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1 CITY OF SALEM
BOARD OF APPEAL
7459595 Ext.361
Will hold a public hearing for all
persons interested in the petition'
I submitted by DIANE & MICHAEL'
RHATIGAN requesting Variances from,,
lot size, lot area and lot area peri
dwelling to construct a 2 family dwelling
for a sign for the property located at 32
FOREST STREET R-2.Said hearing
will be.held WEDNESDAY,MAY 16,1
2005 AT 6:30 P.M., 120 WASHING
TON STREET,3RD FLOOR, ROOM
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313. Nina Cohen
Chairman'
(5/4,11)
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS C ,
BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TELEPHONE: 978-743-9895
FAX: 978-740-9846
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE VARIANCE GRANTED FOR DIANE &
MICHAEL RHATIGAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30-32 FOREST
AVENUE R-2
At the hearing held on April 19 2006, the Board of Appeal voted unanimously to
allow a six (6) month extension for the Variance granted for Diane & Michael Rhatigan
for the property located at 30-32 Forest Avenue. The six (6) month extension is
based on the previous decision having been recorded at the City Clerk's office on
June 1, 2005 and the extension is granted until December 1, 2006
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Nina Cohen, Chairman
Board of Appeal
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS C)T?, u1 5ALE11, MA
BOARD OF APPEAL CLDRK'S OFFICE
,gam 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
"'�NINB SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. UBOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 -- JUN I P 2: 3_;
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DIANE&MICHAEL RHATIGAN
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 FOREST
AVENUE R-2
A hearing on this petition was held on May 18, 2005 with the following Board Members
present; Richard Dionne, Edward Moriarty,Nicholas Helides, Robin Stein and Steven
Pinto. 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.
The petitioner is requesting a Variance from lot size; lot area& lot are per dwelling to
construct a two-family dwelling for property at 32 Forest Avenue located in an R-2 zone.
The Variances,which have been requested,may be granted upon a finding by this Board
that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land,
building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands,
buildings and structures involve.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioners.
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 of
the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the hearing,
and after viewing the plane, makes the following findings of fact:
1. The Petitioner's, Diane&Michael Rhatigan purchased 30-32 Forest Avenue in
1985.
2. The petitioner's property consists of what was,at the time of initial subdivision,
two lots of land.
3. In 1988 the petitioners secured a Fong A Plan from the Planning Board to divide
to divide the lots and planned to construct a single family on 32 Forest Ave and a
two family on 30 Forest Avenue.
4. The Form A Plan was not recorded and leaving the property as one lot.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF DIANE&MICHAEL RHATIGAN
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 FOREST
AVENUE R-2
page two
5. The Petitioners,who did not build as they planned in 1988,now reside in a single
family home located at 30 Forest Avenue and are seeking to construct a two-
family home on the lot known as 32 Forest Avenue.
6. The Petitioners are seeking the following Variances for 32 Forest Avenue.
REQUIRED PROVIDED
Front Yard Setback 15 12
Lot Width 100 50
Lot Area 15,000 4,900
Lot Area Per Dwelling 7,500 2,450
Parking Requirements 3 2
Rear Yard Setback 30 25
7. Where 32 Forest Avenue was originally laid out as a separate lot,the Board
found that substantial hardship would result if the petition was denied.
8. Based on the community support for the project the Board also found that granting
the requested relief would not cause detriment to the neighborhood and in fact
would be beneficial to the neighborhood by allowing longtime residents to remain.
9. This petition was presented by Attorney Scott Grover of 222 Essex Street in Salem.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on,the evidence presented the Board
of Appeals finds as follows;
1. Special conditions exist when especially affect the subject property but not he
District.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can 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.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 5 in favor and 0 in opposition to grant the
Variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with allcityand state stature,ordinance,codes and
regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans submitted and approved by the
Building Commissioner.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF DIANE & MICHAEL RHATIGAN REQUESTING
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 FOREST AVENUE R-2
page three
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.
S. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction, but not limited to the Planning Board.
7. Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City's Assessors Office
and shall display said numbers as to be visible from the street
8. 30 Forest Avenue shall remain a single family dwelling.
VARIANCE GRANTED
MAY 18, 2005 v
Robin Stein,Member��C',-'-
Board of Appeal
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 2
thm 0 days date of filing
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of this decision in the office of the City Clerk Pursuant to 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 is
has been dismissed or denied 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.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETf + C� SALEM, 11A
CLERK'S OFFICE
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DIANE &MICHAEL RHATIGAN — --
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 FOREST
AVENUE R-2
A hearing on this petition was held on May 18,2005 with the following Board Members
present; Richard Dionne, Edward Moriarty,Nicholas Helides,Robin Stein and Steven
Pinto. 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.
The petitioner is requesting a Variance from lot size; lot area&lot are per dwelling to
construct a two-family dwelling for property at 32 Forest Avenue located in an R-2 zone.
The Variances,which have been requested,may be granted upon a finding by this Board
that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land,
building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands,
buildings and structures involve.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise,to the petitioners.
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 of
the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the heating,
and after viewing the plane,makes the following findings of fact:
1. The Petitioner's,Diane&Michael Rhatigan purchased 30-32 Forest Avenue in
1985.
2. The petitioner's property consists of what was,at the time of initial subdivision,
two lots of land.
3. In 1988 the petitioners secured a Form A Plan from the Planning Board to divide
to divide the lots and planned to construct a single family on 32 Forest Ave and a
two family on 30 Forest Avenue.
4. The Form A Plan was not recorded and leaving the property as one lot.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF DIANE&MICHAEL RHATIG�
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED P-
AVENUE R-2
page two
5. The Petitioners,who did not build as they planned in 1988,now res:::::
family home located at 30 Forest Avenue and are seeking to constam
family home on the lot known as 32 Forest Avenue.
6. The Petitioners are seeking the following Variances for 32 Forest Pm
REQUIRED PROVI-M
Front Yard Setback 15 l=
Lot Width 100 c
Lot Area 15,000
Lot Area Per Dwelling 7,500 2,—
Parking Requirements 3
Rear Yard Setback 30
7.Where 32 Forest Avenue was originally laid out as a separate lot,the
found that substantial hardship would result if the petition was denim
8. Based on the community support for the project the Board also four--
the
ourthe requested relief would not cause detriment to the neighborhood _
would be beneficial to the neighborhood by allowing longtime resic7
9. This petition was presented by Attorney Scott Grover of 222 Essex c
On the basis of the above findings of fact,and on,the evidence presen7-
-
of Appeals finds as follows;
{ 1. Special conditions exist when especially affect the subject property-
District
ropertyDistrict.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance wow
substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the _
and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent oA
the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore,the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 5 in favor and 0 in oppositiox _ ..
Variances requested,subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state stature, ordinance,com
regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans submitted and appro-w
Building Commissioner.
DECISIOht OF THE PETITION OF DIANE&MICHAEL RHATIGAN REQUESTING
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 FOREST AVENUE R-2
page three
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. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
6.Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction,but not limited to the Planning Board.
7, Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City's Assessors Office
and shall display said numbers as to be visible from the street
8. 30 Forest Avenue shall remain a single family dwelling..
VARIANCE GRANTED [/,i,n)
MAY 18,2005 (N
Robin Stein Member�SCt'—
Board of Appeal
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 date of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk Pursuant to 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 is
has been dismissed or denied 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.
0* SUN 2 P 91105
Board of Appeal
I hereby cm*that 20 days haw voted
from the date this h%sMm *wu reatved,
and that NO APPEAL has bun Aad In this
office.
A True Copy"
ATTEST: CITY dLERK, Salem, Mass.
May 18,2005
City of Salem
Board of Appeals
Dear Sir or Madam:
We the undersigned residents of Salem would like to express our approval to
this board for Michael and Diane Rhatigan to build a two family house on their
property at 32 Forest Avenue. Although we are unable to attend the meeting,
please count us in as neighbors in favor of the building plan.
Name r^ Address Telephone
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30 FOREST AVE • SALEM,MA • 01970
May 17, 2005
City of Salem
Board of Appeals
Dear Sir or Madam:
I; Roger Dionne of 15 Hersey Street, Salem, MA, would like to express my
approval to li.iS board for A lichael and Diane Rhatigan to build a two family
house on their property at 32 Forest Avenue. Although I am unable to attend
the meeting,please count me as a neighbor in favor of the building plan.
Sincerely,
Roger Dionne
15 HERSEY ST. SALEM, MA • 01970