi-family residential structures in the city. This area was rebuilt after the Great Salem Fire of 1914 under the direction of the Salem Rebuilding Commission, a city commission established to ensure safe building practices and reform multi-family housing. Despite some contemporary alterations, the Point's Colonial Revival brick apartment buildings still retain their decorative brick corbelling and classical cast stone details and contribute to the historic streetscape patterns unique to the Point. Restoration of the eight buildings owned by the North Shore CDC on Congress, Ward, Palmer, Dow and Perkins Streets will aid in the revitalization of the historic Point neighborhood and will maintain and improve important affordable housing options for the community. Historic Salem, Inc. strongly encourages the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to look favorably on the North Shore CDC's application for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Sincerely, Sandy Dickson President 9 North Street I P.O. Box 865 1 Salem, MA 01970 V 978.745.0799 1 P 978.744.4536 info@historicsalem.org I www.historicsalem.org I t e n r r wr rt 0 4 �. tE ! 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Said hearing will be held on WED, July 15,2015 at 6:30 p.m.,3rd floor, 120 WASHINGTON ST,ROOM 313. Rebecca Curran,Chair Board of Appeals A ] 'SN-7/1,7/7/15 °M°'T CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS M BOARD OF APPEAL }q; jaIS UN 29 P 12. 19 /'' 120 WASHINGTON STREET 0 SALEM,MASSACHUSETTSA� U 0 / TELE:978-619-5685 FAx:97jff40 f4ERffK�11}--SALEM.MASS KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL /- MAYOR City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of CONGRESS & DOW LLC of the NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COALITION, INC. requesting a Special Permit per See. 3.3.3 (2) of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to alter an existing non-conforming structure for a substantially different purpose to restore the first floor of 105 CONGRESS STREET from a residential unit to a commercial space for retail or a restaurant and a Variance per Sec. 5.1.8 Table of Required Parking Spaces specifically from off-street parking requirements for retail or restaurant space to allow seven (7) off-site parking spaces & on-street parking at the property located at 105-109 & 111 CONGRESS STREET(Map 34, Lot 169) (B I Zoning District). Said hearing will be held on WED, July 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., P floor, 120 WASHINGTON ST, ROOM 313. Rebecca Curran,Chair Board of Appeals Salem News: 7/1/2015 & 7/8/2015 This notice posted on "Oficial Bulletin Board" City Hall, Salem, Mass. on JUN 2 9 2015 at 12-.'!9 PI7 in accordance with MGL Chap. 30A, Sections 18-25.