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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF RAYMOND & BARBARA HAIGHT REQUESTING A
VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24 GROVE STREET R-1
A hearing on this petition was held May 20, 1998 with the following Board
members present: Nina Cohen, Paul Valaskagis, Michaeljard, Ronald Harrison
and Stephen Buczko. Notice of the hearing was sent ya�Qtt9 s and others
and notices of the hearing were properly published inhe a1 2Qvpoits
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Petitioner requests a Variances from side setbacks to allow e�@Ab risof
existing deck for property located at 24 Grove Street.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding of this
Board that:
1 . Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other land, buildings, or structures in the same district.
2 . Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogation from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal , after careful considerations the evidence presented at
the hearing, makes the following findings of fact:
1 . The petition was presented by Manual Raymond.
2 . The petition was to enclose an existing deck not to exceed the existing
roof line.
3. Plans were submitted that were 10 years old which were not accepted, but
Mr. Coggin made the comment that without plans there would be no
approval by the building department.
4 . There was no opposition to this petition.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearings, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
and not the district in general.
2 . Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substation hardship to the petitioner.
3 . Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to
public good and without nullifying and substantially derogating from
the intent of the district or purpose of the Ordinance.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF RAYMOND & BARBARA HAIGHT REQUESTING A
VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24 GROVE STREET
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant
the variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statures, 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
safety shall 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. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board of Commission
having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
7. Exterior finished of the new construction shall be in harmony with
the existing structure.
8. Proper plans to be submitted to the Building Inspectors Office.
Variance Granted
Pray 20, 1998 ,� r�"'er CSC ,
Paul Valaskagis, Member
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 after the 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 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 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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Salem Historical Commission
ONE SALEM GREEN, SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(978)745-9595 EXT 311 FAX(978)740-0404
May 19, 1998
Gary Barrett, Chairman
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Barrett:
The Salem Historical Commission is in receipt of your agenda for May 20, 1998 and offers the
following comments:
• 24 Grove Street was built in 1871. While the Commission takes no position on this proposal, we
hope that any new construction or alterations would be sympathetic in design. If requested by the
Board of Appeal as a condition of approval, we would be pleased to provide design review.
• 47 Ocean Avenue is located in the Lafayette Street Historic District. Any alterations or
improvements to the exterior of the property (including signage, vents, etc.) will first require
approval by the Salem Historical Commission.
• 301 Lafayette Street - While this property is located in the Lafayette Street Historic District, the
rebuilding of the structure to its original status is excluded from review by the Commission as
provided in the Salem Historical Commission Ordinance Section 5.6.4 which defines such
exclusion as "the reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of a buildings, structure
or exterior architectural feature damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, provided
such reconstruction is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with due dilligence".
Should the owner plan to deviate from the color, material, design or outward appearance of the
structure as it existed prior to the fire, such alterations will require Commission approval.
However, should the owner want advice or comment on the proposed construction plans, the
Commission would be pleased to provide an informal review.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Helen Sides
Chairperson