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BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
r SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01 970
TELEPHONE 978-745-9595
FAX: 978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 2919 DEC 28 A 11: 43
MAYOR
CITY
December 28, 2010
Decision
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Public hearing: Petition of JOSH GILLIS, seeking a Variance from rear yard setback,
and a Special Permit to extend a nonconforming structure, in order to enclose and
roof over a 12' x 11'4" porch on the second story of the existing two-family home on
the property located at 7 UNION ST. (R-2 Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on December 15, 2010, pursuant to
Mass General Law Ch. 40A, S 11. The hearing was closed on December 15, 2010 with the
following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Robin Stein, Richard Dionne,
Elizabeth Debski, Rebecca Curran, Bonnie Belair (alternate), and JimmyTsitsinos (alternate).
Petitioner seeks a Variance pursuant to Section 4.2.1.2 of the City of Salem Zoning
Ordinances.
Statements of fact:
1. Marcus Springer, architect for the project, presented the petition. Petitioner and
owner Josh Gillis was also present at the hearing.
2. In a petition date-stamped November 19, 2010, petitioner requested a Variance from
rear yard setback in order to enclose and roof over an existing porch on the two-
family house at 7 Union Street.
3. No one at the hearing spoke in support of or against the petition.
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. 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 zoning ordinance.
2. The applicant mayvary the terms of the Residential Two-Family Zoning
District to allow for the proposed enclosure of the existing porch.
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3. In permitting such change,the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
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. A Variance from rear yard setback is granted to allow for the proposed porch
enclosure on the two-family house at 7 Union Street.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor (Stein,
Curran, Debski, Dionne and Belair) and none (0) opposed,to grant petitioner's requests for
a Variance and subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
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 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. Exterior of the building is to comply with the submitted plan.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Comrnission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
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A COPY OF THI DECISION
S C[S ON 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.