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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE WINTER ISLAND COMMISSION V1 C
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THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT F P N
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A hearing on this petition was held on April 17, 1985 with the following Board
Members present: James Hacker, Chairman; Messrs. , Charnas, Gauthier, Luzinski and
Associate Member 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 accord-
ance with Massachusetts General Laws- Chapter 40A.
The Winter Island Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission, as Petitioner,
has requested a Special Permit to allow overnight camping by not more than sixty (60)
recreational vehicles on Winter Island during the summer months. Winter Island is
located .in an R-1 district. The Special. Permit may therefore be granted upon a
finding by the Board of Appeal 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 considering the evidence presented at the hearing, and
after viewing the property, makes the following findings of fact:
1 . A prior request to this Board resulted in the granting of a .Special Permit
allowing overnight camping at the site. That Permit expired October 1 , 1984 ;
2. The proposed use of the site will in no way limit the public' s access to
the site and the revenue generated by the proposed use will benefit the
City and provide funds which will allow greater access by the public to
Winter Island.
On the basis of the above findings of fact and on the evidence presented at the
hearing, the Board of Appeal, concluded that the proposed use will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare and that the proposed use is in harmony with
the Zoning Ordinance. Accordingly, the Board voted 5 - 0 in favor of granting the
Special Permit to petitioner.
The Special Permit is granted in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1 . Overnight camping of -not more than 60 recreational vehicles at one time
shall be permitted at Winter Island during the period May 1 to October 15,198'
2. The location of the recreational vehicles shall be approved by the Salem
Fire Marshal to guarantee access by fire fighting apparatus to the site;
3. Written approval from the Park & Recreation CoFmnission be submitted to
the Board of Appeal
APPEAL FRO:': THIS DEC1313N. IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE VASS.
GENERAL LF;.'S. CH APiER "005. AiiD SHALL BE 7;'-ED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE DATE yr//r_l Ll-rJ G' ��
OF THIS E U! Ili I D-F(CE CF THE CITY CLERK:
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OF RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
BOARD OF APPEAL
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE I.-111,11TER ISLAND COMMISSION FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR 50 (TINTER ISLAND ROAD CjT
A hearing on this petition was held on January 25, 1984 with the following Board
Members embers present: James Hacker, Chairman; Messrs. , Charnas, Hopper, Luzinski and
Associate Member 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 40A.
The Winter Island Commission, as Petitioner, has requested a Special Permit to
allow overnight canpin.g .by not snore than sixty recreational vehicles on Uinter
Island during the summer months. Ijinter Island is in an R--c district. The
Special Permit may therefore be granted upon a finding by the Board of Appeal,
that the grant of the Special permit will promote the public health, safety,
convenience and welfare.
The Board of Appeal, after considering the evidence presented at the hearing,
and after vielinS the property, makes the following findings of fact:
1 . A prior request to this Board resulted in the granting of a Special Permit
allowing overnight camping at the site. That Special Permit expired
October 1 , 1983;
2. The proposed use of the site ;,Jill in no v.-ay limit the public's access to
the site and the revenue generated by the proposed use will benefit the
City and provide funds which will allow greater access by the public to
Winter Island.
On the basis of the above findings of fact and on the evidence presented at the
cublic hearing, the Board of Appeal, concluded unanimously that the proposed use
will Promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare and that the
oronosed use is in harmony with the Zoning Ordinance. Accordingly, the Board,
voted unanimously in favor of granting Special Permit to the Petitioner.
The Special Permit is therefore granted in accordl-nce with the following terms
and conditions:
1 . The overnight camping of not more that 60 recreational vehicles shall be
permit at Wing--r island during the perior June 1 1984 to October 1 1984;
2. The location of the recreational Veh4.-CjeS shall be approved by
the S.-_j . ,
je,,j Fire Marsnal to gua-artce access by fire A IIghting
apparaWs to the site. .
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NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Lavoie made a motion to approve request by the
Board of Appeals to allow recreational vehicles to use
Winter Island as overnight housing from the period
May 1 - October 16 with a minimum of 60 vehicles per
night. Mr. Lagonakis seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous.
Mr. Lavoie made a motion that the Park and Recreation
Commission affirms the plans for Mr. Moore to proceed with
the various projects scheduled at the Island i.e., concerts,
festivals, etc. with assurance that he will keep the Commission
and the Mayor abreast of all upcoming events.
Mr. Lagonakis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Lavoie made a motion to request the City Solicitor to
take legal action against Mr. Al Potorski, proprietor of
Jillian's. Mr. Lagonakis seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous.
In relation to a letter submitted by Burnham Associates,
Mr. Lavoie made a motion to allow construction of new
piles at Salem Willows Pier after receiving approval
from Superintendent Foley. Mr. Lagonakis seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Mr. Lavoie made a motion to authorize Salem Golf Committee
to proceed with contest to rename the Salem Municipal Golf
Course with the winner receiving one year's membership
contingent on final approval by the Commission. Mr. Lagonakis
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous.
The following 10 names were recommended by Superintendent
Foley and approved by the Commission for hiring as summer
part time employees:
Greg 1 ,1Tuttle Peter Bachry
Keven Reed Daniel J. Brennen
Edward V. Ryan Gary Lavoie
Steve LeClerc Joseph D. Mento
Roger Poussard William McKenna .
The name of Russell Hughes was recommended by Superintendent
Foley and approved by the Commission for hiring as full
time permanent hire.
The names of the following three people were recommended .
by Superintendent Drew and approved by the Commission
for hiring as part time Golf Course employees:
Richard Belanger Shayne Cokerdam
Keven Drew
Mr. Lavoie made a motion to send letter to Mr. Dave
Beattie from NEPCO thanking him for the donation of
the fence to the Department. Mr. Lagonakis seconded the.
motion. The vote was unanimous.
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