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162 FEDERAL STREET - ZBA (2) TINTI, QUINN, GROVER & FREY, P.C. 27 CONGRESS STREET,SUITE 414 WILLIAM J.TINTI SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970. tinti@tintilaw.com WILLIAM B.ARDIFF(1965-1995) WILLIAM F.QUINN _ TELEPHONE - (978)745.8065 •(978)7442948 MARCIA MULFORD CINI WilliamPQuinnAdgLcom OF COUNSEL - SCOTT M.GROVER TELECOPIER JOHN D.UNSEL amgroveds�antilaw.com (978).7453369 !- 9F COUNSEL MARC P.FREY www.rintilaw:com Y JERALD A.PARISELLA mp&e,ri�tintilaw.com JONATHAN M.OFILOS R p.. C E�q q� r OF CoewSEi. jofi]os/Atlntilaw.com tom• lVlf L— u e THOMAS J.HOGAN tjhogan@tintilaw.com MAR 14 2016 MARCY D.HAUBER _ mhaubetu@tintilaw.com DEPT. OF p LA N.NWO _ MM ,& cmih sctin il w.comHOS COUNITY DEVELOPMENT March 14, 2016 City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals 120Washington Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Re: 162 Federal Street,Salem, MA (the "Property") Dear Members of the Board: This office and the undersigned represent Daniel Botwink,who has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Northeast Behavioral Health Corporation,the owner of the above referenced Property(the "Property"). The Property is the subject of a series of Variances and Special Permits granted by the Board in a Decision dated September 28, 2009(the"Decision"). The sale of the Property is scheduled to occur on March 28, 2016 and there are no longer any contingencies in the Agreement. The Decision, as previously extended,is due to expire on March 28,2016.Accordingly, Mr. Botwink is requesting a further six (6)month extension of'the Decision: I have enclosed for your convenience a copy of the original Decision as well as the extension granted by the Board dated September 30,2015. 1 would appreciate it if the Board would consider this request at the meeting scheduled for March. 16, 2016. Very S 771trov urs: t r �c6[301T CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEAL , " M1Nfi 120 WASxtNGTON STREET SALEM MASSACHUSETTS 01970 KTMBERLEY:DRiscoLL ;. TET.E:978-745-95951FAX:978-740-9846 MAYOR September 30,2015rM �+ r to �T William Wharff m p c/o Attorney Scott Grover >3 D Tinti,Quinn,Grover&Frey 27 Congress Street 3 W Salem,MA 01970 G u; Re:CORREC'T'ED 162 Federal Street Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals P to grant a request for a six(6) month extension for exercise of the rights granted by the September 28th,2009 Board Decision that approved Variances from minimum lot area per dwelling unit,and Special Permits to change one nonconforming use to another and to increase existing side yard setback,nonconformity,to accommodate conversion of as office building to eight(8)residential units. The Salem Zoning Board of Appeals met on Wednesday,September 16,2015 to discuss your request for the approval of a second six (6)month extension to exercise rights granted by the September 28;9009 Board Decision that that approved Variances from:minimum lot area per dwelling unit,and Special permits to change one nonconforming use to another and to increase existing side year setback nonconfomuty,to accommodate conversion of an office building to eight(8)residential'units. The original Decision of September 28,2009 was appealed to the Superior.Court and anAgreement for Judgment amending the Decision was entered on September 5,2012.The Decision qualified under the Massachusetts Permit Extension Act and was automatically extended to September 28,2014. On October 2, 2014,the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a six(6)month extension to commence September 28,2014 and expire on March 28,2015. On September 9,2015,a letter was submitted by Attorney Grover on behalf of William Wharff requesting a. third six(6)month extension to commence sZembcr28 2015 and expim March 28 2016 The Zoning Board of Appeals voted five(5)in favor(]vis.Curran,Mr.Copelas,Mr.Duffy,Mz.Tsitsinos and Mr.Viccica) and none(0) opposed, to grant the approval of the six-month extension request to exercise the rights granted by the September 28t,2009 Board Decision.This determination shall become part,of the record for this project. If you require further information,please contact Erin Schaeffer,Staff Planner,in the Department of Planning&Community Development at(978) 619-5685 Tbaannk you, l p Q Rebecca Curran Zoning Board of Appeal Chair CC: Cheryl LaPointe,City Clerk ,ONAe CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEAL 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR- .. a SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 1 TELEPHONE: 978-.745-9595 FAX: 978-740-9846 MAYOR KIMBERY L2RISGOLL. 1009 SEP 30 A. a. Oq M Septernber 28, 2009' w Decision City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals Petition of WILLIAM WHARFF seeking Variances f bm minimum lot area per dwelling unit,and Special Permits to change one nonconforming use to another and to increase existing side yard setback nonconformity;ao accommodate conversion of an office building to nine(9) residential condominium units,on the property located at 162 FEDERAL STREET, Salem;;MA,in the Residential Two-FamaZoning District(R2). Petitioner seeks Variances pursuant to the Salem Zoning Ordinance,§6-4,Table I: Residential Density Regulations (recodified on September.10,2009 as §4.1.1: Table of Dimensional Requirements), Petitioner also seeks.Special Pe mrits Pursuant to§5-3(j); Extension of Nonconformity(recoded on September 10,2009 as §33.31 Nonconforming Structures),and§8-6,Board of Appeals, Granting Special permits (recodified on September. 10,2009 as §9.4,Special Permits). Statements of fact 1. Attomey Scott Grover represented the petitioner,William Wharff,who has the property under agreement subject to his abiliryto convert it to a residential use. The property is owned byHealdr&-Education Services,Inc. 2: In a petition dated March 25,2009,the petitioner requested a Variance and Special Permits to convert the existing office buik4irg to nine(9) residential units. 3: A public hearing on the above mentioned Petition was opened on April 15;2009; pursuant to Mass General Law U. 40A,§11. 4. At the April 15,2009 meeting,Attomey Grover stated that a leaking oil tank exists- on the property,and cleanup would be expensive;he also stated that the property is currently being remediated. 5; In a statement submitted with the application,Attorney Grover also noted that the building at 162 Federal Street is substantiallylarger than any other residential structure in the area;that conversion of it from a commercial to residential use would require a complete reconstruction of the interior of the bidding; and that such conversion would be costly enough to require a certainlevel of density to support costs of rehabilitation. 2 6. At the April 15, 2009 meeting,Attorney John Carr,Z River Street,representing the Federal Street Neighborhood Association;opposedthe project,citing concerns about density,and stating that the change in use from a mental'health center daily business hours to a residential building would.* ncrease the intensity of use. 7. At the April 15, 2009 meeting,other residents spoke in opposition to the project, citing similar concerns about density,intensity of use;and the fact that the developer's.proposal appeared to have measured the square footage of living space differently from the City Assessor's office. 8. At the April 15,2009 meeting,Ward 2 Councillor Mchael Sosnowski, 17 Collins Street, spoke in opposition to the project at its current density,stating that units of the size proposed would not be in keeping with the_character with the neighborhood. % At the April 15,2009 meeting,Board members expressed concerns about the density,the-amounrof space available for parking,and whether the proposed use would be less intense than the current use. 10. The hearing was continued to August 19,2009. At the August 19,2009 meeting, Attorney Grover stated that in response to.meetings with the neighbors,.the plans had been revised to show a reduction from nine (9)proposed units to eight(8),an increase in the proposed parking spaces from fifteen(15) to eighteen (18),-and. additional green space. Approximately10,000 square feet of additional land area was also shown on the plan,the result of an agreement with the Archdiocese of Boston to acquire part of their property at 150 Federal Street. 11. At the August 19,2009 meeting,Attorney Grover stated that the relief now requested was for lot area per dwelling unit of 3,200 squarefeet,rather than the originally requested 1,166 square feet per dwelling unit,and that this was the only dimensional relief needed,as the.previouslyproposed side entrance had been eliminated: 12, At the August 19, 2009 meeting,Attorney John Carr, representing the Federal Street Neighborhood Association,stated that while the project was progressing in a favorable direction,not all of the neighbors were available to view the revised plans, and so they could not At support the petition. He requested that,if agreeable to Attorney Grover,the item be continued to September 16,2009, by whichtime the neighborhood would have time to review the new plans,and they would then be able to solidly support the project. The Board subsequently voted to continue the matter to September 16,2009. 13. At the September 16, 2009 meeting,Attorney Grover presented.the revised plans; At the meeting,Ken Wallace, 172 Federal Street,stated his opposition to the plans due to concerns that prospective residents would park on Federal Street. Attorney John Carr,continuing to represent the Federal Street Neighborhood Association, stated that he was pleased with the changes made to the plans,but wished to see the number of units reduced further to seven (7). 3 14, The pubic hearing was closed on September 16,2009,with the following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Rick Dionne (chairing the meeting),Annie Harris,Beth Debsl i Bonnie Belair(alte.mate),and Jimmy Tsitsinos (alternate), 15. At its meeting on September 161 2009,the Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor and none (0) opposed to grant a Variance under.§6-4,Table I: Residential Density Regulations,(recodified on September 10,2009 as §4.1.1: Table of Dimensional Requirements). 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: 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,asthe proposed project is in harmony with the residential character of the neighborhood,particularly with the reduction of density and addition of parking and green space to the original proposal, 3. Literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise,to the appellant,as costs of the building's rehabilitation in the current economic climate would be considerable. 4. The applicant may vary the terms of the Residential Two-Family'Zoning District to construct the proposed addition,which is consistent with the intent and purpose of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance: 5. 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 hearing'; including,but not limited to,:the Plans,Documents and testimony,the Zoning Board of Appeals concludes: 1. To allow for the redevelopment of the office building on the property located at 162 Federal Street into eight (8) residential units as per the plans submitted, including the plan titled "Parking Sketch Concept Plan for a Proposed Residential Development at 162 Federal Street, Salem,Massachusetts,"prepared byPatrowicz Land Development Engineering and North Shore Survey Corporation,dated August 4, 2009, the requested Variance from lot area:,per dwelling unit for the Residential Two- FamilyZone is granted.. In consideration of the above,the Salem Board of Appeals voted,five a (5) in favor(Dionne, Belair,Harris,Debski and Tsitsinos) and none (0)opposed,to grant petitioner's requests foe a Variance subject to the following terms,conditions,and safeguards: 4 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 safetyshall be strictly adhered to.. 4: Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to be any construction. 5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. 6: A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any CityBoard or Cotntnission having jurisdiction including,but not limited to,the Planning Board'. 8. 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 propertyto an extent of more than fiftypervent(50%) of its floor area or more than fiftypercent(50%)of its replacementcost 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 costor more thanfifty percent(50%) of its floor area at the time of destruction,it shall not be reconstructed except rn. conformity with the.provisions of the Ordinance, 9, Parking shall be as per the submitted plan dated August 4,2009. Rr�onne Salem Zoning Board of.Appeals A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEENFILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal from this decision, if any,shall be nude 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 1l;the Variance or Special Permit grantedlherein 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: 1