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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
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July 10, 2007
Decision
Petition of Tom Calef and Dina Calef Requesting a Variance
for the Property at 34 Linden Street
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
A public hearing on the above petition was opened on June 20, 2007 pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 40A, §§ 10 and 11 and the City of Salem Zoning
Ordinance. The following members of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals ("Zoning
Board of Appeals") were present: Robin Stein (Chairperson), Elizabeth Debski, Richard
Dionne and Steve Pinto.
The petitioners, Tom and Dina Calef("petitioners"), sought a variance from the 15 foot
front yard setback under the existing zoning ordinance to a 4 foot front yard setback for
real property at 34 Linden Street, Salem, located within a two-family residential (R-2)
zoning district. Petitioners also sought a variance from the maximum lot coverage of 35
percent to 42.5 percent.
The Zoning Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the
public hearing, and after thorough review of the petition submitted, submits the following
findings of fact:
1. Petitioners' property is a single-family located within a two-family
residence district.
2. Petitioners sought a variance from the front yard setback of 15 feet under
the zoning ordinance to 4 feet, and maximum lot coverage of 35 percent
under the zoning ordinance to 42.5 percent. The variance will enable the
petitioners to expand and enclose an existing porch.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, including all evidence presented at the public
hearing, including, but not limited to the Petition, the Zoning Board of Appeals concludes
as follows:
1. The petitioners' request for a variance does not constitute substantial
detriment to the public good nor does the requested relief nullify or
substantially derogate from the intent or purpose of the zoning ordinance.
2. A literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would create a substantial
hardship to the petitioner.
3. In permitting such change, the Zoning Board of Appeals requires certain
appropriate conditions and safeguards as noted below.
In consideration of the above, four(4) members (Stein, Debski, Dionne and Pinto) of the
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the petitioners' request for a variance, and
zero (0) members voted to deny the petitioners' request for a variance, subject to the
following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
1. Petitioners 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
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. Petitioners shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A certificate of occupancy shall be obtained.
7. If necessary, petitioners shall obtain proper street numbering from the City
of Salem Assessor's office and shall display said number as to be visible
from the street.
8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission
having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
9. Unless this decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief
granted does not authorize petitioner to demolish or reconstruct any
structures(s) on the property to an extent greater than 50% of the structure
as measured by floor area or replacement cost. If a structure on the
property is demolished by any means to an extent of more than fifty
percent of its replacement cost or more than fifty percent of its floor area
at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in
conformity with this Ordinance.
Robin Stein
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH 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 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 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 and 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.
City of Salem, Mass.
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PAUL M . TUTTLE ,CITY ELECTRICIAN
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To: INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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Electrical Contractor
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work, viz: removing and later replacing all electrical wires, fixtures,
receptacles, etc., on outside of building located at:
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in conjunction with a wall siding installation to be made by:
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This is a requirement, preliminary to the issuance of a permit
for the sidewall installation by the Inspector of Buildings.
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