25 WILLIAMS STREET - ZBA 25 Williams St:
R-2
Rev. Scott'Alexander and
H. Collins Mikesell - owners/petitioner
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF REV. ALEXANDER AND H. COLLINS MIKESELL FOR
VARIANCES AT 25 WILLIAMS STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 9, 1992 with the following
Board Members present: Richard Bencal, Chairman; Francis Grealish Jr. ,
Edward Luzinski, Stephen Touchette and Associate Member Arthur 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.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting variances to allow
construction of a single story addition which will encroach on rear setback
and will be within 10 feet of the existing garage. Property is locate in
an R-2 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, 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 purpose of the Ordinance.
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 . Support for the proposal was voiced (by way of letters) by abutters.
2. One abutter had concerns regarding the removal of debris, these concerns
were satisfied.
3. This is the most feasible location for the addition, to locate it in any
other location would also require relief from the zoning requirements.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF REV. ALEXANDER AND H. COLLINS MIKESELL FOR
VARIANCES AT 25 WILLIAMS STREET, SALEM
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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 subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief 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.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance 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. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a legal building permit from the City of Salem
Inspector of Buildings.
5. Exterior finishes of the proposed addition will be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. All debris is to removed and removal is to be supervised by the fire
department and/or the Building Inspector's office.
7. The property is not to be used for any commercial venture.
VARIANCE GRANTED
December 9, 1992
Francis X. Grealish, Jr. , Secretary
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF REV. ALEXANDER AND H. COLLINS MIKESELL
FOR VARIANCES AT 25 WILLIAMS STREET, SALEM
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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 after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to 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 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.
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December 4 , 1992
Dear Members of City of Salem Zoning Appeals Board,
As owners of a house next door to 25 Williams Street, we are
pleased to lend our support for our neighbor's (Rev. Scott
Alexander and Collins Mikesell) request for a variance to
enable them to enlarge the one-story room on the back of
their house. They have shared the details of their plan
with us, and we believe it will not only be an aesthetic
enhancement to the neighborhood, but will increase the value
of their home and surrounding homes. We hope their request
for a variance will be will be granted as quickly as
possible.
Sincerely,
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October 31, 1992
Mr. Scott Alexander
Mr. Collins Mikesell
25 Williams Street
Salem, Ma 01970
Dear Sirs,
Please be advised that we, Pamela Wall-Bollen and Douglas
Bollen, the owners and residents of 27 Williams Street are not
opposed to any addition or expansion of 25 Williams Street.
Sincerely,
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Douglas J. Bollen
Pamela Wall-Bollen
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