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Petition of JEFFREY BARROWS requesting a Variance from maximum allowable&ightw an
accessory structure to replace the existing a I % story garage with a new 2-story garage, on
the property located at 4 PICKMAN ST(111 Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on August 15, 2012 pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on August 15, 2012 with the following
Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Rebecca Curran (Chair), Michael Duffy,Jamie
Metsch, and Bonnie Belair.
Petitioner seeks a Variance pursuant to Section 3.2.4, Accessory Buildings and Structures, of the
City of Salem Zoning Ordinances.
Statements of fact:
1. In a petition date-stamped July 24, 2012, petitioner requested a Variance from number
of stories of an accessory structure in order to replace the existing 1-story garage with a
new a 2-story garage on 4 Pickman Street, site of a multi-family building.
2. Petitioner represented himself at the hearing.
3. Petitioner was informed at the beginning of the hearing that, due to the presence of
only four Board Members, a unanimous vote in favor of his Petition would be required
to obtain the requested relief. Petitioner was offered the opportunity to continue
hearing of his Petition to a public hearing date in September 2012, when it was
anticipated additional Board Members may be in attendance. Petitioner elected to
proceed with the hearing as noticed.
4. At the hearing, one member of the public spoke in opposition to the project, citing
concerns that the garage could be converted to living space.
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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. While the proposed new garage would be an improvement over the existing accessory
structure, would improve the property and neighborhood, and the additional height
requested improves the aesthetics of the garage, desirable relief could not be granted
either without detriment to the public good or without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent or purpose of the zoning ordinance.
2. Special conditions and circumstances do not exist affecting the parcel or building, which
do not generally affect other land or buildings in the same district.
3. Evidence was not presented establishing that a literal enforcement of the provisions of
this ordinance would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the appellant.
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
voted two (2) in favor (Belair and Metsch) and two (2) opposed (Curran and Duffy), to grant the
requested Variance. The petition is denied.
Michael Duffy, Member'�—
Salem 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 has been filed with the Essex South Registry of Deeds.
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Danielle McKnight
From: Donna Burham [DBurham@ClintonTwpNJ.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8 37 AM
To: Danielle McKnight
Subject: Board of Appeal Decision -4 Pickman Street- 8-15-12
Dear Ms. McKnight:
Please allow this to serve as a formal comment to the Augusts 15, 2012 denial of a petition by Jeff Barrows, who
owns 4 Pickman Street, to construct a 2-car garage, replacing a 1 %:car garage.
I was not able to make this hearing, however, I was dismayed to hear of this denial. Mr. Barrows owns 4
properties on Pickman and Winter Streets. I must advise the Board, they are impeccably kept. He is probably
one of the best landlords in Salem, and he is present and working on the grounds on a daily basis. Because of
Mr. Barrows, this neighborhood is quiet and very nice to live in.
Mr. Barrows only purpose before the Board was to provide some off-street parking in an area that is absolutely
choked with cars due to all the formerly single family homes being converted to condos and apartments. The
person who protested isn't even able to see his property at No. 4 Pickman from her Winter Street home.
Please know that I do not know Mr. Barrows on a personal level, only as a neighboring property owner. My
interactions have been business only, but I find him to be honest, accommodating and fair.
If he comes before the Board again, I hope the Board will find its way to approve his project. He always tries to
improve his properties and keep them within the historic framework in which they were built.
Respectfully submitted to the Board.
Sincerely,
Donna Burnam
5 Pickman Street
Salem, MA 01970
908-256-3648
9/6/2012
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