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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF STEPHEN WHITTIER FOR
VARIANCES FOR 8-10 RIVER ST. , SALEM (R-2) C1 T!,
A hearing on this petition was held on April 25, 1984 with the following Board
Members present: James Hacker, Chairman; Messrs. , Hopper, Strout and Associate
Members Bencal and LaBrecque. 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.
Petitioner is requesting a Variance from all .density and setbacks in order to
construct a single family dwelling in this R-2 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding of the
Board that:
a. special conditions and circumstances exist which especiall 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 in-
volve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to petitioner; and
c. desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
E :intent of the district or the purposes of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after considering the evidence presented at the hearing,
makes the following findings of fact:
1 . There was no neighborhood opposition to petitioner's plan;
2. Several neighbors spoke in favor of petitioner's plan.
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 exist which especially affect the land involved
and which are not generally affecting other lands, buildings and
structures in the same district;
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner;
3. 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 purposes of the Ordinance.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF STEPHEN WITTIER FOR
VARIANCE FOR 8-10 RIVER ST. , SALEM
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Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal :rated unanimously in favor of granting the
petitioner variances from frontage, density, lot size and setbacks on the following
terms and conditions:
1 . Petitioner may construct a single family dwelling with zero foot front
yard, 5 ft. side setback on the westerly side, 8' side setback on the-
easterly side;
2. A Certificate of Occupancy be obtained;
3.: Detailed plans to be submitted to the Building Inspector;
4. Two on site parking spaces to be maintained.
Names B. Hacker, Chairman
A COPY-OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED 'WITH THE PLANNING BOARD ANA THE CITY CLERK
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.A?PEAL FRG A THiS DEGIS�04; IF ANY, SHALL BE M E PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE MASS.
GENERAL LA:,S. CHAPTER E03, AND SHALL HE F-LED e.UHIN 20.DAYS AFTER. THE DATE OF FILING
OF TH!S DEC:S!ON 171 THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURS�,NI T�; "?.SS. CEN—RAL LAi;S. CHAPTER S03. SECTION 11. THE VARIANCE OR SRECIA. rc ':mT
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FiCATrJA OF THE Clif CLER, THAT 20 DAYS HAVE ELAPSED A.^W NO APPEAL HAS SEEN FILED.
OR THAT. IF S ;- ANI APPEAL HAS BEEN FILE. THAT IT HAS GEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS
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OF RECORD GR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE CNNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
BOARD OF APPEAL
Salem Historical Commission
CITY HALL. SALEM. MASS. 01970
April 25, 1984
Mr. James Hacker, Chairman
Board of Appeal
City of Salem
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Dear Mr. Hacker:
At its meeting of April 24, the Salem Historical Commission reviewed plans
of Stephen D. Whittier for new construction at 8-10 River Street in the
McIntire Historic District. The Commission would like to take this
opportunity to enthusiastically endorse the general concept for the site
and to urge variances from all density and set-back requirements.
The River Street neighborhood reflects the pattern of lot use typically
in our historic areas: houses are generally located adjacent to the
sidewalk and in close proximity to the neighboring buildings; and, further
lot sizes ax® deneallgiramaller and density higher than in other sections
of the city. The proposed use of the loft= is consistent with this pattern,
compatible with the historic quality of River Street, and provides a
continuity to the streetscape currently lacking.
As you know, details of the plans will be reviewed by the Commission for
issuance of the Certificate of Appropriateness. The general scheme and
use of the lot, however, met with our unanimous approval.
Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can be of any further assistance
on this matter.
Very truly yours,
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Eliza eth B. Wheaton
Chairman
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