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Certificate Number: B-16-1127 Permit Number: B-16-1127
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Salem
This is to Certify that the .................................................................Small,Retail Building located at
Building Type
189 LORING AVENUE in the Ci o..Salem
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Address Town/City Name
IS HEREBY GRANTED A PERMANENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
J L A LORING AVE LLC
This Permit is granted in conformity with the Statutes and Ordinances relating thereto, and
expires Not Applicable...., unless sooner suspended or revoked.
E)piration Date
Issued On: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
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120 Washington St,3rd Floor Salem,MA 01970(978)745-9595 x5641
Return card to Building Division for Certificate of Occupancy
Permit No. B-16-1127 PERMIT TO BUILD
FEE PAID: $522.00
DATE ISSUED: 10/6/2016
This certifies that STERDU REALTY TRUST STERGIOPOULOS CHRISTOS TR
has permission to erect, alter, or demolish a building 189 LORING AVENUE Map/Lot: 310130-0
as follows: Repair/Replace STRIP INTERIOR WALLS & FINISHES, INSTALL NEW: WINDOWS, ENTRY,
ENTRY WALKWAY, DRYWALL, ELECTRICAL, DUCTWORK.
Contractor Name: DINO STATI
DBA: PIVOTAL BUILDERS, INC
Contractor License No: CS-056677
1016/2016 ,
Building Off ic a Date
This permit shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by this permit is commenced within six months after issuance.The Building Official
may grant one or more extensions not to exceed six months each upon written request.
All work authorized by this permit shall conform to the approved application and the approved construction documents for which this permit has been granted.
All construction,alterations and changes of use of any building and structures shall be in compliance with the local zoning by-laws and codes.
This permit shall be displayed in a location clearly visible from access street or road and shall be maintained open for public inspection for the entire duration of the
work until the completion of the same.
The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until all applicable signatures by the Building and Fire Officials are provided on this permit.
HIC#: 'Persons contracting with unregistered contractors do not have access to the guaranq .d"(asset forth in MGL c.142A).
Restrictions:
Building plans are to be available on site.
All Permit Cards are the property of the PROPERTY OWNER.
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MAYOR OILY-GLER SALEKMOS
August 31, 2016
Decision
City of Salem Board of Appeals
Petition of DINO STATI seelcing a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing fur retail store into an office space at the property of 189
LORING AVE (Map 31 Lot 130) (R1 Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on August 17, 2016 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, § 11.
The heating was closed that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Peter A.
Copelas (Vice-Chair),Jimmy Tsitsinos,Tom Watkins,Paul Viccica (alternate).
The petitioner is seeking a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.2 Nonconforming Urex to convert an existing fur retail store
into an office space.
Statements of fact:
1. In the petition date-stamped July 19, 2016, the Petitioner requested a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.2
Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing fur retail store into an office
space.
2. Dino Stati,petitioner presents the petition.
3. The petitioner proposes to convert an existing fur retail store into an office space for a construction
contractor company.
4. The proposed office will have four (4) employees and no large trucks or equipment will be stored on
site.
5. There are four (4) parking spaces including two (2) legal parking spaces on the property and two (2)
parking spaces reserved for the associated business on the street.
6. The petitioner is planning to make improvements to the fa$ade of the building including constructing
new windows along the fagade of Grant Road and Loring Ave. The petitioner is also proposing to re-
position the entryway and make landscape improvements.
7. No changes will be made to the footprint of the building.
8. At the public heating one (1) member of the public spoke in favor of and none (0) spoke in
opposition to,the petition.
The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and
after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, and the Petitioner's
presentation and public testimony, makes the following findings that the proposed project meets the
provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance:
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Findings for Special Permit:
The Board finds that the proposed changed in non-conforming use will not be substantially more
detrimental than the existing nonconforming use.
1. The Board finds that the change of use from a fur shop to a professional office will be a benefit to
social, economic and community needs.
2. There is no impact on traffic flow or safety.
3. There is no impact on the existing utilities or other public services.
4. There is no impact on the natural environment,including drainage.
5. The proposal conforms to the existing neighborhood character.
6. The potential fiscal impact,including impact on the City tax base is positive.
On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted four (Peter A.
Copelas (Vice- Chair), Jimmy Tsitsinos, Tom Watkins, Paul Viccica (altemate)) in favor and none (0)
opposed, to allow the petitioner to convert an existing fur retail store into an office space subject to the
following terms, conditions, and safeguards:
Standard Conditions:
1. The petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances, codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the
Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly
adhered.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building peruzit 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. A Certificate of Inspection shall be obtained.
8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but
not limited to, the Planning Board.
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Rebecca Curran, Chair
Board of Appeals
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 of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,4, 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 has been filed with the Essex South
Registry of Deeds.
Unofficial Property Record Card Page 1 of 1
Unofficial Property Record Card - Salem, MA
General Property Data =_
Parcel ID 31-0130-0 Account Number
Prior Parcel ID --
Property Owner STERDU REALTY TRUST Property Location 189 LORING AVENUE .--..�
STERGIOPOULOS CHRISTOS TR Property Use Store
Mailing Address 189 LORING AVE Most Recent Sale Date 2/24/1999'
Legal Reference 15493-227
City SALEM Grantor CHIULLI STEPHEN E <.—.
Mailing State MA Zip 01970 Sale Price 157,000
ParcelZoning R1 Land Area 0.107 acres
Current Property Assessment =_=
Card 1 Value Building 121500 Xtra Features 0 Land Value 179,700 Total Value 301,200
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Value Value -
Building Description
Building Style Store Foundation Type Conc.Block Flooring Type Carpet
#of Living Units 1 Frame Type Wood Basement Floor N/A
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Year Built 1920 Roof Structure Flat Heating Type Forced H/W
Building Grade Average Roof Cover Rolled Heating Fuel Gas ----
Building Condition Average Siding Brick Air Conditioning 100%
Finished Area(SF)2473.7 Interior Walls Drywall #of Bsmt Garages 0
Number Rooms 0 #of Bedrooms 0 #of Full Baths 0
#of 314 Baths 0 #of 112 Baths 1 #of Other Fixtures 4 •-�-
Legal Description
Narrative Description of Property w�
This property contains 0.107 acres of land mainly classified as Store with a(n)Store style building,built about 1920,having Brick ----
exterior and Rolled roof cover,with 1 unit(s),0 room(s),0 bedroom(s),0 bath(s),1 half bath(s).
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Henry A. Lucas,Jr.,Esq.
133 Washington Street
Salem MA 01970
RE: Sterdu Furs
Dear Mr.Lucas,
In January 1999, the Zoning Board of Appeal granted your client Sterdu Realty
Trust a Special Permit to operate a nonconforming retail business in a residential
district at 189 Loring Avenue.,
The granting of the Special Permit was subject to the condition that "Signage
shall be limited to one sign," namely, the sign attached to the building. Currently
Sterdu Fur maintains a sandwich board type sign on the property in violation of the
condition under which the Special Permit was granted.
In addition to the allowed signage, your client has attached flags to the
sandwich board, and is using neon signage inside the store to attract attention.
These changes are in violation of the conditions imposed by the Zoning Board.
Further, they violate the terms presented to the Board by the petitioner, who stated
that business would be a "low impact use" that would have "little effect" on the
surrounding residential neighborhood.
Several Board members have asked me to notify you concerning the Sterdu
Fur's failure to comply with the conditions of the Special Permit, and to ask you to
inform your client that failure to comply with conditions of a Special Permit is
grounds for revoking it. I do expect the Board to follow up on this matter if the
violations are not corrected in a,prompt fashion.
Should you have any questions about this matter, I would refer you to Mr.
Peter Strout, the Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Sincerely,
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Nina V. Cohen, Esq.
Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeal
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Henry A. Lucas,Jr.,Esq.
133 Washington Street
Salem MA 01970
RE: Sterdu Furs
Dear Mr.Lucas,
In January 1999, the Zoning Board of Appeal granted your client Sterdu Realty
Trust a Special Permit to operate a nonconforming retail business in a residential
district at 189 Loring Avenue.
The granting of the Special Permit was subject to the condition that "Signage
shall be limited to one sign," namely, the sign attached to the building. Currently
Sterdu Fur maintains a sandwich board type sign on the property in violation of the
condition under which the Special Permit was granted.
In addition to the allowed signage, your client has attached flags to the
sandwich board, and is using neon signage inside the store to attract attention.
These changes are in violation of the conditions imposed by the Zoning Board.
Further, they violate the terms presented to the Board by the petitioner, who stated
that business would be a "low impact use" that would have "little effect' on the
surrounding residential neighborhood.
Several Board members have asked me to notify you concerning the Sterdu
Fur's failure to comply with the conditions of the Special Permit, and to ask you to
inform your client that failure to comply with conditions of a Special Permit is
grounds for revoking it. I do expect the Board to follow up on this matter if the
violations are not corrected in a prompt fashion.
Should you have any questions about this matter, I would refer you to Mr.
Peter Strout, the Building Inspector and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Sincerely,
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Nina V. Cohen, Esq.
Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeal
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF STERDU REALTY TRUST FOR A VARIANCE AND
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT�189 CORING AVENUE]
A hearing on this petition was held December 16, 1998 and continued on January 20,
1999 with the following Board Members present: Nina Cohen, Ronald Harrison, Michael
Ward and Stephen Hams. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were property published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner requests a Special Permit to allow a Change of Use from photography studio
to retail fur establishment and a Variance from parking requirements for the property
located at 189 Loring Avenue.
The province the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to the request for a
Special Permit is section 5-3 0), 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 Sections 8-6
and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming
structures, and for changes, enlargement, extent expansion of nonconforming lots, land,
structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighbor.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by
the rules 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 Variances which have 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, and after
viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact
1. Petitioner, Sterdu Reafty Trust, a prospective buyer of the property, was represented
by Attorney Henry A. Lucus, Jr. of 133 Washington Street.
2. The petitioner has requested a Special Permit to allow a Change of Use from a
photography studio to a retail fur establishment, and a Variance from the
parking requirements.
3. The subject property is located at 189 Loring Avenue and Grant Road in an R-1
District.
4. In 1969, the Zoning Board of Appeal granted a Special Permit and Variance
allowing a building addition and use thereof.
5 The petition has maintained and operated a retail fur establishment at the othe
locations in Salem, including 131 & 191 Essex Street and 540 Loring Avenue.
6. The petitioner will be an on-site owner operator.
7. The proposed business will have two full and one part time employee.
8. The operating hours of the business will be restricted to 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, and by appointment on Sundays.
9. The petitioner anticipated a having 5-0 customers per day and described the
business as a low impact use which will have little affect on the neighborhood.
10. The proposed use will involve no construction and no changes internally or
extemally to the structure.
11. No toxic chemicals will be used on the premises.
12.There will be no external refrigeration or air conditioning units.
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13. The petitioner plans on building a new home at 185 Loring Ave, a lot N v:N
which had previously been used as a parking lot for the 189 Loring Ave. o
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14. Nishan Moofatian of 198 Loring Ave., and Rose and Leonard Levy, the current -P rrn:r
owners of the property, spoke in favor of the proposed use. o >
15. City Councilor Mark Blair, indicated that he was in favor of the use of the property as
a retail fur establishment;however expressed concern regarding
paking, signage, possible noise from air conditioners and use of chemicals
on the premises.
16. Councilor Blair stated that he would ask the City Council to change the parking
Restriction on Grant Road from Resident Sticker Parking Only to One Hour
Parking for the area of Grant Road contiguous with the 189 Loring Ave. and
185 Loring Avenue properties.
17. James Tobin of 2 Grant Road expressed conoem regarding noise, use of
external air conditioner units and trash dumpsters.
18. Roger Ouellette and Anna Lisa Oulette of 3 Grant Road expressed concern
regarding parking, the volume of customers the business would service, use of
chemicals on site, the number of employees the type of clientele the business
would attract, and any changes in the current parking restrictions., Mr. Oulette states
he was strongly opposed to the change in use.
19. Renald Purnell of 183 Loring Avenue and his son Rick Purcell were opposed to the
operation of the business at 189 Loring Avenue without use of the parking lot at 185
Loring Avenue.
20. Robert Gates of 1 Grant Road spoke in opposition to the variance for parking.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented-at the
hearings the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the requested
Special Permit to allow change of use from a photography studio to a retail fur
establishment, and the Variance from the parking requirements, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and
regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire
Safety shall be strictly adhered to.
3. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
4. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
5. There shall be no external machinery, refrigeration or air conditioning units.
6. There shall be no use of hazardous chemicals such as dry cleaning solvents.
7. Signange shall be limited to one sign.
8. The Special Permit to allow a change of use from a photography studio to a
retail fur establishment shall have a time limitation of seven years.
9. The number of employees shall be limited to two full time and one part time.
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Board of Appeal
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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