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t- seeking a Special Permit to convert a
a third unit (Dentist Office to Residen-
tial Unit) Dentist office was previous-
'a ly granted by a Special Permit Peti-
Id tioner is also seeking relief from off-
3) street parking regulations to allow 4
As spaces instead of the required 5 for i
the property located at 421 ESSEX
Frs STREET 8-1. Said hearing will be
ar held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
1 20, 2006 AT 6:30 P.M., 120 WASH-
'a INGTON STREET,3RD FLOOR
Is, Dec.7 813;2006, Nina Cohen,
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BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET. 3RD FLOOR
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TELEPHONE: 978.745-9595
FAX: 978-740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
January 10, 2007
Decision
Petition of George Balich requesting a - ..
Special Permit and Variance for the property at 421 Essex Street
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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
A public hearing on the above petition was opened on December 20, 2006 pursuant to
Massachusetts General Law Ch. 40A, Sec. 11. The following Zoning Board members
were present: Nina Cohen, Bonnie Belair, Steven Pinto,Elizabeth Debski and Robin
Stein.
The petitioner, George Balich, sought a Special Permit to convert an existing
nonconforming mixed-use building into a residential building and a Variance from off-
street parking requirements for the property located at 421 Essex Street, Salem, in the
Business Neighborhood (B-1)zoning district.
The Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public
hearing, and after thorough review of the Petition submitted, makes the following
findings of fact:
1. The property at 421 Essex Street is an existing nonconforming building within
the B-I zoning district. At present it houses two residential units and a
commercial unit (dentist's office).
2. The petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to convert to residential use the
dentist's office, and also seeks a Variance from off-street parking
requirements to allow four(4) spaces to serve the resulting 3 residential units,
instead of the required five (5) spaces.
3. Petitioner's plan calls for no exterior changes to the turn of the century
property, and does not increase the number of units therein. The existing
building envelope will be retained and the structure rehabilitated for resale as
condominium units.
4. The first floor unit will be approximately 1,200 sq.ft.
5. The petitioner shall provide four(4) off-street parking spaces on the site, and
will create a new curb cut to allow access to the parking area from Warren St.
6. Petitioner will remove "No Parking—Doctor's Office street signs currently
reserving street parking spaces on Essex and Warren Streets, freeing up
parking spaces on the street.
7. One member of the public spoke in favor of the petition.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, including all evidence presented at the public
hearing, including, but not limited to, the Petition the Zoning Board of Appeals concludes
as follows:
1. The petitioner's requests to for a Special Permit and a Variance do not
constitute substantial detriment to the public good as the additional residence
at the property will not substantially impact the neighborhood.
2. The requested relief does not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent
or purpose of the zoning ordinance as the nature of the Business
Neighborhood District allows for a residential component in the Special
Permit section and by its nature allows incorporation of residential uses with
business uses.
3. A literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would create a substantial
hardship to the petitioner by unfairly restricting the usage of their property
when multi-family uses are permitted in the district with a Special Permit.
4. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5)in favor
(Cohen, Pinto, Debski, Stein, Belair) and none (0)opposed, to grant the request for a
Special Permit and a Variance, 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.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Petitioner shall appear before any City Boards and Commissions having
jurisdiction, including without limitation the Historic Commission.
7. Unless this decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief granted does
not empower or authorize Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structures(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.
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Nina Cohen
Salem Zoning 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 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 and 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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