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DECISION ON THE PETITION C - AOUIrI S X-ARIA CANAS FOR A
FARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOC.ITED AT 19 WILLIAMS STP.EET R-2 )
A hearing on this petition was held June 28, 1995 with the following
Board Members present : Stephen Touchette, Chairman: Gary 3arrett,
Nina Cohen, Albert Hill and :.ssociate Member Joseph Ywuc. 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 sOA.
Petitioner, owner of the property, located at 19 Williams Street,
is requesting a Variance to convert a two family dwelling into a
three family dwelling.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially
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 involve substantial hardship,financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
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 purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing, makes the following findings of facts:
1 . The petitioner purchased the property approximately six (5) years
ago as a two ( 2 ) family dwelling.
2. The building presently housed three (3 ) units.
? . There was opposition to the petiticn citing the negative :-pact
of increasing density in the neighborhood.
A. The dwelling is not owner occupied.
On the basic of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented at the hearings, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general .
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinan
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
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-be relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detri_ent to the public good or without nullifying and
substantially derogating from the intent of the district or
the purpose of the Grdinance.
Therefore. the Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 0-3 in opposition
to the motion to grant rhe Variance, having failed to garner the
required Notes to pass, the motion is defeated and the petition is
denied.
Variance Denied
June 28, 1995
Stephen C.Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
? COPY OF THIS DECISION FAS 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 LOA, and shall be filed
within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the
office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter LOA,Section 11, the Variance of Special Permit granted herein
shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that20 days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that
is 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.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF STEPHEN M. SCALETTI FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR 19 WILLIAMS STREET, SALEM, MASS.
A hearing on this petition was held on September 12, 1984 with the following
Board Members present: James Hacker, Chairman: Scott Charnas, Secretary;
Messrs. Robert Gauthier E Peter Strout and Associate Member Richard A.
Bencal . 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 40 A.
The Petitioner, owner of the premises , requests a Special Permit to build
a third dwelling unit in an existing two family dwelling. The property is
in an R-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section V B 10, 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 Vill F and IX D, grant Special Permit
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, extenslonk
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 hearing the evidence presented at the hearing
and viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1 . Some neighborhood opposition was presented at the hearing;
2. There is insufficient non-piggy back parking on the premises
w for 3 dwelling units, which is a particular problem given
the general lack of parking in the neighborhood.
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PETITION OF STEPHEN M. SCALETTI FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR 19 WILLIAMS STREET, SALEM, MASS.
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On the basis of the above findings of fact and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board concludes as follows:
1 . The proposed plan would be substantially detrimental to the
public good.
Therefore, by a vote to 5 - 0 the Board of Appeal voted to deny petitioner's
request for a Special Permit.
Scott E. Charnas , Secretary
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK
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APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1T OF THE MASS.
GENERAL LATS, CHAPTER 808, AND SHALL BE FILED W:THIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF F,LFIG
OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. n^ oc?:.IT
PURSANT TO 6SASS. GENERAL LAYS. CHAPTER 808. SEC1 1, 11, THE \r.r..A':CE G- .1 I'r T
GRANTED HEREIN, SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A CGr n'FµTH t`'CI LA',-AL E
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OF RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NDTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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ONE SALEM GREEN,SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
(508)745-9595 EXT.311
June 20, 1995
Stephen Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Chairman Touchette:
The Salem Historical Commission is in receipt of your agenda for June 28, 1995 and would like
to provide comment on three petitions.
1. Although 19 Williams St. is not located in a local historic district, it is located within the Salem
Common National Register District. While the Commission takes no position on the proposal, we
hope that any alteration would be sympathetic in design. If requested by the Board of Appeal as
a condition of approval, we would be pleased to provide design review.
2. Enclosed please find a Building Survey form for 19 Columbus Avenue, built post-1911. This
property is not located in a local historic district but located in the Salem Willows National
Register District. While the Commission takes no position on the proposal, we hope that any
alteration would be sympathetic in design. If requested by the Board of Appeal as a condition of
approval, we would be pleased to provide design review.
2. Enclosed please find a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a roof pipe at 6 Botts
Court. If the approval of their petition will involve additional changes to this property, such
changes will require approval by the Salem Historical Commission. This includes the installation
or alteration of electric and gas meters and their conduit or other alterations to accommodate the
conversion of the carriage house into a dwelling unit.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely,
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THE SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Helen Sides
Chairperson
FORM B - BUILDING 62) �+k Jam} C¢J�-
AREA FORM NO.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION q �,
80 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02116
n Salem
` tress 19 Columbus Ave .
toric Name
Present R s i a n .i a 1
Original Residential
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Sketch Map: Draw mp showing property's location
in relation to nearest cross streets and/or Exterior Wall Fabric Clapboard
geographical features. Indicate all buildings
between inventoried property and nearest Outbuildings
intersection(s).
Indicate north I
Major Alterations (with dates)
Condition G6od
P r
Moved Date
Acreage Less than one
Setting On main street in l4t-..h � -
residential resort neighborhood
UTM REFERENCE Recorded by Northfields Preservation
Associates
USGSS QUADRANGLE Organization p, .„„i . g „op+-
SCALE Date May 1989
NATIONAL REGISTER CRITERIA STATEMENT (if applicable)
Located within the recommended Salem Willows Historic District ,
eligible under Criteria A and C .
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Describe important architectural features and evaluate in terms of
other buildings within the community.
19 Columbus Avenue is one of a number of good Salem Willows
area examples of the Colonial Revival style four-square house type
common during the 1910s It is two stories high and two bays
square , with a slate hipped roof and a hipped dormer at the facade .
A one-story porch extends across half of the facaded and features
paired columns with trellises between , resting on panelled bases .
A similar porch exists at the rear elevation. Most sash is 8/ 1 ;
several other windows feature diamond panes or other decorative
treatment . A bracketed bay window exists at the northeast
elevation .
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Explain the role owners played in local or state history and how the
building relates to the development of the community.
The southwestern end of Columbus Avenue was among the last to
be developed in Salem Willows , and demonstrates the shift from
summer to permanent residences . The Colonial Revival was the
predominant style used in the construction of these residences .
The original ownership of this house is unknown. In 1911 Joseph N.
Peterson at . al . were listed owning the entire block , including
houses at 31 , 35 , and 41 , but this house had not yet been
constructed .
BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES
Walker Lithograph and Publishing Co . Atlas of Salem. Boston , 1911
8/85
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CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY
It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has
determined that the proposed construction [ ] ; reconstruction [ ];
demolition [ ] ; moving [ ] ; alteration [x]; painting [ ]; sign or
other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the . . .
McIntire Historic District.
(NAME OF HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Address of Property: 4-6 Botts Ct.
Name of Record Owner: Cary & Nancy Peterson
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED:
Installation of copper roof pipe, 3" dia. x 2' high, 2' up from lower edge
of roof, 2' from left edge of roof. Botts Ct. side.
does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature
covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's
Act (mA. Gen. Law, Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Please be sure
to obtain the appropriate permits from the Inspector of Buildings prior to commencing
Dated: 4/20/45 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
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Salem, Massachusetts 01970
June 22, 1995
Planning Board
One Salem Green
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
To whom it may concern:
This letter is in regard to the hearing to be held on Wednesday, June 28 on the request of
Mr. Jack Canas to convert 19 Williams Street from a two family to a three family
residence. I will be unable to attend the hearing due to medical reasons. As the owner of
21 Williams Street, I would like to state my objection to this conversion for the following
reasons:
1. The increase in density would adversely affect the value of my one family residence.
There are already a number of multi-family homes on the block and any increase in density
would have a negative impact.
2. This property has been operating as an illegal three family for a number of years.
Although the current resident of the third floor apartment is a very nice fellow, that may
not always be the case. There have already been some undesirable tenants living there
who caused damage to my property. This matter was not addressed by the landlord and I
was forced to call the police. Any permanent increase in density may exacerbate this
situation.
3. The driveway was lengthened to accommodate piggyback parking. This has had a very
undesirable and unsightly effect.
Williams Street is directly off the Salem Common and has a number of well-kept, historic
homes. Since I moved there almost twelve years ago, there has been continual
improvement to the appearance of the block. I would hate to see this trend go in the
opposite direction. Please do not approve this request.
1Sincerely,
Lyn�4. Murray
To: The Board of Appeals
About: The June 28 Hearing
The request of J. and C. Canas for a variance to convert
19 Williams St. from a 2-family to a 3-family.
From: Philip P. Wales
16 Williams St.
I oppose the variance to convert 19 Williams St. to a
3-family. The issue is congestion. Directly across the street
from my home at 16 Williams St. there are four houses, 15,
15-1/2, 17, and 19, entirely within a frontage of a little
more than 90 feet, and with no intervening driveways. These
are 2 and 3-family houses. This part of the street is already
crowded enough.
About.ten years ago, 19 Williams St. came before the Board
of Appealsfora variance to convert to a 3-family, and the
request was denied due to congestion and inadequate off-street
parking. The same situation exists today. The issues that affect
me here are noise, parking, and trash - specifically trash left
out and not picked up, and trash left out on moving days.
There is another issue that is important to me. Over the
past several years, 19 Williams St. , an early 1800's Georgian
gambrel, has suffered due to the loss of architectural details
(siding, windows, front door, now vinyl; staircase), and
vegetation, along with its conversion to a 3-family. This loss
of character is not a direction which I want to see our
neighborhood go in, and I do not want to see such behavior
sanctioned.
. And then theres something else: why did so few people
receive notice of this hearing? Only immediate abutters did,
I did not although 19 Williams St. is 25 feet from my house.
Why is your definition of those who should receive notice
as narrow as it is?
Thankyou, PhilipWales
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