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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals 2011010100400 Bkp 30143 POE
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Public hearing: Petition of FIRST CHURCH IN SALEM, seeking a Variance from
minimum rear yard depth and a Special Permit to extend a nonconforming structure,
and requesting a finding that no allditional off-street parking is required, to construct
an addition on the property located at 316 ESSEX STREET, Salem, MA[R-2].
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on November 17, 2010, pursuant to
Mass General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on November 17,2010 with the
following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Elizabeth Debski (chairing the
meeting) Richard Dionne,Rebecca Curran, and James Tsitsinos (ahemate).
Petitioner seeks Variances pursuant to Section 4.1.1, a Special Permit pursuant to Section
3.3.3, and a determination that no additional parking is needed pursuant to Section 5.1.3, of
the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances.
Statements of fact*
1. Attorney William Quinn represented the petitioner at the hearing.
2. In a petition dated September 23, 2010,petitioner requested a Variance and Special
Permit to construct a 24'x 24' addition at the rear of the Fust Church in Salem, in
order to make the facility handicap accessible and increase interior storage space.
3. The building on 316 Essex Street houses the First Church in Salem's religious
meeting house and associated religious and educational facilities, offices and
programs, including a daycare program on the she second floor of the Church,
which currently is not handicap accessible.
4. At the November 17, 2010 hearing,the Inspectional Services Director stated that the
project did not increase any of the indoor space that would increase the parking
requirements.
5. At the November 17, 2010 hearing,several residents and members of the Church's
congregation attended in support of the project. No members of the public spoke in
opposition to the project.
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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. Special conditions and circumstances exist affecting the parcel or building,
which do not generally affect other land or buildings in the same district, as
the lot is oddly shaped and the topography is such that the proposed
improvements would be cost prohibitive if the zoning code were strictly
enforced.
2. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or
purpose of the zoning ordinance, as the proposal improves accessibility to
the facility and does not create a need for additional parking.
3. The applicant may vary the terms of the Residential Two-Family Zoning
District to allow for the addition to the First Church of Salem as proposed.
4. In permitting such change,the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
On the basis of the above findings of fact and all evidence presented at the public heating
including, but not limited to, the Plans, Documents and testimony, the Zoning Board of
Appeals concludes:
1. A Variance from rear yard setback is granted to allow for the addition to the
church facility, as shown on the submitted plans.
2. A Special Permit is granted to expand the currently nonconforming church
building, as shown on the submitted plans.
3. The project does not trigger the need for additional parking on the site.
In consideration of the above,the Salem Board of Appeals voted, four(4) in favor(Curran,
Debski, Dionne and Tsitsinos) and none (0) opposed,to grant petitioner's requests for a
Variance, a Special Permit and determination that no additional parking is required, subject
to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
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 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.
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5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
hhzabeth Des , /� x
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Salem 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.
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1 hereby certify that 20 days have expired
from the date this instrument was received,
and that NO APPEAL has been filed in this
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