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SALEM — The Zoning Board of Appeals ex- two-family dwelling to a three-family dwelling.
ceeded its authority in granting a variance in 1988 The complaint filed in behalf of Pelletier by At-
for property located on Washington Square North, torney Robert F. Peck Jr. of Salem challenged the
according to a agreement for judgment entered in . Board of Appeals'decision,arguing that it exceeded
Superior Civil Court. its authority in granting the variance.
David W. Pelletier of 31 Pleasant St.,individually A complaint was filed Sept. 14, 1988, seeking to
and as a member of the Salem Common Neighbor- overturn the decision.
hood Association, filed a complaint in Superior
Court contesting the allowance by the Salem board In a recent agreement entered in court documents
for Arvinder S.Bahal of Salem to convert a building a judgment in favor of Pelletier was entered annul-
located at 51-53 Washington Square North from a ling the decision to grant the variance. 1'++�
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ARVINDER S. BAHAL FOR A
VARIANCE AT 51 - 53 WASHINGTON SQUARE, NORTH (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held on July 20, 1988 and continued to
August 10, 1988 with the following Board Members present: James M. Fleming,
Chairman; Messrs. Bencal, Luzinski, Nutting and Strout. Notice of the
original hearing was sent to abutters and others, and notices of the original
hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The petitioner, represented by Attorney Phillip Strome, is seeking a Variance
to convert a two (2) family dwelling into a three (3) family dwelling. The
property is located in an R-2 Zone.
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 and 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 evidence presented, and
after viewing the plans makes the following findings of fact:
1. The existing building was originally two (2) separate buildings
that were merged into one building.
2. The existing building, having approximately 6000 square feet of
living space, is too large to continue to be utilized as a two
(2) family.
3. In order for the building to be restored historically to what it
was meant to be, it must be utilized as a three (3) family in
order to re-coup the necessary expenditures of money.
4. The petitioner can provide adequate off-street parking.
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 this property
and not the district generally.
2. Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would involve substantial
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ARVINDER S. BAHAL FOR A
VARIANCE AT 51 - 53 WASHINGTON SQUARE, NORTH, SALES?
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hardship to the petitioner;
3. The relief requested can be granted without substantial detriment
to the public good or without nullifying or substantially derogating
frau the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 4-1 (Mr. Nutting opposed) to
grant the relief requested in the petition, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The petitioner provide six (6) off street parking spaces which
conform to the requirements of the Salam Zoning Ordinance, as
per the amended parking plan submitted to the Board of Appeal.
2. The property is to remain owner occupied at all times. If the property
is not owner-occupied, the Variance is null and void.
3. All renovztion of the property is to be done under the terms of a
building permit to be issued by the Building Inspector and be in
conformity with all city and state building codes.
4. Egress from the parking area on the property be onto Pleasant Street
Avenue only.
5. Appropriate landscaping be placed on all sides of the locus.
6. All exterior doorways be in harmony with the historical nature of
the existing neighborhood.
7. No exterior additions be added to the property without Board of Appeal
approval.
8. All the requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to Fire
Safety, be adhered to.
9. All unnecessary pavement on the locus be removed and that area be
landscaped appropriately.
10. All present unsightly arears, including the area over the back
door, be rehabilitated.
11. The petitioner agrees not to seek any increase in density at the locus.
VARIANCE GRANTED
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Petition of Arvinder Babal for a variance to convert 51-53 WashJng' -,n
:;quace into a three Unit dwelling in an R zone .
First of all , to speak to the specifics of this petition , the
esLr%jcturp in question rias been a two-family since at "east 196,9 when
I and my wife 1001K-ec! a' the PrOF-el- tY with an eye towards buying it .
The original single family home had been converted to a duplex many
years before 1969 by building an addition onto the left, side of
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house which contained the additional front entrance now numbered I
Washington Square N . Although the resulting two front entrances are
numbered seperately, the building was and remains a single sti-t-Ic"'Ire
containing two dwelling units . This is in keeping with the P-2
zoning of the property and the surrounding neighborhood .
ate dwelling ing U niwith the
An attempts-r(tpts t�D add a third dwe, 7' t are at odds
intent of tile ZOIlIng ordinance . Furthermore , in my opinion , Mi .
Babal can not show the legal definition of hardship needed for a
var lance . Once again , a petitioner come=_ before the Board of Appeals
armed only with a desire to maximize itis profit . Instead , I asP'. the
Board to uphold "he principle of rational planning that lies behind
L'he zoning ordnance by once more hPiPlng Prss`rve the R-2 character
of our neighborhood . I ask the Board to hold 'the line against
increasing density in the area by denying this petition for a
variance .
Sincerely yours ,
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Michael E . Pelletier
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LEONARD F.O'LEARY WARD COUNCILLORS
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COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE PRESIDENT I, ; 1 S.
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JOSEPHINE R.FUSCO KEVIN R.HARVEY
ROBERT E.GAUTHIER
CITU CLERK VINCENT J.FURFARO
FRANCES J.GRACE
LEONARD F.O'LEARY
NEIL J.HARRINGTON
RICHARD E.SWINIUCH July 20,. 1988 JEAN-GUY J.MARTINEAU
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JOHN R.NUTTING
Mr. James Fleming, Chairman
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
Salem, Ma 01970
Dear Chairman Fleming:
I am writing to you regarding the petition of ,Mr. Babal for a
variance at 51-53 Washington Square North.
As you are aware the Common area of my district suffers greatly
from two very severe problems; one being the lack of off-street
parking, and the other being the ownership of property by absentee
landlords.
If the Board' s decision is that the petitioner is .suffering from
a hardship, I would like to go on record as requiring that ad-
equate parking and owner-occupancy be conditions on the granting
of such a variance.
Your consideration on this matter will be appreciated.
Sin��y,
KEVIN R. HARVEY,
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED , ARE ABUTTERS OF OR RESIDENTS
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51-
53 WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH . WE UNDERSTAND THE PRO-
PERTY HAS BEEN UTILIZED AS A THREE FAMILY FOR AT
LEAST THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND DUE TO THE SIZE OF
THE BUILDING AND THE AVAILABILITY OF 10 PARKING
SPACES , WE SEE NO REASON THAT THE PROPERTY CAN-
NOT BE GRANTED A VARIANCE FROM ZONING REQUIREMENTS
AND BE DEEMED A LEGAL THREE FAMILY .
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Re.: Variance for 51 Washington Sq. CITY DE SAL'"ci9.Wd5 s. .
Dear Mr. Fleming,
I would like to be put on record as opposing the petition for a
variance for 51 Washington Sq.
Before the new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts
was passed, this petition should properly have received your close
attention and consideration, and you may. have looked upon the
petition favorably.
With the adoption of the new amendment, the situation has
materially changed. While there may have been a basis for the
granting of a special permit on this property, due to the hardship
criteria necessary for the granting of a variance, there is no basis
for the granting of a variance on this property.
The people of Salem through their elected representatives on the
City Council have made a clear statement as to how they feel
about increasing the density in R2 districts. The Board of Appeals
should abide by the wishes of the citizens of this City and refuse
this petition.
Ospect u rs,sell Slam
9 Forrester St.
Salem
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14 PROCTOR STREET
P.0 BOX 2057
SALEM, MA 01970
(617) 745-5563
July 20, 1988
To the Salem Beard of Appeals.
As a property owner and resident in the immediate
vicinity of 51-53 Washington Square, I am firmly
!apposed to any increase in the number of legal
residential units at that address. The area is already
much too densely populated and the granting of a
variance would just add the parking and traffic
congestion.
I am.
Jeffrey Barrows
2 pickman St.
Salem. MA 01970
741-0595
Salem Common Neighborhood Association
awr,,rt P.O. Box 8608
Salem, Massachusetts 01971-8608
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August 3 , 1988 COPY Mr . Phillip Strome
Attorney—at—Law
73 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
01970
Dear Mr . . Strome :
Thank you for taking the time and meeting with some of the
members of the Salem Common Neighborhood Association
concerning the property located at 51-53 Washington Square .
As you are now fully aware , the association is opposed to
the petition to convert the property from its current
two—family designation to a three—family . This objection is
not related to the proposed purchaser of the property in any
sense ; but rather to the interpretation of the existing
zoning laws used for the petition.
We are willing to allow the petition to meet its fate with
the Board of Appeals , with our stated opposition . Should
the petition , however , be approved by the Board of Appeals ,
we believe that the Board ' s decision would not have any
legal foundation on which to rest. As a result , we would
certainly review, and strongly consider , any and all legal
options available to us.
Please be assured that our expostulation is not meant to be
personal in nature . Clearly , there are many positions to be
taken in this argument , and we are merely taking ours .
Once again , thank you for taking the time and meeting with
us on this matter of mutual interest and importance .
Sincerely,
Joan Nester
PRESIDENT
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PETITION
A new amendment to the zoning ordinance for P2, -Districts requires
that .any, petition to the Appeais Board for an increase river the
allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries sirict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow anv further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. ;4
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PETITION
A new arnendmcnir to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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PETITION
A new amendment to the zoning ordinance. for B2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a %7ariance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require .a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met, in the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardsni� in order to obtain it.
We Ine undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
.his new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance ,this
mould be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
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family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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think you do, we .have to stop, you want to say anything else. Mr.
McDonough: I think if we had known that there were a lot of other
requirements , we would of come more prepared. Mr . Luzinski : I would sa}
this , it is a congested area, to impact eight more units plus the
water problems , I dont think it would be a very good project in that
area. A single or two family house it would be a different story.
In the future I would like to see the plans , at this point I would
have to vote no on this particular plan. Mr . Nutting: As far as I 'm
concerned Mr. Chairman, I feel its to dense in that area, thinking
of children, the elderly, Mothers and fathers , increasing the density
is certainly going to affect the quality of life. Some are not
bringing the proper information to the Board and hope they might get
a go ahead. Also, Mr. Chairman, they claim in their petition they
could build 2 family houses , you seem to think it might not be
necessarily so as it stands today. Mr. Fleming: I would disagree
with their interpretation that lot is now one, under current zoning
ordinance it would be one family home. Mr. Bencal: Made the motion
to Grant the petition as filed without conditions . Mr. Luzinski
seconded. Vote 0-5 , Mr. Gonyea your petition fails for lack of
four ( 4 ) affirmative votes .
DENIED
51-53 WASHINGTON SQ. NO.
Mr. Nutting read the application of Arvinder S. Bahal requesting a
Variance to convert a two family into a three family at 51-53
Washington Sq. No. Also a letter from the Fire Marshall who had
no objection. Letters of opposition from Michael Pelletier, Councillor
Harvey, and Jan Stirgwolt.
Representing the petitioner, Philip Strome, 73 Washington St. , Salem,
owner Arvinder S. Bahal, has signed an agreement to sell the property
to a Mr. Ronald Fleming, no relation to the Board Member . The
question raised by Councillor Harvey on parking, it is adequate from
the plans submitted for about ten cars . That cant conceivably be a
problem. So far as an absentee landlord is concerned, I agree with
the councillor, there should be someone living in that house who owns
it. Mr. R. Fleming has entered into an agreement with Mr. Bahal and
he intends to live in the house. He has made arrangement with the Herita
Corp. Bank to finance the purchase of the house and the repairs that
are required to bring this house back to a livable condition. Its in
deplorable condition now. The people who are involved with the present
owner created an intollerable situation. Theres trash and all sort of
garbage in an around the. premises and there going to be removed by
Mr. R. Fleming, Mr. R. Fleming will tell you how he intends to convert t
inside of the dwelling into a 3 family. For those of you who are
familiar with the neighborhood were not talking essentially about
average R-2 situation, all of us know I 've lived in Salem over 60 yrs ,
this area is essentially a multi family, there are very few one or
two family structures in and around this particular dwelling. I can
also tell you of my own information, and with a document I have here.
The premises have been used as a three family structure since
February 1983 . I know that to be a fact. Its been occupied as a
three family for the past six years , I really believe. We dont come
to you for the first time and do some repairs and stick another
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another family in, that isn' t the situation there . Its been occupied
by three families and the present owner and his predessor, a man
named Small , who has become somewhat of a legend has created a
situation which derogates from the entire appearance of the neighborhood.
What we intend to do, Mr . Fleming (R) has taken an old structure where
he now lives , and completely remodeled, and its a credit to the area.
He has that dwelling for sale and as soon as tie gets legal permission
he will move in to a 3 family structure. To buy the property and
do the work it would be financially impossible unless he has the
income from two other tenants . He has some indication as to how much
income he can get from them and live there. What he intends to do
doesn' t defect, in my opinion the zoning district especially due to
the fact of theother multi family in the area. Were asking you a
really moderate clarification of a non-conforming use, asking you
. to confirm something thats been in existance for at least six years .
If someone would come to and say there buying a multi family
dwelling, I would say to them is it a 2 or 3 or 4 , and I would go to the
Assessors and I would look. If you did that you would find that it
is a 3 family dwelling. When you buy a house now you have to have
smoke detectors , you go to the fire dept. , and they did it. They have
the certificate indicating the Fire Dept. thought it was a 3 family .
So what else is the buyer suppose to do, the buyer did what he was suppo_
to do. He looked at the premises and he found a 3 family, the assessorE
found it was a 3 family. He went to the Fire Dept. , he did what any
normal , reasonable person would do. Mr. Fleming: He could of also
come to the building inspectors office. Mr. Strome: I agree with
you, so acting reasonably, we have a right to rely on public records .
Again parking will be no problem, there is a hardship, for those of
you who are familiar with it. I 've known the area, that this house
was originally 2 structures and they were joined together many years
ago, either that was one structure and somebody tacked on to it. Two
entrances , it was designed to be a multi family, somebody certainly
before "83" made a three family out of it. Were not changing anything
in what were doing. An effort to try to get around the hardship
provision because this is a unique type of dwelling. If you have a
unique type of dwelling that your trying to maintain, I think this
Historical area around the common is as much historical as Chestnut
St. , and were preserving it for that area. Despite what you hear to
the contrary were not changing the structure at all, were preserving for
that area this dwelling in the manner that it was originally intended
to be. Financial hardship also exist here in this unique structure
Were trying to improve that aspect of the neighborhood, which today
is in deplorable conditions . The relief we ask you can be given, in
my opinion, without a substantial detriment to the neighborhood. I
think it will be to the public good. The R-2 situation as it exist
here, it doesn ' t really exist in this particular area. I have a
petition here signed by 10 abutters who are in favor of this,
immediately adjacent. Mr. Fleming: Let the record reflect that Mr.
Strome has submitted a petition signed by 10 people who are in favor,
and also a map showing where they live in relationship to the locus .
Mr. Luzinski: How is the house now divided, how many rooms in the
whole house? Mr. R. Fleming: 6000 sq. ft. , 16 rooms . Mr. Fleming:
> Would you please indicate for the record that you and I have never
met or are related. , Mr. R. Fleming: We have never met and are not
related. My name is Ronald Fleming I presently live at 4 Carpenter
St. , Salem. When' I first. thought of changing residence I had the
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idea that I wanted something with rental income.Found this house and
found it very appealing. I loved the challenge of complete restoration
and bring it back to what it should be. In the present state the
back area needs to be restored. The gardens need to be restored,
plenty of parking space. Structually the building seems to be very
sound. The apartments are very commodious which calls for very good
rent which will enable me to complete the restoration. And also be
able to live there in one of the apartments .
Ted Richard, 35 Pleasant St. , spoke in favor.
The following spoke in opposition: Russell Slam, 9 Forrester St. ;
Annie Harris , 28 Chestnut St. , Historic Salem, Inc . ; Joan Nestor,
Salem Common Asso. and also an abutter ; David Pelletier, 31 Pleasant
St. ; Debra Lubas , 1 Brooks Court; Jeffery Barrows , 2 Pickmen St .
a letter in opposition.
Rebuttal: M. Strome: I suggest to you that the people of Historic
Salem are really interested in preserving the character of the City
of Salem should support this petition, because the building in its
present condition is a detriment and an eyesore to the community.
Parking is no problem, theres more than enough. There can not
possibly be any more traffic then there is now. There are three
family there now and it cannot be increased in any manner. And as
a matter of fact in the present situation, God knows who will become
tenants , you might end up with 6 or 7 or even 8 cars . This is a
fellow, and he comes to you and he says , I 'M going to buy this property
and occupy it. Mr . Strout: Any changes made to the exterior as far
as egress . Mr . R. Fleming: No, only changes replacing the gardens .
Mr. Strout: Whats the situation with the egress , was that completed?
Mr. R. Fleming: you must mean the back door, that was put on the
second level . Thats all completed with a flight of stairs going out
in the yard. Mr. Strout: In the event that the petition is granted,
would you comply with all the building regulations as far as egresses
are concerned. Mr. R. Fleming: The reason I 'm here tonight is I
want a legal three, If I do buy it of course I will conform with all
Fire laws and any other regulations . Mr. Strout: If you have to
change the structure to comply, that could change the whole Petition
around. Mr. R. Fleming: What I would do before the deal goes
through is I would have it inspected to be sure that it did comply
with the code. Mr. Nutting: Also concerned about egress , is
unsightly, could that be contained inside the structure . Mr. R.
Fleming: I don ' t see how it could be done. Mr. Luzinski : Does
it conform with the Historic Commission? Mr. Fleming: I don' t think
it does, I don' t think they got a Certificate of Appropriatness .
Mr. Nutting: They are putting this Board in quite a bind here,
wether the opposition is , do present and prior landlord have done
to that property, gutting and building that staircase outside and
uncovered. I almost wonder what we hear is coming from that. If
there was any leeway for negotiations on changing that from Special
Permit to Variance. There is a fine line there that the additional
unit on that piece of property, with the inclusion of the parking
might make for a finer peice of property. Maintain that facade and
the grounds , I wonder if that staircase might be annoying the
neighbors.It was a no vote for me. I went to look at the property,
seeing it and trying to understand whats best for the community, its
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a close vote, right now. And also, I 'm wondering, a Variance can
certainly be tried in Court and our opinion here tonight, wether the
hardship he has shown and its almost like were going to tax our legal
dept. if they want this done properly. I don ' t think theres enough
time tonight to put conditions and ask our City Solicitor to defend
the Petition. I think both parties are asking the Board to take
more time to handle this . Another question, is this transaction
about the resale value as far as Mr. Bahal is concerned, has the
price literally jumped up? Mr . Fleming: They have asked for a
condition that if Mr. R. Fleming was to purchase this property as a
three family, yes , the price goes up. Mr. Nutting: Also we don' t
know if there is an agreement, we have not seen an agreement. Mr.
Fleming: I take Mr. Strom' s word that there is a P&S agreement. Mr.
Nutting: If the Petitioners are not granted for a third, would the
property stay in that stage of dis-repair for a length of time where
all aspect of the law and their rights are accounted for. Mr. Fleming:
Its called a delima and we face that many many times . Mr. Luzinski :
I 'm curious , is all the parking in affect now? Mr. Strome: Its all
there. Mr. Luzinski : Who uses all the parking? I think what bothers
me is the entrance or the exit on to Pleasant St. Was any consideratior
given to egressing onto Pleasant St. Ave. ? Mr. Strome: We will if you
think its important, if required we would be glad to do it. The
space is there. Mr. Luzinski: If we are to grant this , I would like
to see the parking changed, where they would not exit onto Pleasant
St. They would have an opportunity to dress up that side with
schrubery and might be more appealing to abutters and neighbors . Mr.
Bencal: The parking i"m very concerned, the pulling out onto
Pleasant St. , particularly in the winter its a very narrow street .
Utilizing Pleasant St. Ave. would be taking traffic off of there .
I would prefer to see six parking spaces . I would be opposed if the
Parking would go out onto Pleasant St. Mr. Fleming: I heard the
sense of your comment and ask the petitioner if he would like to
continue this for a period of time , and to talk to the Common
Neighborhood Asso.and the Historic Salem, and maybe some of these
differences can be resolved. Mr. Strome: I have no problem with
that. Mr. Fleming: I guarantee you a spot on August 10th, would you
be agreeable to that? Mr. Strome: I accept. I request to continue
this till August 10th and waiver the time rights . Mr. Bencal moved
the request, Seconded by Mr. Luzinski . Unanimously voted to continue
this Petition till August 10th, 1988 .
CONTINUED - AUGUST 10 , 1988
Mr. Fleming called a ten minute recess .
29 BARNES ROAD - ROBERT OCCHIPINTI
Mr. Nutting read the application on the Petition of Robert Occhipinti
for a Variance and or Special Permit from setback requirements to
allow construction of an above ground pool at 29 Barnes Rd. in this
R-1 district.
Mr. Occhipinti: Bassically when I came in March, it was worded wrong
as to how it went in the paper and to how it was advertised. That
night I was told that we would not be able to straightened out that
night. And I was told to come back and straighten that part out, and
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL AUGUST 10 , 1988
A meeting of the Salem Board of Appeal was held Wednesday August
10 , 1988 at 7 : 00 P.M. , second floor, One Salem Green. Notice of the
hearing having been duly advertised in the Salem Evening News on July 27 ,
August 3 , 1988 . Abutters and otherinterested persons were notified
by mail .
Members Present: James M. Fleming, Chairman; Messrs . , Bencal,
Luzinski; Nutting, and Strout.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, James Fleming.
Motion to pospone the minutes of the June 15 1988 , because of a
question on the Petition of 4 Allen St. Seconded by Mr. Strout.
Motion carried.
For the record Lorraine Devoe has done a fantastic and outstanding
job in filling in for our regular clerk. I want the record to
reflect that and I hope the citizens of Salem know the capabilities
of our City Employees and the faithfulness and the respect for duty
that is given by several employees , especially by Mrs . Devoe. I 'm
tremendously impressed at this point in time the way she ' s filled
the job.
Mr. Nutting: I wonder if the Board of Appeal should send a letter
stating those facts to her immediate superior for her records and
also a copy to the mayor. I make the motion, Mr. Chairman. Seconded
by Mr. Luzinski . Unanimously voted. Mr. Fleming: I will personally
draft that letter.
51-53 WASHINGTON SQ. NO. - ARVINDER S. BAHAL
Petitioner requests a Variance to convert a two family into a three
family in this R-2 zone.
This is a continued petition, application having already been read
Mr. Nutting read additional correspondence from Mr. Russell Slam of
9 Forrester St. , in opposition.
Mr. Strome: Presented new plans . At the conclusion of the last
meeting, the members of the board suggested that it might be a good
idea if I conferred with the members of the Historic Society and the
members of the Common Association. I did, I made a date with a
member of the Historic district, unfortunately it got loused up on
a Saturday morning and she could not get into the office, it was
aparently closed. But I did have a long talk with her on the phone,
Nina Cohen. We had a long discussion and unfortunately her suggestion
to me was that her group under any circumstances would do anything.
They said that this is the law and there are no exceptions and there
cannot be any change from a 2 to a 3 . I explained to her that these
people were interested in taking an eyesore that exist down there,
and making it into what Mr. R. Fleming is going to do with it. And I
MINUTES 8/10/88 CONTINUED PAGE TWO
would think that what they would be looking for.
I then had a meeting with a group of people from Salem Common Asso.
The short answer is what do you want us to do. That will help you
have a house in there now, and after all the discussions , They said
nothing doing Phil it cant be changed. Therefore I suggest to you
I made a reasonable effort. Their position is that under no
circumstances is this to be changed from a 2 to a 3 . Despite
the fact that we know its used as a 3 , for 7 or 8 years . After the
meeting with one of the people who spoke in opposition he made some
sugestions about changes in parking. Putting 6 spaces . So what we
have done is point out to you, we have four typical parking spaces
near the building and we will put two or one or three on the other
side, where it says proposed parking. We will do anything within
reason to set the parking up that will please everybody. Theres room
for 8 or 10 cars , but we will limit it to six. What we will do,
the existing pavement will be removed, graded and planted. Soyou
will have a lovely looking corner lot, instead of the eyesore that
exist.
Mr. Pelletier sugested to me that there are some unsightly parts of
the building, the building, and asked if Mr. R. Fleming would change
them. Right over the back door theres a little wooden piece, an
unsightly looking thing and we will correct those. Mr. Pelletier
seemed content with that sugestion and we will abide. What were
going to do is enhance, not in anyway deteriorate the general area.
If its left like it is, what you will have is a 2 family house thats
been a three family for close to 10 years . You have a 2 family house
that cant support, that can' t service the debt, because the income
will not be there. Mr. R. Fleming will be a tenant, you can make it
a condition that he or subsequent tenant in one of the apartments .
The apartments are substantial in size. I request if there is ever
an exception to the rule exist, this is the case. And I respectfully
ask that their Petition be Granted.
Mr. Fleming asked that comments be limited, because of what was heard
at the last meeting, due to the heat of the night and the length
of the agenda.
Carole Gauthier, 16 Spring St. , spoke in favor.
In opposition: Jan Stirgwolt, 17 Andrews St. , Salem, Also,
Attorney Attaya, Danvers, representing David Pelletier, Mr. Pelletier
looked at the parking plans , Mr. Fleming pointed out that the
sugestions of Mr. Nutting were included in the plans , as per
photograph. Mr. Pelletier would not oppose if everyone is in
agreement and conditions adhered to. Continued in opposition: Joan
Nestor 2 Forrester St. , Salem Common Asso. read a letter and
presented 5 pages of signatures on a petition, 51 names all but one
are owners . httorney Robert LeDuc, Councel for Historic Salem Inc.
neither in favor or opposed, and would like opportunity to sit down
with Mr. Fleming and discuss the proposal, so we can arrive at a
l settlement.
Rebuttal: Mr. Strome: Conditions that effect a hardship effecting the
locus . are diverse. No one fact determines the question of what is
a practical difficulty or unneccessary hardship. But all relevant
MINUTES 8/10/88 CONTINUED PAGE THREE
factors when taken together as in this case, indicate that the plight
of these premises is unique and they can not be put to a reasonably
conforming use. That why were here and according to the Supreme
Court constitute a hardship.
Mr. Fleming: Do you think first of all analyzing your clients needs
that it will be beneficial for you to meet with Historic Salem Inc.
as was sugested by Attorney LeDuc. Mr. Strome: I don' t think it
would serve any purpose. I had a long conversation with Nina Cohen.
Mr. Fleming: I like openess . You might gain an allie, would it be
detrimental time wise with the Purchase and Sale Agreement to your
client. Mr. Strome: The bank wants an answer time is runing out.
Mr. Nutting: Is that property now enclosed or part of the Historic
District. Mr. LeDuc: Jack, this is Historic Salem Inc. and not
the Historic Commission. The property is not in the historic
district. Mr. Nutting: The people Mr. LeDuc is representing is
asking for another 2 weeks delay for discussion. They are not in
favor or opposed but would like some input. Because of the time
Mr. Leduc could of stated some of the considerations that they had,
so that maybe at this meeting it could of been made part of the
motion. Mr. Fleming: I take it as honest representation that they
need that time and I don' t think we can make a judgement out of it.
Mr. Leduc: Mr. Nutting and I are most intimately involved with the
zoning amendment, as much as he was a city councillor and I was a
member of the planning board, when this was passed. Mr. Fleming:
Both parties have passed on it. Mr. LeDuc: The position of Historic
Salem Inc. , was to oppose the petition. We have met and spoken on
the phone a number of times and basically the position now is maybe
we should sit down and discuss it.
Mr. Luzinski: We are down to 6 parking spaces and exit on Pleasant St.
Ave. side and your talking about greenary on the Pleasant St. side.
Mr. Strome: 6 spaces and landscaping. Mr. Strout: I still have a
problem with the hardship and maybe, Mr. Strome you can explain to
me once again. Mr. Strome: It includes financial hardship too. This
building as it exist now, perfect hardship case, cannot support
itself . The Court supports what a hardship is,and we would not ask
for anything unreasonable that would be detrimental to the district.
The new use would not increase what its presently used for. Its
presently used for a 3 family. Mr. Fleming: One of the terms that
I 've thought of as one of hardship is , you have an existing building
you take the buildings and land as it is . Financial is one of them
but its not the only reason. This building contains 6000 sq. ft. of
living space. Now to me 2 units having aproximately 3000 sq. ft. apiece.
Are living units beyond the capabilities of market of anybody today
to either buy or maintain. Todays living does not go to 3000 sq. ft.
of living space, very big units.
Mr. Luzinski: This is in a Historic District, " This shall be known
as Washington Sq. District, all the land around Salem Common,
Monument Sq. , North to Winter St. , and all the land and buildings" .
Mr. Strome: They were given the choice of being included, they are not,
they are excluded, there is no record. Mr. Fleming: Its not included
in the absolute listing from the Building Inspectors, only exclusion
45 Washington Sq. No. - 46 Washington Sq. South. That list was
developed by the Historic Commission? Mr. Santry: Thats the list
the Building Department goes by. Mr. Fleming: The generic
MINUTES 8/10/88 CONTINUED PAGE FOUR
discription of Mr. Luzinski seems to include it, the current listing
of the building inspectors office indicate that its not in the
Historic District. The issue is relative to our discussion but not
decisive of it.
Mr. Bencal Made the motion to Grant the Petition with the following
conditions: that the petitioner provide six off street parking
spaces which conform to the requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance,
as per the amended parking plan submitted to the Board of Appeal.
That the property is to remain owner occupied at all times . If the
property is not owner occupied the Variance is null and void. That all
renovations of the property is to be done under the terms of a
building permit to be issued by the Building Inspector and be in
conformity with all city and state building codes . That egress from
the parking area on the property be onto Pleasant Street Avenue only.
That appropriate landscaping be placed on all sides of the locus.
That all exterior doorways be in harmony with the historical nature
of the existing neighborhood. That no exterior additions be added
to the property without Board of Appeal approval. That all the
requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to Fire Safety,
be adhered to. That all unnecessary pavement on the locus be removed
and that area be landscaped appropriately. That all present unsightly
areas , including the area over the back door, be rehabilitated. And
that the petitioner agrees not to seek any increase in density at the
locus . Seconded by Mr. Luzinski . Mr. Fleming: Before we vote,
do you or your client feel coerced on that last condition? Mr. Strome:
My client feels he has been treated faily and does agree not to
increase density. Voted 4-1, Mr. Nutting voting in the negative.
Motion passed, Variance Granted.
GRANTED
130 NORTH STREET - NINA BUBA
Petitioner is 'requesting a Variance from rear set back requirements
to allow construction of an addition in this B-1 zone.
Mr. Nutting read the application, and also a letter from the
Fire 'Marshall who had no objection. Letter from Councillor Sarah
M. Hayes of Ward 6, in favor.
Petitioner, owner Mrs. Buba, representing herself wants to make an
addition to her hallway in the back to put her washer and dryer
upstairs. It is presently down the cellar and she can't climb the
stairs because of bersites. Relocate the back door only on first
story. Her son showed where it would be located out back, a
6x7 extention.
Mr. Fleming: I did rent some property from Mrs . Buba in 1981, and if
thats a problem I will excuse myself on this petition. No problem
was voiced and Mr. Fleming will vote on this petition.
Tracy Baker, 13 Upham St. , spoke in favor, and no one spoke in
opposition.
Mr. Luzinski: Whats the footing foundation? Mrs. Buba: A contractor
is taking care of that. Mr. Bencal made the motion to grant the
petition, with the following conditions : That all construction be as
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July 13 , 1988 REU"I„-`' �„>,rC
CITY OF sAi.
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
Although a previous committment prevents me from attending your
meeting on July 20 , 1988 , I wish to be recorded in opposition to the
petition of Arvinder Babal for a variance to convert 51-53 Washington
Square into a three unit dwelling in an R-2 zone .
First of all , to speak to the specifics of this petition , the
structure in question has been a two-family since a't least 1969 when
I and my wife looked at the property with an eye towards buying it .
The original single family home had been converted to a duplex many
years before 1969 by building an addition onto the left side of the
house which contained the additional front entrance now numbered 51
Washington Square N. Although the resulting two front entrances are
numbered seperately, the building was and remains a single structure
containing two dwelling units . This is in keeping with the R-2
zoning of the property and the surrounding neighborhood .
Any attempts to add a third dwelling unit are at odds with the
intent of the zoning ordinance . Furthermore , in my opinion , Mr .
Sabal can not show the legal definition of hardship needed for a
variance . Once again , a petitioner comes before the Board of Appeals
armed only with a desire to maximize his profit . Instead , I ask the
Board to uphold the principle of rational planning that lies behind
the zoning ordinance by once more helping preserve the R-2 character
of our neighborhood . I ask the Board to hold the line against
increasing density in the area by denying this petition for a
variance .
Sincerely yours ,
Michael E. Pelletier
11 Aar,l� I R; ;P':A S
James Fleming, Chrmn August 6, X988 r'
Salem Board of Appeals
City Hall t� G r 9 0911 ;ill
Salem, MA 01970
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Re.: Variance for 51 Washington Sq. CITY 0 SAI.b:MIHAI„ s.
Dear Mr. Fleming,
I would like to be put onrecord as opposing the petition for a
variance for 51 Washington Sq.
Before the new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts
was passed, this petition should properly have received your close
attention and consideration, and you may have looked upon the
petition favorably.
With the adoption of the new amendment the situation has
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materially changed. While there may have been a basis for the
granting of a special permit on this property, due to the hardship
criteria necessary for the granting of a variance, there is no basis
for the granting of a variance on this property.
The people of Salem through their elected representatives on the
City Council have made a clear statement as to how they feel
about increasing the density in R2 districts. The Board of Appeals
should abide by the wishes of the citizens of this City and refuse
this petition.
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ROBERT E.GAUTHIER CITU CLERK VINCENT J.FURFARO
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RICHARD E.SWINIUCH July 20, 1988 JEAN-GUY J.MARTINEAU
GEORGE P.McCABE
JOHN R.NUTTING
Mr. James Fleming, Chairman
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
Salem, Ma 01970
Dear Chairman Fleming:
I am writing to you regarding the petition of Mr. Babal for a.
variance at 51-53 Washington. Square North.
As you are aware the Common area of my district suffers greatly
from two very severe problems; one being the lack of off-street
parking, and the other being the ownership of .property by absentee
landlords.
If the Board' s decision is that the petitioner is .suffering from
a hardship, I would like to go on record as. requiring that ad-
equate parking and owner-occupancy be conditions on .the' granting
of such a. variance.
Your consideration on this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely
KEVIN R. HARVEY,
WARD 2 COUNCILLOR
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14 PROCTOR STREET
P.O BOX 2057
SALEM, MA 01970
(617) 745-5563
July 20, 1988
To the Salem Board of Appeals.
As a property owner and resident in the immediate
vicinity of 51-53 Washington Square, I am firmly
opposed to any increase in the number of legal
residential units at that address. The area is already
much too densely populated and the granting of a
variance would just add the parking and traffic
congestion.
Jeffrey Barrows
2 Pickman St.
Salem, MA 01970
741-0595
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
WE , THE UNDERSIGNED , ARE ABUTTERS OF OR RESIDENTS
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 51-
53 WASHINGTON SQUARE NORTH . WE UNDERSTAND THE PRO—
PERTY HAS BEEN UTILIZED AS A THREE FAMILY FOR AT
LEAST THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND DUE TO THE SIZE OF
THE BUILDING AND THE AVAILABILITY OF 10 PARKING
SPACES, WE SEE NO REASON THAT THE PROPERTY CAN—
NOT BE GRANTED A VARIANCE FROM ZONING REQUIREMENTS
AND BEDEEMED/SAA LEGAL THREE FAMILY .
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Mr . Phillip Strome
Attorney—at—Law
73 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts
01970
Dear Mr . Strome :
Thank you for taking the time and meeting with some of the
members of the Salem Common Neighborhood Association
concerning the property located at 51-53 Washington Square .
As you are now fully aware , the association is opposed to
the petition to convert the property from its current
two—family designation to a three—family . This objection is
not related to the proposed purchaser of the property in any
sense ; but rather to the interpretation of the existing
zoning laws used for the petition.
We are willing to allow the petition to meet its fate with
the Board of Appeals , with our stated opposition . Should
the petition , however , be approved by the Board of Appeals ,
we believe that the Board ' s decision would not have any
legal foundation on which to rest. As a result , we would
certainly review, and strongly consider , any and all legal
options available to us .
Please be assured that our expostulation is not meant to be
personal in nature . Clearly , there are many positions to be
taken in this argument , and we are merely taking ours .
Once again, thank you for taking the time and meeting with
us on this matter of mutual interest and importance .
Sincerely,
Joan Nestor
PRESIDENT
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A new amendment to the ,zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a.variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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A new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance, A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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A new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
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allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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A new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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A new amendment to the zoning ordinance for R2 Districts requires
that any petition to the Appeals Board for an increase over the 2
allowable units, be treated as a request for a variance. A variance
carries strict legal standards which require a petitioner to prove a
hardship in order to obtain it.
We the undersigned believe that the Appeals Board should apply
this new amendment as the City Council meant it to be applied,
and not allow any further increases in the allowable units in this
district unless the above criteria is met. In the first instance this
should be applied to the request for a variance to increase a two
family dwelling to a three at 51 Washington Sq. N.
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LEONARD F.O'LEARY
NEIL J.HARRINGTON -
RICHARDE.SWINIUCH July 20,. 1988 JEAN-GUY GEORGE
J.MARTEAU
GEORGE P.MtCABE
JOHN R.NUTTING
Mr. James Fleming, Chairman
Board of Appeals
City of Salem
Salem, Ma 01970
Dear Chairman Fleming:
I am writing to you regarding the petition of Mr. Babal for a
variance at 51-53 Washington Square North.
As you are aware the Common area of my district suffers greatly
from two very severe problems; one being the lack of off-street
parking, and the other being the ownership of property by absentee
landlords.
If the Board' s decision is that the petitioner is .suffering from
a hardship, I would like to go on record as requiring that ad-
equate parking and owner-occupancy be conditions on the granting
of such a variance.
Your consideration on this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
KEVIIN R. HAVY,
WARD 2 COUNCILLOR
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City of Salem Re: 51-53 Washington Square
Board of Appeal Arvinder S. Bahal
One Salem Green Hearing date: ,July 20, 1988
The property located at a51-53 Washington Square has current compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 148, Section 26E, Massachusetts General
Laws relative to the installation of automatic smoke detectors.
The Salem Fire Department has no objection to the granting of a Variance
to convert a two family to a three family at this location subject to the
following conditions:
1. Plans for the proposed construction are presented to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for .approval prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
2. The proposed construction shall conform to all applicable
provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 527 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations, the Salem Fire Prevention Code, the
Salem City Ordinances, and Massachusetts General Laws relative to
fire safety.
3. The applicant shall arrange for an inspection by the Fire
Prevention Bureau upon completion of the work.
Signed,
Robert W. Turner,
Fire Marshal
Plastilam
14 PROCTOR STREET
P.0 BOX 2057
SALEM, MA 01970
(617) 745-5563
July 20, 1988
T.. the Salem Board of Appeals.
As a property owner and resident in the immediate
vicinity of 51-53 Washington Square, 1 am firmly
opposed to any increase in the number of legal
residential units at that address. The area is already
much too densely populated and the granting of a
variance would .lust add the parking and traffic
congestion.
I am,
Jeffrey Barrows
2 Rickman St.
Salem, MA 01970
741-0595
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