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54 TURNER STREET - ZBA 5.4 Turner St. (B-9/R-2) House of Seven Gables Settlement Association - —� V, a� ,onkM� (tZit� ofttlem, ttssttrljusetfs y Paura of (Apveul June 2, 1993 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT AS OF THIS DATE THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK TO GRANT THE PETITION OF HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO EXTEND NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE, THE VISITORS CENTER, BY ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION AT 54 TURNER STREET. BOARD OF APPEAL BRENDA M. SUMRALL CLERK OF THE BOARD 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 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 °W"uM (EitLy of S�xCEm, ss�zchuse#ts I� Office of tlje Titu (founcil s s if Rf'CU�V." 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 May 19, 1993 Board of Appeal One Salem Green City of Salem Salem, MA 01970 Dear Members of the Board: The House of Seven Gables ' new petition has greatly reduced the size of its proposed addition. This, I am sure, will satisfy many of the neighbors . We all must address the needed parking in the area, so that the neighbors can continue to have a parking space near their homes . The City of Salem, Salem Maritime Site, Chamber of Commerce, and the Salem Partnership, must work together to meet these goals . Sincerely yours, a. NOWAK COUNCILLOR WARD ONE f T (ILitg of Salem, Ansoadlusetts . �Rnarb of 'Appr2d DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. (B-1/R-2) A hearing on this petition was held May 19, 1993 with the following Board Members present: Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member 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, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure, the Visitors Center, by allowing construction of an addition. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by the rule that 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. The House of Seven Gables is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark which attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year. 2. The site consists of five (5) historic buildings, as well as the Visitors Center, which is primarily a coffee shop and restrooms. 3. The Visitors Center was built several years ago to accommodate the then PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page two approximately 25,000 visitors per year coming to the site. 4 . The Visitors Center is inadequate to handle the number of visitors presently coming to the site. 5 . The proposed addition will include two audio/visual rooms to be used for "arm-chair" tours, as well as classrooms for visitors. 6. The proposed addition will include handicapped accessible restrooms. 7. Adequate and proper storage space for many historical artifacts will be included in the proposed addition. 8. The Ward Councillor sent a letter in favor of the proposal. 9. There is no proposed change in use. 10. There will be adequate on-site parking (74) spaces . On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1 . The Special Permit requested can 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. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, 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 fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit. 5. That any functions held at the site require all music stop by 9:30 p.m. and that all visitors be off the premises by 10:00 p.m. 6. That petitioner post signs on the site requiring all buses turn their engines off while loading and unloading passengers and while parked on site. ♦ I DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVENGABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page three 7. Persons holding functions will provide a police detail as required. 8. No more than twenty five (25) employees are to park on the site. 9. The lines of communication be kept open between the petitioner and the City of Salem relative to neighborhood issues. Special Permit Granted May 19, 1993 Francis X. Grealish, Jr. ,"Chairman Board of Appeal A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD :.ND THE CITY CLERK 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 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 i ;b Ctv of Salem, C49ttssadjuisetts nttrd of �trpeal DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. (B-1/R-2) A hearing on this petition was held May 19, 1993 with the following Board Members present: Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member 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, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure, the Visitors Center, by allowing construction of an addition. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by the rule that 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. The House of Seven Gables is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark which attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year. 2. The site consists of five (5) historic buildings, as well as the . Visitors Center, which is primarily a coffee shop and restrooms. 3. The Visitors Center was built several years ago to accommodate the then 1 PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page two approximately 25,000 visitors per year coming to the site. 4. The Visitors Center is inadequate to handle the number of visitors presently coming to the site. 5. The proposed addition will include two audio/visual rooms to be used for "arm-chair" tours, as well as classrooms for visitors. 6. The proposed addition will include handicapped accessible restrooms. 7. Adequate and proper storage space for many historical artifacts will be included in the proposed addition. 8. The Ward Councillor sent a letter in favor of the proposal. 9. There is no proposed change in use. 10. There will be adequate on-site parking (74) spaces . On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1. The Special Permit requested can 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. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, 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 fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit. 5. That any functions held at the site require all music stop by 9:30 p.m. and that all visitors be off the premises by 10:00 p.m. 6. That petitioner post signs on the site requiring all buses turn their engines off while loading and unloading passengers and while parked on site. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page three 7. Persons holding functions will provide a police detail as required. 8. No more than twenty five ( 25) employees are to park on the site. 9. The lines of communication be kept open between the petitioner and the City of Salem relative to neighborhood issues . Special Permit Granted May 19, 1993 Francis X. Grealish, Jr. , Chairman 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 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 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 's 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 (Ilitg of Salem, C4gttsquellusetts ✓�3ottrb of ( uVVezd DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. (B-1/R-2) A hearing on this petition was held May 19, 1993 with the following Board Members present: Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member 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, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure, the Visitors Center, by allowing construction of an addition. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, Lhat such change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by the rule that 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. The House of Seven Gables is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark which attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year. 2. The site consists of five (5) historic buildings, as well as the . Visitors Center, which is primarily a coffee shop and restrooms. 3. The Visitors Center was built several years ago to accommodate the then PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page two approximately 25,000 visitors per year coming to the site. 4. The Visitors Center is inadequate to handle the number of visitors presently coming to the site. 5 . The proposed addition will include two audio/visual rooms to be used for "arm-chair" tours, as well as classrooms for visitors . 6. The proposed addition will include handicapped accessible restrooms. 7. Adequate and proper storage space for many historical artifacts will be included in the proposed addition. 8. The Ward Councillor sent a letter in favor of the proposal. 9. There is no proposed change in use. 10. There will be adequate on-site parking (74) spaces . On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1. The Special Permit requested can 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. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, 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 fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit. 5. That any functions held at the site require all music stop by 9:30 p.m. and that all visitors be off the premises by 10:00 p.m. 6 . That petitioner post signs on the site requiring all buses turn their engines off while loading and unloading passengers and while parked on site. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN' GABLES SETTLEMENT ' ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page three 7. Persons holding functions will provide a police detail as required. 8. No more than twenty five (25) employees are to park on the site. 9. The lines of communication be kept open between the petitioner and the City of Salem relative to neighborhood issues. Special Permit Granted May 19, 1993 Francis X. Grealish, 2r. ,'Chairman 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 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 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 (IlitV of Salem, C49ttssttdju"S" #ts - S �gnttrD of veal DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. (B-1/R-2) A hearing on this petition was held May 19, 1993 with the following Board Members present: Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member 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, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure, the Visitors Center, by.allowing construction of an addition. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by the rule that 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. The House of Seven Gables is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark which attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year. 2. The site consists of five (5). historic buildings, as well as the Visitors Center, which is primarily a coffee shop and restrooms. 3. The Visitors Center was built several years ago to accommodate the then PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page two approximately 25,000 visitors per year coming to the site. 4. The Visitors Center is inadequate to handle the number of visitors presently coming to the site. 5. The proposed addition will include two audio/visual rooms to be used for "arm-chair" tours, as well as classrooms for visitors. 6. The proposed addition will include handicapped accessible restrooms. 7. Adequate and proper storage space for many historical artifacts will be included in the proposed addition. 8. The Ward Councillor sent a letter in favor of the proposal. 9. There is no proposed change in use. 10. There will be adequate on-site parking (74 ) spaces. On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1. The Special Permit requested can 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. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, 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 fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4 . Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit. 5. That any functions held at the site require all music stop by 9:30 p.m. and that all visitors be off the premises by 10:00 p.m. 6. That petitioner post signs on the site requiring all buses turn their engines off while loading and unloading passengers and while parked on site. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page three 7. Persons holding functions will provide a police detail as required. S. No more than twenty five ( 25) employees are to park on the site. 9. The lines of communication be kept open between the petitioner and the City of Salem relative to neighborhood issues. Special Permit Granted May 19, 1993 i Francis X. Grealish, Jr. ,-Chairman Board of Appeal A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED 'WITH THE PLANNING BOARD =ND THE CITY CLERK 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 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 v% Tits of Salem, Cfttsstttllusetts ✓�Qottra of �upeal DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. (B-1/R-2) A hearing on this petition was held May 19, 1993 with the following Board Members present: Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member 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, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure, the Visitors Center, by allowing construction of an addition. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood. In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by the rule that 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. The House of Seven Gables is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark which attracts approximately 150,000 visitors per year. 2. The site consists of five (5) historic buildings, as well as the . Visitors Center, which is primarily a coffee shop and restrooms. 3. The Visitors Center was built several years ago to accommodate the then PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A J SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page two approximately 25,000 visitors per year coming to the site. 4. The Visitors Center is inadequate to handle the number of visitors presently coming to the site. 5. The proposed addition will include two audio/visual rooms to be used for "arm-chair" tours, as well as classrooms for visitors . 6. The proposed addition will include handicapped accessible restrooms . 7. Adequate and proper storage space for many historical artifacts will be included in the proposed addition. 8. The Ward Councillor sent a letter in favor of the proposal. 9 . There is no proposed change in use. 10. There will be adequate on-site parking (74) spaces . On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1. The Special Permit requested can 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. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, 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 fire safety shah be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit. 5. That any functions held at the site require all music stop by 9:30 p.m. and that all visitors be off the premises by 10:00 p.m. 6. That petitioner post signs on the site requiring all buses turn their engines off while loading and unloading passengers and while parked on site. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HOUSE OF SEVER: GABLES SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 54 TURNER ST. , SALEM page three 7. Persons holding functions will provide a police detail as required. B. No more than twenty five ( 25) employees are to park on the site. 9. The lines of communication be kept open between the petitioner and the City of Salem relative to neighborhood issues. Special Permit Granted May 19, 1993 Francis X. Grealish, Jr. , Chairman Board of Appeal A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD :.ND THE CITY CLERK 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 Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the Citv 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 ATE ._=.R ?;G U � TIT-C':.ER ''LOTION: 0 GRANT SECvND TO DENY SECOND r CO RE-HEAR SECOND LEAVE TO WITHDRAW SECOND 70 CONTINUE SECOND ROLL CALL PRESENT GRANT DENY WITHDRAW RE-HEAR CONTINUE GEORGE A. AHMED FRANCIS GREALISH CTEPHEN TOUCHETTE ASSOC-:,TE :1EMBERS l C ITIONS: S �- i CITY OF SALEM .BOARD OF APPEAL 7 745.9595 Ext. 381 Will hold a public hearing for all persons inter- ested in the petition submitted by HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT for a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure by allowing an addition to be constructed at 54 TURNER STREET (B-1/R-2) Said hearing to be held WEDNESDAY. MAY 19, 1993.AT 7:00 P.M., ONE SALEM GREEN. 2nd floor. RICHARD A. BENCAL, Chairman May 5, 12. 1993- , SN14814 CITY OF SALEM .BOARD OF APPEAL - 745A595 Ext. 381 Will hold a public hearing for all persons inter- ested in the petition submitted by HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT for a Special Permit to extend nonconforming structure by allowing an addition to be constructed at 54 TURNER STREET (B-1/R-2) Said hearing to be held WEDNESDAY, MAY 19. 1993.AT 7:00 P.M., ONE SALEM GREEN. 2nd floor. RICHARD A. BENCAL, Chairman May 5, 12, 1993 SN14814 V CITY OF SALEM _BOARD OF APPEAL 745.9595 Ext. 381 Will hold a public hearing for all persons inter- ested in the petition submitted by HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES SETTLEMENT for a Special permit to extend nonconforming structure by allowing an addition to be constructed at 54 TURNER STREET (B-1/R-21 Said hearing to be held WEDNESDAY.MAY 19. 1993.AT 7:00 P.M., ONE SALEM GREEN. 2nd Boor. RICHARD A. BENCAL. Chairman May 5, 12. 1993 CITY OF SALEM .BOARD OP APPEAL 745.9595 Ext. 381 Will hold a public hearing for all PeHOUSE rsons inter- Will ested in the petition submitted by SETTLEMENT fora Special SEVEN GABLES Permit to extend nonrnntor c nonss sttruccttedd a by allowing an addition to be cat 54 TuRNER STREET Said hearing to b held WEDNESDAY.(MAY 1). 1993T 7 00 P Me ONE SALEM GREEN. 2nd floor. ha rman RICHARD A. BENGAL, Chairman May 5, 12. 1993 APPEAL CASE NO. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. r � fdttti of -niPm, asstzr.Ilx uffs TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Undersigned represent that he is are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at NO. 54. T.k=EX Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street: Zoning District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plans describing the work proposed, have been submitted to the Inspector of Buildings in accordance with Section IX A. 1 of the Zoning Ordinance. tsa � `O n n a Uj �O rnO aD An n X rn� N was The Application for Permit was denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the following reasons: Direct Appeal. special permit The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to xcqp the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and/or the Building Code and order the Inspector of Buildings to approve the application fee permit to build as filed, as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws' and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially dero- gating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for the following reasons: The Petitioner seeks a special permit to extend a nonconforming structure. See Schedule A attached hereto. Owner. . House of Seven Gables Settlement Association Address. ,5 .Turner.Street,. Salem,. MA 01970 Telephone. . (508) 744-0991 House of Seven Gables Settlement Petitioner. AAsPcAation by John R. Serafini, Sr. Address. . . . .6.3. FederA Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Date. . . April 28, 1993 Salem, MA 01970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teleph ,(,508), 749-0212 , , , ,, ,, , ; , , , , , , , , By J ini, At ey for. . . . . . Ht e of Seven Gables Settlementm�Association Three copies of the application must be filed with t�eSecretary of the Board of Appeals with a check, for advertising in the amount of. .$ 4%90 . . . . .. four weeks prior to the meeting of the Board of Appeals. Check payable to The Evening News. ' q m c • O � n Z Z � �� 0 J � � A O O m ^ Z C i ❑ ❑ i y r.� i SCHEDULE A The Petitioner, the House of the Seven .Gables Settlement Association, is the owner of the property and is seeking to upgrade and modernize its Visitors Center. The centerpiece of such an upgrade is the proposed Education Center addition, which will include two audio/visual rooms with overhead video projectors, a lobby/reception area, new rest rooms, a program director 's office and miscellaneous storage space. The Association runs several community programs described below through its Settlement House activities, while also operating the House of Seven Gables Historic Site. This Site is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark, consisting of five historic buildings as well as the Visitors Center (coffee shop and rest rooms) . Since 1910, when the House of the Seven Gables was completely restored and renovated, the House has been open to the public. The income received from admission fees is used not only to preserve 'the Site but to provide funds on a permanent basis to support the work of the Settlement House. Today, the Settlement House provides community programs which include a pre-school, day care, after school program, summer camp and senior citizen program. Fees for all of these programs are based on ability to pay. Thus, the revenues from admissions to the Historic Site are essential in supporting the Settlement House programs. The existing Visitors Center is non-conforming and a Special Permit is requested to allow construction of the proposed addition to this building, which addition will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood or the public good than the existing non-conformity. The proposed construction complies with the provisions of the zoning requirements and will serve to enhance the visitors ' experience without substantially altering the purpose or manner of the present Visitors Center. The new construction meets all density requirements and will not create any new non-conformity on the Site. The lot in question is located in both an R-2 and B-1 Zone. The proposed addition would take place in the R-2 portion of the lot and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance or the prior use of the existing Visitors ' Center. The proposed addition is reasonable in size and scope and is intended to serve the flow of visitors already coming to the Site. Parking for the expanded structure is sufficient as it exceeds what this Board has previously found adequate. Therefore, the Petitioner respectfully requests a Special Permit to allow construction of the addition. 1/bo/ho.spa (City of n1em, Anssachusetts Yt m (Offue of the (fiitg Touncil Rf'ru�y,Ws` COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE DAVID B. GAUDREAULT WARD COUNCILLORS PRESIDENT 1993 1993 DONALD T. BATES DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW GEORGE A NOWAK GEORGE P. McCABE CITY CLERK KEVIN R.HARVEY JANE STIRGWOLT VINCENT J.FURFARO STANLEY J. USOVICZ,JR. LEONARD F.O'LEARY DAVID B.GAUDREAULT SARAH M.HAYES MARK E. BLAIR May 19 , 1993 Board of Appeal One Salem Green City of Salem Salem, MA 01970 Dear Members of the Board: The House of Seven Gables ' new petition has greatly reduced the size of its proposed addition. This, I am sure, will satisfy many of the neighbors . We all must address the needed parking in the area, so that the neighbors can continue to have a parking space near their homes . The City of Salem, Salem Maritime Site, Chamber of Commerce, and the Salem Partnership, must work together to meet these goals . Sincerely yours, - i-,---NOWAK- WAK' " R E COUNCILLOR WARD ONE APPEAL CASE NO. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .. .. . .. e n CHU of �5zdg l' �lffttssar4l2SPffs paarb of C�"Zal TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: The Undersigned represent that he is are the owners of a certain parcel of land located at N0. 54, T.qrner Street , , , Street; z . oning District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plans describing the work proposed, have been submitted to the Inspector of Buildings in accordance with Section IX A. 1 of the Zoning Ordinance. Cn in mn u' s� � s.a The Application for Permit was denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the following reasons: Direct Appeal. special permit The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to waxy the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and/or the Building Code and order the Inspector of Buildings to approve the application fee permit to build as filed, as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws, and Building Code would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially dero- gating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code for the following reasons: The Petitioner seeks a special permit to extend a nonconforming structure. See Schedule A attached hereto. Owner. . House of Seven Gables Settlement Association Address. 54,Turner Street, Salem, MA 01970 Telephone. . (508), 71-0991 House of Seven Gables Settlement Pe ti ti one r. APAO. iptiOn by John R. Serafini, *Sr. Address. . . . .63. JDdexal Street , , , , , , , , , , , April 28, 1993 Salem, MA 01970 Date. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Tele h n ,1508),.74,9,-X021122 . . . By. . . F Serafini;Sr., At y for Hci e of Seven Gables Set lement Association Three copies of the application must be filed with tphe Secretary of the Board of Appeals with a check, for advertising in the amount of. .$Z8,,90 . . . . .. .. . . . . . ... . . four weeks prior to the meeting of the Board of Appeals. Check payable to The Evening News. NO.... .. ..................... PETITION 10 BOARD Of APPEALS LOCATION ..... . ...- _..__..... .... ..._ PETITIONER............................:........... ADDRESS._..................._.................... _ ................_..........._._..._......... - CONDI I IONS -_- ...................................._............._........... ............................................................... - - PETITION APPROVED....................❑ ....._...................................... 19......... - SCHEDULE A The Petitioner, the House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association, is the owner of the property and is seeking to upgrade and modernize its Visitors Center. The centerpiece of such an upgrade is the proposed Education Center addition, which will include two audio/visual rooms with overhead video projectors, a lobby/reception area, new rest rooms, a program director ' s office and miscellaneous storage space. The Association runs several community programs described below through its Settlement House activities, while also operating the House of Seven Gables Historic Site. This Site is a registered National Historic Place and a Massachusetts Historic Landmark, consisting of five historic buildings as well as the Visitors Center (coffee shop and rest rooms) . Since 1910, when the House of the Seven Gables was completely restored and renovated, the House has been open to the public. The income received from admission fees is used not only to preserve the Site but to provide funds on a permanent basis to support the work of the Settlement House. Today, the Settlement House provides community programs which include a pre-school, day care, after school program, summer camp and senior citizen program. Fees for all of these programs are based on ability to pay. Thus, the revenues from admissions to the Historic Site are essential in supporting the Settlement House programs. The existing Visitors Center is non-conforming and a Special Permit is requested to allow construction of the proposed addition to this building, which addition will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood or the public good than the existing non-conformity. The proposed construction complies with the provisions of the zoning requirements and will serve to enhance the visitors' experience without substantially altering the purpose or manner of the present Visitors Center. The new construction meets all density requirements and will not create any new non-conformity on the Site. The lot in question is located in both an R-2 and B-1 Zone. The proposed addition would take place in the R-2 portion of the lot and will not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance or the prior use of the existing Visitors ' Center. The proposed addition is reasonable in size and scope and is intended to serve the flow of visitors already coming to the Site. Parking for the expanded structure is sufficient as it exceeds what this Board has previously found adequate. Therefore, the Petitioner respectfully requests a Special Permit to allow construction of the addition. 1/bo/ho.spa BOARD OF ASSESSORS CITY HALL PAGE: 'MA""'l0197077 77l'7, (55Z'03f93 �..... . "'.l, TE.,' 0 2 ,VA3 3 CE I ST%l ........ ....... 4 5 SUBJECT PROPERTY: MAP: 41 LOT: 0300 SUFF: 602 610 7 6 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 0046 TURNER STREET 54 7 SESSED OWNER � ASGABLES.' SETTLEMENT AssctciATIoNe- 12 to MAP LQ1 SUV V VHVFFL-RT -91)URESS— —ASSESSED-OWNER -MA-IUING-WD`DRESS 13 149 9 ,1 41 0306 0024 HARDY STREET 112 MORGAN DANIEL E P 0 BOX 1820 5 13 C-/-0-NAT-1-0 N A L—C-I-TY-M T-G-/4A-T-T N-TA-X-D E-P-T—0 A-Y-TO N-0 H-4-54 I-- 17 14 41 0309, 0024, HARDY 'STREET LUZINSKI EDWARD J11 24 HARDY., ST e0 a 2 SALE (- M MA 01970 , PHYLLIS J0- P �RENO-E-E), T82-W-1-L-S(-)N--R0A1-)- 21 : 7 HELENA C NAHANT MA 01908 22 a 41 0312 0020 HARDY STREET CENNAMI MICHAEL A 20 HARDY STREET 230 241 19 ..,.,°- „ ,,,,, ,,,, "'z:... .......... ........ ......... ........ABE ........... 2 %...... 25 26 .. .... .... ......... 20 3,�� ......... ...... ...... ............. ........%,,�—..... ....... 270 .......... ........ 21 ...... -.11 "" TRE T"UN............. 81 T2 29 23 CAMBRIDGE MA 02138 30 41 0314 802 0125 DERBY STREET US HARRIS TIMOTHY J 125 DERBY ST US 31 24 ....... -49 32 Blel%"7c !!l, 5 ......%...... 33 -T,- YRNE%,, '2 'UC%11,111 % AVENUE 3 i 26 Ill 0344e,,e$C)Z�,,, 1� '5l,,.pERSYe,,.ST.REE, JOSEPH J -147',CLIFTON 91 P,1AR-LEH 3 27 P EAD, MA 31 )49 (3125 --444-66A -2�5-P&RS-Y-S-T-26 37 29 CARTER MARGARET H SALEM MA 01970 38 0 39 30 40 31 42 0 32 430 33 44 34 T5 0 35 46* 47 36 481 T7 49 v 0 5 38 I.............. ............. ....... ...... 5 39 %,%—, ........ 52 40 53 54 55 i 41 z 42 56 43 ................... 57 c 44 ...... 59 45 .. . . .e so 46 61 47 62* 0 :31 48 4 65 49 66 50 67 51 68 52 69 70 5 6 7 8 2, 'o 3' 32 33 53 71 541 72 ——————————--——————---—————_I——---————— 73 55 PETER, M., CARON � z 74 56 CHIEF 'ASSESSOR 7 750 7 BOARD OF ASSESSORS CITY HALL PAGE. pq 4 R I 97F� IN /103/19 2 �,`DATE, I. .......... .......I 2 3 T RS%ILI5T',%,* .. CERTIFIED P�� BUT 3 .......... ... z 4 4 5 0 5 SUBJECT PROPERTY: MAP. 41 LOT: 0300 SUFF: 602 6 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 0046 TURNER STREET 54 10 SEE) 492 f b'SE-+) 8 7 A-99EP NER i ft, 9 : st SSO C IA T.I CIN� TTLEMEN 0 To—MA P-L-0-T--SUFF 4N?GPE4tT`Y-A- OWNS-D--0WNE-:R M#Prllz--.FNG-ADDR SS— 12 13 ,4 0 10 :1, 41 0002 0124 DERBY STREET DERBY STREET REALTY TRUST 29 CHESTER SQUARE 5 13 LORDAN-GEORGE P---J-RTR -- OUCE-S-T-E-R-MA-0-1-950 2- 0 :4 41 0012 0122 DERBY STREE T BURKINSHAW GEORGE, -12-1, AUTRAN AVE 18 MYRTLE T..". 140 ANDOVER MAI Q!845-�-430' 19 5 Rp py QT-pr-,--p- 201 16 1-2-1-AUT-RAN-AVENUE 21 0 7 MYRTLE T NO ANDOVER MA 01845-4308 22 :8 41 0014 0114 DERBY STREET HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES 114 DERBY ST 230 ,9 ...... 24 ..... ...... ...... '&IDR�JO& ....... RUST REE.! ...... IBY.STREET,'� .......... . zs 2041 Og3 2p1 1 b P'E`4 I�:27 .......... ....... BAILEY R�R NI,%D,`�V ........... 21 1 -1-111 ... ,R,,.',.%E- IT cv cu ALEM % AI0197 28 al 1' PER81"ST-REET T-p— 4�L-E-S RE) 22 29 023 BLATTBERG G & TWOMEY J TRS SALEM MA 01970 300 24 41 0290 802 0111 DERBY STREET U2 NELSON WAYNE A III DERBY ST U2 31 22: • 33 ,41 0 40; 803 ........ '..0111 DERBYSTREET U3 34 ELCHERTOWN ,.MA-0T007- 35 27 36 28 4' 029i Pei ee3?E -TURNER'ST EET DONNE -R: SEL. REAL-TA��S:F' 1 b-C-L-1-FF 37 29 ODONNELL S W H & RUSSELL JORGE TRS MARBLE -A;' MA 01945 380 0 41 0292 0039 TURNER STREET SAWICKI SOPHIE C 39 TURNER ST 39 30 SAF_--E-M--MA--B- 40 31 1 0041 1 LAVOIE MARGARET 41 •33 41 0293 TURNER STREET 41 TURNER ST 42 430 33 SALEM MA 01970 34 41 e294 Oe45 fURNER STREEFF P�. P 4-3-T-URNE-R-S-TR 44 45 35 JACKSON ANDREW W JR SALEM lvlA 01970 4 41 0295 0045 TURNER STREET IWANICKI ANTHONY JR 6 0 36 45 TURNER ST 47 0 i 37 — 1 1 9`70 46l . . . . . . 49 41 , 296;-,�,� NqR7" RU SANDRA J` %.... .... 49 TURNER ST. 0 38 ..... ............. ...... SALEM MA� 51 0 ................ ............ DAN� 39 .... 13�951 'M.A 40 114 ... ........... 52 53 41 COLD SPRING HARBOR NY 11724 54 42 41 0296 0057 TURNER STREET REAR HAWTHORNE MARINA LIMITED PRTNRSHP 50 CONGRESS ST SUITE 417 550 21 56 T-ON-h 92109 Z, HOUSE 6 SEVEN GA!?l ES I, � '�� -..... 7 ...........•. STREET ; ...... .. OFR, 5 ........... ...... SE, 59 45 • 46 4�F) S M-� I D 61 REP� 60 0 47 SALEM MA 01970 :2 o 48 41 0303 0117 DERBY STREET J C AND D R REALTY TRUST 110 DERBY ST 3 49 G6WRA 64 65 50 1 0307 '00^6IHARPY STREET - HD T ' -26 HARDY ST 10o: ........ ....... DERFL,I F ILI JR9% 67 51 G. .R, H' P/DER Ll L MA d 68 52 69 U 053 O 70 710 54 eull)-� 72 5573 L-----------7------------ - 0 ...... PETER M.' CARON 5� 74 75 ...... 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