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29 CUSHING STREET - ZBA \�- 29 CUSHING STREET JOHN F. FRACZEK i a i n (situ of _`ittlem, 49assachusetts s, �9 b02Ira of Aq ¢al a MAY 23C „r c, r ss DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN F. FRACZEK REQUESTING A SPECIAL~ PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 CUSHING STREET (R-1) A hearing on this petition was held May 15, 1996 with the following Board Members present: Gary Barrett, Chairman, Nina Cohen, Albert Hill, Joseph Ywuc and Arthur LeBrecque. 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 expand a non-conforming structure to add a second story for the property located at 29 Cushing 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 Sections 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. r 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 Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact: 1. Petitioner's residence consists of a single-story structure, to which he wishes to add a second floor, following the foot- print of the building' s foundation. 2. There was on objection to the petitioner's request. On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: DECISION ON THE PETITION CF ?OHN F. FRACZEK REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 CUSHING STREET (R-1) page two 1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations. 2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted. 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety are to be strictly adhered to. 4 . A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 5. Petitioner shall obtain a Building Permit prior to beginning any construction. 6. Exterior finishes of new construction shall be in harmony with = the existing structure. — "- N SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED MAY 15, 1996 LO �cry w Nina Cohen Member, Board of Appeal A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD At m 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 City 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 or Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title. Board of Appeal