80 MARGIN STREET - BUILDING JACKET 80 Margin St.
John A Femino
90 Margin Street
Salem,MA 01970
Home Phone(978)741-2842
Email Jafeminol@,msn.com
April 13, 1999
Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
City of Salem
I Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Strout,
I'm writing this letter as a follow-up to your letter dated April 1, 1999.
I have had a meeting with the Mayor on April 8, 1999. We reviewed the issues,your letter, and my letter.
The Mayor seems to agree that I have some legitimate concerns.
In reference to your letter:
1. How do you know what"all"my complaints are? You have not spoken to me directly for 5 or 6
months.
2. 1 do live in a"residential neighborhood". According to city zoning this is R-2.
3. If you have contacted the owner and contractor of the complaints,they have mostly ignored them until
recently.
4. I've always tried to be a good neighbor especially to Mr. Fitzgerald. I have raised concerns with him and
his night delivery truck driver in the past in a friendly neighborly way,but every time I've been congenial to them they
have ignored me.
5. On April 8, 1999, 1 informed Ward 3 Councilor, Joan Lovely of"other"neighbors who have some
similar complaints to mine and some different complaints. The neighbors live adjacent to NAPA'S parking lot in the
green house.
Please contact me to discuss the issues.
( '�" 'Siin"cer`�ely,,
J� ohn A. Femino '�
cc.Mayor Usovicz
Al Viselli
Councilor Lovely
'LNina Cohen,Chairman, Salem Board of Appeal
John A Femino
90 Margin Street
Salem,MA 01970
Home Phone(978)741-2842
Email Jafeminol@=n.com
March 22, 1999
City of Salem
[Building Inspector Dept
1 Salem Green
Salem,MA 01970
To whom it may concern,
1. I request that the special permit at 80 Margin St. be revoked.
2. I believe that the owner and builder are in non-compliance to the special permit.
3.' I believe concerns of some neighbors are still being ignored.
4. Some complaints about violations during construction have been ignored.
5. The construction process and its side effects has and will continue to effect my enjoyment of my home.
6. The effects of the issuance of this special permit does NOT "promote the pubfic health, safety,
convenience and welfare'of myself or other residents at 90 Margin St.
Sincerely,
John A. Femtnc
c.c. Mayor Stan Usovicz
Ward 3 Councilor,Joan Lovely
Nina Cohen, Chairman, Salem Board of Appeal
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3public Propertp Mepartment
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Peter Strout CO1L1�7JTY
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 1, 1999 -
John Femino
90 Margin Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
Re: 80 Margin Street
Dear Mr. Femino:
I have taken into consideration all of your complaints and feel the owner is in complete
compliance of all the zoning and building issues. As you must know, after living on this
main street with commercial businesses nearby, that occasionally you will be subject to
activity and noise that would not occur in a residential neighborhood.
In our defense, every time you have complained, we have contacted the owner and
contractor to notify them of these complaints.
We understand that the construction process sometimes leads to the abutters having to
endure noise and activity that it would not have to under normal living conditions,
however, this is what makes for a good relationship with the neighborhood.
If you have problems with this project in the future, please contact this office.
Sincere)
Pete 't out
Building Inspector
cc: Mayor Usovicz
Al Viselli
Councillor Lovely
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Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
April 1, 1999
John Femino
90 Margin Street
Salem, Ma. 01970
Re: 80 Margin Street
Dear Mr. Femino:
I have taken into consideration all of your complaints and feel the owner is in complete
compliance of all the zoning and building issues. As you must know, after living on this
main street with commercial businesses nearby, that occasionally you will be subject to
activity and noise that would not occur in a residential neighborhood.
In our defense, every time you have complained, we have contacted the owner and
contractor to notify them of these complaints.
We understand that the construction process sometimes leads to the abutters having to
endure noise and activity that it would not have to under normal living conditions,
however, this is what makes for a good relationship with the neighborhood.
If you have problems with this project in the future, please contact this office.
Sincerel
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Pete 't out
Building Inspector
cc: Mayor Usovicz
Al Viselli
Councillor Lovely
Tit" of �tt[em, C4Ea59Nrjjusetts
Pourb of Appeal
Jul t �'s ;1 `97
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH FITZGERALD.,REQUESTING A VARIANCES AND
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT _80 MARGIN STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 18, 1997 with the following Board
Members present: Gary Barrett; Chairman, Nina Cohen, Albert Hill,
Richard Dionne and Joseph Ywuc. 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.
Petitioner, is requesting a Variance as to parking and density regulations
and a Special Permit to remove existing garage and construct an addition
for storage of automotive parts for the property at 80 Margin Street.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is section 5-3(j ) , 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 Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or 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 neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule 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.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF JOSEPH FITZGERALD REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
AND VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80 MARGIN STREET, SALEM
page two
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, Joseph Fitzgerald is the owner of NAPA Auto Sales.
2. Attorney George Atkins was present and represented the petitioner.
3. Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to remove an existing
garage and construct a new addition to the existing building.
4. The new addition will be non-conforming and needs relief I he
following manner: /. tic
1 . Side set back; Regulation 10 feet- New addition 8 feet
2. Rear set back; Regulation 30 feet - New addition 2 feet ,V
3, Lot coverage ; Regulation 35% - New addition -60ro
5. The petitioner is requesting a Variance for parking density.
Petitioner has 10 spaces and regulation states 19 spaces are needed.
6. Mr. Femino of 90 Margin Street and Mrs. Pizzello of 37 Endicott Street
both expressed concerns of trucks leaving the engines running during
deliveries. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that he would try to minimize
engine noise, asking the truck drivers to shut down during deliveries.
7. Mr. Femino also expressed concerns regarding snow removal.
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 do exist which especially affect the subject
property and not the district in general ,
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship on the petitioner.
3. The relief requested 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.
4. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the
neighborhood and will promote the public health, safety, convenience
and welfare of the city's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal unanimously, 5-0 to grant the relief
requested, subject to the following conditions:
1 . Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, codes
ordinances and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted and approved by the Zoning Officer. Plans submitted
DECISION OF JOSEPH FITZGERALD REQUESTING A VARIANCE AND SPECIAL
PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 80 MARGIN STREET. SALEM (R-2)
page three
and was dated May 19, 1497.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
Petitioner shall obtain building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
i . A Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained.
6. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
7. A Certificate of Inspection shall be obtained.
S. The addition of trees to the north side of the property will be added
as shown on the plans dated May 19; 1997 and submitted on June 18, 1997
meeting.
Variance & Special Permit Granted
June 18, 1997
Joseph Ywuc, Member
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
MGL 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 MGL 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.
Board of Appeal
AMENDMENT TO THE DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH FITZGERALD
REQUESTING A VARIANCE AND SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 80 MARGIN STREET (R=2)
This Amendment is made to correct an inadvertent error in the
Decision of the Board as filed with the City Clerk' s of.fice on
July 2 , 1997 . To wit :
Paragraph 4 of the findings of fact is amended to read as follows :
1 . Side set back; Regulation 10 feet - New addition 2 feet
2 . Rear set back; Regulation 30 feet - New addition 19 feet
10% inches
In all other respects the previously filed decision is affirmed and
ratified.
CITY OF SALEM
BOARD OF APPEAL
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Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
November 24 , 1998
Joseph Fitzgerald
80 Margin Street
Salem, Mass . 01970
RE : 80 Margin Street
Dear Mr. Fitzgerald:
On Monday, November 23 , 1998 a meeting was held on
your property located at 80 Margin Street . Present at the
meeting was Leo Tremblay, Project Manager , Peter Strout ,
Building Inspector, Thomas St . Pierre, Assistant Building
Inspector and yourself.
Please be advised that your new addition must meet
the height requirements that were approved by the Zoning
Board of Appeals in June of 1997 . Specifically, the height
measured at the intersection of the new and old
construction .
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation
in this matter .
Sincerely,
Thomas St . Pierre
Assistant Building Inspector
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Expiration Date , '��� 'Renewal, no change
Number 0 Renewal with change
In conformity with the provisions of Chapter one hundred and ten, Section five of the Massachusetts General
Laws, as amended, ttheel undersigned here/by declare(s) that a business is conducted under the title of:
at. I li 9 7,;type of business 'ALL -/-?L ;lac of fia�
by the following named person(s): (Include corporate name and title if corporate officer)
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on 19.E he above named person(s) personally appeared before me and made an
oath that theforegoing statement is true.
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CITY CLERK Notary Public
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Date Commission Expires
Identification Presented
State Tax I.D. # S.S.# (�5 � �" /2
(if available)
In accordance with the provision of Chapter 337 of the Acts of 1985 and Chapter 110, Section 5, of Mass.
General Laws, business certificates shall be in effect for four(4) years from the date of issue and shall be
renewed each four years thereafter. A statement under oath must be filed with the town clerk upon
discontinuing, rearing, or withdrawing from such business or partnership.
Copies of such certificates shall be available at the address at which such business is conducted and shall be
furnished on request during regular business hours to any person who has purchased goods or services from
such business.
Violations are subject to a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each month during which
such violation continues.
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Workers' Compensation insurance Affidavit
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with.a principal place of business at:
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do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury, that:
() 1 am an employer providing workers` compensation coverage for my employees working on
this job.
Insurance Company Policy Number
tt () i am a sole proprietor and have no one working for me in any capacity.
(} I am a sole proprietor, general contractor or homeowner (circle one) and have hired the
contraccors listed below who have the following workers' compensation policies:
Contractor Insurance Company/Policy Number
Contractor insurance Company/Policy Number
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Contractor insurance Company/Policy Number
() I am a homeowner performing all the work myself.
I understand that a copy of this statement will be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA (or coverage verification and that failure to secure
coverage w required under Section 25A of MGL 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal oenaities coruosing of a fine of up to S 1,500.00 and/or one
years'imprisonment as well as civil oenaldes in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of S 100.00 a day against me.
Signed this day of 19
Licensee/Permittee Building Department
Licensing Board
Seleamens Office
Health Department
TO VERIFY COVERAGE INFORMATION CALL: 617-727-4900 X403, 404, 405, 409, 375
f.. a APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO ERECT A SIG
Aa Salem, Massachusetts October 5 1993
PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE BEGINNING WORK
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APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR WITH STAMPED APPROVAL
FROM THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to Erect,
Alter, Repair a sign on the following described
building.
Location 80 Margin St. Zoning/District
Name of Property Owner Joseph Fitzgerald
Name of Sign Owner same
Address
If Owner is a corporation, name of responsible Officer
Name of Licensed Sign Erector
Address Salem License No.
Use of Building: 1st Floor x 3rd Floor
2nd Floor 4th Floor
Type of Sign: ✓ Surface Right Angles to Building
Free Standing Other ( ) Height:
Sign Materials : / - // ell wood (/Xfjbc Z'llrra
Sign Dimensions : Sign Area SF
Existing Signs : Surface: Sign Area SF
Right Angles : Sign Area SF
Free-Standing: Sign Area SF
Other: Sign Area SF
Signs to be removed: Type Sign Area SF
Frontage: Building FT Property FT
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Signature of Ownerv��
Name & Address of Address
Insurance Company:
Telephone '7`«'
Estimated Cost of New Work:
API ROVA S :
APPLICATION TO ERECT, ALTER, OR REPAIR PLAN OF LOT
A SIGN IN THE CITY OF SALEM
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