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Peter E Copelas Jr,
Peter Andrew Copelas
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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals,
Angelo Meimeteas,
Robin Stein,
Richard Dionne,
Elizabeth Debski,
Annie Harris,
Rebecca Curran
CERTIFICATE OF LAST ENTRY/JUDGMENT
In the above entitled action brought by Complaint filed on 05/19/2008 the
following entries have been made on the docket as of October 9, 2008 (1:450m)):
On 10/09/2008 Stipulation of dismissal with prejudice, all pursuant to Mass. R. Civ.
P. 41(a)(1)(ii); each party shall bear their own costs and attorneys fees. The parties
waive their rights under Rule 77.
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Dated at Salem, Massachusetts this 9th day of October, 2008.
Thomas H. Driscoll Jr.,
Clerk of the Courts
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EDWARD A. BETTENCOURT, JR. OLIVER T. COOK
ADAM J. BUCKLEY ARTHUR J. FRAWLEY, JR.
HON. SANTO J. ROMA (RET.)
May 19 , 2008
To: Clerk, City of Salem
NOTICE OF ACTION
Notice is hereby provided that an appeal was filed in the
Essex Superior Court on May 19 , 2008 (Docket C .A.
) from the decision of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
granting the variances to owner of 2 Prospect Avenue which
decision is dated May 1, 2008 .
A copy of the Complaint is attached.
Peter E. Copelas, Jr. , and,
Peter Andrew Copelas,
Trustees of the Windrift
Realty Trust,
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THEY ARE: MEMBERS OF THE ZONING)
BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY )
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COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
(G.L. c. 40A, §17)
INTRODUCTION
I� 1 . This action is a complaint for judicial review brought
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pursuant to G. L. c . 40A, §17 seeking to annul the decision
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of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Salem
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( "ZBA" ) granting variances to defendant Angelo Meimeteas
( "Meimeteas" ) for his property located at 2 Prospect
Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts .
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2 . Plaintiffs Peter E. Copelas, Jr. and Peter Andrew Copelas
are Trustees of the Windrift Realty Trust and maintain a
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regular place of business at 135 Boston, Street, Salem,
Essex County, Massachusetts .
3 . Defendant Meimeteas ( "Meimeteas" ) resides at 30 Cloverdale
Avenue, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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4 . The members of Lhe ZBA are .
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a. Defendant Robin Stein ( "Stein" ) who resides at 141
jFort Avenue, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts .
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b. Defendant Richard Dionne ( "Dionne" ) who resides at 23
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C . Defendant Elizabeth Debski. ( "Debski" ) who resides at
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d. Defendant Rebecca Curran ( "Curran" ) who resides at 14
Clifton Avenue, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts .
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e . Defendant Annie Harris ( "Harris" ) who resides at 28
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Chestnut Street, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts .
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f . Defendant Bonnie Blair
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office box, number 685 , Salem, Essex County,
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FACTS
5 . Defendant Meimeteas owns real estate known as 2 Prospect
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Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts .
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6 . Defendant Meimeteas petitioned, and, obtained approval for
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variances at said location from the ZBA, a certified copy
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as Exhibit "A" .
7 . The ZBA issued its decision or May 1 , 2008 .
I� S . There are no circumstances rel-ating to soil conditions, _
shape or topography of the property which merit the grant
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of the variance .
9 . The plaintiffs own improved realty at 36 Butler Street,
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts .
11 10 . The plaintiffs ' property directly abuts defendant
Meimeteas ' property.
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decision of the ZBA all within the meaning of G.L. c . 40A,
917 .
i12 . The decision exceeds the authority of the Board, is ,
arbitrary and capricious, and is erroneous as a matter of
law.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs respectfully request that :
1 . The decision of the Board be annulled.
2 . The Court enter an order determining that the variances
granted by the Board be annulled.
3 . Grant such other relief as the Court deems that justice
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
PETITION FORM
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SALEM, NL-1SSACHUSETTS 01970
Amy Lash,Staff Planner Thomas St.Pierre,Building Inspector
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The Undersigned represent that he/she is/are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at: rn -may
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Address: 2 Prospect Avenue Zoning District: I;_2/R_2 �7m CT
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeal for the following reason(s): This statement nrus
describe what you propose to build, the dimensions, the zone property is in, and the zoning requirements. E.raruole:
1 out proposing to construct a 10'x 10'one story addition to my home located at 3 Salem Lane, in the R-2 Zon
District. The Zoning Ordinance requires the minimum depth of the rear yard to be 30 feet. The current depth my lF
rear yard is 32 feet;the proposed addition would reduce the depth of the rear yard to 22 feet.
see Continuation Sheet attached
For this reason I am requesting:
(X)Variance(s) from provisions of Section VI of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from
minimum lot size; minimum lot width (i.e. minimum depth of rear yard).
What is allowed is 15,000 s.f. ; 100 f t, (ft?sq ft?stories? %?), and what I
am proposing is 9,282 s.f. ; 50 f t. 0?sq ft?stories? W).
O A Special Permit under Section of the Zoning Ordinance in order to
( )Appeal of the Decision of the Building Inspector(described below):
The Current Use of the Property Is: Are the lot dimensions included on the plan'?
(example: Two Family Home) single family home ()d Yes ( ) No n/a because
The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeal to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow
the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Lanes oould involve
practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially
derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL
PETITION FORM
The following written statement has been submitted with this application:
(3c)For all Variance requests a written Statement of Hardship demonstrating the following must be attached:
a) Special conditions and circumstances that especially affect the land,building,or structure involved,
generally not affecting other lands,buildings,and structures in the same district;
b) Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involved substantial hardship to the
applicant, and
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 propose of the ordinance.
( ) For all Special Permit requests a Statement of Grounds must be attached. An application for a special permit for
a nonconforming use or structure shall include a statement demonstrating how the proposed change shall not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood in accordance with Art. V,
§ 5-3. Such a statement should include reference to the following criteria:
a) Social,economic, or community needs served by the proposal;
b) Traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading;
c) Adequacy of utilities and other public services;
d) Impacts on the natural environment,including drainage;
e) Neighborhood character; and
0 Potential fiscal impact,including impact on City tax base and employment.
Previous applications to the Board of Appeals involving this property have been submitted with this petition
form. The Building Commissioner can provide documentation of previous applications to the petitioner or his
representative.
If different than petitioner:
Petitioner: Angelo -Meimeteas Property Owner: same as petitioner
Address: 30 Cloverdale Avenue Address:
Salem, MA 01,970
Telephone:_ (978) 7 —1854 Telephone:
Silmafury Signature(Attached consent letter is also acceptable)
March 18 2008
Date Date
Ifdifferent than petitioner.
A TRUE Representative: Scott M. Grover, Esquire
ATTEST Tinti, Quinn, Grover & Frey, P.C.
Address: 27 Congress Street, Suite 414
OMarcSal , MA 01970
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97 745-5599
8, 2008
Date
DATE SUBMITTED TO
BOARD OF APPEALS:
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK MAR 2 5 2008
This ori, mal application um.ir be filed wah the City Clerk.
DEPT.Of PLANNING&
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUATION SHEET
The subject property is located in two zoning districts and has frontage on two different
streets. There is presently one single-family dwelling located on the property. The
Petitioner is proposing to subdivide the property into two separate lots, one with the
will be constructed.
Lot 1 contains the existing dwelling as shown on the attached plan and is located
predominately in the Business-Highway(B-2) zoning district. This new lot would meet
the minimum lot size requirements for B-2 and has adequate frontage on Prospect
Avenue. The structure on Lot 1 is legally nonconforming as to front and rear setbacks
and no new or greater nonconformities will be caused by the proposed subdivision.
Therefore, no relief from the requirements of the Ordinance would be necessary for this
lot as a result of the subdivision.
Lot 2 as shown on the attached plan is located entirely in the R-2 zoning district. This
new lot would consist of 9,282 s.f. and have 50 feet of frontage (lot width). The
f requirements of the B-2 district are 15,000 s.f. for lot size and 100 feet for frontage
(width). Therefore, a Variance from both of these dimensional requirements would be
required in order for this new lot to be buildable. In all other respect, the proposed
dwelling on this lot would comply with the requirements of zoning.
The configuration of the present lot is extremely irregular and has frontage on two non-
connecting streets. These special conditions do not generally affect other properties in
the district. The majority of the buildings in the surrounding neighborhood are located
upon lots that are smaller than and with frontage equal to the lot which the petitioner is
seeking relief to building upon. Therefore, the requested relief could be granted without
nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the R-2 zoning district or the
purpose of the Ordinance. A literal enforcement of the Ordinance would prevent this
particular landowner from using a substantial portion of his property. Without the benefit
of the variances requested, a significant part of the land would be rendered essentially
worthless. This would create a hardship for the petitioner that other owners in the
neighborhood do not experience.
ooNnirq.� CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595
FAX: 978-740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL qrt p y�
MAYOR 1Q08 MAY - P h 49
May 1, 2008 CITY Ct ER"�S-Ai
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Decision
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Petition of Angelo Meimeteas seeking variances from minimum lot size
and minimum lot width to construct a single family home at 2
PROSPECT AVENUE [132 and R21.
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on April 16, 2008 pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, §§ 11. The public hearing was closed on April 16, 2008 with the
following Zoning Board members present: Robin Stein(Chair), Rebecca Curran,
Elizabeth Debski, Richard Dionne, and Bonnie Belair(Alternate).
Petitioner seeks variances pursuant to the following sections of the Salem Zoning
Ordinance: Table I: Residential Density Regulations.
Statements of fact:
1. The petitioner, Angelo Meimeteas, owns 2 Prospect Avenue, a property located in
the Business Highway (B2) and Residential Two Family(R2) Zoning District.
2. The petition is accompanied by a plan entitled, "Proposed Plot Plan"prepared for
Angelo Meimeteas, by Parsons and Faia Inc., dated October 17, 2007.
3. Attorney Scott Grover presented the petition on behalf of the petitioner.
4. There is presently one single family dwelling located on the property. The
petitioner is proposing to subdivide the property into two separate lots and build a
single family home on the new lot "Lot 2".
5. The proposed "Lot 2"has frontage on Butler Street and is entirely in the R-2
District. The remaining lot, "Lot 1", would be located predominately in the B-2
District. "Lot 1"meets minimum lot size requirements for the B-2 District and
has adequate frontage on Prospect Avenue. No new or greater nonconformities
would be caused by the proposed subdivision.
6. The proposed "Lot 2"has a lot area of 9,282 square feet, and a lot width of 50
feet. The Zoning Ordinance requires a lot in the R-2 district to have 15,000
square feet of area and 100 feet of lot width. The petitioner is seeking variances
from minimum lot size and minimum lot width.
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7. Attorney Grover presented a rendering of the design that is planned for the
residence and stated that the footprint of the home would be smaller than the
footprint shown on the plot plan.
8. Angelo Meimeteas agreed that he would build further back from the street so the
new structure would not block the kitchen window of Edward Young's residence
at 30 Butler Street.
9. Ward 4 Councilor Jerry Ryan and Councilor At-Large Arthur Sargent spoke in
support of the petitioner's request during the public hearing.
10. Attorney Grover submitted a petition which was signed by twenty-nine (29)
residents of Butler Street, Crescent Drive, Wall Street, Wall Street Court, Summit
Street, Purchase Street, Boston Street, and Rawlins Street.
11. The Board of Appeal received a letter co-signed by Peter Copelas and Peter
Copelas Jr. opposing the petitioner's request.
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. The configuration and topography of the present lot is extremely irregular. These
are unique conditions affecting the locus, not generally affecting other lots in the
neighborhood and Zoning District.
2. A literal enforcement of the provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance
would prevent the landowner from using a substantial portion of his property, this
would result in substantial hardship financial or otherwise to the petitioner.
3. The proposed lot is similar to other lots in the neighborhood and variances
requested are not contrary to the public interest. Owing to special conditions
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 ordinance.
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 construction of a single family home, the petitioner may vary
the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, specifically the requirements for
minimum lot area and minimum lot width so as to have a lot with an area of
9,282 square feet and a lot width of 50 feet.
2. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
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In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor
(Dionne, Stein, Curran, Belair, and Debski) and none (0) opposed, to grant petitioner's
requests for variances subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statues, 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 safety
shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office
and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street.
7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a revised plan shall showing the
reduced footprint and the increased setback from the street shall be submitted to
the Clerk of the Board of Appeals for the petition file.
9. The new structure shall not block the kitchen window of the residence located at
30 Butler Street.
Robin Stein, Chair
Salem Zoning 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.
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595
6) FAX: 978-740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR 1008 MAY -I P 1: 49
May 1, 2008 FILE #
CITY CLERK, SALEM,MASS.
Decision
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Petition of Angelo Meimeteas seeldng variances from minimum lot size
and minimum lot width to construct a single family home at 2
PROSPECT AVENUE [B2 and 1121.
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on April 16, 2008 pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, §§ 11. The public hearing was closed on April 16, 2008 with the
following Zoning Board member;present: Robin Stein(Chair),Rebecca Curran,
Elizabeth Debski, Richard Dionne, and Bonnie Belair(Alternate).
Petitioner seeks variances pursuant to the following sections of the Salem Zoning
Ordinance: Table I: Residential Density Regulations.
Statements of fact:
1. The petitioner,Angelo Meimeteas, owns 2 Prospect Avenue, a property located in
the Business Highway(B2) and Residential Two Family(R2)Zoning District.
2. The petition is accompanied by a plan entitled, "Proposed Plot Plan"prepared for
Angelo Meimeteas,by Parsons and Faia Inc., dated October 17, 2007.
3. Attorney Scott Grover presented the petition on behalf of the petitioner.
4. There is presently one single family dwelling located on the property. The
petitioner is proposing to subdivide the property into two separate lots and build a
single family home on the new lot"Lot 211
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5. The proposed"Lot 2"has frontage on Butler Street and is entirely in the R-2
District. The remaining lot, "Lot 1", would be located predominately in the B-2
District, "Lot 1"meets minimum lot size requirements for the B-2 District and
has adequate frontage on Prospect Avenue. No new or greater nonconformities
would be caused by the proposed subdivision.
6. The proposed"Lot 2"has a lot area of 9,282 square feet, and a lot width of 50
feet. The Zoning Ordinance requires a lot in the R-2 district to have 15,000
square feet of area and 100 feet of lot width. The petitioner is seeking variances
from minimum lot size and minimum lot width.
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7. Attorney Grover presented a rendering of the design that is planned for the
residence and stated that the footprint of the home would be smaller than the
footprint shown on the plot plan.
8. Angelo Meimeteas agreed that he would build further back from the street so the
new structure would not block the kitchen window of Edward Young's residence
at 30 Butler Street.
9. Ward 4 Councilor Jerry Ryan and Councilor At-Large Arthur Sargent spoke in
support of the petitioner's request during the public hearing.
10. Attorney Grover submitted a petition which was signed by twenty-nine(29)
residents of Butler Street, Crescent Drive, Wall Street, Wall Street Court, Summit
Street, Purchase Street,Boston Street, and Rawlins Street.
11. The Board of Appeal received a letter co-signed by Peter Copelas and Peter
Copelas Jr. opposing the petitioner's request.
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. The configuration and topography of the present lot is extremely irregular. These
are unique conditions affecting the locus,not generally affecting other lots in the
neighborhood and Zoning District.
2. A literal enforcement of the provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance
would prevent the landowner from using a substantial portion of his property,this
would result in substantial hardship financial or otherwise to the petitioner.
3. The proposed lot is similar to other lots in the neighborhood and variances
requested are not contrary to the public interest. Owing to special conditions
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 ordinance.
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 construction of a single family home, the petitioner may vary
the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, specifically the requirements for
minimum lot area and minimum lot width so as to have a lot with an area of
9,282 square feet and a lot width of 50 feet.
2. In permitting such change,the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
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In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor
(Dionne, Stein, Curran, Belair, and Debski) and none(0)opposed, to grant petitioner's
requests for variances subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statues, 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 safety
shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office
and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street.
7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including,but not limited to,the Planning Board.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a revised plan shall showing the
reduced footprint and the increased setback from the street shall be submitted to
the Clerk of the Board of Appeals for the petition file.
9. The new structure shall not block the kitchen window of the residence located at
30 Butler Street.
Robin Stein, Chair
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CrrY 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.
02/21/08 15:54 FAX 978 745 3389 TINTI QUINN. GROVER FREY. Z002
By signing below, we acknowledge that we have reviewed the current plans presented to
us by Angelo Miemeteas for construction of a single family house on Butler Street in
Salem,Massachusetts.
By signing below,we wish to express our support for this proposed project described
above and we urge the Board of Appeals to grant the relief from the City's Zoning
Ordinance necessary to allow the project to proceed. We consider this to be a valuable
opportunity to improve an empty lot in our neighborhood.
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By signing below, we acknowledge that we have reviewed the current plans presented to
us by Angelo Miemeteas for construction of a single family house on Butler Street in
Salem,Massachusetts.
By signing below,we wish to express our support for this proposed project described
above and we urge the Board of Appeals to grant the relief from the City's Zoning
Ordinance necessary to allow the project to proceed. We consider this to be a valuable
opportunity to improve an empty lot in our neighborhood.
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TO: City of Salem
Zoning Board of Appeals
FR: Peter A. Copelas, Trustee
Peter Copelas, Jr. Trustee
Sigma Realty Trust
Windrift Realty Trust
RE: 2 Prospect Ave.
As trustees of 2 parcels of land abutting 2 Prospect Ave., both on Butler St and adjacent
to 131 Boston St., we strenuously object to the granting of lot size and lot width variances
to the current owner. He purchased the property recently,knowing full well its
limitations and should not be allowed to circumvent zoning requirements that have been
in place for decades.
Peter A. Copelas,Trustee PeterCopelas, . T
Sigma Realty Trust Sigma Realty st
Windrift Realty Trust Windrift Realty Trust
Zoning Board Proiect Status Sheet
Project Address: �-
Applicant:
Date of Application: ( fin � nn/
Date Opened at Meeting: `(
Date of Continued Meetings:
Extension Form Signed? ❑ Yes, date: ❑No / n/a
Legal Notice Sent: Publication Dates:
Abutters List Requested:
Abutters Notice Sent:
Notice of Decision Sent:
Decision Filed: Appeal Period Over:
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