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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO
(PETITIONERS) CHARLES PULEO (OWNER) FOR VARIANCES & SPECIAL PERMIT AT
372 HIGHLAND AVENUE (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held March 10, 1993 with the following
Board Members present: Richard Bencal, Chairman; George Ahmed,Francis
Grealish, Edward Luzinski and Stephen Touchette. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
;;ere properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
?^assachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting Variances and Special Permit to allow
construction of a miniature golf course and place of recreation and
entertainment housing six (6) amusement devices.
The Variance and Special Permit which have been requested may be
granted upon a finding of the 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 or structures in the same district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
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 or the purpose of the Ordinance.
d. A Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding by the
Board that the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. Councillor at Large George McCabe sent correspondence requesting
the petitioner have a neighborhood meeting. Councillor at Large Jane
Stirgwolt was present at the hearing also requested a neighborhood
meeting.
/ DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO
(PETITIONERS) , CHARLES PULED (OWNER) FOR A VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT
AT 372 HIGHLAND AVE. (B-2)
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2. Councillor O'Leary, Ward 4, submitted a petition signed by
neighbors who are in opposition, he also voiced his opposition.
3. The proposed construction would substantially alter the existing
character of the neighborhood and would be detrimental.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3 . The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
Ordinance.
4. The proposed use would not be in harmony with the district and
would not promote the public health, safety or convenience of the
City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 2-3, against
the motion to grant the request for a miniature golf course, (Messrs. ,
Ahmed, Bencal & Grealish voted in opposition, Messrs. , Luzinski &
Touchette voted in favor, having failed to garner the required four
affirmative votes to pass, the motion is defeated and the petition to
allow miniature golf course is denied. The Board then voted
unanimously, 0-5 against the motion to grant the request the amusement
devices.
VARIANCE & SPECIAL PERMIT DENIED
March 10, 1993
Francis X. Grealish, Jr.
Secretary, Board of Appeal
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(PETITIONER) , CHARLES PULED (OWNER) FOR VARIANCE & SPECIAL PERMIT AT
372 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
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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 MGL 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 MGL 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
PASSED 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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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO
(PETITIONERS) CHARLES PULEO (OWNER) FOR VARIANCES & SPECIAL PERMIT AT
372 HIGHLAND AVENUE (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held March 10, 1993 with the following
Board Members present: Richard Bencal, Chairman; George Ahmed,Francis
Grealish, Edward Luzinski and Stephen Touchette. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
+ere properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
"Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting Variances and Special Permit to allow
construction of a miniature golf course and place of recreation and
entertainment housing six (6) amusement devices.
The Variance and Special Permit which have been requested may be
granted upon a finding of the 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 or structures in the same district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
,.etitioner.
c. Desirable relief may beranted without substantial detriment ent to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
d. A Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding by the
Board that the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. Councillor at Large George McCabe sent correspondence requesting
the petitioner have a neighborhood meeting. Councillor at Large Jane
Stirgwolt was present at the hearing also requested a neighborhood .
meeting.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO
(PETITIONERS) , CHARLES PULED (OWNER) FOR A VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT
AT 372 HIGHLAND AVE. (B-2)
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2. Councillor O'Leary, Ward 4, submitted a petition signed by
neighbors who are in opposition, he also voiced his opposition.
3. The proposed construction would substantially alter the existing
character of the neighborhood and would be detrimental.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
Ordinance.
4. The proposed use would not be in harmony with the district and
would not promote the public health, safety or convenience of the
City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 2-3, against
the motion to grant the request for a miniature golf course, (Messrs. ,
Ahmed, Bencal & Grealish voted in opposition, Messrs. , Luzinski &
Touchette voted in favor, having failed to garner the required four
affirmative votes to pass, the motion is defeated and the petition to
allow miniature golf course is denied. The Board then voted
unanimously, 0-5 against the motion to grant the request the amusement
devices.
VARIANCE & SPECIAL PERMIT DENIED
March 10, 1993
Francis X. Grealish, Jr.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO
(PETITIONER) , CHARLES PULED (OWNER) FOR VARIANCE & SPECIAL PERMIT AT
372 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
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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 MGL 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 MGL 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
PASSED 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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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AS OF THIS DATE THE DECISION OF THE
BOARD OF APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
TO DENY THE PETITION OF DAVID, MICHELLE & DANA DILISIO FOR A
VARIANCE & SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A MINIATURE GOLF
COURSE AND PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT HOUSING SIX AMUSEMENT DEVISES AT
372 HIGHLAND AVENUE.
BOARD OF APPEAL
BRENDA M. SUMRALL
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17, of MGL 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 MGL Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Variance/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.
Board of Appeal
City of Salem
Board of Appeal
745-9595 Ext. 381
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the
petition submitted by David, Michelle & Dana Dilisio for
variances to allow construction of miniature golf course and
a place of recreation and entertainment housing six
amusement devices at 372 Highland Avenue (B-2 ) . said
hearing to held Wednesday, March 10 , 1993 at 7 : 00 PM, One
Salem Green, second floor.
Richard A. Bencal, Chairman
To all concerned:
The Planning Board, The Board of Appeals, Mayor Harrington,
City Councilors, the Dilisio family, Charles Puleo, and the
residents and taxpayers of Highland Ave. , Barcelona Ave . ,
Savona St. , Ravenna Ave. , Pyburn, Madelaine, Barnes circle,
street and road etc .
We are opposed to a Miniature Golf course, Arcades, Video
booths and as rumored, Batting Cages . This area is zoned
for business, not amusements . if you want amusement, please
go to the Willows or Salisbury Beach. We in this area of
Salem do not want a Route 1 , Peabody in Salem. We would not
be opposed however, if Mr. Puleo wanted to expand his milk
business or his restaurant .
The traffic pattern would also be exhausting and unfair.
Also, the department stores in our area close at 9 :00 or
10 : 00 PM, but would prefer to stay open 7 days a week until
11 : 00 PM.
Please people of Salem, stop this !
Sincerely,
Residents and Taxpayers of Wards three and four.
NOTES :
No amusements, Videos, or Batting Cages .
Traffic is already too much.
This will bring our property values down and will bring
unwanted guests to our neighborhood.
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372 Highland Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
February 1, 1993
David, Dana and Michelle DiLisio
1 Alvin Road
Swampscott, MA 01970
Dear Dana, David and Michelle:
This letter is intended to memorialize the agreement reached
between yourselves and Puleo Realty Trust relative to the land at
372 Highland Avenue. The Trust hereby authorizes you to apply
for all necessary special permits and/or variances necessary to
utilize said parcel for a miniature golf course, and a place of
entertainment and recreation housing six (6) amusement devices.
If said approvals are obtained from the Board of Appeal, the
Trust will enter into a formal lease containing the terms
previously negotiated.
S ind'erely,
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Q____-Charles Puleo, Trustee
Puleo Realty Trust
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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Tel.745-9595 Ext.345
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Chairman,John A. Boris
CLERK Samuel L. Papalardo
JUDY DAVENPORT James M. Fleming
March 3, 1993
City of Salem
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Board Members :
It has come to the attention of the Licensing Board that the
Dilisio Family has applied for a variance to allow
construction of a miniature golf and amusement area at 372
Highland Ave.
Because this type of amusement is licensed by the Licensing
Board, we respectfully request that a condition of approval
of a variance be subject to approval of the Licensing Board.
Sincerely,
SALEM LICENSING BOARD
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Chairman
March 9 , 1993
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
1 Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Bencal and the Board
I am writing to address the matter of the proposed
development of Puleo' s commercial property on Highland
Avenue. Being unable to attend this meeting of 10 March
19939 I wished that my comments and concerns could be
brought to the Board' s attention and greatly appreciate your
consideration of my comments.
For the record, my property is located fronting on Ravenna
Avenue and with the back directly abutting the Puleo' s
undeveloped residential properties on the paper street
section of Savona Raod. Technically, as such, I do not abut
the commercial property , but practically, with no develop-
ment between the dairy and my property, any action on the
commercial property will directly impact the value of my
home and the quality of life of my family. Mr. Puleo has
heard my comments and concerns directly and has requested
that I make them known to the Board as well.
Ir must also be understood that, in making these comments, I
have not seen the plans for the proposed development and
have little knowledge of its design placement on the lot. I
may , therefore, have more or fewer concerns upon gaining
more information.
Personally, I feel that, if the concerns of the neighbors in
the entire Ravenna & Barcelona loop, along with those of the
indivduals on Savona can be satisfied, I would be for the
proposed use of the property for a miniature golf course.
Speaking for myself, my concerns about the development would
include traffic, security, privacy and lighting. I do not
speak for the neighbors. They may have other concerns.
One must assume that the development would be of good qua-
lity and would be well maintained and well run. Given this,
a miniature golf course will attract more people to the
area. As more people come to the area, more will discover
that as they approach from the south, they can reverse
direction by driving through Ravenna and Barcelona. Those
leaving the property to head north, will travel down Ravenna
to U-Turn. This will increase traffic on these small roads.
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Either the developer or the city must be prepared to assure
the safety of the residents. If, as Mr. Puleo has sug-
gested, he would be willing to cut a driveway through his
property to Ravenna, located such that the disruption to the
lives of those residing at that end of Ravenna could be
minimized, this would allow traffic from the south to
shorten the drive on Ravenna and may actually decrease
traffic on Barcelona. This would also stop many of the
U-Turns that currently take place in driveways and on
Ravenna at Pyburn and at Madeline Avenues. This, however,
should be addressed by those residents directly effected.
If this is not deemed an appropriate solution, I would
expect very intensive traffic enforcement and signs to
control the intermittent speeding problem that exists on
Ravenna.
My second concern, would be with security. As more people
from other cities become aware of this quiet residential
area, I would be concerned about the increased potential
for crime and vandalism.
This concern is based simply on numbers. If 0. 1 % of the
population is predisposed to crime, and we have 1000 people
coming to PuleoIs each day, then only 1 person so disposed
would be present in our area. If we increase the traffic to
10,000, then we would have 10 such individuals roaming our
streets and thus ten times the potential for crime or van-
dalism.
We, the neighbors , can do much to alleviate this potential
problem by watching out for each other, but I would expect
the City, already short of resources, to bear the burden of
increasing police patrols in the neighborhood.
Thirdly, is the privacy issue. As I have previously stated,
my property is situated directly behind Puleo' s and the land
grades down. Only the roof of my home is visible from the
back of the dairy. Occasionally , we have had patrons of
Puleo' s peering down into our backyard while they enjoy
their ice cream.
This happens rarely but it may become more of a concern as
the number of people accessing the business increases. I
would be willing to live with the development for a period
of time to see if this concern becomes a problem in
practice.
My concern would be alleviated if the developers would be
willing to set aside funds for a period of time so that, if
myself or any neighbor experienced privacy problems, either
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an attractive privacy fence or appropriate landscaping that
would establish a barrier could be put in place. Once
again, this would need to be done on a case by case basis
and only if privacy problems actually existed.
My final concern is that of lighting. I have come to
understand that this is a seasonal business and that it will
operate until 11:00 pm during the summer. I would like to
be assured that all lighting will be ground level lighting
and will not impact on adjacent housing.
Having declared my concerns, I feel compelled to point out
that Puleo' s Dairy is a long established business with a
customer base in the neighborhood. As such, the Puleo
family has a vested interest in ensuring that any activity
on their property would not alienate their customers. While
the proposed development is not directly under their
control, I would expect that the Puleo' s would contractually
require plan review and approval over the developers and
would throughout the development and construction phases,
consult with the neighbors and work with the developers to
act in both parties ' best interest.
Further, the Puleo' s have owned that property and have paid
commercial taxes on it for many years. I feel therefore
that they should be allowed to use the property for
commercial purposes if they are so disposed.
I feel that the proposed development of a miniature golf
course will, for the most part, attract family type patrons
and, if it is not overly boorish in design and is well
landscaped, will not be anathema to the character of the
neighborhood.
In general then, given that the concerns of myself and those
of my neighbors can be addressed, I would be in favor of
allowing the proposed development to go ahead.
Sincely ,
tep en C. Turner
6 Ravenna Avenue
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COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE DAVID B. GAUDREAULT WARD COUNCILLORS
PRESIDENT
1993 1993
DONALD T. BATESGEORGE A NOWAK
DEBORAH E. BUR KINSHAW
GEORGE P. McCABE KEVIN R. HARVEY
JANE STIRGWOLT CITY CLERK VINCENT J. FURFARO
STANLEY J. USOVICZ,JR. LEONARD F. O'LEARY
DAVID B. GAUDREAULT
SARAH M.HAYES
MARK E. BLAIR
March 10, 1993
Mr. Richard Bencal, Chairman
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Bencal:
I am writing regarding the petition for a variance by David,
Michelle & Dana Dilisio to construct a miniature golf course and
install six amusement devices at 372 Highland Avenue.
I have been approached by several neighbors expressing their
concern regarding this use. At this time, I would like to request
that the Board of Appeal withhold any action on this petition until
a neighborhood meeting can be held with the petitioners and the
neighbors, so that the concerns of the area residents can be
addressed.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Geotge P. McCabe
Councillor at Large
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March 9 , 1993
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
1 Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Bencal and the Board
I am writing to address the matter of . the proposed
development of Puleo' s commercial property on Highland
Avenue. Being unable to attend this meeting of 10 March
1993, I wished that my comments and concerns could be
brought to the Board' s attention and. greatly appreciate your
consideration of my comments.
For the record, my property is located fronting on Ravenna
Avenue and with the back directly abutting the Puleo' s
undeveloped residential properties on the paper street
section of Savona Raod. Technically, as such, I do not abut
the commercial property, but practically, with no develop-
ment between the dairy and my property, any action on the
commercial property will directly impact the value of my
home and the quality of life of my family. Mr. Puleo has
heard my comments and concerns directly and has requested
that I make them known to the Board as well..
It must also be understood that, in making these comments, I
have not seen the plans for the proposed development and
have little knowledge of its design placement on the lot. I
may, therefore, have more or fewer concerns upon gaining
more information.
Personally, I feel that, if the concerns of the neighbors in
the entire Ravenna & Barcelona loop, along with those of the
indivduals on Savona can be satisfied, I would be for the
proposed use of the property for a miniature golf course.
Speaking for myself, my concerns about the development would
include traffic, security, privacy and lighting. I do not
speak for the neighbors. They may have other concerns.
One must assume that the development would be of good qua-
lity and would be well maintained and well run. Given this ,
a miniature golf course will attract more people to the
area. As more people come to the area, more will discover
that as they approach from the south, they can reverse
direction by driving through Ravenna and Barcelona. Those
leaving the property to head north, will travel down Ravenna
to U-Turn. This will increase traffic on these small roads.
Page 2
Either the developer or the city must be prepared to assure
the safety of the residents. If, as Mr., Puleo has- sug-
gested, he would be willing to cut..a driveway through his
property to Ravenna, located such that the disruption to the
lives of those residing at that end of Ravenna could be
minimized, this would allow traffic. from the south to f {
shorten the drive on Ravenna, and may actually decrease. , Sill
traffic on Barcelona. This would also stop many of the
U-Turns that currently take place in driveways and on
Ravenna at Pyburn and at Madeline Avenues. This, however,
should be addressed by those residents directly effected.
If this is not deemed an appropriate solution, I would
expect very intensive traffic enforcement and signs to
control the intermittent speeding problem that exists on
Ravenna.
My second concern, would be with security. As more people
from other cities become aware of this quiet residential
area, I would be concerned about the increased potential
for crime and vandalism.
This concern is based simply on numbers. If 0. 1 % of the
population is predisposed to crime, and we have 1000 people
coming to Puleo' s each day, then only 1 person so disposed
would be present in our area. If we increase the traffic to
10,000, then we would have 10 such individuals roaming> > g our
streets and thus ten times the potential for crime or van-
dalism.
We, the neighbors , can do much to alleviate this potential
problem by watching out for each other, but I would expect
the City, already short of resources, to bear the burden of
increasing police patrols in the neighborhood.
Thirdly, is the privacy issue. As I have previously stated,
my property is situated directly behind Puleo' s and the land
grades down. Only the roof of my home is visible from the
back of the dairy. Occasionally, we have had patrons of
Puleo' s peering down into our backyard while they enjoy
their ice cream.
This happens rarely but it may become more of a concern as
the number of people accessing the business increases. I
would be willing to live with the development for a period
of time to see if this concern becomes a problem in
practice.
My concern would be alleviated if the developers would be
willing to set aside funds for a period of time so that, if
myself or any neighbor experienced privacy problems, either
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an attractive privacy fence or appropriate landscaping that
would establish a barrier could be put in place. Once
again, this would need to be done on a case by case basis
and only if privacy problems actually existed.
My final concern is that of lighting. I have come to
understand that this is a seasonal business and that it will
operate until 11:00 pm during the summer. I would like to
be assured that all lighting will be ground level lighting
and will not impact on adjacent housing.
Having declared my concerns, I feel compelled to pointsout
that Puleo' s Dairy is a long established business with a
customer base in the neighborhood. As such, the Puleo
family has a vested interest in ensuring that any activity
on their property would not alienate their customers. While
the proposed development is not directly under their
control, I would expect that the Puleo' s would contractually
require plan review and approval over the developers and
would throughout the development and construction phases,
consult with the neighbors and work with the developers to
act in both parties' best interest.
Further, the Puleo' s have owned that property and have paid
commercial taxes on it for many years. I feel therefore
that they should be allowed to use the property for
commercial purposes if they are so disposed.
I feel that the proposed development of a miniature golf
course will, for the most part, attract family type patrons
and, if it is not overly boorish in design and is well
landscaped, will not be anathema to the character of the
neighborhood.
In general then, given that the concerns of myself and those
of my neighbors can be addressed, I would be in favor of
allowing the proposed development to go ahead.
SincPen
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6 Ravenna Avenue
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COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE DAVID B. GAUDREAULT WARD COUNCILLORS
PRESIDENT
1993 1993
DONALD T. BATESGEORGE A NOWAK
DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW
GEORGE P. McCABE KEVIN R.HARVEY
JANE STIRGWOLT CITY CLERK VINCENT J. FU RFARO
STANLEY J.USOVICZ,JR. LEONARD F. O'LEARY
DAVID B.GAUDREAULT
SARAH M. HAYES
MARK E. BLAIR
March 10, 1993
Mr. Richard Bencal, Chairman
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970 -
Dear Chairman Bencal:
I am writing regarding the petition for a variance by David,
Michelle & Dana Dilisio to construct a miniature golf course and
install six amusement devices at 372 Highland Avenue.
I have been approached by several neighbors expressing their
concern regarding this use. At this time, I would like to request
that the Board of Appeal withhold any action on this petition until
a neighborhood meeting can be held with the petitioners and the
neighbors, so that the concerns of the area residents can be
addressed.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
� �IGa�
ge P. McCabe
Councillor at Large
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