APPEALS DECISIONS 1972-1973 u�
1972
STREETS '_NAME _PAGE
Appleby St. 33 Solomon,Wallace 1
Balcomb,St . 6-$
Symonds $t .29-31-33 Metropolis,James 2
Barnes Road Lot#26$ Lindsey,James 3
Barr St. 31 Sawicki,Henry 4
Barr St . 3$ Wall,Robert 5
Barr St . 3$ Coronet Realty Trust 6
Barstow St #64 Kolodziej,Alexander 7
Boston St. 10 Maderios Humberto $
Boston St . 31 Ma uire,George &Robert 9
aoston St. 6$ Mij in,Sandy
d/b/a launders Formal Tux Wear 10
Bridge St. 3 Clarizia,Peter 11
Broadway Lot #96 Zorzy,Plato 12
Canal St. 2$5 Atwood & Morrill Co. , Inc . 13
Cedarcrest Rd. 6 Dion,Roland 14
Charlotte St . 6 Tanzer,Esther 15
Cloverdale Ave . 5 $artlett,Raymond 16
Colonial Road tblet & Hayes 17
Colonial Rd.& -
Jefferson Ave . Colonial Real Estate Trust 1$
Derby St. 54 F1omp,Spir6s 19
Derby St. 143 Theriault, Sophie and Henry 20
Endicott St . 3$ Moulison,James 21
English St. 40 Page,Francis&Ruth 22
Fairview Rd . 21 Harrington,Kevin 23
Felt St. 64 Lutts,Richard 24
Forrester St 15-17 -Gallant Ronald- 25
Fowler St. 14 Kelley, Helen 26
Gables Circle 3 Grady,Peter 27
Galles Circle 15 Canavan,Robert 2$
&ables Circle 17 D'Agostino,Louis 29
Gallows Circle 4 Comeau, Thomas 30
Gallows Hill Road 51 Francis,Richard 31
Goodell St 15 - Parent,Leo 32
Hartford St. Lot#2$5 Salem Acres, Inc . 33W
Hawthorne Blvd. 6 Zarella,Margaret 34
Highland Ave . 107 VonWeiss,John Dr. 35
Highland Ave. 11$ Blanaru,Alexe 36
Highland Ave . 320 LaChapelle, Jean 37
Highland Ave. Lot- `672 Rosenberg,Judith 3$
Highland Ave. 0£f Highland REalty Trust 39 'A
�^ Horton Road Lot Z Megalopolis REalty Trust 40 "
' Irving St . 7 Zion REalty Trust 41
` 1 Irving St . 43 Kasprzyk,Fred 42
k" 1 Jackson,St. LOO De Francesco & tons,John 43
i Jefferson Ave . 61 St.Pierre-,Albert&Lorraine 44
Jefferson Ave . 24$-250-252 Belleau,Gporge & Ernest III 45
1 Jefferson Ave . 274 Frechette,Raymond 46
Juniper Ave . 16-1$ Wilber,William Jr. 47
Kosciusko St 1$-20 McKinnon,William 4$
1 Lafayette St. 225 Maguire,George&Robert 49
Lafayette St. 2$5 Abodeley,Fred 50
Lafayette St. 323 Orne Street Realty Trust 51
Lafayette Place 1 Kondon,Anthony Dr. 52
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SWIMMING POOL AT 33 APPLEBY ROAD.
IN accordance with Section VII, Par. J. of the City of Salem Zoning Ordin-
ance , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to
install a swimming pool.
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Hearing ,ras held on this appeal on November 20, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , abutters to
the abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the f
Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing. i
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In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Board members present were
Donald Koleman, Warren Baughn; and William F. Abbott . Petitioner appeared
and explained the case the same as in the original appeal on file . Ward
Councillor Hosman appeared with the petitioner to be recorded in favor of
granting this appeal. No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a Plot plan showing location of pool at rear of lot , and are of the opin-
ion that a Special Permit for which application is made is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special
Permit to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the
following
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1 . Bona Fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in o aar to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
swimming pqiols and the rules of the City of Salem Building Code ,
(BOCA Code) , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Depart-
ment and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a
minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup. area, not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
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5 . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally ,
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Cleric.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF JAMES METROPOLIS TO ERECT TWO TWO-
JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. GGYLE STORY MULTI FAMILY DWELLINGS ON LAND AT 6-8 BALCOMB STREET
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. AND 29-31-33 SYMONDS STREET.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , petitioner requested
that the Board of Appeals grant a variance from the applicable requirements
of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance with regard to two structures on one
lot , lot frontage , and front , side and rear yard setbacks , affecting the
subject property situated at the intersection of Symonds and Balcomb Streets ,
as so designated by the Petitioner, in order to construct twenty-four apart-
ment units on said property.
A hearing was held on this appeal on February 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioners , their attorney, abutters , Board Members ,
and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening News advising
of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at the hearing were John M. Gray, James Boulger,
William Abbott who acted as clerk, Arthur E. Labrecque, and Associate Member
J. Norman Welch, Jr. ; unable to attend the hearing were Joseph F. Doyle and
Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Counselor Serafini appeared on behalf of the Petitioner and introduced evi-
dence to the effect that the buildings in question would be erected in
accordance with plans submitted so as to permit twelve units in each of -
two buildings; two existing structures now on the lot were to be torn down
and the existing foundation of a building on the premises , which formerly
I housed the dairy, was to be utilized as the foundation of one of the proposed
buildings ; evidence was introduced that the area in question was in a very
unsightly condition, that the buildings created a hazard, that they collec-
ted debris and were an eyesore to the neighborhood; evidence was entered
that the area already consisted of two family dwellings , that there was a
small commercial neighborhood, and that the major portion of the location
in question was already zoned for B-1 , Neighborhood business purposes , which _
permits construction of multi-family units ; it was further pointed out that
to grant this variance would permit the City realize additional taxes , would
enable unsightly neighborhood conditions to be remedied, and would enable
Petitioner to utilize this property for the purposes permitted in a major
portion of this property.
There were several neighbors present who spoke and who registered their
approval of the plans presented.
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The Board found as facts that a very small part of the property in question
was zoned for R-2 residence purposes and that the greater portion of the
lot area was zoned for B-1 uses permitted in the Neighborhood Business dis-
tricts which include multi-family dwellings ; that the area in fact was
unsightly and the neighborhood and the City would benefit if it were re-
stored to a clean and attractive condition. The Board further found that
to grant the variance as requested would relieve hardship to the petitioner
in permitting him to utilize this property for the purposes for which the
major portion is already zoned.
After due consideration and discussion, the Board voted unanimously to
grant the variance as requested so as to permit the construction of twenty-
four dwelling units as requested, and further , by unanimous vote to allow
use of existing building foundation on lot line on Balcomb Street and Sy-
monds Street , on condition that a stockade fence six feet in height be
erected on the easterly side of the property.
APPEAL GRANTED WITH CONDITION. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF JAMES A. LINDSEY TO ERECT A SINGLE,
FAMILY D'.vELLING ON LOT
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MIS lDECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
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J I,H" `TARE`O°E PFTITIONER - - HENRY SAWICKI
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1. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held ori this appeal on July 3.0, 1972 , pursuantt to nuices
m:;iiled postpaid to the petitioner . board members , abutters , and otbprs ,
c.nul advertisements were duly published in the Salem Lven:iug News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman of
the Board , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E, Labrecque, and William F. Abbott
who acted as secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
also unable to attend was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal„;
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
Tht, Board members liax e the, facts presented to the meeting, together with a
•pluc plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special.
Permit for which application is made is in harmony witli the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10 :00 P.M.
3 • Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4 . Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair , ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5 • Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
� • No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decis_io�
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS : '
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DECISION ON PETITION OF ROBERT R. WALL TO CO_WE:,T
AN EXISTING GARAG;: STRUCTURE TO A Ir.rO-FIAMILY
DWELI:ING AT 38 PARR STRi'LE, T.
petitioner through Attornev Nicholas J. Decoulos annealed by direct
appeal to the Board to convert a garage at ?S Barr Street to a two-,
family dwelling.
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 28, 1972, pursuant to
noltices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , board members, and others , and advertise-
ments were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of.'
this public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John Df. Gray, Sr. , Donald Koleman,
Arthur La:orecque , and William F. Abbott who acted as secretary to the
meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; Associate member Warren
Baugim attended the hearing.
Mr. McCaf'fery and yir. pouliston appeared for the petitioner in favor
• of granting this appeal. It was pointed out at this meeting that the
lot is undersize containing 4628 square feet and the Ordinance requires
7000 square feet in this district ; frontage of 48. 62 fee.. is insuffic•.
i.ent as the requirement is for a sixty foot frontage ., the e-cisting
structure measuring 25 ' x 62 ' , is located on the side boundary line ,
and within less than one foot of the front boundary line . j
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, the same
as in the original appeal on file , and after a studv of the plot plan
and a thorou�-h and careful review of the case , voted unanimously to
deny this appeal , fir:ding no hardship shown, and serious vi_olatioszs
of the densitl* requirements of the Citv Zoning Ordinance .
APPEAL DE IED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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JAMES H. BOULGER
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ARTHUR LABRECO UE DECISION ON PETITION OF CORONET REALTY TRUST TO ERECT
EMERY P. TANCH A TWO FAMILY DWELLING AT�_ARR STREET.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR, ��%%
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a two-family
dwelling on Barr Street for these reasons ;
The lot contains 4737 . 5 square feet , and the Ordinance requires an area of
7 ,000 square feet in this district ; instead of the required 60.0 foot front-
age , the frontage is 50.0 feet ; the Ordinance further requires a rear yard
of 30.0 feet , and this plan showed a distance of 27 . 7 feet to the rear
boundary line . Petitioner ' s plan showed he proposed to use the front yard
for parking spaces and this is not permitted by the Ordinance .
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals , and a hearing was held on this
appeal on October 27 , 1971 , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the peti-
tioner, abutters , board members , and others , and advertisements duly pub-
lished in the Salem Evening News , advising of this public hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were William F. Abbott , John M. Gray,
Sr. , Arthur Labrecque , and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Petitioner appeared with Counselor Timothy Davern who explained the case the,
same as in the original appeal on file.
The Ward Councillor, George McCabe , appeared with a number of his constitu-
ents residing in the immediate vicinity, some of whom were abutters to the
land involved in this petition: Lewis Puliston, 29 School Street , David Pow-
ell , 33 School Street , and Arnold Crowe of 36 Barr Street . It was pointed
out to the Board Members that these persons had appeared to voice their
objections to granting this variance ; they questioned the accuracy of the
survey made of the land area.
The Board advised those in attendance that the Members were willing to post-
pone a decision "on this appeal until new plot plans were submitted and re-
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The Board members pe,t. again on November 29 and on January 10 ; it was the
genera} gpinion of the members that inasmuch as no new plans had been pre-
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Bente t Gi so'lvjl*e problem of the property lines involved in this case ,
that petitioner be granted leave to withdraw without prejudice , and on
motion made and seconded, and with all members voting unanimously, it was
the decision of the Board that petitioner be granted leave to withdraw with- -
out prejudice.
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
CITY OF SALEM - - - B0�RD OF APPEALS
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cSyQ�$V ,ON PETITION OF ALEXANDER KOLODZIEJ FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT #64
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BARSTOW STREET.
In accordance with Section VII, Par. J. of the City of Salem Zoning Ord- i
inance , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit
to install swimming pool .
A hearing was held on this appeal on November 20, 1972, pursuant to no-
tices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , abutters
to the abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the
Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hear=ing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Board members present
were Donald Koleman, Warren Baughn, and William F. Abbott . Petitioner
appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal on
file , and stated he proposes to remove a shed to provide room for said
pool which will be located on the lot as shown on the plot plan presented.
Mr. Bernard Miezwa appeared and asked about the drainage .
• The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
the plot plan showing location of pool at -rear of lot , and are of the
is made is in harmony
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opinion that a Special
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject -to the following
CONDITIONS : - -
1. Bona Fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3 . Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
swimming pools and the rules of the City of Salem Building (BOCA)
Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department ,
and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a
minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge ; or standup area, not over three
• feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
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6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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DECD�TIiCR�c 40N OF HUMBERTO MADEIROS FOR A VARIANCE TO I1
PEl?MITS "tTY7 ON OF EXISTING ST. JAMES HALL AT 10 BOSTON j
STREET TO PROVIDE OFFICES AND STORAGE AREA, REAR PORTION TO f!
BE USED FOR PRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY.
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This is a petition seeking a variance from the applicable terms of the City
Zoning Ordinance in an R-2 district to allow the use of the building located
at 10 Boston Street , presently owned by Humberto S. Madeiros of. Boston, and
formerly used as a Parish Hall for St. James Church. of Salem, 'to contain two
offices -- one for stationery sales and supplies , and one for accounting
services , and in the rear of the building, a section for printing and photo-
graphy and storage.
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Hearing was held on this appeal on November 20, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney; board members , abutters,
abutters to the abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published
in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing. I+
At this hearing, Board members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
T' Wald Koleman, Warren Baughm, and William F. Abbott.
Appearing for the petitioner were Attorney John Lanning from the office of
Attorney John Gartland, 18 Tremont Street , Boston, Massachusetts , represent-
ing owners of the property, the Archdiocese of Boston; also , Father Frank
Curtin, Pastor of St . James Church, John Boris , prospective purchaser;
Roland Brophy an abuttor, John Moore , and City Councilmen Jean Levesque and
Joseph Ingemi.
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Appearing in opposition to granting this appeal was Emanuel Distefano, 12
Boston Street.
It was found that the area, although zoned two-family residential , consists
of many small commercial enterprises, mostly neighborhood type in nature ;
the petitioner and the prospective purchaser agree not to change the facade
of the existing building at 10 Boston Street, now known as St. James Hall,
and to maintain its simple commercial facade; the present owner through his
Counsel , says he is no longer able to maintain the building financially,
and claims financial hardship, and pointed out that the sale of the now
exempt property would put it on a tax base.
The Board finds that there is substantial financial hardship; the Board also
finds that granting such a variance to use the building known as St. James
Hall and located at 10 Boston Street , will not be contrary to the public
interest , and that owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of
e provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship ; the
Mrd additionally finds that
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
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land and building involved.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of this Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship.
C. Relief in the form of a variance may be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and area, and without nullifying or substan-
Bally derogating from the intent or purpose of the Ordinance . `
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant the variance as I
sought , and it is a condition to the granting of this variance that the exter- I'
for facade of the building known presently as St. James .Hall, will not be
altered or changed in any way except for normal maintenance and painting. I'
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APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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ECI_SION ON PETITION OF GEORGE & ROBERT jMAGUr1ZE TRUSTEES ;
OF ORNE STREET REALTY TRUST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO
ALLOW ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING NONCONFORM—
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Counselor George P. Vallis , in behalf of the petitioners , appealed to 1
the Board of Appeals by direct appeal for a Special Permit to erect an
addition to an existing nonconforming structure at 31 Boston Street . j
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Hearing on this appeal was held on November 20, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid. to the petitioners , their attorney, board members , abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly pub-
lished in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Acting Secretary
William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, and Associate Member Warren Baughn. i
Counselor Vallis appeared and explained the case , the same as in the
original appeal on file ; the existing structure is situated on a lot
of sufficient area for this B-2 district but lacks the required frontage
wf 100 feet ; the existing structure is located less than the required
en feet from the side boundary line ; the proposed new building addition
will increase lot coverage to 5235 square feet , exceeding the lot cover-
age of 25% permitted by the Zoning Ordinance .
Spectators included Mr. Albert Biro , an abutter. ,
After hearing the evidence , the Board finds that the proposed building
addition will meet all of the density requirements of the City Zoning
Ordinance with the exception of lot width of 100 feet and lot coverage
by all buildings of 250; the Board additionaly finds that a Special Permit
under Section VIII (F) of the Ordinance may be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance . Members present
by unanimous vote , voted to grant this appeal.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED.
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OT7 MR. SAUNDERS FORMAL TUX WEAR, TO CONSTRUCT
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EIAERY i. TANCH -
J, "ElICK JR. -
Petitioner by direct appeal , appealed to the Board of Appeals to %,ary the
applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction
of an addition to the existing structure where he conducts his business
at 68 Boston Street .
Hearing on this ,petition was held on November 20, 1972 , parsuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, Board Members , abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , and others , and advertisements duly published in
the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Present at the hearing were Board Members John M. Gray, Sr. , William F.
Abbott , Donald Koleman, and Associate Member Warren Baugh.n.
Counselor John R. Serafini appeared with the petitioner and introduced the
following evidence ; the building occupied by the petitioner presently is
situated on the site of a former gasoline station and is located in an In-
0,istrial district ; land and structure are nonconforming with the density
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0, of the City Zoning Ordinance , adopted many years after construc-
tion of the building, and an addition to said structure would increase the
nonconformity; location of the building does not interfere with any of the
surrounding properties which are largely commercial; additional space is
needed to provide adequate service to the customers and to process their
orders ; the peculiar shape of the lot makes it impossible to comply with
existing requirements for the Industrial zones causing hardship as it per-
tains to this particular lot ; petitioner is cramped for space and the size
of . the present building and the location of it , without additional area,
constitutes a hardship on the business of the petitioner as well as
causing a financial hardship.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board finds that there is substantial hardship and a literal enforce-
ment of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hard-
ship as special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
the land and building involved, and further finds that relief in the form
of a variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and area , and without m>llifying or substantially derogating from
the intent or purpose of the Ordinance , and by uunanimous vote , the Board
has therefore voted to grant the variance as sought .
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF PETER CLARIZIA FOR SPECIAL
JAMES H. B ER
JOS PERMIT TO ALLOW SALE OF USED CARS AT 3 BRIDGE STREET.
JOSEPH F. OOYLOYLE
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , petitioner requested
that the Board of Appeals grant a Special Permit to allow the sale of used
motor vehicles at property at #3 Bridge Street.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 1 , 1972 at 5 Broad Street, at 7 :00
P.M. , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, {
abutters, Board Members , and others , and advertisements published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque ,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as secretary to the
meeting in th_q absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to attend were Board
Member James H. Houlger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
At the hearing, Counselor Serafini appeared for the petitioner and stated the
case the same as in the original appeal on file ; the zoning ordinances have
been interpreted by the local licensing authority so that in order to avoid
any ambiguity, 4wh6irs o£::premises such as petitioner are advised to obtain
a Special Permit from the Appeals Board, authorizing the sale of used auto-
mobiles ; petitioner already owns and operates a gasoline filling station,
and services motor vehicles from this place of business , and from time to
time , he has been requested by his customers to assist in the sale of their
automobiles ; Counselor Serafini reiterated the statement contained in the
original appeal that no more than ten vehicles would be displayed on the
premises at any one time .
No one appeardd in opposition.
Board Members considered all of the facts presented, and found that this
appeal was properly presented in accordance with Section V, Paragraph B-6
of the City Zoning Ordinance relating to Special Permits in the B-2 districts ,
which specifically states that such use may be permitted; the Board found that
the petitioner has owned and operated a gasoline service station on these
premises for a considerable period of time ; the plan submitted showed that
said station has ample area to permit the storage of ten used cars , and the
sale of used cars as an accessory use of such service station is in keeping
with services provided by such business ; for these reasons , the Board voted
unanimously to grant the Special Permit as requested with the condition that
petitioner adhere strictly to his agreement to control the number of motor
vehicles and limit said number to ten at all times , and the further condition '
that no major repairs or body work shall be performed on the premises.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF PLATO ZORZY FOR A VARIE ::tO
JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. OOYLE CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY CEMENT BLOCK BUILDING ATaOT 496:
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. BROADWAY, TO BE OCCUPIED AS OFFICES, LIGHT ASSLt
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Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the appli-
cable density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the con-
struction of a two story 30' x 80' cement block building to serve as offices ,
light assembly, and research and development in the electronic field.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 27, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, Board Members , abutters , and others , and
advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of
this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at the hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur
Labrecque , J. Norman Welch Jr. , and William F. Abbott who was acting secre-
tary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; unable also to attend was associate
Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
;. on file ; the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance for this dis-
trict , zoned R-2 for two family residence occupancy, are as follows; lot area
of 7000 square feet with a sixty-foot frontage; side yard setbacks of ten
feet and rear yard setback of thirty feet; the existing lot contains 5000
square feet with a fifty-foot frontage , with a proposed side yard setback
of two feet and a proposed rear yard setback of two feet.
Appearing in opposition were Councillor Edmond Perron and George Beauregard
who presented a petition containing signatures of fourteen persons who op-
posed granting this appeal to erect a commercial structure to be occupied
for business purposes in this residential district .
The Board after a careful review of all of the facts presented were of the
opinion that the proposed structure and location of same violated all zoning
regulations for this R-2 district, zoned for two family residence occupancy,
and such use would be detrimental to the public good and would derogate from
the intent and purpose of the Ordinance as defined in "SECTION III, Types of
Districts :
1IR-2 Districts ; - Two family residential districts , which are intended to be
those areas in which buildings are suitable for use by more than one family,
but in all other ways similar in character to R-1 districts" .
and for these reasons , voted unanimously to deny this appeal.
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LVOR VARIANCE FROM APPLICABLE TERMS OF ZONING ORDINANCE,
AFFECTING LOT COVERAGE AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF PRO_
POSED AND EXISTING STRUCTURES ON LAND AT 285 CANAL STREET.
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On July 18, 1972 , the Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to
erect a • structure at 285 Canal Street because such construction would be
in violation of the City Zoning Ordinance. The property is located in an
Industrial district in which a thirty-foot setback from all boundary lines
is required, and lot coverage by all buildings is restricted to 45n.
The Petitioner, Atwood & Morrill Company, Inc . , through its attorney,
George P. Vallis , appealed to the Board of Appeals to reverse this decis-
ion. A hearing was held on this petition on August 21 , 1972 , pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, its attorney, abutters , abutters
to the abutters , board members , and others , and advertisements were duly
published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Pubiic Hearing.
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members attending this hearing
were William Abbott who acted as clerk in the absence of Joseph F. .Doyle ,
Arthur Labrecque, Donald Koleman, and .Associate member Warren Baughm; also
r unable to attend was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Counselor Vallis appeared for the petitioner and explained that the company' s
facility for manufacturing operations is presently obsolete and inadequate ;
its property is divided by land of the Boston & Maine Railroad which makes
the company' s operation very inefficient and expensive , and therefore ,
requires that all the manufacturing be done on one side of the railroad
tracks .
It was pointed out that the company presently has orders for the construc-
tion of certain valves for delivery in 1973 which weigh up to 20 tons and
are up to 2,4 feet high; these valves are much heavier and larger than what
can be built in the existing plant. In order for the petitioner to accom-
modate these orders , they must enlarge their present facility by first
demolishing a portion of the present structure and erecting a new building.
The new building can not be intelligently erected to satisfy the petition-
ers ' requirements for expansion and efficient operation other than the way
it is proposed on the plans submitted to the inspector. This means that
the new addition will be nonconforming with regard to setback and lot
coverage requirements as set forth in the density regulations of the City
Zoning Ordinance . It is proposed that approximately 11 ,000 square feet
of the existing building be demolished and an equal amount of square
footage of new construction be built .
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Hardship to the petitioner relates to the premises for which the variance is
sought . It was explained that it is simply a matter of the petitioner having
nsuffi.cient land area on this particular side of the railroad tracks to
gidly adhere to the requirements of the density regulations . It was also
pointed out that the buildings to be demolished are presently nonconforming
structures as are those that will remain. Therefor, although. the hardship
claimed by the petitioner is a substantial. one , change which is sought is
slight.
It was stated that the Board may properly consider and believe that the
granting of the variance will not derogate from the purpose and intent of
the Ordinance . The variance is of small consequences since the proposed
new addition will occupy the same space as the existing building, and setbacks
of the new structure will remain substantially the same.
It was submitted by Mr. Vallis that the Board may also conclude that this
variance may be granted without detriment to the public good; the use of the
-land will not be changed as it is zoned Industrial , and its proposed use will
remain industrial . The granting of the variance will in fact confer a benefit
on the public as a whole , in that the improvements will bring a higher revenue
in taxes and will permit the petitioner to continue its long-standing manufac-
turing operation in Salem, and thereby continue to employ its more than 250
employees , most of whom are residents of the City of Salem.
Also appearing in favor of granting the petition were the President of Atwood
& Morrill Company, Inc . , Mr. Byron Atwood, and Ward VII Councillor Edmond
Perron .
here had been no opposition submitted to the Board and nc one appeared to
nice opposition to granting the variance as sought'.
After due consideration thereof, the Board on the basis of the reasons given
above , voted unanimously to grant the variance .
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JAMLS H. BOOLGER 1)1 C. ISION ON PE"rI-CIO!N rOR SPECIAL PECLT1'I:CT TO INSTALL
"Irl. R. DOYLE SWIMMI-NG POOL.
JOHN M, GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR `TARE`°°E
EMERYp. TgNCH PETITIONER - ROLAND DION, 6 CEDARCREST ROAD.
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J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on July 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed- postpaid to i;b.e petitioner , board members , abutters , and s ,
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and advertisements Were duly published in the Salem Eveni. News ,s , advising
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Present at this hearing were Board Members John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman of
the Board , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E. Labrecque, and William F. Abbott
who acted as secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle;
also unable to attend was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together With a
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4,n plan showing location of pool , and are of the 0pi.nion that a Special.
rm:it for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
t.ellt of the Ordinance , and should be granted .
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
C OP7DITIONS :
I . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3 • - Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4 . Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a perimirrent wall or fence at
Least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a m:ini.nium o:r 0,10 ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5 - Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH R. DOYLE DECISION ON PETITION OF MEYER AND ESTHER TANZER TO ERECT
JOHN M. DRAY, SR. A TWO CAR GARAGE AT 6 CHARLOTTE STREET.
ARTHUR LABRECOLE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a garage at
6 Charlotte Street as the side and rear yard setbacks proposed were inad-
equate , and therefore nonconforming with the City Zoning Ordinance.
Petitioners appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms
of the density requirements of the Ordinance, and a hearing was held on
this petition on January 10, 1972, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to
the petitioner, abutters , board members, and others, and advertisements
duly published in the Salem Evening News.
Board Members present at this hearing were Arthur E. Labrecque, James H.
Boulger, Sr. , Joseph F. Doyle , Secretary, and William F. Abbott, Acting
Chairman.
Unable to attend were John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman, and Alternate Members
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file; their needs are for a two-car garage, are presently occu-
pying a one-car metal garage which has deteriorated from long use; they
propose to erect a two-car garage, 22 ' x 201 , to accommodate more com-
fortably and conveniently their present requirements.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board reviewed the plans and facts presented to the meeting, and were
of the general opinion that the granting of a variance would relieve an
undue hardship to the petitioners, and further found that to grant this
appeal would in no way derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordin-
ance and would cause no detriment to the public good, and for these reas-
ons, voted unanimously to grant the variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF RAYMOND BARTLETT FOR
SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT
5 CLOVERDALE AVENUE.
In accordance with Section VII, Par. - J, of the City of Salem Zoning
Ordinance, petitioner through Counselor John R. Serafini, appealed to
the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to install a swimming pool
at 5' Cloverdale Avenue.
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 21, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members, abutters, abutters to
the abutters, and others, and advertisements were duly published in the
Salem Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members present: were
William F. Abbott who acted as secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle,
Arthur E. Labrecque, Donald Koleman and associate member Warren Baughm;
associate member Emery P. Tanch was also unable to attend.
Counselor Serafini appeared and explained the case the same as in the
original appeal on file. Mr. Kiernan, an abutter, appeared to state his
approval of granting this Special Permit. No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan._ showing location of pool, and are of the opinion that a
Special Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the pur-
pose and intent of the Ordinance, and should be granted.
By unanimous vote, the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS• -
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to
Swimming Pools, and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code, Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police De-
partment, and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high' the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all
times; a minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area,
not over three feet below water surface, shall be provided for
each seventy five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one
opening, three feet maximum 'width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building -Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
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SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS.
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JAMES H. BOULDER DECISION ON PETITION OF HAMBLET & HAYES TO ERECT A ONE-
JOSEPH I. DOYLE STORY ADDITION TO PRESENT ONE-STORY OFFICE :BUILDING ON
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE COLONIAL ROAD.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Applicant by direct appeal petitioned the Board of Appeals to vary the appli-
cable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance affecting side setback requirements
with regard to a proposed addition to an existing structure on Colonial Road.
Locus is situated in an Industri-al area where the setback from the side boun-
dary line should be thirty feet , and petitioner' s plan shows a distance of
twelve feet on the west side boundary.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 25 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , Board Members , and others , and adver-
tisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this
Public Hearing.
Board Members present at the hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthu'rr"
E. Labrecque , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who was acting sec-
retary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to be
present were Board Member James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery F
Tanch.
Mr. Hayes , representing petitioning company, appeared and explained the case
the same as in the original appeal on file ; company proposes to erect an add-
ition to an existing structure and all zoning requirements applicable to the
Industrial districts will be complied with,excepting a thirty-foot setback
from the westerly side boundary; the proposed distance to this boundary line
is twelve feet .
Mr. Collins and Mr. Gourdeau, prospective builder, appeared in favor of grant-
ing this appeal. It was pointed out to the members that the New England Power
Company, abutters to the property, have no object.-ions . No one appeared in
opposition. .
After a careful and thorough study of the plans presented, the Board Members
were of the opinion that to grant this variance would in no way cause detri-
ment to the public good, and found that to grant the variance would not sub-
stantially derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance , and Further
found that the hardship existing from the needs of the petitioning company to
expand its facilities to meet the requirements of its increasing volume of
business would be relieved by granting this variance , and for these reasons
voted unanimously to grant the variance requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
Acting Secretary
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JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. OOYLE DECISION ON PETITION OF COLONIAL REAL ESTATE TRUST,
JOHN M. GRA SR.
ARTHUR LABRECQVE JOHN F. BURKE1 TRUSTEE, TO ERECT A FIVE-STORY OFFICE
EMERY R. TANCH BUILDING ON COLONIAL ROAD AND JEFFERSON AVENUE.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Applicant by direct appeal petitioned the Board of Appeals for a variance
from the application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance affecting height
of structure , and side line and rear line setbacks required in an industrial-
District .
ndustr=ialDistrict .
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 25 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner. , his attorney, abutters , Board Members , '
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing. -
Board Members who were pr&sent at the hearing included Chairman John M.
Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque , Norman Welch, Jr. , and William;'F. .Abbott
who acted as secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
also unable to attend were Board Member James H. Boulger, and Associate
Member Emery P. Tanch.
� anselor Timothy Davern appeared for the petitioner and explained the case
he same as in the original appeal on file ; this property is located in an
Industrial Zone :,There the Zoning Ordinance limits the height of bu=ildings
to forty-five feet , and further requires front , side and rear yard setbacks
of thirty feet ; the proposed structure would be fifty-nine feet in height .
and would be erected within a ten-foot distance to the side and rear boun-
dary lines ; it was further brought to the Members ' attention that because
of the size , shape and structure of said land it would not be feas=ible to
erect the type of building that would be in full conformity with the zoning
ordinance ; due to the very nature of the land itself, it would be a hardship
. to the petitioner if a variance was not granted as requested; the proposed
structure will be constructed in keeping with the area in question.
Mr. Marquis , Mrs . Denis and Mr. Auger, also Joan Russo appeared in opposition
to granting this variance ; opposition to blasting required for construction
was expressed; concern was also expressed with regard to increased traffic
when the projected new City hospital is completed.
The Board members carefully studied the plans and documents presented in
this case ; the nature of the land presents a serious hardship with regard
to ledge and to relocate the structure-.would require extensive preparation
because of the amount of blasting .which would be necessary; the members
felt the proposed locus would be in the best interests of all concerned,and
found that the ten-foot side and rear yard setbacks would in no wa,.T derogate
. from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance ; the members further :round that
ie proposed height of the building would be in harmony with existing and pro-
fosed structures in the area; having in mind that this is an Industrial zone ,
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the Board was of the general opinion that to grant this variance as requested
would not be detrimental to the public good, and for these reasons voted unan-
; iously to grant petitioner ' s appeal to construct a building 59 feet in height
o be erected with a distance of ten feet to the side boundary line and ten
feet to the rear boundary line , in accordance with approved plans .
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JAMES R. BOULGER DECISION ON PETITION OF SPIROS P. FLOMP TO GRANT A
JOSEPH F. DOYLE VARIANCE SO AS TO PERMIT THE REMODELING AND COMPLETION
JOHN M. GRAY, BR.
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EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
By direct appeal through his Counsel, John R. Serafini , Petitioner appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a variance so as to permit the remodeling and
completion of two apartments at 54 Derby Street.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 27 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, abutters , board members ,
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque ,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who was Acting Secretary in the
absence .of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to be present was Associate Member
Emery Tanch.
Counsellor Serafini appeared for the petitioner, and explained the case the
same as in the original appeal on file ; petitioner requests variance to per-
remodeling and completion of two apartments ; petitioner has completely
x jdeled and rebuilt two other apartments in this structure , and claims
the expenses of maintaining the property are such that unless he can install
two additional apartments , he will incur a severe hardship. He submitted a
summary of expenses including mortgage payments and real estate taxes , heat,
electricity , insurance and water; he stated that two apartments renting for
$30.00 per week each ;could not maintain these expenses .
A statement in favor of permitting this remodeling to provide two additional
apartments , and signed by six neighbors , was presented to the meeting. No
one appeared in opposition.
After a careful study of the facts presented, the Board Members determined
that there is no hardship here to the petitioner; the land and existing
structure are situated in an R-2 district , zoned for two-family residences ;
the Zoning Ordinance density regulations require a lot area of 7000 square
feet and a minimum requirement of 3500 square feet for each dwelling unit ;
the lot in question contains 4635 square feet and the structure is presently
occupied as a two-family dwelling; the Members felt that the Zoning require-
ments are not unreasonable , and that the parcel in question fronts on a very
narrow, one-way street , and further found that it is a heavily congested
area with regard to proximity and occupancy of existing structures and result-
ing vehicular traffic .
Having in mind the definition of the R-2 districts as outlined in the Zoning
Ordinance , as follows :
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R-2 Districts : - Two family residential districts , which are intended to be
those areas in which buildings are suitable for use by more than one family,
but in all other ways similar in character to R-1 districts" .
For these reasons the Board found that increased tenant occupancy of said
premises would derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance and
would cause detriment to the public good, and voted unanimously to deny,
this appeal.
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$ALEMITWhION ON PETITION OF SOPHIE -PND HENRY THERIAULT
TO REMODEL EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 143 DERBY STREET
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TO PROVIDE BUILDING WITH COLONIAL FRONT, DIAKING IT
SUITABLE FOR A GIFT SHOP,
This is an appeal from the Building Inspector' s refusal to issue a
building permit to remodel the existing structure located in a B-1
district at 143 Derby Street , Salem, so as to provide the building f
with a Colonial type front, making it suitable for a. Gift Shop.
The Building Inspector cited as his reasons for denying the building
permit the zoning Ordinance which requires in a B-1 district a lot
area of 6000 square feet , lot width of 60 feet , lot coverage of 400,
front setback of 15 feet , side setbacks of 10 feet , and a rear set-
back of 30 feet . II
The plot plan submitted by the petitioners shows a lot area of 1886
square feet with a 291 -901 frontage ; the existing structure is pres-
foently nonconform9ng with .regard to lot coverage , .and front , side and
-ear yard setback requirements . The proposed remodeling of the struc-
ture would increase the nonconformity by the addition of four inches
to the front of the building and eighteen inches to the right, side of
the building.
After public hearing in accordance with Section 17 of Chapter 40A,
held on November 20 , 1972 , at which time the Board heard from the
petitioners , their counselors Thaddeus Buczko and Charles Manning
and members of the general public in favor of granting of this var-
iance , the Board finds the following:
The existing structure is presently nonconforming with regard to lot j
coverage , front , side and rear setback requirements as :is the case
with many buildings in this very old, "antique" area.
The Board finds that the proposed addition on the front and side of
the existing structure will not substantially increase the nonconforrn-
ity of the structure , and that a variance may be granted without detri-
ment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derog-
ating from the :intent or purpose of the Zoning Ordinance .
The Board additionally finds that a literal enforcement of the Ordinance !
would involve a substantial hardship, financial or otherwise on the
petitioner.
` Unanimous vote , the members present voted to grant this appeal . Board
4�1'mbers present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Acting Secretary William
F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, and warren Baughn.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF JAMES D. MOULISON TO USE=IBtVING''
WILLIAM P. ABBOTT GARAGE STRUCTURE AT 38 ENDICOTT STREET FOR STORIIO�'BTJ
JAMES H. BOULDER INESS
JOSEPH E. DOYLE VEHICLES, TRUCKS, AND EQUIPMENT. A
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JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Petitioner by direct appeal ,petitioned the Board of Appeals for continuance of
a non conforming use of the premises at 38 Endicott Street.
On February 28, 1973, a hearing was held on this appeal , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , Board Members , and others , and
advertisements published in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public
Hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were James Boulger, John M. Gray,
Arthur Labrecque , and William Abbott , also associate member J. Norman Welch,
Jr; unable to be present were Joseph F. Doyle , Sectetary, and Associate
Member Emery P. Tanch.
Counselor William E. O'Brine, presented the case for petitioner, the same as
in the original appeal on file ; said area is presently located within an
R-2 residence area as defined by the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance , adopted
August 27 , 196$; property was acquired by Henry and Shirley Boucher by deed
dated December 11, 1962 ; said garages thereon were used from that date by
said Henry Boucher for the storage of oil trucks , dump trucks , and for stor-
age of other equipment used in his occupation as a contractor and an oil
di.stributort such use would be classified as non-conforming under the Zoning
Ordinance of said city of Salem; on November 29, 1971 by deed recorded said
land with the garages thereon was transferred to the present owner, George
Wadleigh; petitioner proposes to use said garages for the purpose of storing
business vehicles , trucks , and equipment used in conjunction with his business
as an electrical contractor; petitioner respectfully requests that the Board
under Section VITT, Non-Conformity, Paragraph E, Sub-section 4 of the City of
Salem Zoning Ordinance find that either by general rule or by,,making specific
findings in the case rule that the proposed use of the building is equally
appropriate or more appropriate to the district than the nonconforming use
that previously existed.
City Councillors Joseph Tngemi and Jean Levesque , Stella Femino , and James
Moulison, Jr. , appeared in favor of granting this appeal .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board after a thorough review and study of the facts presented in this
appeal found that the petition was properly presented in accordance with the
Zoning regulations regarding non-conforming uses ; said former non-conforming
use had been in existence since 1962 , three years prior to adoption of the
present Zoning Ordinance , and further found that said use had not been
. abandoned nor discontinued for twelve consecutive months ; it was the general
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opinion of the members that storing business vehicles , trucks and equipment
�iasedo in conjunction with the business of an electrical contractor could be
carried on in a neat and orderly manner and would be more appropriate to the
district than the previously existing use of storing oil trucks and dump
trucks .
The Members voted unanimously to grant this appeal provided petitioner restores
this property to good condition, making necessary repairs and replacements to
achieve such good condition, and properly maintain these premises to prevent
unsightly conditions of structure and surrounding land area, and insure a
neat, tidy, and well-kept appearance at all times.
APPEAL GRANTED CITY
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JANUARY 20, 1972
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE DECISION ON PETITION OF FRANCIS AND RUTH PAGE TO CONSTRUCT
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LASRECGOE AND ROOF OVER A 20' x 20' PATIO AT 40 ENGLISH STREET.
EMERY G. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a 20' x 20'
roofed over patio at 40 English Street as the existing structure is presently
nonconforming with the City Zoning Ordinance with regard to lot area, lot
width, and front, side and rear yard setbacks.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the Zoning Ordinance and a hearing was held on this appeal on January 10,
1972, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, board
members , and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this public hearing.
Board members present at the hearing were Arthur E. Labrecque, James H. Boul-
ger, Sr. , Joseph F. Doyle , Secretary, and William F. Abbott, Acting Chairman.
Unable to be present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and alternate members
-;� J. Norman Welch, Jr. and Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file.
Many persons appeared and wished to be recorded in opposition to granting
this appeal, including abutters, neighbors,and other interested parties.
After hearing all of the arguments in this case , the Board voted unanimously
to grant petitioner leave to withdraw without prejudice.
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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WR4AM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SWIMMING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY. SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE PETITIONER - - KEVIN HARRINGTON, 21 FAIRVIEW ROAD.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH. JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner , board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
-Present at this hearing were Board Members ,Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , James
H. Boulger, Arthur Labrecque , J. Norman Welch; Jr. , and William F. Abbott who
was acting clerk in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; associate member Emery P.
Tanch was also unable to attend.
Attorney John R. Serafini , 126 Washington Street , represented the petitioner.
C6uns6i5f'. appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
�'�.e Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
ot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit,
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3'• Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
.e opening, three feet maximum width.
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S• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will- provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
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WILLIAM R. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETI'CION FOR SPECIAL PERM-.IT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULDER rtT
JOSEPH E. DOYLE SWTMMING POOL.
JOHN M. CRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOOE PETITIONER - - RICHARD W. LUTTS, 64 FELT STREET.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on July 10, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner .. board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public I-Iearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman of
the Board, J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E. Labrecque, and William F. Abbott
who acied as secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
also unable to attend was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
•for plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
zrmit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet ofperimeter; fence shall have only
one opening, three feet maximum width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 • No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF RONALD GALLANT TO CONVERT EXISTING
THREE FAMILY DWELLING AT 15-17 FOR-RESTER STREET TO PROVIDE
AN ADDITIONAL APARTMENT.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini, appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the applicable density require-
ments of the City 'Zoning Ordinance affecting the premises at, 15-17 ror-res-
ter Street .
A hearing was scheduled on this appeal for September 25 , 1972, pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, abutters , abutters
to the abutters , Board members , and others , and advertisements were duly
published in the Salem Evening News .
Prior to the hearing the plans presented with this appeal were reviewed. by
the Chairman of the Board, Mr. John M. Gray, who . requested that Counselor
Serafini ' s attention be called to discrepancies in the plans relating to
means of egress , and further requesting that amended plans would have to
be presented before the Board could take any action on this appeal .
As no additional plans were submitted, the Board voted, to grant petitioner
Leave to Withdraw without prejudice .
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF HELEN KELLEY TO INSTAIJr'g TRIRD''
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT FLOOR APARTMENT IN AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLtBPG,c,1OCATED
JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. COYLE AT 14 FOWLER STREET. H7
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. Tly�
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH m' �)
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter the third floor
of an existing two-family dwelling to provide an additional apartment as the
area is zoned for two-family occupancy, requiring 3500 square feet of lot
area for each dwelling unit and petitioner' s lot contains 6150 square feet .
Petitioner appealed to the Board to vary the applicable terms of the City
Zoning Ordinance with regard to lot area, and front and side yard setback
requirements, and to grant a Special Permit to allow a third apartment.
A hearing was held on this appeal on January 10, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , board members , and others , and
advertisements published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public
Hearing.
Present at the hearing were Board Members James Boulger, Joseph F. Doyle.,
Arthur Labrecque, and William Abbott ; unable to attend were Chairman John
Gray, and Associate Members Emery P. Tanch and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Counselor Charles Manning appeared eared for the petitioner and requested that
the Board postpone the hearing until the February meeting of the Board.
On February 28 , hearing was resumed on this petition; present at the meeting
were Board Members John M. Gray, Arthur Labrecque , James Boulger and William
Abbott , and Associate Member J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Counselor Manning appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
petition on file : the premises consist of a 212 story dwelling and a 3-car
garage ; presently there are two rental units and the third floor portion is
used as spare or guests ' rooms by the first and second floor tenants ; peti-
tioner' s husband is not gainfully employed as he has a heart condition; there
is an urgent need for additional income due to rising costs of maintenance
and increased taxes , etc . ; the 1971 tax was $1100.00; considering the 3-car
garage , there is ample parking area to provide the required one and one-half
parking spaces for three dwelling units ; petitioner contends that a literal
enforcement of the Ordinance would involve substantial financial hardship
to her; she contends that desirable relief may be granted without substan-
tial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent or purpose of the City Zoning Ordinance ; there-
fore , petitioner seeks a Special Permit to allow occupancy of the third
floor as an additional dwelling unit , as provided in said Ordinance , Sec-
tion V, Paragraph B-3, Subparagraph "e"with regard to Special Permit Uses
for the R-2 districts :
• "Multi-family dwellings not exceeding four (4) families" .
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No one appeared to voice opposition to granting this petition.
The Members , after a careful review and study of the petition and plans ,
presented for their consideration, voted unanimously to grant the variance
as requested relating to lot area requirements and front and side yard set-
backs with regard to existing structure , and further, voted unanimously to
grant a Special Permit to remodel the third floor for occupancy as a single
dwelling unit , in accordance with the plans submitted.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
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WILLIAM R. ASROTT DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. ROULGER
JOSEPH P. DOYLE SWIMI4ING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY. SR.
ARTHUR LARRECOUE PETITIONER - - PETER J. GRADY,
EMERY P. TANCX
3 GABLES CIRCLE.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner , board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members J. Pbrman Welch, Jr. , James H.
Boulger, Arthur E. Labrecque , John M. Gray Sr. , Chairman of the Board, and
William F. Abbott who was acting secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
unable to attend also , was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
��' e Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
ot pian showing location of pool, and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy- of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:CO P.?4.
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3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
•ie opening, three feet maximum width.
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$. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decisio.a
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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JAMES H. BOULDER DECISION ON PETI`CION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SWIMMING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LAERECOUE PETITIONER - - ROBERT CANAVAN,
EMERY P. TANOH 15 GABLES CIRCLE,
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR. ,
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner , board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members James H. Boulger, Arthur Labrecque ,
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott who acted as Clerk in the absence
of Joseph F. Doyle; unable to attend were J. Norman Welch, Jr. and Emery P.
Tanch, the associate members.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
Jt plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
rmit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall`
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PER-MTT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SWIMMING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE PETITIONER - - LOUIS D'AGOSTINO,
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH. JR. 17 GABLES CIRCLE.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner , board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E.
Labrecque , James H. Boulger, Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F.
Abbott who acted as secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
also unable to attend this meeting was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original_ appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
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ie Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
of plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
ermit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical_ Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides faith a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
e opening, three feet maximum width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS:
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
(Acting) Secretary
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DECISIONSAKM?"Jf3:ON OF THOMAS COMEAU
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWTMMING� POOL AT
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' In accordance with Section VII, Par. J, of the City of Salem Zoning' Ordin-
ance, petitioner -appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to
install a swimming pool at
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 21 , 19 29 pursuant t� .notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members, butters, abutters ' to the
abutters , and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M. GraySr. , members present were.
Arthur E. Labrecque, Donald Koleman, Associate member Warren Baughm, and
William F. Abbott who acted as secretary in ,the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; .
Associate member Emery P. Tanch was also unable to attend.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance, -,and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a SpecialPermitto install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS: - -
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10;00 P.M.
3• Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to
swimming pools; and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code, Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police
Department, and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet eiigh; .the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing devise so as to keep the gate shut at ill
times; a minimum of one Ladder, stair, ledge, or standup area,
not over three feet below water surface , shall be provided for ,
each seventy-five feet of perimeter;, fence shall have only one
opening, three feet maximum width I.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of :materials that will provide a structurally
sound, and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. , No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
(until a building permit has been.,obtained from the Building< Inspector. 4.
.,who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on t'hisydecis-
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF MR. AND MRS. RICHARD B. FRANCIS
JAMES H. BOULDER FOR VARIANCE TO ERECT GARAGE AT 51 GALLOWS HILL ROAD.
JOSEPH F. OOVLE J 2
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ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
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The Petitioners , Richard B. Francis and Beverly Francis, husban$n��� 94�MA§§,
through their attorney, George P. Vallis,: appealed to the Board o
for a variance from the application of the Zoning Ordinance in regard to
density regulations , in particular a side yard requirement.. The Zoning
Ordinance requires a side yard setback of ten feet , and petitioner' s plan
shows he can allow only a distance of 6' -6" to his side boundary line.
A hearing was held on this petition on May 25 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners, their attorney, abutters , Board Members ,
and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
Present at the hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E.
Labrecque, Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to
be present were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Mr. Vallis appeared for the petitioners and explained that the petitioners
proposed to construct a garage which would be attached to their dwelling
house. It was pointed out that the house was originally a model house in
the Witchcraft Heights subdivision, and that the petitioners had purchased 1
it approximately three years after it had been built. The parcel on which
the house was situated contains seventy feet of frontage on the street , and
because of the width of the house it would be virtually impossible to erect
an attached garage without a violation of the side yard density regulation
of the Zoning Ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition.
After a thorough review of the facts and a careful scrutiny of the plot plan
submitted with the petition, the Board found that the granting of the variance
would alleviate hardship to the petitioners; the Board further found that the
violation was a minimal one and would cause no detriment to the abutters , and
further would in no way derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance ,
and for these reasons voted unanimously to grant the variance.
VARIANCE GRANTED CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
Acting Secretary
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Pnttrb d Appeal
PIORMAN WELD H. IP
CITY CL.[-:i OFFICE
$NEDT9 YhIS.ON PETITION OF LEO PARENT TO INSTALL A
SWIMMING POOL AT 15 GOODELL STREET.
In accordance with Section VII, Par. J. of the City of Salem Zoning
Ordinance , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special
Permit to install a swimming pool .
Hearing was held on this appeal on November 20, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters ,abutters to the
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
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In addition to Chairman John M. Gray Sr. , Board members present were
Donald Koleman, Warren Baughn, and William F. Abbott. Petitioner appeared
and explained the appeal, the same as in the original appeal on file .
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No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of pool in accordance with zoning regulations ,
and are of the opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made
is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be
granted. 9
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
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1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10 :00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
swimming pools and the rules of the City of Salem Building Code
(BOCA code) , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police De-
partment and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a
minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup area, .not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
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Fool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned. {
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
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DECISION ON PETITION OF SALEM ACRES , ICN. , FOR VARIANCE
W'LUAM R. ABBOTT FROM PROVISIONS OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE AFFECTING
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH R. DOYLE SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS OF DWELLING LO-
JOHN M. DRAY, SH. CATED AT LOT #285 HARTFORD STREET.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Attorney George P. Vallis appealed to the Board of Appeals in behalf of his
client , Salem Acres , Inc . , for a variance from the application of the Zoning
Ordinance with regard to density regulations , in particular side and rear
yard setback requirements . The Ordinance requires a side yard setback of
ten feet and a rear yard setback of thirty feet .
A hearing was held on this petition on January 10, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed to the petitioner, its attorney, abutters , board members , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News on December
24 and 27 , 1971.
Attending the meeting were Board members William F. Abbott , James H. Boulger,
Joseph F. Doyle , and Arthur Labrecque .
Mr. Vallis appeared for the petitioner, and explained that the building was
located on a peculiarly shaped lot making it virtually impossible to adhere
to the density regulations of the Zoning Ordinance . According to the plot
lan submitted with the application, the violation of the side yard setback
requirement was at the very most., three inches . It was explained that the
rear yard setback for the most part conformed to the zoning requirements ,
but due to the irregular shape of the lot , it was impossible to meet the
requirements of the thirty-foot rear yard setback. It was pointed out that
in every other respect the location of the building met all other require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition.
After a thorough review of the facts presented in this case , the Board found
that the granting of the variance would alleviate hardship to the petitioner,
due to the peculiar shape of the lot; the Board further found that to grant
the variance as requested would in no way derogate from the intent and pur-
pose of the Ordinance and would cause no detriment to the public good, and
for these re ,�?%IIVWJ imously to grant the variance .
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VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF MARGARET ZARELLA TO REMODEL THIRD
WILLIAABBOTT
JAMES
F. ULDER FLOOR PREMISES AT 6 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE APARTMENT,
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to remodel the third
floor premises at 6 Hawthorne Boulevard to provide a third apartment , as
the Zoning Ordinance requiresa 12,000 square foot lot area in this zone, and
petitioner' s lot area is 4540 square feet.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 25 , 1972, pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, Board Members, and others, and adver-
tisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of the
Public Hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were Arthur E. Labrecque, J. Norman
Welch, Jr. , Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also unable to
attend were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
n file; this would be an apartment above the second floor in a wood frame
welling; petitioner has owned the property for nearly one year, and finds
that it does not have a sufficient amount of rent for income property.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board reviewed thoroughly the facts and plans presented and found that
the Ordinance requires a 12,000 square foot lot area in this zone ; there are
presently two apartments in the structure , and the lot area is 4540 square
feet; the members were of the general opinion that there was no hardship to
petitioner; and felt that a variance to permit occupancy of the third floor
premises as a third apartment in this wood frame structure within the desig-
nated City Fire District would violate the intent and purpose .of the Ordin-
ance and would substantially derogate from the public good, the members having
in mind the Purposes of the Ordinance as set forth in Section I, i.e. ,
"For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, morals, or
welfare of the inhabitants of Salem, the Zoning Regulations and restrictions
of this Ordinance, ordained in accord with the provisions of Chapter 40A of
the General Laws - - are designed among other purposes to lessen congestion
in the streets; to conserve health; to secure safety from fire, panic , and
other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of
land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate .
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools , parks, and other pub-
lic requirements; to conserve the value of land and buildings; to encourage
the most appropriate use of land throughout the City; and to preserve and
*crease its amenities".
,-Or these reasons, the Board Members voted unanimously to deny this appeal.
APPEAL DENIED CITY OFF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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CITYCi .i,ot 5 OFFICE
"ILLI>M F. saOTT SALEM MASS.
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"'IF"' F. oo.LE DECISION ON PETITION OF JOILN von IJEISS , PI .D. REQUESTING A
i01.1 ., IF, SPECIAL PERMIT TO OCCUPY PREMISES AT 1.07 HIGHLAND AVFNOE
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EMERY P. T9NCH FOR CLINICAL PURPOSES .
1. NOgMFN WELCH. 1.
Petitioner, by direct appeal , requested that the Board of Appeals grant a
Special Permit in accordance with Section V, Paragraph B-1 , Subparagraph "f"
to allow occupancy of the premises at 107 Highland Avenue for clinical pur-
poses .
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , :1972 , pursuant to noticos mailed
postpaid to petitioner , abutters , borird members , uud others , ati(i ai rrPisr-
mcnts 1'rove duly pub I _i-shod ill the Sa 1 em News, aJ\ i s.i uta; of' t li i s I'ub 1 i s
Ilearing. _
Board Members presollL attits licar:inl'; we-i.•c Artlau.• 1's. I,abroc(p.m , Jauues Il.
Boulger, J. Norman Welcb , Jr. , Chail:111an John H. Gray, S:r. , eine( h'il- I inns F.
Abbott who acted as cleric for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Do\-Le :
\ unable to be present also w-as Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Counselors Joseph Jennings and John Jennings appeared with Mrs . von Weiss
�13,and explained the case , the same as in the original appeal on file : Dr, von
Weiss is a member of the medical staff of the Salem Hospital and has had
difficulty in finding .suitable quarters in the area of the hospital to operate
his clinic ; it is or vital interest to doctors and patients to be as close as
possible to the hospital facilities ; other staff member. at the hospital are
anxious to locate their establishments in the immediate vicinity also , and
petitioner proposes to renovate these premises to provide the necessary wait-
ing rooms , examining rooms , offices , and related facilities on the first floor
and in the ground-level basement ; }t was further explained to the Board that
for the present , the second. and third floors would not be occupied, but in
view of the current expansion of the hospital accommodations with regard to
a nine-story additional building presently under construction, which in time
will be increased to twelve stories precipitating requremeuts of other staff
members for similar use . it is anticipated that these areas will also be.
occupied for clinical purposes . Cowisel_or Joseph ,Tennin,;s explained to tbo
Members that the petitioner , Dr. John von 1�'eiss , is at the present time atteu,l
in;; an :i_nternnt:ional convention of derwatolotists in Ansti•.i.a , and ret,retled lie.
i,,as not able to appe..ir personal ty.
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Severn.!. abutters of the locus in question appeared and expressed concern L'orl
the safety of persons , particularly children who may play in the area adjacent
to the rear wall which appears to be in poor condition.
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Mmall of the facts presented in this case , the Board Members found that such
Special Permit Uses are proper for this ciistricGkTYi�kLiHtiiat)FEVCEs appeal was
Properly presented. in accordance with the prov:i.sioWENMAAS. Ci. ty Z,on i ng Ord-
inance relating to "Special Permit Uses" as set forth in Section V, 1'arar;r: pb
I1- 1. , Subparagraph "1'" which states that private clinics uray be bui..lt wi. tlii.n
1500 feet of the Salem Hospital_ ; the Board further found that due to the.
natural terrain at this location. the basement referred to for proposed occu-
pancy for clinical pa -poses will not be below ground as this portion of tice
existing structure is at ground level. ; for these reasons , the Members voted
unanimously to grant this appeal for a Special Permit with the following con-
dition:
1 . The owner shall construct a wall across the rear property line whi-r],
sha:Ll insure safety I'or all persons who may have reason to be .in tilt'
vicinity. :uul Protection from linrni for veliLclos or otlicr• ob,jrcrs c:liicic
may have occasion to he ncnr said wnll .
SPECIAL PEM11- ' GRANTED IdlTil COIVDTTIO)�.
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF ALEXE BLANARU FOR A SPEC4�ggLM
LAME: H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. OO YLE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOME OCCUPATION AT HIS RESIDENCE
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. 118 HIGHLAND AVENUE, i.e. TO MAKE SIGNS AND ALSO,
ARTHUR LARRECOOE TO INSTALL AN ADVERTISING SIGN,- 40" x 20" .
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to allow a home occupa-
tion of making signs to this applicant as the area is zoned for single fam-
ily residences , and such occupancy is not permitted except by Special Permit
from the Board of Appeals .
Petitioner appealed to this Board, and a hearing was held on this appeal on
March 27 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abut-
ters , board members , and others , and advertisements were duly published in
the Salem Evening News , advising of this public hearing.
Petitioner appeared at the hearing and stated the case the same as in the
original appeal on file ; such a home occupation would enable him to supple-
ment his present income which he needs very much; he further stated that
his property abuts a professional office building housing staff members
of the Salem Hospital , who have installed a directory-sign indicating the
occupants of the building and the hours they are available to patients .
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , board members present at this
hearing included Arthur E. Labrecque , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F.
Abbott ; members unable to attend were James Boulger and Joseph Doyle , also ,
associate member Emery P. Tanch.
Dr. Herbert Hagele , a pediatrician staff member of the Hospital , who has
offices in the professional office building referred to above , appeared in
favor of granting this appeal.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board reviewed the facts presented to this meeting, and were of the gen-
eral opinion that such a home occupation was within the uses permitted in
the Zoning Ordinance by Special Permit ; the members further found that a sign
such as petitioner proposed to advertise his business would be in harmony with
the requirements of the Ordinance , and for these reasons , voted unanimously to
grant this appeal .
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECIEPI �te' '4`E+4i ON OF • JEAN LA CHAPELLE
FOR A SPFA�, PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT .'
320 HIGHLAND AVENUE.
In accordance with Section VII; Par. J, of the City of Salem Zoning Ordin-.
ante, petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to.,
install a swimming pool at
A hearing was held on this appeal 'on August 21 , 1M, pursuant t', notices
.mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members ; abutters , abutters °to the
abutters , and others, and advertisements were duly published in the•,Salom
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M.�,Gray, , Sr. , members present ,were,
Arthur E. Labrecque , Donald Koleman, Associate member Warren Bau,ghm, . and
William F. Abbott who acted as secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle;
Associate member Emery P. Tanch was also unable to attend. -
The Board members have the ''faets presented to the meeting, 'together with a
plot plan showing location of pool, and are of the opinion that a Special
. Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the. purpose° and
intent of the Ordinance,•,and should be granted. .
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special. . Permit
to install and maintain ,said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS: - iE
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order. to ,
avoid disturbing privacy of ,the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool• shall ' cease at. 10:00 P.M.
3• Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the. .
General Laws of -the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to
swimming pools, and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code, Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police.
Department, and Zoning Ordinance
4. Pool shall be surrounded on al.l sides with a permanent wall. or ,
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing device so as :to keep the gate shut at all
times; a minimum of one ladders;{stair, ledge, or standup area,
not over threc. feet below water surface , shall be provided for -_
each seventy-five , feet of .perimeter; fence shall have only one,%
opening, three feet maximum width.
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i" sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thercto' shall be installed or- altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.,'
who=may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this: decis-
`:ion in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - BOARD' O? APPEALS,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF JUDITH A. ROSENBERG FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT TO OCCUPY THE, PREMISES AT LOT 672 HIGHLAND AVENUE, ,
AND PARCELS B AND C AS SHOWN ON PLAN, AS AN AUTOMOBILE
SALES LOT.
By direct appeal , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special
Permit to allow the sale of automobiles on the premises at Lot 672 Highland
Avenue and Parcels B and C as shown on plan submitted with petition.
A hearing was scheduled for August 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , abutters to the abutters , Board Mem-
hers ; and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Even-
ing News giving notice of this Public Hearing.
At this hearing, petitioner presented a request that the Board grant a con-
tinuance on this petition until its next meeting. After announcing that
such request had been received and finding that no person present had come
to the meeting to voice opposition to granting petit=ioner' s request for a
Special Permit , it was agreed that the request for a continuance be 'allowed .
' On October 3 , 1972 , hearing was resumed on this appeal. Present were Chair-
man John M. Gray; Sr. , William F. Abbott who acted as clerk for the meeting,
7onald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn; unable
to attend were Joseph F. Doyle , and. Associate Member Emery P. 'ranch.
Mr. Ira Rosenberg appearing for the petitioner; Judith A. Rosenberg, stated
that she was in the process of transferring title of the property to a
prospective buyer who would purchase it if he were allowed to occupy the area
for the use specified in the petition, i. e. the 'sale of automobiles.
Mr. Peter Gorshel, Post Office Square , Lynnfield, and Counselor George Vallis ,
70 Washington Street , Salem, appeared in favor of granting this appeal . No
one appeared in opposition.
The Board found that the request for said Special Permit was properly pre-
sented in accordance with Section V. Par. B-6 , Sub. Par. b of the City of
Salem Zoning Ordinance which specifies such use for this district , and
further found that the conduct of such a business would be in harmony with
existing automobile sales enterprises . With Board Member Donald Koleman
abstaining from voting, the Board voted unanimously to grant the Special..
Permit as requested.
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Poarb of �Appeal APR 18 3 39 M '71
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF HIGHLAND REALTY TRUS1 P Vtt MAASS'
JAMES H. ROOER
JosEPH F. oorLE
VARIANCE FROM THE APPLICABLE TERMS OF SECTION V, PAR.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. 8 , PERMITTED USES, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, TO PERMIT
ARTHUR LABRECGUE USE OF AN ENTIRE PARCEL OF LAND SHOWN ON PLAN SUBMITTED
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR. WITH THE PETITION CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 13• 5 ACRES
OFF HIGHLAND AVENUE.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , Petitioner requested
the Board of Appeals to grant a variance from the applicable requirements
of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance so as to permit the use of the parcel
as outlined on the plan submitted with the Petition in its entirety for
B-2 purposes , for use as a shopping center.
A hearing was held on this appeal on Monday, March 27 , 1.972 , pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioners their Attorney, abutters ,
Board Members , and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at the hearing were John M. Gray, Chairman, William
F. Abbott who acted as clerk, Arthur E. Labrecque , and Associate Member
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , unable to attend the hearing were James Boulger and
Joseph F. Doyle , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Counselor Serafini appeared on behalf of the Petitioners , and introduced
evidence to the effect that the portion of land in question was zoned a dis-
tance of approximately 450 feet back from Highland Avenue for highway-business
purposes, and that it appeared from the zoning map that the balance of the
parcel of some 13. 3 acres was zoned Industrial . Evidence was also introduced
that access to the rear portion of this parcel of land was only through the
B-2 portion abutting Highland Avenue and further evidence was introduced that
the B-2 portion of the lot was not sufficient in and of itself to support the
shopping area proposed. Further evidence was introduced that the Industrial
portion of this land could not be utilized without access to Highland Avenue ,
without going through the B-2 area.
The Petitioners introduced evidence that the proposed shopping center would
bring a substantial tax benefit to the City of Salem and would provide em-
ployment and would permit the immediate development of land which had re-
mained idle for many, many years. Evidence was introduced that because of
the rocky and uneven condition of the land in question, that it would be
difficult to develop the same for substantial factory buildings , especially
without access to Highland Avenue.
The Board found as facts that the B-2 zone did divide the parcel of land in
question into two zones so that the rear portion of the parcel did not have
access to Highland Avenue except through a B-2 zone . They further found that
the B-2 zone in question could not support the shopping center proposed, and
that additional area was necessary in order to permit the project to go for-
ward. They further found that the portion of the parcel in question for
which a variance was sought was in effect isolated from Highland"Avenue by
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another zone , and for practical purposes could not be sold- or built upon as it
nad no access to the Highway.
The Board found as facts that the terrain was rough and ledgy and that it would
be difficult to develop the area zoned Industrial for factory or other uses per-
mitted in an Industrial zone , requiring extensive blasting and foundation work.
The Board found that in examining the zoning for the entire area, Highland
Avenue was primarily commercial in nature and that many business establishments
were already located on the Avenue and adjacent to the Avenue , and found in
fact that the area was predominantly commercial . They further found that the
zoning contemplated the establishment of commercial zones on Highland Avenue
and in the vicinity of Highland Avenue . They further found that the required
use of the entire site as a shopping center was compatible with the develop-
ment of the immediate surrounding area, and that integrated developments were
contemplated in the Salem Zoning Ordinance .
The Board further found that granting this request for a variance would still
leave a substantial area of land owned by the Petitioners , which was also
zoned Industrial , and which would be available for future development , but
that the remaining portion of their land could be serviced by a proposed road
which they were in the process of building.
The Board carefully considered all the evidence', and its findings and facts ,
and made its conclusions that the granting of this request for a variance
would not derogate from the intent of the zoning 'ordinance and ,that not to
grant this variance would impose a substantial hardshipon the Petitioners
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40 s it pertained to this particular parcel of land in question.
An abutter, Mr. Alfred Charland, represented by an Attorney from the office
of Hill and Blake , voiced an objection to the granting of this variance .
No one else appeared in opposition.
The Councillor of the Ward in which the land in question is located, Coun-
cillor Joseph Ingemi , appeared in favor of the Petition, and stated that
the development of this area of the proposed shopping center, would bring
a valuable benefit to the people and to the City of Salem.
The Board having heard all the evidence and after due consideration and
discussion, unanimously voted to grant the variance as requested.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
APPEAL GRANTED
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DECISION ON PETITION OF :MEGALOPOLIS REALTY TRUST TO
ERECTA POUR, TCjK T APA'RTMF:MT ON LOT Z NORTON ROA-T) (.ATSO
CALLED LAURENT ROAD) .
petitioner through Counselor John R. Serafini , appealed by direct appeal-
to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable density_ requirements of
the City Zoning Ordinance to permit con,structi.on of a four-apartment
structure on Lot Z Horton. Road Named Laurent Road) .
A hearing was scheduled to be held on August 28, 19725 pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, abutters to the .
abutters; and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening
News , advising of the Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Donald Koleman
Arthur 7abrecque, Associate member Warren Daughm, and Will.-Jam F. Abbott,
who acted as secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
also unable to attend was Associate member Emery P. Tanch.
The plan submitted indicated a lot area of 9185 square feet with a front-
al-e of 85. 32' , and the Zoning requirements are a 12,000 square foot lot
with a 100-foot frontage; the proposed location of the structure would
be in harmon-, with the front and side yard setbac',c requirements , but the
rear yard would be 27 feet instead of the regulation 30 feet.
Counselor Serafini appeared at the hearing and requested the Hoard
grant his client Leave to Withdraw Without Prejudice .
The Board members voted unanimously to grant this request .
LEAVE TO `:1-ITHJRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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L'AM E. ABBOTT DECISION ON PLITION OF ZION REALTY TRUST TO ENCLOSE AND ROOF
JAMES H. BOO ER
JOSEPH F. pO YLE OVER AREA BETWEEN EXISTING STRUCTURES AT 7 IRVING STREET.
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JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUi LAOREWUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to allow construction
of an addition to existing buildings at 7 Irving Street as such buildings
are presently nonconforming structurally and with regard to use of said
structures , and such construction -would be an expansion of a nonconformity
. in accordance with the regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the Ordinance , and a hearing was held on this appeal on November 29 , 1971 ,
pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members ,
abutters , and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening :dews .
Petitioner requested a variance to roof over and enclose an open area situated
between two buildings , accessible only by means of a garage door; the appeal
stated the variance was requested in part for the benefit of the neighbors
as there have been frequent complaints of odors and noises emanating from the
isting driveway and unloading area, also , complaints as to the visibility
f the operations which by their nature are unattractive to passersby and
abutters ; loading and unloading would be done in the proposed enclosed area ;
the enclosure would eliminate an existing hardship as employees are forced
to work out of doors during periods of inclement weather .
_Appeasing for the petitioner were Attorney William Lundregan, Captain Henry
Nichols , and George Generalis superintendent of the factory petitioner oper-
ates at this locus .
Ward VI Councillor George McCabe appeared at the request of seventeen neigh-
bors who were concerned as to how the expansion of this nonconforming struc-
ture and use would affect the area and their properties . litany of these
neighbors appeared with the Councillor, as did Councillor at Large John H.
Burke .
In view of the strong opposition to this appeal , the Doard voted to withhold
a decision panding further study of all of the facts .in the case .
At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board held on March 27 , 1972 , Discus-
sion was resumed on this appeal . At this meeting those present included
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecaue , William F. Abbott who acted as
clerk for the meeting, and Associate Member Norman J. Welch, Jr. , acting in
the capacity of a regular Board Member, James H. Boalger, ?,,,ho was unable to
attend; also unable to be present were Secretary Jo3eph r. Doyle , and Assoc-
ate member Emery P. Ta.nch.
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fter a ,review and careful consideration of all of the facts presented in this
ase ; it was the general feeling of the Board that to grant this appeal would
alleviate hardship to the petitioner and would remove offensive and detrimen-
tal conditions adversely affecting the neighborhood, and further found that
the overall effect would be to improve the appearance of the site , and for
these reasons voted unanimously to grant this appeal with the following condi-
tions , pending a reply from the office of the City Solicitor with regard to a
request by this Board for his advice and counsel .
CONDITIONS :
1 . The enclosed area as proposed shall be used for specific purposes
stated in the petition, loading and unloading only.
, 2. The proposed enclosure shall not be used for manufacturing purposes
or for any other purpose other than permitted in condition #1 .
On May 18 , 1972 , a reply was received from the office of the City Solicitor
stating that a discussion of this matter with Counselor Harry Simon represent-
ing petitioning company had been most helpful in working out the problems
related to this petition.
4RIANCE GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD 0: APPEALS ,
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.WILLIAM E. ABBOTT
JAMES X. ROULGER DECISION ON PETITION OF FRED I�ASPRZYK FOR VARIANCE TO
JOSEPH E. OOYLE ERECT A TWO-CAR GARAGE AT 43 IRVING STREET.
JOHN M. GRAY,
ARTHUR LABRECOUE S
EMERY P. TANCX - -
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Applicant by direct appeal petitioned the Board of Appeals for a variance to
permit the construction of a two-car garage on his property at 43 Irving
Street as the Ordinance requires a rear yard setback. of thirty feet and the
setback here will be twenty-four feet .
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 1 ,, 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner , Board Members, abutters , and others , and adver
tisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this
Public Hearing.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as , in the original appeal
on file ; he proposes to construct a two-car garage and all of the zoning .
requirements will be complied with excepting the rear yard setback regulation
of thirty-feet from he rear boundary.
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Vo one appeared in opposition. -
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , J. Norman Welch, Jr. ,
Arthur E. Lab.recque , and William F. Abbott who was acting secretary to the
meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to attend were James
H. Boulger; Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
The Board Members had the facts presented and after a study of the plot plan
presented were of the general opinion that the violation was a minimal one
and would cause no detriment to the abutters and further found it would in
no way derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance , and for these
reasons voted unanimously to grant the variance as requested.
.APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEAL
BY Actin g ecretary e"
TO CITY_CLERK 6_14_72
WILLIAM F. ABBOT':
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v3 aity oft $atrm, C..�iKs.s ar4usetts JOHN M.EPH GRAY,L SR.
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G AUGUST 1, 1972
DECISION ON PETITION OF JOHN DE FRANCESCO & SONS, INC. ,
TO ERECT ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 100 JACKSON STREET.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect an addition
to an existing structure at 100 Jackson Street because such construction
would be in violation of the City Zoning Ordinance density regulations
for this district. The Ordinance permits maximum coverage of the lot
area at 80%, and petitioner' s proposal is to cover 100',x, of the lot.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the appli-
cable terms of the density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and a
hearing was held on this appeal on July 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, board members, and others,
and advertisements were duly pubiished in the Salem Evening Newts, advis-
ing of this public hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E. Labrecque and William F. Abbott who acted
as secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; Associate
Member Emery P. Tanch was unable to be present.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file# he proposes to erect three walls at existing rear wall of
present.-. structure; this will provide additional refrigeration to meet
the requirements of this expanding business; structures on both sides of
this building presently extend to the railroad tracks, and by this pro-
posed construction, this building will be in harmony with the rear walls
of those buildings and present a more attractive appearance.
Mr. Ralph Mills, a representative of the abutting Cressey-Dockham estab-
lishment, appeared to voice his approval of a favorable decision on this
appeal.
No one appeared in opposition.
After a thorough review and discussion of the plans submitted and of the
facts presented to this hearing, the Board members found that the request
is a reasonable one and the area presently zoned B-4, for wholesale and
automotive business, contains many businesses covering the entire lot
area or very nearly the entire area; the proposed addition would be in
harmony with abutting structures; the members were of the opinion that to
grant the variance as sought in the appeal would in no way derogate from
the intent and purpose of the Ordinance, and further found that granting
this variance would cause no detriment to the public good but would in
fact relieve hardship to the petitioner in permitting the expansion of
the facilities necessary for the proper operation of his business, and
for these reasons, voted unanimously to grant the variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. - C71-1Y OF SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECl 1,h ' SiS LTi ION OF ALBERT SND LORRAINE ST. PIERRE TO
REMODEIVG NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE AT 61 JEFFERSON
AVENUE FOR USE AS A RESTAURANT AND A VARIANCE FRO1 APPLICA-
BLE TER_NIS OF CITY ZONING ORDINANCE DENSITY REGULATIONS FOR
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
This is an appeal from a refusal by the Building Inspector to issue a build-
ing permit to remodel an existing building located at 61 Jefferson Avenue ,
Salem, as a restaurant , -.citing the reouirement of the, Ordinance for an
Industrial District for lot area of 40,000 square feet with frontage of 150
feet and maximum lot coverage of 450, setbacks from all boundary lines of
thirty feet .
After public hearing held on November 20 , 1972 , in accordance with Section
17 of Chapter 40A, at which time this Board heard from the Petitioners ,
their attorney, members of the general public in favor of the granting of a
variance and those opposed, the Board finds the following:
That the operation of a .restaurant at 61 Jefferson Avenue is a permitted use
allowed by the City Zoning Ordinance . The Ordinance permits in I Districts ,
(Industrial) "All uses permitted in B-4 Districts , subject to all provisions
ecif_ied for such uses . . .
B-4 Districts allow "All uses permitted in B-1 Districts , subject to all pro
visions .specified for such uses , . . . B-1 Districts allow "Restaurants and
other eating places which do not serve alcoholic beveragesconsumed on the
premises , and including drive-in restaurants and drive-in snack shops" .
That the lot and existing building thereon do not conform to the lot size
requirement of 40,000 square feet , frontage requirement of 150 feet and the
off-street parking requirement of one space for each two ,employees plus fif-
teen spaces .
However, the Board finds that the existing`building physical definition of
the lot area and boundaries existed prior to the effective date of the Ord-
inance and finds that an actual hardship both practical and economic exists
relative to the use of the lot and building thereon by Petitioners .
It has been determined by the Board that provision for eleven off-street
parking spaces on the lot will prevent serious on-street parking problems
in the area.
The Board finds additionally:
1 . That special conditions and circumstances exist especially affecting the
building and lot involved partially due to its pre-existing non-conformity
nd which are not generally affecting other lots and buildings in the same
strict .
2 . Literal enforcement of the provisions: of the Ordinance would involve
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-bstantial financial hardship to the petitioners .
` 3 . That a variance to the terms of the Ordinance may be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substan-
tially derogating from the intent or purpose of the Ordinance .
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By unanimous vote the Members present voted to grant this appeal ; the Board
places a condition which must be met prior to the operation of the proposed 1
restaurant which requires that parking be provided for no less than eleven f
cars on the lot in question. jt
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Acting Secretary
William F." Abbott , Donald Koleman, and Warren Baughn. i
APPEAL GRANTED WITH CONDITION.
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EIRITION OF GEORGE BELLEAU AND ERNEST BELLEAU,III,
WILLIAM R. ABBOTT TO J SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW USE OF EXISTING STRUCTURE
JAMES H. BER
JOSEPH F. oOYLovLE AND PREMISES AT 248-250-252 JEFFERSON AVENUE FOR THE CONDUCT
JOHN M. CRAY, BR. OF A SHEET METAL BUSINESS.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY G. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Petitioners through Counselor John R. Serafini, petitioned the Board of
Appeals by direct appeal for a Special Permit to conduct a business ss oP era-
tion confined to sheet metal work on the premises at 248-250-252 Jefferson
Avenue.
A hearingwas held on this petition on Januar 10 1 2
P Y i 97 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners, their attorney, abutters, board members ,
and others , and advertisements duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this hearing.
Present at the hearing were : Mr. William F. Abbott Acting Chairman
Mr. Joseph F. Doyle, Secretary
Mr. James H. Boulger, Sr.
Mr. Arthur E. Labrecque
Members unable to attend this hearing were :
Mr. John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman
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and alternate members :
Mr. Emery P. Tanch
Mr. Norman Welch, Jr.
Petitioners were represented by Counselor John R. Serafini of Salem, Massa-
chusetts at the hearing.
Evidence was introduced that the premises in question were in a commercial
zone , B-1 for neighborhood business, and that in these B-1 districts, many
business uses are permitted; the premises had formerly been occupied by the
Michaud Bus Company for the conduct of its business and for the storage and
repair of its motor vehicles including busses , and that it had been used
for sheet metal work and body repair work in connection with said business;
this use had continued for a number of years.
It was further pointed out that the Petitioners operated a sheet metal
business ; and that the nature of this business requires storage of. material
and motor vehicles in addition to work performed on sheet metal ; this opera-
tion typically involves employees reporting for work then leaving for various
other jobs as Petitioners ' work is principally on buildings and structures
already existing.
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The Board found as fact that the locus is in a B-1 district, that it had
been used for business purposes , most recently the operating of a bus ter-
minal and for the storage and repair of buses and motor vehicles, and that
vehicular body work and sheet metal work were some of the many uses which
the premises had been used for; they further found that to grant this Special
Permit would in no way derogate from the intent of the Zoning Ordinance as it
applied to a B-1 district, zoned for business.
There was no opposition to the Petition.
The Board then unanimously voted to grant the Special Permit requested to
enable the Petitioners to proceed to operate a sheet metal business at said
#248-250-252 Jefferson Avenue.
VOTED: TO GRANT SPECIAL PERMIT AS REQUESTED.
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SALE,
ION ON PETITION OF RAYMOND C. FRECHF,TTE TO CONVERT
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 274 JEFFERSON AVENUE TO TWO-
FAMILY OCCUPANCY.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter an existing
single family dwelling by construction of an addition to provide an addi-
tional apartment at 274 Jefferson Avenue , as such would be an expansion
of existing nonconformity with the requirements of the City Zoning Ordin-
ance.
Appeal was made to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the density re-
quirements affecting lot area, lot width, and front , side , and rear yard
setbacks.
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 25 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
. mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , abutters to the abutters , board
members , and others , and advertisements duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
. Petitioner appeared with Mrs. Frechette and explained the case the same as
in the original appeal on file . It was pointed out that the existing strut-.
0"ure is a six room cottage and. a married daughter .is presently sharing occu-
ancy with her family; the parents find it extremely difficult to have two
families sharing such accommodations ; the lot is presently undersize for the
district , lacks sufficient frontage , and the existing dwelling is non conform-
ing with regard to setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Counc llor Joseph Ingemi, Mrs Robert Kauler, and Mr. Noiseux, abuilder
appeared in favor of granting this appeal. No one appeared in opposition.
The Board took the matter underadvisementfor further study. -
On October 16 , 1972, with Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Warren Baughn present , the Board again
reviewed the case.
It was found that the size of the lot in question is in harmony with all lots
in the immediate area abutting this lot , and those abutting the abutters ' lots
with the exception of one , and that adjacent dwellings were occupied as two-
family dwellings and some were occupied as multi family dwellings .
The Board found that by granting the variance as requested, the hardship of
two families occupying one dwelling unit would be alleviated, and further
found that granting the variance would in no way derogate from the intent
and purpose of the Ordinance nor would granting the variance be detrimental
to the public good, and for these reasons voted unanimously to grant the
variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF WILLIAM J. WILBER, JR. , TO
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT CONSTRUCT A SHED DORMER ON RIGHT SIDE OF TWO FAMILY
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. OOYLE HOUSE AT 16-18 JUNIPER AVENUE, TO PROVIDE A THIRD
JOHN M. GRAY, BR. APARTMENT.
ARTHUR LABRECOOE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter the existing
structure at 16-18 Juniper Avenue to provide an additional apartment , as
said structure is located in a single family residence area, where the City
Zoning Ordinance requires a, lot area of 7000 square feet with a sixty-foot
frontage , and 3500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit . The land
in question contains 4275 square feet , has a forty-five foot frontage , and
the existing structure is also nonconforming with regard to front setback
and side yard requirements.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals from the decision of the Building
Inspector, and a hearing was held on this appeal on January 10, 1972 , pur-
suant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, abutters ,
Board members, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the
Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Decision on this appeal was withheld, and a discussion on the petition was
0-resumed at the February 28 meeting of the Board. Members present in addition
to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and Acting Secretary William F. Abbott , were
James Boulger, Arthur Labrecque and J. Norman Welch, Jr. ; unable to be pres-
ent were Board Secretary Joseph F. Doyle , and Associate Member Emery Tanch.
After careful consideration of all of the facts presented in this case , the
Board voted unanimously to deny this appeal.
However, before this decision was officailly filed with the City Clerk, a
communication was received from George W. Atkins , III, Counselor for Mr.
Wilber, requesting that he be allowed to withdraw the petition without
prejudice , or he be allowed to have the matter heard for reconsideration
at the March Board meeting. On the 27th of March this request was presented
to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting. The Board reaffirmed its de-
cision to deny this appeal .
The Board found that the density requirements of the Zoning could not be met
particularly with regard to lot area required for three dwelling units , and
further found that the granting of this appeal would cause detriment to the
public good, and would in fact derogate from the intent and purpose of the
Ordinance which defines the R-1 districts as follows :
" SECTION III, Types of Districts :
"DEFINITION - R-1 Districts - - One-family residential districts which are
intended to be those areas in which spaciousneighborhoods suitable for
healthy, safe , convenient and comfortable family life are to be promoted
and protected. "
After a careful review of all of the facts presented, it was the unanimous
decision of the Appeals Board to deny this appeal .
APPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF WILLIAM F. MC KINNON TO-REMODEL
JAMES H. BOULDER EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 18-20 KOSCIUSKO STREET TO PROVIDE
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SIX APARTMENTS.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. 'L
ARTHUR LABRECOUE �•'• �•• E. L.ir
EMERY P. TANG
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The Inspector of Buildings refused tc 'issusa' permit to alter the structure
at 18-20 Kosciusko Street to permit installation of six apartments; the
building is located in an R-2 zone, for two family residences, and the City
Zoning Ordinance requires 3500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit;
additional requirements of the Ordinance are a fifteen foot front setback,
a ten-foot side yard setback, anda thirty-foot rear yard; in addition, the
Ordinance requires one and one-half parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
Petitioner' s lot comprises a total of 3900 square feet , a four foot front
yard and a four foot side yard, and a 10' -6" rear yard; he has no available
area for any parking facilities.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the application of the
density requirements of the Ordinance to permit occupancy of six dwelling
units in the existing structure , and to allow parking within 400 feet of
the building.
&A hearing was held on this appeal on June 1, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , Board Members , and others , and
advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of
this Public Hearing.
Present at the hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E.
Labrecque . Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph—F: Doyle; also unable to
be present were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Mr. McKinnon appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on .file; he proposes to remodel the structure to provide six apart-
ments; he is unable to provide parking spaces for the occupants but referred
to adequate parking available within 400 feet of the structure.
A letter from the Board of Health of the City of Salem was received by the
Board stating the Health Board has ordered this',-property razed, and exten-
sions of time have been granted many times in order that Mr. McKinnon could
appear before this Board; this letter further stated that the property is
presently condemned.
Appearing in favor of granting this appeal were Mr. David Johnson of 16 Kos-
ciusko Street and a Mr. Capuccio of Holly Street.
Councillor for the Ward, George Nowak, appeared in behalf of his constituents
�� to oppose granting this appeal.
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The Board Members have the facts presented in this case, and a careful and
Thorough study revealed that for a period of five years , the Board of Health
has tried continually but unsuccessfully to have petitioner restore and
maintain this property in a safe and habitable condition; the building is
a blight on the entire neighborhood; in September of 1967 the owners were
reminded by the Board of Health of notification they had received listing
certain defects which had to be corrected so the structure would comply
with the State' s Minimum StandawdsiofQFatriessifor Human Habitation; the
building was officially condemned by the Health Department on March 11 , 1968
due to a multitude of violations of Article Two of the Sanitary Code of the
Commonwealth, and the owners were notified on January 14, 1969 that it was
the intention of the Board of Health to 'rec}uest them to demolish the struc-
ture if these violations were not corrected by February 15, 1969 ; . articles
and photographs have appeared in the local newspaper and the local college
newspaper directing attention to exterior views of the structure showing
deplorable conditions; additional photographs in the files of the Board of
Health taken in March of 1970 reveal shocking conditions which still exist ,
as irrefutable evidence that no attempt has been made in a five year period
to comply with the original instructions of the Board of Health for proper
maintenance of this property.
It was the unanimous view of the Board Members that the petitioner has vio-
lated every rule in the City codes and Ordinances relating to plumbing,
wiring, means of egress , and sanitation, and that the exterior condition
of the structure presents an unsightly appearance; the members further
found that the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance were in
o way complied with in regard to lot area, lot coverage, setback regula-
lontions, and further found that to grant this variance would create serious
violations of the parking spaces required by the Ordinance particularly
in this area of narrow streets and one-way traffic rules, and for these
reasons voted unanimously to deny this appeal.
APPEAL DENIED CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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OF ORNE STREET REALTY TRUST FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ELIM-
INATE TWO EXISTING OFFICE UN ITS AT 225 LAFAYETTE STREET
AND INSTALL IN TOTAL SIX NEW DWELLING UNITS TOGETHER WITH
EXISTING UNIT ON THIRD FLOOR.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselor George P. Vallis appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to allow extensive remodel- j
ing of an existing building at 225 Lafayette Street , including the addi-
tion of three dwelling units to existing four units.
A hearing on this appeal was held November 20 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners , their attorney, board members , abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published
in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public ]Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Acting Secretary
William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, and Associate member Warren Baughn.
• Counselor Vallis appeared and explained the case the same as in the
original appeal on file .
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Attorney Harold Tobin of 10 Lafayette Place and Arthur Paulo , 16 Lafayette
Place , both abutters , appeared in opposition.
The zoning District is R-3, Multi-family residential ; the proposed use
intends to convert a present building once used as two offices on the
first floor and two residential units , one on the second :Ploor. and one
on the third floor to a total of seven residential units in all .
No hardship is shown; a Special Permit under Section VIII (F) can not
be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without
nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of
the Ordinance.
By unanimous vote of the Board members present , petitioners were granted
Leave to Withdraw.
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WILLIAM R. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF MR. AND MRS . FRED ABODEELY
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH P. DOYLE TO ERECT AN ADDITION AT 285 LAFAYETTE STREET TO
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. PROVIDE, AN ADDITIONAL APARTMENT.
ARTHUR LABRECQUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
This was a direct appeal to the Board of Appeals , and a hearing was held on
this petition on November 29 , 1971 , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to
the petitioner, abutters , board members , and others , and advertisements duly
published in the Salem Evening News advising of this public hearing.
Board members present at the hearing were William Abbott , James Boulger, John
M. Gray, and Arthur Labrecque.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file ; there were four apartments in the building previously; the variance
is required because of lot area , lot width, and side yard setback; the area
is zoned for multi-family residences . No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members had the facts presented to them and after a carefull study
of the petition and plans submitted found that the area is in fact zoned for
iulti-family residences , and that such residences are predominant in the area ;
and further found that these structures were erected prior to the adoption
of the present zoning Ordinance which at the time of its adoption drastically
changed zoning regulations with regard to the density requirements .
The Board found that to grant the variance as requested would relieve hard-
ship to the petitioner and allow utilization of the land for purposes in
harmony with the Ordinance and which existed at the time of purchase by the
petitioner; the Board further found that to grant the variance would in no
way derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance , and would cause
no detriment to the public good, and for these reasons , voted unanimously
to grant the variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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JAMES H. BOOLGER DECISION ON PETITION OF ORNE STREET REALTY TRUST TO
JOSEPH F. OOYLE ERECT A FOUR-UNIT DUPLEX DWELLING ON LAND AT REAR
JOHN LABRECOUE OKAY, BR.
ARTHUR OF 323 LAFAYETTE STREET.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , petitioner requested
that the Board of Appeals grant a variance from the applicable density re-
quirements of the City Zoning Ordinance , affecting land at rear of 323 Laf-
ayette Street , for the purpose of erecting a duplex dwelling containing
four units .
A hearing was held on this appeal on January 10, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners , their attorney, abutters , Board Members ,
and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening News advising
of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at the hearing were James H. Boulger, Arthur E. Lab-
recque , Joseph F. Doyle , Secretary, and William F. Abbott who acted as
Chairman in the absence of John M. Gray, Sr. ; also unable to attend were
associate members Emery P. Tanch and Norman Welch, Jr.
Counselor Serafini appeared and introduced evidence to the effect that the
building in question would be erected on property owned by the petitioners
and was shown on plan entitled "Plan of land in Salem, property of Trustees
of the Orne Street Realty Trust , Scale 111=161 , dated November 18 , 1971 ,
Essex Survey Service , Inc . , 47 Federal Street , Salem, Massachusetts" , and
shown as Lot B; that the proposed building complied with the various zoning
requirements but that the building did not have frontage on Lafayette Street ;
access to said proposed building would be over a right of way twenty (20)
feet wide to be used for all purposes of access and utilities ; the rear lot
would have its own entrance and exit to Lafayette Street ; it would be a fin-
ancial hardship if the land were to remain vacant .
No one appeared in opposition.
Two days after the hearing, a letter was received at the office of the
Appeals Board from an abutter, Mr. Neary, objecting to the construction
of the four-unit dwelling) .
The Board found as facts that the land is situated in an R-2 district , zoned
for two family residences , abutting an R-3 district permitting multi-family
residences ; majority of residences in the immediate area are presently occu-
pied as multi-family dwellings ; the request as to lot area and lot width was
a reasonable one , and in harmony with adjacent land areas containing exist-
ing structures , occupied for multi-family use . The land in question is
adjacent to a commercial area and there is a general mixture of zoning in
the area.
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The Board further found that the right of way access to Lafayette Street as
proposed was adequate to service Lot B.
On all the facts pertaining to the case the Board agreed that to grant a var-
iance: :to permit the construction of four multi-family units on Lot B as shown
on the accompanying plan, would not derogate from the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance , and that there was a substantial hardship involved on the part
of the petitioner as to this land. The Board therefore unanimously voted to
grant the requested variance to permit the construction of four multi family
units on Lot B. -
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JOSEPH P. DOYLE DECISION ON PETITION OF (DR. ) ANTHONY J. KONDON TO INSTALL
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. A ONE-CHAIR DENTAL OPERATORY AT 1 LAFAYETTE PLACE, ASKING
ARTHUR LABRECOUE THAT THE BOARD GRANT A SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT SUCH HOME
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR. OCCUPATION.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter the premises
at 1 Lafayette Place to provide for a home occupation, conducting a one-chair
dental operatory.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals , and a hearing was held on this
appeal on February 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the
petitioner, abutters , board members , and others , and advertisements published
in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Members present were James
H. Boulger, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque , and William F. Abbott who was acting
secretary of this hearing in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to
be present were Associate Members Emery P. Tanch and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Dr. Kondon appeared and explained the petition, the same as in the original
appeal on file ; he has been conducting his business for twenty-seven years
at the same location, in the Salem Five Cents Savings Bank Building; the
Bank is expanding its facilities and advised Dr. Kondon and others to va-
cate the premises as the areas presently occupied by these tenants will be
required for the needs of the Bank; Dr. Kondon has been unsuccessful in
locating a suitable downton location for his office , and requests that the
Board grant him a Special Permit to conduct this business in his home .
Appearing in favor of granting this appeal were Mrs. Kondon, Councillor Jean
Levesque, and James E. Connolly who is also a dentist .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members had the facts presented to them, and after a careful
study of the petition and plans submitted, found that the area is in fact
zoned for multi-family residences ; that petitioner' s dwelling is occupied
exclusively by his family; the Board further found that occupancy in many
dwellings in the vicinity includes home occupations by various physicians
and dentists .
The Board Members voted unanimously to grant a Special Permit to the peti-
tioner to conduct said home occupation in his home as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED CITYY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS
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§ SION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SWINIMING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE PETITIONER - - PAUL TUTTLE,
EMERY P. TANCH - 11 LARCHMONT ROAD.
J. NORMAN WELCH. JR '
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22, 1972 pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner , board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
.Present at this hearing were Board Members Arthur E. Labrecque , James H.
Boulger, J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Chairman John M. Gray, and William F. Abbott
who was acting secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also unable to
be present was associate member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
Oof plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
rmit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
C OISDITI ONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3_. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fen-e at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only
one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the o£fice . of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
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DECISION ON PETITION OF ISABELLE AND ARMAND JACQUES
FOR VARIANCE FROM APPLICABLE DENSITY REEQUIREMENTS
OF CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF'
A GARAGE AT REAR OF 108 LINDEN STREET.
By direct appeal petitioner through Counselor Thornton Lallier appealed
to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of the City Zoning
Ordinance with regard to lot area and setback :requirements affecting
proposed construction of a garage at 108 Linden Street .
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 25, 1-972 , pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner in care of Attorney Lallier,
abutters , abutters to the abutters , board members , and otb.e.rs , and notices
duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Counselor Lallier appeared with petitioners and explained the case the
same as in the original appeal on file. Appearing in favor of granting
this appeal were Mr. Nolseux, a builder, and tenants Mr. and Mrs , Turner. . +
The Board took the petition under advisement . No oneappeared in opposi-
tion.
On October 16 , 1972 , the Board took up the matter of this appeal . Present
• were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott who acted as clerk for
the meeting, Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren
Daughn; unable to attend were Joseph F. Doyle and Associate Member Emery P.. .
Tanch.
The Board found that the proposed structure would be 24' x 24 ' and would be
constructed of concrete block- and having in mind the parking regulations
contained in the City Ordinances requiring off-street parking from the
month of November through the middle of April , further found that to grant
the variance requested would relieve hardship on parking vehicles during
this period. With all members in favor, the Board voted to grant the
petition as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F. COYLE
JOHN M. GRA., BR. DECISION ON PETITION OF ROSE I. BAKER TO ERECT A TWO-STORY
ARTHUR LABRECOUE \
EMERY P. TANCH PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 564 LORING AVENUE.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a two-story
_ professional office building at 564 Loring Avenue, located in a B-2 zoning
district, because the plans submitted with the application showed a lot area
of 5100} square feet with a fifty foot frontage. The City Zoning Ordinance
requires a 12,000 square foot lot area with a 100-foot frontage.
The petitioner through her attorney, George P. Vallis, appealed to the Board
of Appeals for a variance from the application of the Zoning Ordinance , and
asked that the Board vary the terms of the density regulations affecting lot
area and lot width of the City Zoning Ordinance.
A hearing was held on this appeal on January 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, her attorney, abutters, Board members,
and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening
News on December 24 and 27, 1971, advising of this public hearing.
ttending the meeting were Board members William F. Abbott , James H. Boulger,
Joseph F. Doyle , and Arthur Labrecque.
Mr. Vallis appeared for the petitioner, and explained that the land on which
the proposed building is to be erected was located in a B-2 district which
specifically prohibits residential use.
It was further explained that a dwelling house was formerly located on said
lot which was demolished a few years ago due to a fire. It was pointed out
to the Board that the petitioner owned no other land abutting said property
and that as a result of the Zoning Ordinance , she was being subjected to a
severe hardship because of the fact that her undersized lot could not meet
the present density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The plans sub-
mitted with the application showed the location of a two-story professional
office building containing four offices , and it was pointed out that the pe-
titioner had made every attempt to conform with every other Zoning ordinance
regulation including front, side and rear yard setback requirements, and
parking requirements.
Attorney Maurice Chouinard, representing the Loring Hills Associates, abut-
ters to the property, appeared in opposition to the petition, stating that
the request for the variance was unreasonable and that the location of such
a building would adversely affect the value of his client' s abutting -land,
and further suggested that the land be used for the purpose of constructing
a dwelling house.
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After studying the facts presented in this case, the Board found that grant
'Wing the variance would alleviate hardship to the petitioner in view of the
fact that she was required to pay taxes on the property without being able
to add improvements thereon without violating the density regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance. The Board felt that the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance
was not to unreasonably restrict an owner' s use of the land so long as the
granting of the variance was in harmony with the purpose and intent of the
Zoning Ordinance. The Board found that with respect to this particular par-
cel of land owing to conditions specially affecting such parcel desirable
relief could be granted without nullifying or substantially derogating from
the intent or purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, and for these reasons, voted
- unanimously to grant the variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS
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DECISION ON PETITION OF JOEL H. GREENSTEIN, J. G. CONSTRUCTION
COMY .NY, INC . , THAT A VARIANCE BE GRANTED SO AS TO PERMIT TTI;
CONSTRUCTION OF A 24-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON A PARCEL OF
LAND SITUATED AT THE JUNCTION OF LORING AVENUE AND PARADISE ROAD.
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This is a direct appeal by petitioner Joel Greenstein who has under an agree-
ment of purchase , a parcel of land situated at the junction of Loring Avenue
and Paradise Road, adjacent to the Vinnin Square shopping center.
The petitioner requests a variance from the Zoning Ordinance to erect a four-
story brick, 24-unit apartment building. The' lot in question is in an R-1
district „ zoned for single family residences , althoughadjacent to a B-2 ,
Highway Business district .
After public hearing held on November 20 , 1972 , in accordance with Section
17 of Chapter 40A, at which time this Board heard from Counsel for the
petitioner, members of the general public in favor of granting of a variance
and those opposed, the Board finds the following: I
The lot in question is located within an R-1 district , generally reserved
fo:r single family residences ; , there is presently on the lot a single fam-
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�Ik house occupied by the prospective sellers of the property; there appears
to be no substantial hardship either financial or otherwise relating to -the I
ownership of the property in question; the subject lot is just inside the
R-1 district and the immediate neighborhood within. the R-1 district has a
high rate of conformity, consisting of single family homes.
Accordingly the Board finds that a variance from. the terms of the Ordf a: (
can not be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and
without substantially derogating from the intent of the District or the
purposes of the Ordinance .
By unanimous vote the Members present voted to deny this appeal.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Acting Secretary
William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman and Warren Baughn.
APPEAL ,DENIED
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DECISION ON PETITIOf OF WILLIAM D. LITTLE TO ERECT A
SINGLE FAMILY WOOD FRAr1E DWELLING AT LOT #40 LOVETT STREET.
Petitioner through Counselor Robert D. Bowes appealed directly to the Board
of Appeals for a variance from the applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordin-
aDce affecting lot area and lot width requirements with regard to Lot i#40 .
Lovett Street .
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 25 , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner in care of Counselor Bowes , abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , Board Members,, and ofheirs , and advertisements were
duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Petitioner appeared with Counselor Jacob Segal; the case was explained to
the Board, the same as in the original appeal on file ; it was pointed out
that the land in question is an isolated lot and could not be built
upon for a, single family dwelling without varying the terms of the City'
Zoning Ordinance ; it was further pointed out that this constitutes an unnec-
essary hardship on the land.
Oumerous residents , including abutters , appeared in opposition to this appeal
-ir_g granted because of the density problems .
The Board was of the general opinion that this matter warranted. further
study, and postponed making a decision on this appeal until the members
had an opportunity to review all of the facts presented.
At the next meeting of the Board, held on October 3, 1972, Board Members
pTresent in addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , included William F. Abbott
who acted as clerk for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle , Donald.
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn; also unable to
,attend was .Associate Member. Emery P. Tanch.
The members voted unanimously to grant Petitioner leave to withdraw without
prejudice .
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT .PREJUDICE.
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JOS-°" F, 111LE DECISION ON PETITION OF SALEM ACRES , INC. FOR S41�C%'L
ART„NA ,_APaB�u�P PERMIT FOR REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL FROM LAND LOCATEI 'OFF_
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The petitioner , Salem Acres , Inc. , through its Attorney, George -L vallis,
appeared directly to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit tits emit
the removal of topsoil from a certain parcel of land shown as Lot 2 , Marl-
boro Road on a plan which was submitted to the Board.
A hearing was held on this petition on August 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed to the petitioner, its attorney, abutters , abutters to abutters ,
board members and others and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this public hearing on August 11 and 14 , 1972.
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members attending this hearing
were Wil Lam F. Abbott, who acted as clerk in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ,
Donald Koleman and Associate Member, Warren Baughn. Unable to attend were
Arthur Lebrecque and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Mr. Wallis explained that his client desired to remove some topsoil, which
•emoval was incidental in the use of othar land owned by the petitioner
located in the Witchcraft Heights Subdivision area. The request by the
petitioner is met in accordance with Section VII (f) of the zoning ordinance.
It was explained that land on Marlboro Road was also owned by the petitioner
and that the removal operation would bea temporary one.
Ward
Yazd Counselor, James Hosman, appeared in opposition as did some of the
abutters to Lot 2. Their basis for opposition was that the removal operation
would present a drainage hazard to the abutters along Marlboro Road.
After some discussion between Mr. Vallis and the opponents to the petition,
it was agreed that a request would be made of the City Engineer for his opinion
as to the potential hazard of such a removal operation.
On September 28 , 1972 , the Board of Appeals received from Ralph W. Tedford,
Engineer for the City of Salem, a letter stating that the area shown on an
attached plan did not in his opinion present a drainage hazard to the abutters
along Marlboro Road.
After studying all the facts presented in this case, the Board found that the
removal operation as requested by the petitioner would not be seriously detri-
mental to the neighborhood and that a special permit could be granted without
-nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the zon-
ing ordinance provided that such removal operation was limited to the area of
otentiai borrow as outlined by the City Engineer on the plan attached hereto
01-id made a part of this decision. The Board, by unanimous decision, voted to
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namely-
1. That the removal operation shall not be performed outside of the area
of potential borrow as outlined on a plan prepared by the City. Engineer
and attached hereto.
2 . That removal operations shall not be performed closer than three
hundred feet to a public road or to any existing dwelling, school. or
park.
3. That at no time shall the removal operations cause any ground water or
surface water to accumulate.
4. That removal operations shall not be exercised beyond the property lines.
5 . That when the removal is discontinued, the earth shall be reshaped to
reduce the disfigurement of the land with a maximum allowable slope of
20% .
5 . That in case of topsoil removal, the area shall be seeded and maintained
• until plant cover is well established.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED.
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Mr. George Vallis
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Salem , Massachusetts
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PETITION PRESENTED BY Sl?;,.EM ACRES, INC. . FOR
SPECIAL, PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF GRAVEL AND
TOPSOIL ON PETITIONER& LAND OFF MARL20ROUGH
ROAD.
At a regularly scheduled hearing of the Appeals Board, held on. July
10, 1972, Counselor. George P. Vallis , representing Salem Acres, Inc. ,
requested and was granted Leave to Withdraw Without Prejudice the
petition referred to above.
LEAVE TO 1,,TITIiDRAI, WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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V9Tj43TSS)N PETITION OF MATISLAW SZPAK FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT 114 PLEMORIAL DRIVE.
In accordance with Section VII, Par. J. of the City of Salem Zoning Ordin-
ance , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to
install a swimming pool .
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A hearing was held on this appeal on November 20, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , abutters to the
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in. the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members present were
Donald Koleman, Warren Baughm, and William F. Abbott'. Petitioner appeared I
and explained the case the same as in the original appeal on file. Coun-
cillor George Nowak appeared with petitioner to be recorded in favor of
granting this appeal. No one appeared in opposition. `
The Board .members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of proposed pool on lot , and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the
urpose and intent of the Ordinance„ and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS_
1. Bona Fide effort. made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
swimming pools , and the rules of the City of Salem Building (BOCA)
Code, Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police Department
and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all
times ; a minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge, or standup area,
not over three feet below water surface , shall be provided for
each seventy-five feet of perimeter; .fence shall have only one
opening, three feet maximum width.
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned. f'
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6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector j,
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who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF ALBERT KRAUSE FOR VARIANCE FROM
APPLICABLE DENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY ZONING CRDIN-
ANCE WITH REGARD TO LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, FRONT, SIDE,
AND REAR YARD SETBACKS, AFFECTING LOTS A, B, AND C
AS SHOWN ON PLAN OF 30 MOFFATT ROAD.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini ; appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the applicable terms of the
City Zoning Ordinance with regard to land at 30 Moffatt Road and existing
structures thereon.
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner in care of his attorney, abutters , abut-
ters to the abutters , Board Members , and others , and advertisements were
duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott
who acted as clerk for the meeting, Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque and
Associate Member Warren Baughn; unable to attend were Joseph F. Doyle and
Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared with Counselor Serafini who explained the case the
same as in the original appeal on file; petitioner with his sister is the
' • owner of an undivided one:-half interest of the land together with the build-
ings thereon, consisting of a duplex dwelling house and two-car garage ; he
and his sister have agreed to a division of the dwelling and the garage,
and the petitioner has a customer for the purchase of his one-half interest ;
petitioner' s sister will continue to reside in the premises and will become
the owner of Lot A and Lot C ; petitioner" will become the owner of Lot B;
Lot A and Lot C will continue tnder .one ownership ; in order to effect a
transfer of his one-half interest of the dwelling house and garage, peti-
tioner requires a variance from the applicable terms of the City Zoning
Ordinance with regard to lot area, lot width, and front , side and .rear
' yard setbacks.
No one appeared in opposition.
After a thorough study of the plan presented showing the proposed division
of the land and buildings., the members found that such division would
create three nonconforming lots , all undersize , and voted unanimously_ to
deny this appeal.
APPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS ,,
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CITY G .tRK'S UFFICE
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF WERNER W. ALETTER,WW WS.
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLE WERNER' S AUTO SERVICE TO ERECT AN ADDITION AND TO
JOHN M. DRAY, BR. ALTER PREMISES AT 83-85 NORTH STREET TO PROVIDE A
ARTHUR LABRECOUE SHOWROOM FOR AUTOMOBILES.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH. JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect an addition
and alter existing premises at 83-85 North Street as the plan submitted
indicated nonconformity with the setback requirements of the City Zoning
Ordinance .
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the Ordinance, and a hearing was held on this appeal on March 27, 1972 , pur-
suant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , board members ,
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising . of this public hearing.
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Members present at this hear-
ing were Arthur Labrecque , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who
acted as secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to be pres-.
ent were Board Member James Boulger and Associate Member Emery Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the plan the same as in the original appeal
on file ; he has an opportunity to increase his business as a distributor for
a new line of automobiles ; without this additional space for showroom and
future service , this would not be possible and would definitely constitute
a hardship; the new showroom addition will be attractive and enhance the sur-
rounding area.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board found as facts that the B-1 zone did divide the parcel of land in
question into two zones so that the rear portion of the parcel is zoned for
Industrial purposes ; the Board found further that the existing use is compat-
ible with related uses in the area which consist of commercial enterprises
including a paint store , a gasoline service station, a leather shop and a
construction business.
The Board carefully considered all the evidence and its findings and facts ,
and made its conclusion that the granting of this request for a variance
would not derogate from the intent of the zoning ordinance and that not to
grant this variance would impose a substantial hardship on the Petitioner
as it pertained to this particular parcel of land in question.
The Board having heard all the evidence and after due consideration and
discussion, unanimously voted to grant the variance as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY ,
(Acting) Secretary
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ERM!r 4Y M Oil OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STPUC
TURA? AT 106 N t?TFi STR7=.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini, petitioner requested
that the Board of Appeals grant a variance from the applicable density
regnIati-ons of the City Zoning Ordinance so as to permit construction of
an addition to an existing structure at 106 North Street.
A hearing was held on this appeal on July 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, abutters , board members ,
and others, and advertisements duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Counselor Serafini appeared at the hearing and introduced evidence that
the presently conducted business of the Petitioner is that of a real
estate and insurance business in an office building situated at said
11106 North Street; that the area in questi.en is :toned B-1 , Neighborhood
BusineLSs, and is surrounded by various commercial establishments, so
that the area itself, is predominantly commercial in nature ; that the
extension of the present building order :for the Peti-
tioner to adequately conduct his business and service his customers ;
that ample parking, serviced by the Petitioner, is provided for his
customers ; that the addition to the present building would in no way
materially affect the area, or create any detriment to any of the
surrounding properties ; that the proposed addition would still permit
retention of :substantial area for parking, and that traffic would not
be impeded in any direction.
Board Members present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , ,Arthur E. Inbrer_.que, and William F. .Abbott, who
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acted as secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle;
also unable to attend was associate member Emery P. TAnch.
Ward VI Councillor George McCabe and Ward I Councillor George Nowak
appeared in favor of granting this petition. No one appeared in opposition.
_'he Board members considered the evidence presented to the nearing; to
be permitted to increase the size of his present office building to pro-
vide for adequately se:m-icing his customers, petitioner, requires a var-
iance .from the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance with
regard to lot area, and side and rear yard setbacks ; the members found
that the request was reasonable, and would not derogate from the intent
and purpose of the Ordinance as the district is zoned for commercial
enterprises common to Neighborhood business; the members further found
that not to permit the petitioner to construct the proposed addition.
would create an undue hardship in the conduct of his expanding business,
1. +.rd for these reasons, the Board voted unanimously to grant the variance
as requested.
V RIANCF GRANTED. CITY Or SALEM ROA
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AHLI IAM E. AB13DTT ALEM, MASS.
LAMES U, ..U1.EE DEC-IS-LON- ON OF' BERNARD AND RMILAND GOLDBEFII�
ITEEEIR F .011E TO RF�NTODIi'l- FXI-STING TWO F4N711-Y DWELLING LOCATED AT
' .. . IRAY, SE. 11`j NORTI-T SLRDLT TO PROVTDE TWO ADDITIONAL APARTMENTS .
ARTHUR LABEECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
� -IEMIN wELGH, �E.
Tile Inspector, of 13u ld n,g. l'of'l-Isod to isSLI(I a p(1I'[Ijj t t, alt ,.r
an c\ two- 1,;Ilili IN; rlwel I illi', at I I '7 No I,t I I S I I,(,(, I, t, provideI(,(I i t i
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npartwo I I C s ;1 plan subnri (: ted showed a fol, ;) I ('a of U) I I I square i'l," t 1, i f I I
55 fool: the lvi-thin 11 .66 Poet of the side
boi-Lu(k.ji-y I. in, u11(j /1 . 8 (,eet of, till' I'l-out boluld;l1w except the Stn:iI:,Iv;1v which i.s
1- 6 feet from the :[cont bOl-trICL-IrAl. The City
� Zoning Ord in,"lice requires a 12000
square foot lot area with 100 foot frontage , a 20 foot side yard and a 15 foot
front yard whc.ue I'Mili:1-fulli1v occupancy is Permitted .
The Petitioners , Ulll'ollgl-j their attorney George P. Val.j [ 5 , appealed to the
Board of Appeals for -1 variance f"0111 the application Of tile Zoning Ordinance
to provide occLiplllc\, or two additional. dwclli"iig units and asjcc(
-1 that the
Board of Appeals vai-A tile terms�1-1 -A' - g
)IS of "Ic dcuS [ [ r'e�`U-1 �l t j On'� 0 f tile City Zoning
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Ordinance affecting lot a170U , -lot widtli and Fl.-out and si.de vard distance to
the line,-, .
wa., Ileld on this I)OtAlLioll on Novemboi, 29 , to Ilot7-ic(,s
li'li- led to 010 pec-iriolwl's , Hwil' memboi,,, , ;ill() otjl(,j,s ,
and ;Id\reT,t-JSU,Ill(,uts wero (JuIv pul) Lislied :in the &II (All News oil J\Jov IIII)e
-1.2 and 15 , 1971 .
Attending the meeting were Board members John Gr,-,N,, Villiam Abbott , Arthur
Labrecque and James Boul.-er.
Nr. Vallis appeared for the petitioners , and expl�.iiued that, the building- was
Wocated in a B-1 district �,hich permits multi-family C.dwellings . Tt was
pointed out that the building was so located on the promises prior to the
enactment of the Zoning Ordinaucc and that, the remodeling or the building.
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would take place w�i_t,hin the structure and tt-uut no changes � VVo �-r > >
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the exterior, 11 was Further pointed out that, the Land coy., tni.ned more than
ample space For the nacessary tenant pa-rki_ng, It was stated that the grant-
ing of the va.rian.ce would ,not result in diminution in the value of surround-
ing properties and that the rigid req Ui. rements or the densiLy regulations
could be relaxed in view of the fact that it �.ou ld not result in
,irn� ndvcrse
offccts or .n any way he dei. r'imentnl i.o the ubuLters or oi.her surroundin,"
properties . Mr- " lIis Further pointed our. that there Wore nuury multi :farm Ir
buildings in the vicinity Or the properLv .
Air. Lawrence Pszennv of lag North Street , an abutter, appeared and asked
questions relative to parking spaces and the extent of the proposed remodel_-,'
ing.
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After studying the facts presented in this case , the Board Pound that grant-
ing the vnriance would alleviate hardship to the petitioners , and further
Found that to grant the variance as requested would in no way derogate from
the intent OF the disii,icl; and Would cause no dOW' I mut Lo lho public good , -
and Cor 111PY0 ensons voted unanimously to grunt We variance , and allow
the Petitioners to proceed with alteraLions to the existi.nt;' stri.rcturc at;
117 NorLh street to provide two adeditiona:L apartment"s , in Nr cordance w:it:h
the plans submitted .
VAR I \NCIs' Gly INTFD. CITY OF SALEM - - HOARD Of APPEALS ,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF EDWARD FAUSTINO TO REMODEL PORTION OF
THIRD FLOOR PREMISES AT 210 NORTH STREET TO PROVIDE AN ADDI-
JEB H. B ER TIONAL APARTMENT.
JOSEPH F. DOYLOYLE
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
By direct appeal applicant petitioned the 'Board of Appeals for a variance
from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the remodeling of a portion
of the third floor premises at 210 North Street to provide an additional
apartment.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 25, 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, Board Members , and others, and advertise-
ments were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of the Public
Hearing.
Pregent at this hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E.
Labrecque, Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also unable to
be present were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
i .� on file; he proposes to remodel part of the third floor of a two and one-half
story building to provide an additional apartment in an existing two family
dwelling; he presently resides on the second floor, and finds it very diffi-
cult to meet expenses.
Councilor Stephen Salvo appeared in favor; no one appeared in opposition.
After a careful study of the facts and plans presented, the Board found that
the structure is a two and one-half story wood frame building designed for
occupancy by two families; it is located in a two-family residence zone
where 3500 square feet of land area is required for each dwelling unit ; this
lot contains 4600 square feet in all; petitioner has owned the property for
one year; there is no evidence of hardship; it was the general feeling of
all of the members that a variance to permit occupancy of a third floor as
a third dwelling unit in a structure designed and constructed for occupancy
of two dwelling units would violate the intent and purpose of the Ordinance,
and would substantially derogate from the public good, the members having
in mind the Purposes of the Ordinance as set forth in Section I, i.e.
"For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, convenience, morals or
welfare of the inhabitants of Salem, the Zoning Regulations and restrictions
of this Ordinance, ordained in accord with the provisions of Chapter 40A of
the General Laws - - - are designed among other purposes to lessen conges-
tion in the streets; ,to conserve health; to secure safety from fire, panic ,
and other dangers ; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowd-
ing of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the
adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and
other public requirements; to conserve the-value of land and buildings; to
encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the City; and to pre-
serve and increase its amenities" .
For these reasons , the Board Members v ted unanimously to den his appeal .
APPEAL DENIED CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS, tActingD 9ecretai,
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WILLIAM P, ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF ADTIEMARD DiON TO EREWEX KMy TZ�ON
JAMES 11 BOULDER TO AN EXISTING DWELLING AT 19 NORTlfLY S'TREGT.
JOSEPH V. DOYLE
JOHN M. GRAY, SH.
ARTHUR LAPRECOIiE
EMERY P. l'4Nl;R
J. NORMAN WELCH, JH,
Petitioner by direct appeal requested that the Bozu,d of Appeals grant a.
variance from the applicable density requirements of the City Zon�i.ng O-cdiri-
ance to permit au addition to his existing dwelling at 19 Northey Street .
The structure is located in an Industrial district lvliicli requires a. a.ot area
of 40,000 square .feet and thirty-foot setback., f'vom Ali boitridary lines .
A wrn.s held ori this appca1_ on May ;'2 , I97:' , pur.,uanI- to no-tire ❑ini It"I
poatpai_d to the peti_ti.oner, abutters , board nundxu's , and other , and ;Itiver-
tiScIllent5 were dulypub 1_i_shed in the Salem Nrws , of t-h-is
Public
Board members present were James IT. Boulger, Arthur E. Labrecque , J. Normari
Welch, Jr. , Chairmen John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to
be present was associate member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal-
on file ; he proposes to erect an addition, 11 ' x 30 ' to provide a living room
and a den; the district is now zoned for Industrial. purposes and requires a
lot area of 40,000 square. feet with thirty-.Coot setbacks from all boundary
lines ; petitioner owns three lots of land , totaling 26 ,665 square feet on
which two dwellings are presently situated, neither of which conforms with
the setback requirements of the Ordinance adopted in 1965 , many years after
the erection of both buildings .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board was of the general opinion that a hardship to petitioner resulted
in the zoning changes adopted in 1965 affecting bis lot areas and setbacks
of existing structures , and found that to grant the variance which peUi. bi.oner
is now seeking Adould in no way derogate from the, intent and 'purpose of 'Eh.e
Ordinance , rind furthcr found that graiti_ug 'tfie va.lr ;Mice as requested world
cau,e no detri.iiieut 1:o the public good, and for i:hesc ircasolls , voted unrvi-i-niou.' I
to grai-it: this ..ippeal ,to allow peti.i: -over to coastri.ict: an 11 ' s )O ' addi_ti.on
tli.e ex:i.sti-ng structure ,it .1.9 Northey Street .
VARIANCE GRANTED.
CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS
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JAMES H. BOULDER DECISION ON PETITION OF ANNA V. LAMESSA TO ERECT A SINGLE
JOSEPH F. DOYLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 76 OCEAN AVENUE, AND ASKING THAT THE
JOHN M. GRAY, BR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE BOARD GRANT A VARIANCE WITH REGARD TO LOT AREA AND LOT
EMERY P. TANCH WIDTH.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Petitioner appealed directly to the Board to grant a variance from the
applicable requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance affecting her prop-
erty at 76 Ocean Avenue , with regard to lot area and lot frontage .
A hearing was held on this appeal on February 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , Board Members , and others , and
advertisements published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public
Hearing.
Board members present dt the hearing were J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Arthur E.
Labrecque , James H. Boulger, William F. Abbott (Acting Secretary) , and
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ; members unable to attend were Joseph F. Doyle ,
and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch, Jr.
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Appearing with the petitioner were Mrs. Tricomi,
Miss La
rrivee and Mrs.
Talbot ; the case was presented to the Board the same as in the original
appeal on file ; Mrs. Lamessa is a widow living on a very limited income ;
her home is located on a 10, 500 square foot lot of land which is more than
she requires for her needs ; she proposes to sell one-half of the land to a
prospective buyer,who intends to erecta single family dwelling thereon,
which would assist her in supplementing her present income.
Joseph P. McKay, Counsel for Mrs. Richards , an abutter, requested that the
' Board allow him some time to have ownership of a portion of the adjoining
land determined in order to prevent any dispute over a boundary line. Mr.
McKay assured the Members that he would attend to this matter immediately
in order to avoid a delay in deciding this case on its merits .
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The Board members agreed to withhold a decision until Mr. McKay was satis-
fied that there was no infringing on his client ' s rights .
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1 A communication from Counselor McKay on March 8 was received, and all Board
' Members were notified that his client, Mrs . Alma A. Richard had no objection
to the granting of the variance requested.
The Board Members found that to grant this appeal would relieve hardship to
the petitioner, and further found that to grant this appeal would cause no
detriment to the public good and would in no way derogate from the intent
and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance , and voted unanimously to grant variance
as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED CITY OF
O�FFSJALEM - BOARD OF APPEAL
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DECISION ON PETITION OF PETER F. FORTUNATO, JR. , TO INCREASE
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT OCCUPANCY FROM FOUR DWELLING UNITS TO FIVE DWELLING UNITS AT
JAMES H. BOULGER 13-15 OCEAN TERRACE, IN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE.
JOSEPH F. DOYLE 't
JOHN M. GRAY, SR,
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
Petitioner appealed to the Board, of Appeals, to grant a variance from the
requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to R-1 , single family
residence zones, to permit expansion of an existing nonconforming use for
the district and allow a fifth apartment in an existing four-apartment
structure at 13-15 Ocean Terrace.
A hearing was held on this appeal' on June 1 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the petitioner, abutters, Board Members, and others, and adver-
tisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this
Public Hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were Arthur E. Labrecque, J. Norman
Welch, Jr. , Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also unable to
attend this hearing were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P.
Tanch.
• Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file; he stated this is an existing four-family dwelling and he proposes
to increase occupancy to five dwelling units.
Councillor Stephen Salvo appeared for the petitioner.
Mr. Freeman E. Morse and Mr. Gerald E. Pressman, both abutters, appeared in
opposition to granting this variance.
The Board Members carefully reviewed the appeal and plans presented to this
meeting; they found that in this single-family residence area, the City
Zoning Ordinance requires 3500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling
unit; they also found that there presently exist four apartments in this
structure and the entire lot area comprises 5664± square feet , and to allow
an expansion of such existing nonconforming use would violate the intent
and purpose of the City Ordinance , and would substantially increase detriment
to the public good, and further found no hardship to petitioner, and for these
reasons voted unanimously to deny this appeal, and direct petitioner' s atten-
tion to the Purposes of the City Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Section I,
i.e. ,
"For the purpose of promoting the-:health, safety, convenience, morals,
or welfare of the inhabitants of Salem, the Zoning Regulations and restric-
tions of this Ordinance, ordained in accord with the provisions of Chapter
40A of the General Laws - - are designed among other purposes to `lessen con-
gestion in the streets; to conserve health, to secure safety from fire, panic ,
and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding
of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the ade-
quate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other l
public requirements; to conserve the value of land and buildings; to encourage
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the most appropriate use of land throughout the City; and to preserve and
increase its amenities".
For these reasons, the Board Members voted unanimously to deny this appeal .
APPEAL DENIED IICITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JAMES H: BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLVLE DECISION ON PETITION OF CECILE CORRIVEAU AND CHARLES
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. BERTINI TO RELOCATE A TWO FAMILY DWELLING TO LOT #6
ARTHUR LABRECDOE PARALLEL STREET.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, in.
By direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , the petitioners requested
that the Board of Appeals grant a variance from the applicable density regu-
lations of the zoning ordinance of the City of Salem with regard to lot area
and rear yard setback, affecting land commonly numbered Lot #6 Parallel
Street , so as to permit said lot to be used for a two-family dwelling with
dimensions of approximately 30 ' x 441 , as shown on plan accompanying said
petition.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 1 , 1972 , at 7 :15 P.M. at 5 Broad
Street , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioners , their
attorney, abutters , Board Members , and others , and advertisements published
in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as clerk for the meet-
ing in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to be present were Board
Member James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanc:h.
Counselor Serafini appeared at the hearing and stated that the land in ques-
tion is located in a two family zone and was so located prior to the adoption
of the zoning ordinance of the City as amended in 1969 ; the land is an
undersize lot , and that many lots in that area are also undersize and contain -
two family dwellings ; the building intended to be placed on the lot is a two
family dwelling with dimensions of approximately 30' x 44 ' and the variance
is necessary from the density requirements of the Ordinance with particular
regard to lot area and rear yard setback; Mr. Serafini further pointed out
that not to permit the use of this lot for a two family dwelling would be
a hardship relating to the land and applying to the owner of said lot.
Several neighbors , being parties of interest , appeared at the hearing; no
one appeared in opposition.
The Board, after consideration, found on all the evidence that was presented,
that to permit the variance requested would in no way derogate from the intent
and purpose of the ordinance as it pertains to two-family dwellings and
further not to grant the requested variance would be denying the owner of
the right to use this area for a two family dwelling a use which was permitted
prior to the adoption of the zoning regulations which changed the land re-
quirements and setback requirements in the residential districts ; after
consideration of all of the facts presented by all of the members present
at the hearing it was unanimously voted to grant the variance requested.
APPEAL GRANTED CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
TO CITY CLERK - 6 . 132 BY Z"�/iC-( .0-�
(Acting) Secretary
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SA�EN,Mpb� �C7;ANUARY 20, 1972
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOF. RAY`S
JOHNHN M. GRAY, $R, -DECISION ON PETITION OF ANNE AND EDWARD MICHAUD FOR A
ARTHUR LABRECOUE SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT 3 RAND ROAD.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on January 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News, advising
of this hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members William F. Abbott , Acting Chairman;
Joseph F. Doyle , Secretary, and James H. Boulger and Arthur E. Labrecque.
Unable to be present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and alternate members
Emery P. Tanch and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original ap-
peal on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS:
1.. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem,-
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Depart-
ment and the Zoning Ordinances.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence
at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a
closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum
of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet
below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of
perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum
width.
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
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SPECIAL PER$ST RANTED WITH CONDITIONS:
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JAMES H, BOULGER DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JOSEPH F. OOYLE SWIMMING POOL - - LUCILLE KALLELIS, 18 RAYMOND ROAD. a
JOHN M. GRAY, SR,
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR, -
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 1 , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members Arthur E. Labrecque , J. No
Welch, Jr. , John M. Gray, Sr. , Chairman of the Board, and William F. Abbott. _„
who was acting secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable -to,
be present was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch and Board Member James Bolger.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal,' :,
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
•of plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
,,ermit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and _
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following:
CONDITIONS •
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a lockin;.- device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water :surface
shall be provided for each seventy-five feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have
only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS, ',
BY (yJ,�:I.GLe1,NL Q�W _
(Acting) Secretary
(To City Clerk June 14, 1972 . ) -
WILLIAM F_ ABBOTT
JAMES 11. OO ER
JOSE VH F fIV YLE
COY JOHN M. 4RAv, SR.
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pFCTSTON$NKW,THA1WON OF SPIRO VASILAKOPOULOS
FOR A SPFCTAT PPRMTT TO -NST.AT.1, .A SWTMMTNG POOL AT
34 RAYMOND ROAD.
Tn accordance with Section VTT, Par. J, of the City of Galem Zoning Ordin-
ance , petitioner appealed to the Board of 'repeals for a Special Permit to
instill a swimming pool at
A hearing was held on this nppea l on Aiigrnst ?:I , 107? , pnrsrnant to notices
mailed postpaid to ttie petitioner, board members , ahut:ters , abutters to the
abutters , and others , and advertisements were dttly published in the Salem
Rveninf*, News , advisinn; of this Pxll) l.ic He,-iri,np7.
Tn addition to Board Chairman John. M. Grav, Sr. , members present were
Arthur F. Lahrecque , Donald Koleman, Associate member Warren Bauf-hm, and
William F. .Abbott who acted as secretary in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ;
Associate member Fmery P. Tanch was also unable to attend .
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permi.t for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordi.nnnee , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Bonrd has therefore voted to grnnt. a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested , subject to the following
CONDTTIONS• - -
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3• Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General_ Taws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , applicable to
/ swimming pools . and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police
Department , and Zoning Ordinance.
4 . Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all
times ; a minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge . or standup area,
not over three, feet below water surface , shall be provided for
each seventy-i`ive feet of perimeter; fence shall have on1v one
opening, three feet maximum width.
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OP APPEALS.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF WILLIAM M. PANZINI AND EDNA A.
PANZINI TO ERECT A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT #7
ROSEDALE AVENUE.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselors Doyle and Twomey, appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the applicable terms of the
City Zoning Ordinance affecting lot area at Lot #7 Rosedale Avenue , and
. the rear yard setback requirement affecting a proposed single family
dwelling on said lot.
A hearing was held on this appeal on September. 25 , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed. postpaid to the petitioners in care of their attorneys , abutters ,
abutters to the abutters , board members , and others , and advertisements
duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this public hearing.
Counselor Jerome Twomeya for the
eared pp petitioners and explained. the
case the same as in the original appeal on file ; this is an isolated lot
which can not be built on without a variance as to lot size and -rear yard
setback requirement; the lot is in harmony with other lots in the immediate
area which were built on prior to restrictive changes in the zoning regula-
tions adopted in 1965 when lot areas in this district were incDeased to
1000 square feet required from the previous requirement of 5000 square feet.
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Mr, and Mrs . Bencal and Mr. and Mrs . Hourihan, owners of abutting proper-
ties appeared in favor of granting this appeal. No one appeared in oppo--
si_tion. -
The Board took the _matter under advisement for further study. -
On October 16 , 1972 with Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque and Warren-Baughn present , the Board
again reviewed the case.
The Board found that this is an isolated lot , and that a variance is re-
quired with regard to lot size and rear yard setback requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance adopted in 1965 ; the Board further found that the hard-
ship lies with the land which could not be utilized without the granting
of the variance .
By unanimous vote , the Board granted the variance as requested.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM a BOARD OF APPEALS,
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PECISS^N$ . i3T 1 CON OF STEVE AND 'T'HE014,4RI POLEMIR iAKOS,
TO R?;IOD.EL. FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS OF DWELLING TO PRO-
VIDE TWO ADDITIONAL APARTMENTS AT 13 ROSTYN STREET,.
Petitioners through their attorney, George P. Vallis, appealed to the
Board of Appeals for a special permit to allow two additional apartments
in a two and one half story wood frame dwelling at 13 Roslyn Street,
xl hearing was held on this appeal on July 10, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners, their attorney, abutters , board mem-
bers , and others and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecque,
J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as secreta7y in the
absence of Joseph F. Doy1e; associate member Emery P. Tanch was also unable
to attend.
Counselor Vallis appeared and explained the case the same: an in the original
petition on file.
t was otour;ht out that the property had been purchased by the petitioners
n April , and that these are presently three apartments in the s ,ructu n;
two additional apartments would increase occupancy to five apartments in
a *,Jooden r.tructuree
T'ae Board members were of the opinion that the best interests of the City
would not be served by increasing occupancy of these premises which would
add to the congestion in this heavily populated area of the City, and
voted unanimously to deny this appeal..
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DEHd3 Pt0 'L. ION OF SALEM SHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY TO
ERE C AIS A ION TO AN EXISTING FACTORY AT 24 SAUNDERS STREET.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini , requested ,
that the Board of Appeals grant a variance from the applicable requirements
of the City, Zoning Ordinance affecting land at 24 Saunders Street , for the
purpose of .extending an already existing building so as to provide for more
manufacturing and shipping space .
A hearing was held on this . appeal. on September 25 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the,-petitioners , their attorney, abutters , abutters to
the abutters , Board Members , and:others , . and advertisements duly published
in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Blearing.
Counselor Serafini appeared and introduced evidence to the effect th.at' ,be
area in question abutted the Boston and Maine Railroad tracks an.d,. the North '.
River on one boundary,' and was situated at the end of a dead-end street ;'`
.that the business of the applicant was the manufacture of shoes and that a
considerable number of people in the area were employed in its manufacturing-,
operations ; it was further. polnted out that over, the years , it had become
increasingly difficult to economically run it.s business without expanding
its present facilities . Mr. Serafini stated that prior to the zoning
• changes in .1969 , the factory was in existence and manufacturing operations
i;ere conducted on the entire parcel of property, including the area on, which
the proposed expansion was to take place .
The Members ' attention was directed to .the fact that the expansion requested
would extend ,the building towards the river side so as to provide for addi-
tional man.ufacturing .area; evidence was also introduced as to the parking
arrangements and parking facilities and to .the relationship that the company
had with the neighboring people in this area.
Several people appeared at the hearing, but .upon questioning,. it turned out
only one person., "Mr. Richard Cash, '.was actually opposed, the others .
,being satisfied that .`.the proposed expansion would riot materially affect
4them, being on the water side .
Since the ;area in question , is `in ,the -vicinity of the proposed roadway, the
City Planner, Mr. Gregory Senko , °was present and advised the Board that he
had consulted with the Petitioners and with State Offici.als , , and it was
determined that the proposed expansion would not ` interfere with .the progress
of the proposed roadway.
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-The Board Members took the matter under advisement until the next Board. '
gleeting, . October 3 , .'1972. At this meeting, in addition to the Chairman., John
M. Gray, .Sr. , members ..present included William P`. Abbott who acted as secre-
tary in the absence 'of;'Joseph F.. Doyle ,:Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, .
and Associate Member .Warre.n .Baughn also unable to 'attend this meeting was
Associate Member Emery,P._ Tanch. '
On all the evidence presented, the Board found that the variances, requested;:^
were necessary as the 'lot. in question does not have- suffi.cient. area to com--
ply with the .existing ., zoning requirements , and found also that the proposed :.
expansion would not materially affect the nei=;hhorhood in general which. is
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comprised of ni=erous types of businesses and older two- family residences ,
and further, that the proposed expansion on the river side was away from
any residences , also , adequate parking would be provided and the City of
Salem would derive a certain economic benefit from the .expansion.
The Board Members were of the general opinion that not to grant the request-
ed variances would impose a severe hardship on the Petitioners , that the ex-
pansion of the facilities of this long-established business would, in. n.o way
derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance nor would such. expan-
sion. be detrimental to the public good, and for these reasons , voted unan.-
imously to grant the variances requested with the following conditions
1 . That the parking area -be surfaced with the customary hot topping. ,
2. A fence be installed on the Cross Street side of the premises , no
fence on the Saunders. Street side.
APPEAL GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
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W14LIAM P. ABBOTT SALEM, M ISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH P. OOYLE SWIM14ING POOL.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR.LASRECOUE PETITIONER - - THOMAS WALSH, 9 SCOTIA STREET.
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR. ,
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner ; board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing. 1.
Present at this hearing were Board 'Members James H. Boulger, Arthur Labrecque ,
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott who was acting clerk for the
meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; unable to attend were Associate
Members Emery P. Tanch, and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
. Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
Oof plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
rwit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools ,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance- .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fen- � at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder ,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have on_v
one opening, three feet maximum :width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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JAMES H. ROULGER DECISION ON PETITION OF JOHN H. XARRAS TO CONVERT EXIST-
JOSEPH F. OOYLE ING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 30 SILVER STREET INTO A
JOHN M.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING.
LARRE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter an existing
single family dwelling to provide two apartments at 30 Silver Street , as
such would be a violation of the density requirements of the City Zoning
Ordinance .
The plot plan submitted showed a lot containing 4510 square feet of land
and a 58.82 ' frontage ; the Ordinance requires a lot area of 7000 square feet
and sixty foot frontage .
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance, and a hearing was held
on this appeal on February 28 , 1972 , pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to
the petitioner, abutters, Board Members , and others , and advertisements pub-
lished in the Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Members present were James
Boulger, Arthur E. Labrecque , and William F. Abbott who was acting secre-
.,ry in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle , Sr. ; also unable to be present were
Associate members Emery P. Tanch and Norman Welch, Jr.
Mrs. Xarras was present at the hearing with Mrs. Famillis not an abutter) .
She stated her two daughters will be occupants of the structure .
No ohe appeamedrsn opposition.
After a careful study of the petition and plans submitted the Board Members
found that the area is zoned for two-family dwellings , and .very- few oftthe
existing dwellings conform to the present zoning ordinance requirements with
regard to lot area, frontage, and setbacks from boundary lines ; the Board
felt it was a reasonable request , and further found that to grant a variance
to convert this single family dwelling to provide two apartments would not
derogate from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance and would not be detri-
mental to the public good, and for these reasons , voted unanimously to grant
the appeal as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD)) OF APPEALS ,
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CITY CL 'FTN StaL�0 'F N N PETITION OF EDWARD ROMAN FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT 30 SUMMIT STREET.
In accordptnce with Section VII, Par. J. of the City of Salem Zoning Ordin-
ance , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to
install a swimming pool.
Hearing on this appeal was held on November 20, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , abutters to the
abutters, and others , and. advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
In addition to Board Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members present were Donald {
Koleman, Warren Baughm, and William F. Abbott. Petitioner appeared and ex:- I
plained the case , the same as in the original appeal on file. No one appeared
in opposition.
The board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion that a
Special Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose
d intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote, the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
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to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS: - -
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid.
disturbing the privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
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3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained' in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
swimming pools, and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
(BOCA) Building Code, board of health, Electrical Department , Police
Department , and Zoning Ordinance.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence
at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and 'a
closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of
one ladder, stair, ledge, or standup area, not over three feet below ,
water surface , shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perim-
eter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width, j
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned..
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6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered '
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk. E'
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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WILUAM F. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
JAMES H. BOULGEi
JOSEPH F. DOYLE SWIMMING POOL.
JOHN M, GRAY, BB.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE PETITIONER - - ORLAND C . BROWN, JR. ,
EMERY P. TANCH 49 SUMMIT STREET.
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22, 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner . board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing„
Present at this hearing were Board Members Arthur E. Labrecque , James H.
Boulger, J. Norman Welch, Jr. , Chairman John M. Gray, Sr, , and William F.
Abbott who acted as secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F.
Doyle ; also unable to attend was Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
.Petitioner appeared and explained .the case the same as in the original appeal
on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
he Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
iot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted .
B unanimous vote the Board has therefore voted Y , o ed to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bora fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to Swimming Pools,
and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Building Code , Board
of Health, Electrical Department , Police Department , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on. all sides with a permanent wall or fence at
least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing
device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a. minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet below water surface shall
be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall. have only
�ne opening, three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 2.1 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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b�lif �'NKHXMN PETITION OF ROGER AND CECILE ROY
FOR A SPF,CIAL. P I:aMIT TO INSTALL A SWTMMINC
POOL AT .3 SU;[NER ROAD.
In accordance with Section VII,' Par. J. , of the City of`.Salem Zoning
. Ordinance , appeal was .made to the Board. of Appeals for a. Speci.al. Permit
to install a swimming ,pool at 3 Sumner Road.
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 21, 1972 , pursuant to notices
: .mailed postpaid. to the petitioner, board members, abutters , :abutters to
'the abutters , and others, . and advertisements duly published. in the Salem
. Evening Mews advising of ..this Public hearing.
III addition to Board Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , members present were
,Arthur Labrecque, Donald Koleman, associate ;Member Warren Baughm, and
William F. Abbott whoacted as secretary in the absence of Joseph Doyle ;
also unable to attend was :Associate Member Emery P. Tanch. `
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location petitioner proposes for the swimming pool,
•which would be immediately abutting Marion Road. The members could not
approve this location which would be in violation of the Ordinance re-
quirements , and advised petitioner to consult with the inspector of '
Buildings, Mr. Daniel J. O'Brien, Jr. , with regard to the only proper
locus on the lot .
Raving in mind that petitioner must locate the swimming pool in, the area
designated by the Board to the Building Inspector, the Board therefore
has -noted by uhanimous vote to grant a Special Permit to install and
maintain said pool, subject to the additional, following
CONDITIONS: - -
1 . Bora fide effort shall be made to minimize noise and lights in
order to avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10 :00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of
Salem Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department .
Police Department , and the Zoning Ordinance .
F. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or
fence at lenst four feet high; the fence shall have a locking
device and a closing device so as to keep the ,maty, shut at all
times ; a minimum of one ladder, stair. ledge. , or standup area,
not over three feet: below water surface , shall bV provided for
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each seventy-five feet of perimeter; . fence shall have ' only one opening,
three feet maximum width. -
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned .
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decis_
ion in the office of, the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF APPl;ALS',
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JUNE 1 , 1972
WILLIHM F, A11.0TT
IAM« oa�«E� DECISION ON PETCTCON OF JOHN WARD TO ERECT AN ADDITION TO
'°'E`" P- °IYLE AN EXISTING DWELLING AT 3 SUTTON 'TERP.ACE 'f0 PROVIDE A
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oaE�NN� GIAI._hGE AND AN AD'DS'fIONAL ROOM.
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By direct appeal , applicant petitioned the Board of Appeals to grant a var-
iance from the applicable density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance
to permit the construction of an addition to an existing dwelling to provide
a garage and a dining room at 3 Sutton Terrace .
A hearing was held on this appe.il_ on May 22 , 1972 , pu-csunnl: to notices
mailed postpaid -to Clic pet _t .one-r, ;tbuttei:�s , board members , and ol:Piers , and
;1dve •t:_i,scments wel'e dimly Pohl-idled _i.n talc Salom P;vom.iig Neiws , ndV.i_s _n;; of
th i_s Public
HoaL'd Plembcrs p.r•escut were Arthur Labrecque , James lloul , er, J. Norman Wel.cli,
Jr. , Chairman John M. Cray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as-secretary
to the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to attend was
Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file ; this dwelling was existing prior to the adoption in 1965 of a more
restrictive zoning ordinance , which at the time of its adoption drastically
changed zoning regulations with regard to the density requirements affecting
in this case particularly, lot area and minimum distance to rear lot line. ;
there has been an increase in the number of persons in the family, making it
imperative to expand their living quarters .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board found that the size of this lot and the location of the dwelling
thereon conformed to zoning regulations at the time of construction; presently
the lot and location of the structure are in harmony with lot areas and posi-
tion of structures with regard to boundary lines in the neighborhood; the
Board Members therefor were of the general opinion that granting the variance
to permit expansion of a presently nonconforming structure would cause no
detriment to the public good and would in no way derogate from the intent and
pLnPpose o:(' the Ordinance ; the Board found further: that if petitioner were to
conatruct this addition to his dwelling, and provide more spacious housing
:And moire conVeicieiit :And comfortable living conditions for himself and his
I'amily, a serious hardship would be eliminated, and for these reasons voted
unanimously to grant this appeal .
VARIANCE GRANTED AS REQUESTED.
CITY OF AL,EM BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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Pourb of Appeal
DECISION ON PETITION OF ALBERT AND VINCENT DiLISIO FOR A
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT SPECIAL PERMIT AFFECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE PETITIONERS
JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH F. DOYLOYLE WITH RESPECT TO USE OF LAND IN AN INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LASRECOUE 1 , - '•<1 •} y.
EMERY V. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
The petitioners, Albert and Vincent DiLieio, both of Swampscott, through
their attorney, George P. Vallis, appealed directly to the Board of Appeals
for a Special Permit for the purpose of operating a golf driving range on a
tract of land located on Swampscott Road, and located in an Industrial Zone.
A hearing was held on this petition on June 1 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioners; their attorney, abutters , board members,
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
Present at the hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch. Jr. Arthur E.
Labrecque , Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as
secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to
be present were James H. Boulger, Sr. , and Associate Member Emery P. Tanch.
Mr. Vallis appeardfor the petitioners , and pointed out that the petitioners
-propose to erect a storage shed according to plans submitted with the peti-
tion in connection with the layout of a golf driving range. It was brought
out that under Section V, Paragraph B-9 of the Zoning Ordinance , in an Indus-
trial Zone all Special Permit uses for the B-2 districts , including that of
a golf driving range are permitted. It was also stated that the proposed
location for said driving range was in no way detrimental to the public good
in view of the fact that the nearest building, namely the North Shore Tennis
and Squash Club , was at least three or four hundred yards away.
No one appeared in opposition.
After studying the facts presented in this case and a careful scrutiny of
the plot plan submitted with the petition, the Board found that the public
convenience and welfare would be substantially served and that the general
public would be the beneficiary by the granting of the Special Permit. On
the basis of this determination and also on the basis that the granting of
this Special Permit would not tend to impair the status of the neighborhood ,
the Special Permit may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and the granting of the Special Permit is in harmony with the purpose
and intent of the Zoning Ordinance .
The Board, by unanimous decision, voted to grant the Special Permit as
requested.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED. CITY
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SAID EC �7 N O`7 PETITION OF ROBERT R WALL TO ERECT A
SINGLE FAMILY DWPLLING AT 4 TREMONT STREET.
-' led to the Board of Appeals for a var
B;r direct appeal ; petitioner appea
lance from the applicable density requirements of the City. Zoni.ng Ordainn
ance with regard to the construction of a single family dwelling house
at 4 Tremont Street. ;
A hearing was held on this appeal on Monday, August 28, 1972, pursuant
to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner', abutters , abutters to the
Abutters , and others, and advertisements duly published in the Salem .
Evening News, advising of this Public Heaving. �.
Board Members present at the hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, Associate member Warren Baughm, and
William F. Abbott who acted as secretary to the meeting in the absence
of Joseph F. Doyle ; also unable to be present was Associate Member
Emery P. Tanch.
4 �!r. McCaffery appeared for the petitioner. The case was presented toi. e
meeting, the same as in the original appeal on file ; the lot contains
an area of 3120 square feet and has a frontage of fifty-nine feet ; while
the lot is in harmony with others in the immediate vicinity with existing
structures, it does not conform to the Zoning: Ordinance requirements of
7000 square feet of land area with a sixty-foot frontage ; it was pointed
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nut to the `,'.embers that for many years a single family .dwelling had occu- F
vied this lot but had burned down; petitioner proposes to erect a single
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family dwelling which will comply with the front and side yard requirements
of the Ordinance but because of the size of the lot , the 30-feet real d
yard re dation can not be complied with, and the rear yard will be fourteen
feet on one end of the building and fifteen to the boundary from the aro-
posed structure on the other end.
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No ons appeared in opposition. ,
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The Board members were of the ,general opinion that the lot area is in bar-
many with neighboring lots and in this residential district could not be
u.t_ i7ed for other than a small dwelling house; the members found that to
erect such a structure as proposed inwaccordance with the plan showing the
proposed position of the dwelling on the lo': would not be detrimental to
the public good and would not suh.stantially derogate from the 1,ntPnt and
_purpose of the Ordinance , and �-oted ,. nar.imo,.isly to grant the variance as
rearestted.
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
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.JOSEPH F. DOYLE
1OHN M. GRAY, !.R,
ARTHUR LABRECIIUE
rAuG 2� EMERY P. TANCH
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CITY CLEJ-Jt-'S OfTICE
DECISION ON PfiWM(n, = LUCILLE CORNrLl
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT
17 VALLEY STREET.
In .accordance with Section VII, Par. Jt of the City of Salem Zonng,,1 1. Ordin-
ance , !, petitioner appealed . to the Board of Appeals for a Special ,Permit. to
install a swimming pool at
A ,hearing was held on this appeal on August 21. , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, board members , abutters, abu tters ,to the
abutters , and others, and advertisements were duly published in. therSalem
Evening -Newsg advising of this Public Hearing.
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Sr. ,, members present In addition to Board Chairman John M. Grayn,
Arthurt.E. Labrecque, Donald Koleman, . Associate member Warren Baughm ` and
William F c Abbott who acted as secretary in the absence of Joseph ,F. , Doyle;
' Associate member Emery ,P. Tanch was also unable to attend.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, 'togeth'er with a
Plot plan showin(, location of pool, and are of the opinion that . a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose' and
intent of the Ordinance, ,,and should be , granted.
• By unanimous vote ; the' Board has therefore voted to grant a Speci,al...,Permit
to ,,install and maintain� said pool as requested, subject to `the. foll:owing
CONDITIONS: ' -
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Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order
avoid disturbing privacy of the neighbors.
2. Use of the -b
'pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
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3. 0 shall. be constructed andmaintained in' accordance with the
General Laws ::of theCommonwealth' olf Massachusetts, applicabie,it.0'-
swimming pools, and, the 'rules "and regulations of the city of,, Salem
Building Code , Board of Health; Electrical Department , Police:
Department, and Zonin
g' Ordinance.
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4. Pool shall b sideswitha permanent wall or'!,....
fence at least four ; feet
the,f6nce shall have a lockine".' '. '
device and a, closing- devise so as to keep the gate shut at all
times a mini.mumiof one ,ladderi stair ' itandup area
not over three feet below water,
surface',� ledge pr
shall be provided for '
each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one -' � .C" '
opening, three feet maximum width.
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally,
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
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6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OT APPEALS.
BY
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DECISION ON PETITION OF WILLIAM CULLEiN FOR A
WaIIAM F. ABBOTT SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL, AT
JAMES H. BOULDER 41 WALTER STREET.
JOSEPH F. DOYLE
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. ,
ARTHUR LABRECDUE -
EMERY P. TARCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this hearing.
Board Members present included Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
James H. Boulger, and William F. Abbott , who acted as secretary in the
absence of Joseph F. Doyle who was unable to attend as were Associate
Members Emery P. Tanch and J. Norman Welch, Jr.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file . No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of. the Ordinance ,- and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to :avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3 . Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ; applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Depart-
ment , and the Zoning Ordinances .
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence
at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a
closing device so as . to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum
of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area , not over three feet
below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of
perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum
width.
I/ (continued)
1
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• 5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be -installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this
decision in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITYY OFF SALEM - - BOARD SOF APPEALS,
(Acting) Secretary
n
Civ of !$u[em, Aussac4u$e##s
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Pourd of A"eal
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^PR^Tr DF.0 I:SION ON PETITION OF PAUL BELANGER FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT
^"°E` H. n°°`°En TO INSTALL A--SWIMMING POOL AT 284 WASHINGTON STREET.
JOSEPH C, OOVEE
Ji,I1N M, (iR^V. SR.
^RT„VR l^PRECp4E
A hearing was held on this appeal on November 299 1971 , pursuant
to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members,
abutters , and others , and.,advertisements published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board members present included William Abbott9 James Boulger, John M. Gray,
and Arthur Labrecque .
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on Cale .
Mr. Thomas P. McGinn, an abutter, appeared in opposition to granting this
petition .
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , qtnd are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and in-
tent of the Ordinance, and should be granted. Record of this meeting is on
• file with all data furnished for this hearing.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS:
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the Gen-
eral Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to Swim-
ming Pools , and the rules' and regulations of the City of Salem Building
Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police- Department, and ; i;-
the Zoning Ordinances.
4. Poole shall be surrounded on- all sides• with a permanent, wall- or' f6noe,
at least four feet high; the fence shall have a locking device and a
closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times; a minimum of
one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below"::
water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of Perim-
eter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
Y,10 sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH COADITIONS. BOARD OF APP/EALS9
BY
Acting; Secretary
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/�mT` `x - t - L JAME'. R eou cFR
(/)f (� ((�� i JOSEPH F LU LE
1'. �^ REL.r' t{/` � sof /•4/�lem, I.I uLi;�'Ui'L �✓ JOHN M C111Y. Sq.
t I L I L"I r ^ ARTHUR Lfi2,1EC.Le
/�YyMM ♦�y y'{/ ""!!//..���� ♦♦��TT EMERY P. T C 1
72UHZU Y1 pl�...V Ec`C.I. J. NORMA WFLLH. Li
TION Ol HOT:IfUT�IITiIT_ TO FS'TABLT. 531 A
WASHINGTON Sr) RF.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of' Appeals to modify a condition impost?d" at
the time a Special Permit was granted to petitioner' s predecessp^ i_1 title on
July 28 , 197:17 , with regard to the conduct of nn Americana -Museum.
A hearing *.:a.s held on this appeal pursuant to notices mailed pos;.paid to the
petitioner, board members , abutters ,.abutters to the a:outters , and others , and
advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this
Public Hearing.
Board Members present. were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur E. Labrecciue ,
J . Norman welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who acted as clerk of the meeting
in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also Luiable to be present 1.✓as associate
member Emery P. Tanch.
Mr. and Mrs. Mulvihill appeared at the hearing with Counselor Leonard Berkal ;
it was pointed out that in their reauest to eiimi.nate condition 1'3 as set
forth in the Board' s decision granting a Special Permit in Ju?-v of 1977. for
the conduct of this museum, they were requesting that the sale of souvenirs
be permitted -on a very limited basis, stipulating that said sales sha.l-3. not
be made to the general public , but shall be made only to those on the prey.:•=
es for the purpose of viewing the performance , and in no condi"-on shall
part of the premises used for said salmi of souvenirs be open to the
�<. r
street.
Col ncill.ors Georgie A. Nowak and Joseph ": . 01Keefe , also s. Burns and -Mr.
li:aluCc'1. appeared in oppositio'n to grPntiagg tR.-i5 apbeal.
The Board took the matter Linder ,dvi.sement pending further dis^.us.sior. ar::ong
the members.
Several members of the Board had visited the ,Dre, tises and )Tere of the onir.ion
t ._nt in accordance wi.i:i the co-di"- ans of the Special Permit :gra=,`ed by F.he
Board , the entire property had been exte-ninated and renclated ; !.case board:,
t �,d e
b-en naild. and painted; na-neS' a, 91355 is rear T•✓1.ndows h.ad bee, T'B')I ^d .
and becalase of se,.-ere breaka-Te problems , shutters had been ordered for. those
✓i n:?p..t�: 4%C),Irl Stlal.l. lle in l:_C epi •.ng �.th 'he Char:ct,,?r of tll.e hU: �l r?'; E'.mp].C?'+-
ees and :visitors had beQ.n advised of the twenty-minute par',cinq limit , ar_d
drected to a nearby municipal. narking arm-, to prevent doubled-parkins of
i
cars , and patrons andemr:io,,ees a1i'.ca have been .earned t22at parking ill
_ii .ball Court shall not be permitted.
Aft.^r o tborough study of all of the facts Presented in this case , the Board
ens stheir ne:t re,�uLar] r scned"t?ed meetin held .uglst 28 , 1972,
z'0-00 ' liil�_tnl*:I") 7S]'I to :;rani, the anpea l- as reau-s ,e d in Lhe C 1P�l
COII '_. ung s,ai_d 5 a I e5 to Pat2nn l _*:=? the perf' —anC e? 1P n `1a1.'t Of the
is lot ^pen to t?i.-. street. nor availabi-e to the geTi e,ra I
�r GZ:AP. L7 1. CTTi Or
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WILLIAM F. ABB07I
'4 i -N
JAMES N. OOV LGFF
Ctu JOSEPH F. f1VVLE
of "Salem, nss ar4ulbetts JOSE M GBgv =a
y ` q APTHUR LABNECOV[
JJ (AT]g. 25 ].x"172 , E`j f( 'ja.]}}n I EMEHv v. iwNCN
• • IIMY�1 II1 Appeal J. NONMAN W[LCH, IN
�� Q :118 A.M. I
DECTLSTON ON PFTT'rTON OF HFT,F.N KUI:FSZA. TO PFNOVATF
THIRD FLOOR PRFMISFS AT 77 WEBB STRFFT TO PROVIDF
AN ADDITIONAL APARTMENT.
Petitioner by direct appeal. , petitioned the Board of Appeals to install
a third floor apartment in an existing t:wn Ce�mil.v dwelling at. 77 Webb
Street .
A hernrintt was held oo thlce appeal on A111Mist 21. , 197" , Prlrstiant, to notices
ncri :led PostDoid to the petitioner, board mombe.r:; , ahut.t.ers , abutters to
the abutters , and others , and advertisements were prlhlished :in the Salem
PWening News , advising of this Pulalic Hearing.
In addition to the Board Chairman, John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Meml'ers pres-
ent were Donald Koleman, Arthur F. Labrecque , Associate Member Warren
Baughm, and Wil F. Abbott who acted as secretary to the meeting in
tire, absence of Joseph F, Dov].e ; a]-so unab:Le to be present was Associate
Member Emery P. Tnnch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case; she proposes to install an
additional apartment to he1.p meet expenses of t.lre property; there are Pres
i.n and front and rear stairways di.rectlr
ently,.tr✓o apartmen
is in the build. g
to the third floor; third floor was or"-to oo planned as an apartment ,
" v sePara
rooms ; other than some minor
and was partitioned off into five p
changes and redecorating, the proposed alterations will consist of inn
stalling a kitchen,and bath room facilities .
Councillor for the ward, Joseph -O'Keefe , who is also an abutter to this
lrroperty, appeared in favor of granting this appeal. . No one appeared
in opposition.
'rho
'rhe Board Members after a careful study of the facts presented to this
meeti.ng' :tr1d plans submitted with peti.tioner' s appeal- , found that the lot
area,and front , side , and rear yard setbacks :from the boundary lines are
Ordin-
nonconforming; with the density requirements of the present Zoning
lace r✓h:ich was adopted in 1965 , many years after the construction of Land and
this structure ; however, the Members further found that the :
building are in harmony with others, in the neighborhood which also were
idi erected many years prior to the adoption of the Ordinance . It wars pointed
out that sufficient parking spaces would be provided for al.l tenants , as
reouired by the Ordinance.
It was the general opinion or the Members that a fi.nanci.a.l hardship to
I ' the petitioner in view of today' s esca:lat:i.n,- costs , would be re]-i.eved
if this appeal were granted; ft was further fel. t that granting the- appeal
would not be detrimental to the public good and would not derogate from
the intent and Purpose oi' the Ordinance.
The Board voted unanimously to grant this aPPeal.
APPEAL, GRANTFD. CITY OF SA1;EM - - BOARD' OF APPEAL`
' 'mayBy
9- 4
W WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
,{ , V JAMES H. BOULDER
JOSEPH
Y /fV KlL�L�' CN'NsTJRrL�MsE 4s JO NN M. GRAY, SR.
111/// {, (`} �,}r ,�y,p�}� ARTHUR LABRECOUE
�� Pourb Y• ( Nk"vd EMERY P T WELL
lll... ! 1 J. NORMAN WELCH,
N, Jfl.
v 'a;DECISION ON PETITION OF ROBERT J. MAC DONALD TO INSTALL
A SMALL LUNCHEON BAR IN AN EXISTING VARIETY STORE AT
v f4 WEBB STREET.
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By direct appeal , petitioner applied to the Board of Appeals to install
a small luncheon bar in an existing v riety store at 101 Webb Street.
A hearing was held on this appeal on gust 21, 1972, pursuant tq notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, bo ' d members, abutters, abutters to
the abutters, and others, and advert ' ements were duly published in the
Salem Evening News.
In addition to the Board Chairman, John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Members
present were William F. Abbott who ac•Led as secretary to the meeting in
the absence of Joseph F. Doyle, Arthur E. Labrecque, Donald Koleman, and
Associate member Warren Baughm; also unable to be presenthas Associate
member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case, the same as in the original
appeal on file; this store has been in existence at this location for
more than fifty years; since purchasing the property, petitioner has
installed water service and sewerage facilities at considerable expense
in addition to other improvements necessary to conduct this operation in
an up to date manner and to insure a profitable enterprise; with. rising
costs in all foodstuffs, he proposes to expand his business and supplement
his income by installing facilities to provide light lunches, and promote
sales of ice cream, etc.
Mr. John W. Goodwin and Mr. McCormack appeared to voice their approval of
granting this appeal. No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
general opinion that this request is a reasonable one; proximity- to the
beach area of Collins Cove would be a convenience for bathers and other
visitors to the beach to avail themselves of the soft drinks, ice cream,
etc. , usually available in such areas, and would eliminate the need to
drive to other locales to purchase these items and causing traffic prob-
lems with children and others approaching the beach area.
The Board found that granting this appeal would relieve a financial hard-
ship to the petitioner, and further found that granting this appeal would
cause no detriment to the public good and would not derogate from the
intent and purpose of the ordinance, but would benefit children and other
visitors to the public beach at Collins Cove, and for these reasons, voter
unanimously to grant this appeal.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY -� Ir�e��' �
(Acting) Secretary
y� .
WILLIAM E ABBOTT
\ �} /� I�/��}����} r 't Tl .14ME5 R. BOVLGEP
({�{. 2ISS?xC II$P S
JOSEPH F. AYLE
of JOHN
VVV� �J ` OHNHNM, GRAY, SP.
�� yy�,y(`} }},� ARTHUR LABNECOUE
•X PQNrb � �ypral EMERY V. T4NCX
'A. �• E. ` 1 111
NORMAN WELCH, JR.
" AUGUST 2, 1972
DECISION ON PETITION OF OLD SALEM REALTY TRUST,
LAURENCE C. POST, JR. , TRUSTEE, TO REMODEL. SECOND
FLOOR AT 20 WINTER STREET TO PROVIDE A SECOND APARTMENT
IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to install a second floor
apartment in an existing single family residence, and a hearing was
held on this appeal on July 10, 1972, pursuant to notices mailed post=
paid to the petitioner, abutters, board members and others, and adver-
tisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News, advising of this
public hearing.
Board members present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
Arthur E. Labrecque, J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who
acted as secretary for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle;
Emery P. Tanch, Associate Member, was also unable to attend.
Mr. Donald Koleman of the petitioning Trust company appeared and explained
the case the same as in the original appeal on file ; he proposes to remod-
el the second floor to provide an additional apartment, install a bath on
the first floor, a kitchen on the second floor and a bath on the third
floor; the area is zoned for two-family residences, and the Zoning Ordin-
ance requires 3500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit; this
lot contains 4067 square feet and is presently non-conforming with regard
to front, and side yard setback requirements. Mr. Koleman claimed that
the house can not be economically occupied as a single-family dwelling.
Mr. Strock, owner of abutting property appeared at this hearing. `
The Board members studied the plans submitted for this remodeling work,,
and discussed the matter of existing violations to the present zoning
ordinance; the members were of the general opinion that lot size and foca-
tion" of existing structures were in harmony with neighboring lots on which
structures have been existing for many, many years , having been constructed
prior to the Ordinance adopted in 1965; the members felt that to grant this
variance would in no way derogate from the intent and purpose of the
Ordinance, and further found that granting the ordinance would cause no
detriment to the public good, and for these reasons, voted unanimously to
grant the variance as requested, and permit remodeling the structure to
provide a first and second floor apartment.
VARIANCE GRANTED: CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY 'Act—,.101gr Secretary
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Pourb of �"rzd 39 t'H "fZ
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CITY CLEkn'S OFFICE
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT DF,CTSION ON PETITTON OF JOSEPH F. KEANE FOR A &946M`)WSS.
JAMES H. BOULGER PER.MTT TO TNSTALL A SWTMMTNG POOL AT 5 WITCHCRAFT ROAD.
JOSEPH F. OOYLE
JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECOUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J, NORMAN WELCH, JR.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 27 , 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this hearing.
Present at this hearing were Board Members J. Norman Welch , Jr. , Arthur.
Labrecque , William F. Abbott and Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. Members unable-_
to be present were James H. Boulger and. Joseph F. Doyle , also , associate
member Emery P. Tanch.
Petitioner appeared with his wife and explained the case , the same as in
the original_ appeal on file.
No one appeared in opposition .
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing the location of the proposed pool. , and are of the opinion.
that a Special Permit for which application is made is in harmony with. the
purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested . subject to the following
CONDTTTONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 1.0:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with. the
General laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts . applicable to
Swimming; Pools, and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code , Board of Health , Electrical. Department , Police Depart-
ment , and the Zoning Ordinances.
4. Pool shall be surrounded on all sides with a permanent wall or fence
at least four feet high ; the fence shall have a. locking device and a
closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum
of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet
below water surface shall_ be provided for each seventy-five feet -of
perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum
width. ~
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight ta.nk with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned .
6. No swimming pool_ or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a- building permit has been obtained from the Building Tnspector
who may issue such permit 21 days after the date stamped on this decis-
ion in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS :
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPFAT,S ,
BY
_M.
(Acting) Secretary
i
cy� ' Ctu of 'Sallora, Elft sttcl�xzse##s
Pourb of 'Apyeal
S
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT -
JAMES H. BOULGER
JOSEPH F.
°OYLE - DECISION ON PETITION OF ROBERT KONDON TO ERECT AN ADDITION
JOHN M. GRAY. SR:
ARTHUR LABRECGUE TO AN EXISTING DWELLING AT 9 WITCH WAY TO .PROVIDE A GAR4G.E
EMERY R.•TANCH AND A FAMILY .ROOM. -J. NORMAN WELCH. JR. - - - - -
Petitioner by direct appeal , applied to the Board of Appeals for a variance
from the side yard requirement of the zoning ordinance to permit the erec-
tion of a two car garage with a family room above, at his existing dwelling
located at 9 Witch Way.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 22 , 1972, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid -to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others ,
and advertisements duly published in . the Salem Evening News, advising of
: this Public Hearing.
Board members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , James H. Iloulger, Sr. ,
Arthur E. Labrecque , J. Norman Welch, Jr. , and William F. Abbott who acted
as clerk for the meeting in the absence of Joseph F. Doyle; also unable to
. attend was Associate Member Emery .P. Tanch.
', Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file ; with a recent addition to the family, he finds it almost impossible
to continue living in his home with adding the additional room; 1:.e has had
to leave his car and boat out of doors and feels that a 'twin garage ,would
protect his investments ; he has considered the possibli:ty of erecting this
addition to the rear of the dwelling, but feels that the extra work of
moving the plumbing of the kitchen and bath is unnecessary; the proposed
family room will adjoin the house by means of a breezeway; the zoning ordin-
ance requires a side yard setback of ten feet and the setback here will be
six and one-half feet from the boundary line.
No one appeared in opposition.'
The Board Members ; after a careful study of all of the evidence presented
to this hearing found that to deny petitioner the ,variance as requested would
impose hardship to him and to his family whose need for more spacious and con-
venient living accommodations is serious ; the members further found that to
grant this variance .would in no way derogate from the - intent and purpose of
the zoning ordinance and it was the general opinion of all of the members
that granting this variance would not be detrimental to the public good, and
for these reasons , voted unanimously to grant this appeal as requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - -BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
Acting Secretary
1973
STREET _. NAM- _ PAGE a ��
Almeda Street Lotf56 DiBiase-S.Rpalty Trust 1 V
Balcomb Street 402 Beaulieu,Robert 2 VJ�
Barcelona Ave . Lot-366A �.
and Ravenna Ave. Rear of 43 Boucher,Edgar 3
Barr Street 38 LeDuc,William 4
B@rstow Street 68 Plante,Ronald 5
Belleview,Ave 50 Millard,Robert 6
Berube Road 1 Rybicki, Theodore 7
Boston Street 9 DiStefano,Emanuel (Apt ) 8
Boston Street 9 DiStefano,Emanjel (Laundromat )9
Bridge Street 72 Galiatsatos,Omiros 10
Bridge Street 80 Goldberg,Richard 11
Bridge Street 96� Eisen,Albert 12
Bridge Street 10 Systems Improvement, Inc . , 13
Bridge Steeet -335 Magarian,Robert 14
Brown Street 14-16 Haley,Douglas and
Brown Street Ct . 4-6 Vallis,George (Trustees ) 15
Buffum Street 7 Pesce ,Robert 16
Butler Street 10 Theriault,Leo 17
Cabot Street #18 --Gdrmano, .LodotQico 18
Carpenter St . 12 Old Salem Realty 19
Cedar Street 35-37 Casey, John H. 20
Cedar Street 35-37 Casey,John �/ 21
Cedar Crest Road McDuff,Michael 22
Cedarview StreetLot#172 Verzaetali, Teresa 23
\ Champlain Road 4 Denis,Laurent 24
J Circle Hill Road 7 Maher,Edward F. 25
y Circle Hill Road 26 Hef£ernan,Dennis 26
Crescent Drive 18 MCDonald, James 27
Derby Street 60 Burnaby,Ruth & Fred 28
it i, it it 29
Dodge Street 7 Inez Realty Trust
d/b/a Folsom Seafoods 30
Endicott Street 23 Camarda,Frank 31
Essex Street 30 Waters,Beverly 32
Essex Street 109
corner of Hawthorne Blvd. Donovan ,Jehn 33
Essex Street 173-179 Bernard 's., Inc . 34
Essex Street 394 Orne St. REalty Trust 35
Essex Street 394 Kossover,Barry 36
JUgkiKXa1xRfa3:kYxRXXNt
First Street Highland REalty Trust 37
Fort Avenue 24 New England Power 38
11 it ,t' ,t ,t it 39
Fort Avenue 50 South Essex Sewerage District 40
Fort Avenue 171-185 Xanthaky,Nicholas 41
Francis Road 24 Sutton,Frank 42
Gables Circle 14 Bornstein,Stanley 43
Gables Circle 30 Frisch,A.J. 44
Gallows Hill Road 26 Fontaine,Shirley 45
Green Street 5 Theophilopoulos,Pietro 46
Greenway Road 12 Baliotis,Paul 47
�- Hartford Street 11 Cyr St,Raymond 48
Hawthorne Blvd 6 Picone, /Richard 49
1973 PAGE 2
STREET , NAME VPAGE_
Highland Avenue 319 Loyal Order of Moose 50
Holly Street 12 Davidson,Florence 51
Horton,Street 23 Pinault,Roland 52
Japonica Street 27 Bovio,Peter 53
:Japonica Street 30 McSwiggin, Peter 54
Jefferson Ave .corner
of Read Street Palm,Richard 55
Jefferson Ave . 42 Marfongelli,Joseph 56
Kosciusko,Street 22 Crosby ,David 57
Larkin Lane 4 Cloyd,Albert 58
La..-pt R' g;Z�Q §% $EE ZIA • 19'7'4
Leach Street 120 Levesque,Albert O
Lafayette Street 146 Gelpey,Kenneth 61
Linden Street 12 Garfield,Leonard 62
Loring Avenue Downey,Frank 63
Living & Learning (Swimming Pool )
Marlboro,Road 127 Furnari, J.A. 64
Marlboro,Road. 146 Jermyn,Gloria 65
Mason,Street 24 Howe,George 66
Mason Street 53 Mason REalty Trust 67
- March Street 42 Santo, James 6$
Moffatt Road 30 Krause,Albert 69
North Street 145 LtAbbe,Ronald 70
Northend Avenue 38 Lojkb,Stanley 71
Nursery Street 11 Mizioch,Kenneth 72
Ord Street 55 Fanning,Richard 73
Outlook Hill 9 Hoyle,Reynolds 74
Palmer Street 50 Keefe,John & Carolyn 75
Phelps Street 22 Boisvert,Louis 76
Pleasant ,Street 26-2$ Barnard,Robert 77
Prince Street 4-6 •and
/Park Street 5 Delpero,Ernest 78
Rockdale;Avenue 1 Cloutier,Raymond 79
Sable Road 32 Correnti,Joseph 80
Shillaber Street 14 Bozzi,Alfred 81
Springside Avenue 43 Iremblay,William 82
Swampscott Road 100 Corso,Anthony 83
Swampscott Road and Highland Realty
First Street Trust 84
Sylvan Street 6 Johansen,Francis 85
Thorndike Street 21 Malioneck,Richard 86
Valley Street 65 Abraham,Walter 87
Valley Street Lot 76 J3 Salem Acres, Inc . $8
Wall Street Court 4 Panopoulos,Anthony 89
Wall Street 1$ LaBonte,Bruce 90
Washington Sq.East 90-92 Brennan,Florence 91
Wisteria,Street 3-31 /Goggin,David 92
Witchcraft Road Lot 133A Salem Acres, Inc . 93
Witch Way 16 Costango,Frank 94
Wyman Street Lots #66=67
(Lots #66-67 are shown as Lot #28 on Assejsor's maps ) 95
All 04k
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
N �
�q JOSEPH F. DOVLE
o 68�L4bi� �e+'.N 66iIJb+K� 4i 7JK.Cb�- JOHN M. GRAY,SR.
ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE
y�I t'', r 'nom ,mss IIZTY II Appeal. DONALD KOLEMAN
l l WARREN BAUGHN
EMERY P. TANCH
11�
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RE: - DI BIASE - SALEM REALTY TRUST
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This is a direct appeal by DiBiase-Salem Realty Trust from the applicable
terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance . The locus of the property for which
Petitioner seeks a special permit is lot 56 on AlLneda Street , an R-1 resi-
dential single family zoning district. The said site and surrounding area
are relatively undeveloped property which the Petitioner owns , and for
which there are presently no services for sewer, water or utilities . The
Petitioner wishes to erect a temporary building and chain link fence ,
seven or eight feet in height , around the boundary lines , for the storage
of equipment and building material for a period of four (4) years .
Hearing was held on this Petition on October 29 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman. John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren BaugluJ..
' eorge P. Vallis , Esquire , appeared in behalf of the Petitioner and presen-
ted the following evidence :
Petitioner wishes to construct a temporary building, sixty (60) feet by one
hundred 100) feet , for the use of storage of equipment and building mater-
ials ; he also wishes: to construct a chain link fence , seven (7) to eight
(8) feet in height around the boundary lines . Attorney Vallis explained
that the Petitioner is a developer of the property in the immediate area,
and needs a temporary building of such described and the chain link fence
surrounding it for security purposes. Attorney Vallis further explained
that the Petitioner has been constantly subjected to theft of building
materials and damage to the equipment by vandalism.
Mr. Frank Rizzotti , 26 High Street , Salem, Mass . , appeared in opposition to
the granting of the variance of special permit. Mr. Rizzotti explained that
he owns property nearby and feels that the construction of a temporary build-
ing and fence would detract and decrease the value of his property. Mr.
Rizzotti ' s property is a vacant lot and he has owned it for approximately
sixty-two (62 ) years without ever developing it. No one else appeared in
opposition.
The Board studied the plot plan submitted by Attorney Vallis , and a copy
of the Salem Assessors ' map, also submitted by the Petitioner , and reviewed
all of the evidence that had been submitted by the Petitioner and Mr. Rizzotti ]
After reviewing all of the evidence presented and considering carefully the
,ol.ans submitted, the Board found that a variance could be granted, without
substantial detriment to the public good, and without nullifying or sub-
stantially derogating from the intent of the District or the purposes of
. the Zoning Ordinance, and that special circumstances and. conditions exist
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whish specially affect the land and structure to be erected which do not gen-
erally affect other lots in the area and that literal enforcement of the pro-
visions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve substantial hardship to the
Petitioner. The Board, however, does place a .condition upon the granting of
variance :
The fence which the Petitioner requests permission to erect around the perim-
eter of the temporary building and the temporary, building itself, subject of
this variance , will be removed from the premises /at a period of time no longer
tha three (3) years from,.. the date of the granting of this variance .
APPEAL GRANTED WITH CONDITION.
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DECISIrC k4i'A P1IMN OF ROBERT BEAULIEU TO ERECT A SINGLE EMERY P. raNCH
FAMILY �D L *U.AT 402' BALCOMB STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector who refused
to issue a permit to erect a dwelling at lot, #11 Balcomb Street shown on
plan submitted as one of two adjoining lots--in possession of petitioner.
This is an R-1 district , yoned for single family residences , and presently
the lot in question is vacant . In his letter of refusal , the Building In-
spector explained the following reasons for his refusal - "The lot #11 on
Balcomb Street as shown on your plan, shows an undersized lot with insuf-
ficient frontage and inadequate side setback" . The Building Inspector
further informed. the Appellant of his right to appeal to the Board of
Appeals which may in some cases vary the applicable terms of the City
Zoning Ordinance .
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 14, 1973, pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutt-
rs to abutters , and. others , and advertisements were duly published in the
alem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened this meeting with Board Members
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott and Associate Member
Warren Baughn, present .
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner, Robert
Beaulieu:
Th:e Petitioner wishes to erect a six room ranch house , the dimensions of
which are 23 ' 4" x 42 ' at 402' Balcomb Street , Salem, in accordance with the
plans, submitted and made' a part of this record. The Building Inspector
refused to issue a building permit due to the=-fact that the lot was under-
size , had insufficient frontage , and inadequate side setbacks . The plot
plan submitted by the Petitioner, dated March 28, 1973 and drawn by Essex
Survey Service , Inc . , shows side lot setback of only 6 . 8 ' where the require-
ment of the applicable provisions of the Salem Zoning Ordinance is 10 '
for this area . The lot in question, #11 , contains only 4 , 193 square feet e
where the requirement in this Zoning District for lot size is a minimum of
fL'i.900 square feet ; frontage requirement for the district is 60 ' and the
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1.` DECISION - Re-Petition of Robert Beaulieu
been paying taxes on the property for nine (9) years , and since that time
'his wife has become ill with diagnosis of arthritis of the spine . Accord-
ingly, all utilities on a single floor would be of less hardship to her in
her present physical condition.
The Board studied the plot plan and the building plan submitted by the
Petitioner.
Mr. Fabrideski , 26 ,Balcomb Street , Salem, appeared in opposition to
the granting of the variance .
After reviewing all of the evidence presented, and considering care-
fully the plans submitted by the Petitioner, the Board found that the
neighborhood contained other sub-standard size lots and that a literal
enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would cause substan-
tial hardship to the Petitioner and that desirable relief may be granted
in the form of a variance to the applicable terms of the Zoning Ordinance
without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying
or substantially derogating from the intent of the District or the pur-
poses of the Ordinance . The Board also found that special conditions
exist which especially affect the land in this particular appeal.
The Board voted unanimously to grant the Petitioner' s variance .
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JOSEPH F. DOYLE A VARIANCE FROM THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQU1ifEFTS
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DONALD KOLEMANa.
WARREN SAUGHN OF A TWO=CAR GARAGE AT LOT 36o6A BARCELONA AVf
EMERY P. TANCH REAR OF 43 RAVENNA AVENUE.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a two-car garage
on Lot 366A Barcelona Avenue, rear of 43 Ravenna Avenue , as plans submitted
showed petitioner could not comply with the rear-yard setback requirements of
the City Zoning Ordinance .
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and permit construction of
a garage in accordance with his plan.
Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, Board Members, abutters ,
and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening News , a hearing
10as held on this appeal on December 18, 1972•
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott,
Donald Koleman, and Arthur Labrecque; Associate Member Warren Baughn was also
present but disqualified himself from participating in this case.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case, the same as in the original appeal.
on file ; the lot in question is located in an R-1 district , zoned for one-fam-
ily dwellings and accessory buildings ; the location of the proposed two-car
garage would comply with the front and side setback requirements , but due to
the unusual topography of the Petitioner' s land, the lot in question contains
some ledge and the petitioner is unable to set the garage back any more than
13.7 feet on one end of the structure and 20.0 feet on the other corner of ,
the building.
No one appeared in opposition.
After hearing all of the evidence , the Board finds that the proposed erection
of a two-car garage will meet all of the density requirements of the Ordinance
with the exception of the rear yard setback regulation, the Board additionally-
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Onds that substantial hardship exists and that a variance may be granted
without substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or purposes of the Ordinance , and
with the exception of Mr. Baughn who earlier had disqualified himself in this
hearing, all members present voted unanimously to grant the petition as
requested.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DY tWFI(,'�[TION OF WILLIAM LEDUC TO CONVERT EXISTING
GARAT iNG AT 38 BARR STREET TO PROVIDE TWO APARTMENTS.
This is a -direct appeal by the Petitioner, William LeDuc , from the applic-
able terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance to allow
the conversion of a 6-bay garage on a sub-standard size lot into two (2\
apartments at 38 Barr Street , Salem, an R-2 Zoning District;
Hearing on this appeal was held on May 14 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald.
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associe " e Member Wax•ren
Baughn present .
The Petitioner was represented by John Smedile , who introduced the follow-
ing evidence :
611he site and building in question is located at 38 Barr Street , Salem, in
an R-2 district , zoned for two-family residences , and consists of a block
building containing five ( 5) garages which have been used in conjunction
with a trucking service in the past . The lot in question contains approx-
imately 4737 ;5 square feet . The Petitioner indicated that he wanted to
convert the garages into two apartments to provide living quarters for
his mother-in-law, who has been unable to obtain suitable housing elsewhere .
A plot plan submitted by the Petitioner shows that the' side setback on
what would appear to .be the rear of the garage varies from approximately
one to two feet and that the rear lot setback- at the present garage is
approximately 32 feet . The front setback appears to be no more than one
( 1 ) foot . Appearing in favor of the granting of this variance were the
Petitioner, Mr. LeDuc , Henry Armstrong, a neighbor, David Powell, a neigh-
bor, and Mr. Polison, also a neighbor.
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After considering all of the evidence presented and studying carefully
the plan submitted, the Board found that the conversion of this five-bay
garage into a two apartment building could rot be done without substantial
triment to the public good nor without nullifying or substantially
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derogating from the intent and purpose of the District or the purposes of
the Zoning By-Law. The Board found the side lot setback and front yard
setbacks of no more than one to two feet inadequate and found that the
present building does not suit®bly lend itself to the proposed conversion.
Accordingly, the Board voted unanimously to ., DENY the granting of the
variance .
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CITY GL R,I'S OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
SALEM.MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF RONALD G. PLANTE TO ERECT A
TWO CAR GARAGE AT 68 BARSTOW STREET.
This is an appeal from the Building Inspector ' s decision to refuse to issue
a permit to erect a garage at 68 Barstow Street , Salem, a residential two
family- District . The Building Inspector, in his letter dated May 16, 1973,
stated his reason for refusing to issue a permit : "The lot . is undersized
and has insufficient frontage , and the proposed building would be in further
violation with regard to the side and rear yard setback requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance" .
The Building Inspector informed the Appellant that the Board of Appeals may
grant a variance from the applicable terms of the Ordinance .
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 25, 1973, Pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
*'Jutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrec_que , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner, Ronald Plante :
The lot in question is located in a residential two family residential
Zoning District and was built on shortly following World War II . There
were no garages erected at the time of construction of the building, and
the Petitioner now seeks permission from the Board of Appeals to erect a
two car garage to provide suitable off street parking during the winter
months . The Petitioner stated that his building is a two family dwelling
permitted in this area , and that the erection of a garage would allow
suitable parking for himself and his tenant .
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The Board studied the plan submitted by the Petitioner for the erection
of a two car garage into the hi
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--After reviewing all of the evidence presented and considering carefully
f plan submitted, the Board found that a variance could be granted,
!thout substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying
or substantially derogating from the intent of the District or the purposes
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,of the Zoning By-Law, and that special circumstances and conditions exist
which especially affect the land and garage to be erected which do not
Generally affect other lots in the area and that literal enforcement of
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve substantial hardship
to the Petitioner.
The Board voted unanimously to grant the variance .
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_ INSTALL A SHIMMING POOL AT 50 _BELLEVIEW AV NUE
�«�;,,� HEARING - APRIL 22 , 1974
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A hearing was held on this appeal on April 22 c�7. h�',� �tSi S.h��lft to
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notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Lfc•infcis , abutters, abutters
to abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott, and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
appeal on file . No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a ,Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By una.ninimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special
Permit to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the follow
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CONDITIONS:
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and regulations
of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments , and
the City Zoning Ordinanc-e applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder ,
stair, ledge , pr standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
5 . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the
syr' Board of Appeal shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of
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Deeds.
CITY OE/ SALEM - - B ARD OF APPEAL,
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CITYPETITION OF THEODORE P. RYBICKI TO EMERY P. TANCH
S® gWMp A BREEZEWAY ROOF AND CARPORT AT •1 BERUBE ROAD.
This is a' direct appeal by the Petitioner, Theodore P. Rybicki , 1 Berube
Road, Salem, from the applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance , to
allow the construction of a breezeway roof and carport at 1 Berube Road,
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Salem, an R-1 district, zoned for single-family residences .
Hearing was held on -this appeal on May 14, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr, opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present.
The application is submitted to obtain a variance from the applicable terms
f the Zoning Ordinance with respect to minimum.. rear yard setback require-
° _nts . The Petitioner wishes to construct a breezeway between the house and
proposed carport, the breezeway measuring 81x101 , and the carport measuring
201 x 261 , in accordance with the plot plan submitted by the Petitioner and
made a part of this record. The Petitioner further stated that he wished to
erect the carport in order to protect his new car from the elements . Peti=
tioner is the owner-occupant of the single family residence .
The Board studied the plot plan submitted and the plans for the construction
of the carport and breezeway. After reviewing all of the evidence presented
and considering carefully the plans heretofore mentioned, the Board voted
unanimously to grant a variance from the applicable density regulations of
the Zoning Ordinance with respect to varying the 30' rear yard setback to
allow the Petitioner to erect his proposed carport 81 from the rear boundary
line. The Board found that relief could be granted through the granting of
a variance without substantial detriment to the public . good or substantial o
derogation from the intent of the District or the provisions of the City
Zoning Ordinance , that literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning
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By-Law would cause substantial hardship to the Petitioner and that special
. conditions with respect to. the lot size and placement of the building exist
which are not generally affecting other lots and structures in the District.
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SALEM, MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF EMAATUEL DI STEFANO TO INSTALL A
THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT AT 9 BOSTON STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector who refused
to issue a permit to install a third ,floor apartment at #9 Boston Street ,
a B-1 Zoning District. The Building Inspector, in his letter to the peti-
tioner, stated that as Building Inspector, he had no authority to issue a
permit to install an apartment on the third floor in the building at #t9
Boston Street. The petitioner was advised of his right to appeal the decis-
ion of the Building Inspector to the Board of Appeals.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 25, 1973 , pursuant to notices
Wailed postpaid to the petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Aoleman, who was present , but did not vote on this matter. , Arthur Labrecque ,
William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn being present.
The Petitioner introduced the following evidence at the hearing:
The structure located at 9 Boston Street, Salem, consists of three stories ,
and the petitioner desires to convert the third floor into a separate
apartment. Hardship is cited due to the fact that the third floor is vacant
and is of no particular value , as it can not be used either by the tenant
on the second floor or the Petitioner on the first floor. It is felt by the
petitioner that not to put these rooms to their "natural use" would dete:r-
( orate the value of the property and that to financially be able to keep
this property and make desperately needed renovations , the Petitioner would
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three-family house would not detract from the buildings in the immediate area
Oce there are commercial establishments , retail stores , restaurants and other
commercial. establishments . The petitioner claims that the denial by the Build-
ing Inspector to issue a permit to convert the third story into a separate
apartment constitutes an unnecessary hardship upon the petitioner and he seeks
relief from the Board of Appeals .
The Board Members after carefully considering all of the evidence presented
and being familiar with the building and the property, with the exception of
Donald Koleman, who abstained from voting, voted to deny the application for
a variance and/or .special permit and additionally found that the petitioner
failed to show substantial hardship, either financial or otherwise . The peti-
tioner has owned the house only since last September and has not produced sub--
stanti_al evidence to show sufficient financial hardship. The Board additionally
ads that the allowance of a variance or special permit , taking into consider-
ation the neighborhood and the surrounding properties , would be in derogation
to the meaning and intent of the Zoning By-Law and the neighborhood itself.
APPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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SAIEM, MASS.P
DECISION ON THE ETITION OF EMANUEL DI STEFANO, 9 BOSTON STREET.
This is ,a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Emanuel Distefano , of #9 Boston
Street, Salem, from the applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to .allow
the construction and the addition of an existing building as shown on his
plans for the purpose of operating a laundromat in a B-1 Zoning District .
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and a notice duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened the meeting, with Board Members Donald
i ,Nooleman, Arthur Labr. ecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present . Donald Koleman did not vote on this appeal.
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner:
The area in question is a B-1 business zoning district ; in the immediate
vicinity, there are a variety of business uses ; the addition of this struc-
ture as shown on the plan submitted will enable the Petitioner to operate a
laundromat , the income from which will help defray expenses which the Peti-
tioner now has on the property. Petitioner states he cannot work, has four
children, and the additional income is necessary in order for his family
and himself to maintain a decent standard of living.
The Petitioner respectfully requests that a special permit be granted to
extend an existing structure as shown on said plan so as to permit the addi-
tion of a one-story building and that a variance be granted from the applic-
le setback and density requirements so as to permit the construction as
outlined on the plan and the use of the building as a laundromat.
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(EMANUEL DI STEFANO, cont 'd. )
Appearing in opposition to the granting of the Special Permit and variance
was Councillor James R. Hosman, who presented a petition signed by twenty-
five residents of the Ward. After some discussion, the Petitioner, Emanuel
Di Stefano , requested leave of the Board to withdraw his Petition without
prejudice .
The Board voted in favor of granting the Petitioner leave to withdraw without
prejudice , with the exception of Attorney Donald Koleman, who abstained from
voting.
Leave to withdraw without prejudice granted.
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SALEM, MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION BY OMIROS GALTATSA.TOS TO ERECT
A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT B SHOWN ON PLAN OF LAND
AT #72 BRIDGE STREET, CORNER OF SKERRY STREET.
This is a direct appeal by Omiros Galiatsatos , Petitioner, for a variance from
the applicable building By-Laws concerning property owned by him located at
#72 Bridge Street , at the corner of Skerry Street in an R-2 residential dis-
trict . Petitioner wishes to erect a two-family dwelling on a Lot B in a
plan submitted. by the Petitioner.
A hearing was held on this matter on November 26 , 1973, Pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
•,-butters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald V.
Koleman, Arthur E. Lab'recque , William F. Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney Philip Litman, of Bridge Street ,
Salem, Massachusetts , who presented the following 'evidence :
On the plan submitted for a lot of land located at #72 Bridge Street on the
corner of Bridge and Skerry Streets , Salem, Massachusetts , there is a request
to this Board of Appeals for a division of the land owned by the Petitioner,
Omiros Galiatsatos. The lot in question, as it presently exists , contains
what would appear to be after some discussion between Attorney Litman and
neighbors , a six-family building, which would be located on the plan in Lot. A.
rhe Petitioner wishes to divide the lot and create a new lot , Lot B, upon
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which he wishes to build a proposed two family dwelling. The proposed Lot B
•rould contain 5,040 square feet . The R-2 residential two-family zoning re-
quirements of the City By-Law require 7 ,000 square feet . The side setbacks
on the proposed dwelling would be fourteen (14) feet on one side , ten (10)
feet on the other , a fifteen (15) foot frontal setback, and a twenty-four
(24) foot rear yard setback.
Lot A, which now contains an existing six-family house , would be reduced in
size to 5 , 152 square feet , thus making out of Lot A another non-conforming
use with respect to the density requirements .
Appearing in opposition to the proposed sub-division of the lot at #72 Bridge
Street into two separate lots and the erection on the rear lot of a two-family
house was Councillor-elect Richard Swiniuch, who presented a Petition signed
by twenty-eight (28) residents within the area opposing the granting of this
variance. The petition is filed and is made part of the record herewith;
lso appearing in opposition to the granting of this variance were Michael
V. Thomas of #5 Skerry Street , an abutter, and John S . Thomas , of #2 Cherry-
Hill Avenue . Some of the comments in opposition to the granting of this
variance consisted of statements regarding the congestion of the area which
already exists , and the density of the Zoning District, although some of
those others in opposition to the granting of the variance pointed out the
fact that presently three (3) cars belonging to tenants in the six-family
building park on the Lot B which would, in effect , be the lot where the new
two-family house would proposed to be built . There would obviously be not
enough parking for the cars of the six family building, let alone enough
parking for cars perhaps for the two family structure to be erected.
After considering all of the evidence presented and studying carefully the
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ot plan submitted and being familiar with the area, the Board found that
the sub-division of the lot in question and the erection of a two family
dwelling on the second lot could not be done without substantial detriment
to the public good, nor without nullifying or substantially derogating from
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the intent and purpose of the District or the purposes of the Zoning By-Law.
The Board found that the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance
could not be met on either of the two lots if a subdivision were to be
allowed and that the setback and side lot requirements with respect to the
existing house would create a non-conformity.
Accordingly, the Board VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO DENY the granting of the
variance sought .
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DECISION ON PETITION OF RICHARD B. GOLDBERG CUAL�TElRjMIT E
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Joszrr: r. ooYir FLOOR OF EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AT 80 BR_R ,D STR tT
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EMERY P. IANC.H
By direct appeal , Petitioner petitioned this board for a variance from the
applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the remodeling of
the third floor premises at 80 Bridge Street to provide an additional dwel-
ling unit , in an existing two family house , on November 27 , 1972.
Hearing was held on this appeal on December 18, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Abutters , Abutters to the Abutters , Board
Members , and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening News
giving notice of this public hearing.
Members of the Appeals Board who were present at this hearing were Chairman
Tohn M. Gray, Sr. , Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William F. Abbott , and
4SAssociate Member Warren Baughn.
Appearing at the hearing were the petitioner, his architect , Mr. David F.
Jacquith and Miss Margaret Geern.
Petitioner introduced the following evidence ; the building was purchased as a
two-family house on September 16 , 1972 by petitioner; the lot in question is
located in an R-2 District, zoned for two-family residences ; petitioner stated
he has expended substantial -funds for repairs and improvements to the first
and second floors ; that the first and second floor apartments have had vacan.
cies during the Fall of 1972 amounting to three weeks in the first floor
apartment and six and one-half weeks in the second floor apartment ; that the
lot does not presently accommodate any off-street parking and that due to the
lack of off-street parking, prospective tenants have decided not to occupy
either of the apartments.
No one appeared in opposition to the petition.
After carefully going over all of the evidence introduced, and being familiar
with the site in question, the Board finds that taking into consideration the
ate of purchase of the building, there is too little evidence to support a
laim for financial hardship , and accordingly voted unanimously to deny the
petition.
CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
APPEAL DENIED. �Vcl-Lng
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C� Lt WI�ETITION OF ALBERT EISEN FOR A SPECIAL EMERY P. TANCH
PEW TO EXTEND STRUCTURE AT 9611 BRIDGE STREET,
AND FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT RETAIL SALES OF TIRES
AND OTHER AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES.
This is a direct appeal to the Board of Appeals by Albert Eisen, Petitioner,
to grant a special permit to expand a nonconforming structure presently on.
the premises located at 961 Bridge Street, Salem, an R-2 Zoning District,
zoned for two-family residences .
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 9, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
The Petitioner requests a special permit to expand or extend a nonconform-
ing structure located at 962 Bridge Street , Salem, on the premises formerly
known as "Mister Donut" , in order to allow the Petitioner space to conduct
the business of selling and installing automobile tires and other automobile
accessories .
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this hearing with Board Members Arthur
Labrecque , Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner;
The Petitioner desires to erect an extension on the existing former Mister
Donut shop to enable the construction of two (2) automobile bays to provide
space for vehicles being fitted with automobile tires and other automobile
accessories. The building was formerly used by Mister Donut for the retail
sale of doughnuts , but the present structure is not sufficient in area to
allow the Petitioner to operate the proposed business of sale and installa-
tion of automobile tires and accessories . The proposed addition, in accord-
ance with plans submitted, measures 25 ' x 39 ' , and will be of a wood frame
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i).nd aluminum construction. The Petitioner claims that the business will enhance
the taxability of the property, ' and will provide employment for additional people
After considering all of the evidence presented, the Board voted unanimously
to give the Petitioner leave to withdraw.
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EMERY P. TANCH
RE: -ALBERT EISEN.
This is a direct appeal to the Board of Appeals by Albert Eisen, Petitioner,
to grant a Special Permit to expand a non-conforming structure presently on
the premises located at 962' Bridge Street , Salem, an R-2 zoning district .
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 16 , 1973, pursuant to ,notices
mailed postpaid to the Pepitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
The Petitioner requests a special permit to expand or extend a nonconform-
ing structure located at 962' Bridge Street , Salem, on the premises formerly
known as "Mister Donut" , in order to allow the Petitioner space to conduct
the business of selling and installing automobile tires and other automobile'
accessories .
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner through Counsellors
John R. Serafini and Robert Ledoux:
The Petitioner desires to erect an extension on the existing former "Mister
WJonutl' shop, to enable the construction of two (2) automobile bays to pro-
vide space for vehicles being fitted with automobile tires and other automo-
bile accessories . The building was formerly used by "Mister Donut" for the
retail sale of doughnuts , but the present structure is not sufficient in
area to allow the Petitioner to operate the proposed business of sale and
installation of automobile tires and accessories . The proposed addition,
in accordance with plans submitted, measures 251 x 39 feet , and will be of
wood frame and aluminum construction. The Petitioner claims that the busi-
ness will enhance the taxability of the property and will provide employ-
ment for additional people .
After considering all of the evidence presented, the Board voted unanimcusly
to give the Petitioner LEAVE TO WITHDRAW.
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' DMI'� SSON PETITION OF SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT, INC. ,
TO ERECT AN ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT
106 BRIDGE STREET.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Systems Improvement , Inc . , by its
_ Vice-President , Herbert G. Weiner, 106 Bridge Street , Salem, from the applic-
able terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance to allow
the erection of a 16 ' x 18 ' addition on the Saunders Street side of their
building.
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 13, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member, Warren Baughn
present.
The Petitionerwas represented by Herbert G. Weiner, Vice President of Systems
Improvement , Inc . The site in question is located on a parcel bounded. by
,ridge Street, Saunders Street, and Cross Street . The proposed addition .is
approximately 25 feet more or less from Saunders Street , and, according to
the Petitioner, is needed to protect the employees from exposure in case
of bad weather and hazardous working condition`s in and around the recycling
pit of the Petitioner' s car wash located on the premises . The Petitioner
also stated that the erection of the proposed addition would even off the
building and shield from the structure the recycling pit and, therefore ,
improve the appearance of the building. The plan submitted by the Petitioner
drawn by John V. Emerson is made a part of the record herewith.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board, after carefully considering .the evidence introduced, and the
architect ' s plan, felt that although the site is in an R-2 zoning district
restricted to two-family use only, the expansion of the non-conforming use
would not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
The Board also felt that the Petitioner was under hardship due to the
particular use of the building. The Board found that the expansion of the
non-conforming use in this case would not be in derogation to the use and
intent of the Zoning By-Law.
The Board voted unanimously to GRANT the variance sought .
'APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF/ SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
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RE: -PETITION 'OF ROBERT MAGARIAN, 335 BRIDGE STREET.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Robert Magarian, who is the
prospective owner of Lot B on 335 Bridge Street , Salem, corner of Carpenter
Street. The present owner of the lot is Munroe & Arnold, a local trucking
firm. The Petitioner, Robert Magarian, wishes to erect a masonry structure
to the existing building for retail and wholesale sales of carpets and
other floor coverings . The area in question is an R-2 residential area
located at the corner of Bridge Street and Carpenter Street in Salem.
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney Arnold Levin, 10 Lowell Street ,
Peabody. A hearing was held on this appeal on November 26 , 1973 , pursuant
� to notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters ,
abutters to abutters , and others , and notices were duly published in the
Salem Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened the meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
Although Donald Koleman was present , he took no part in the discussion nor
the vote on this application for a variance and otherwise disqualified
himself from voting on this matter.
Attorney Arnold Levin introduced the following evidence :
A special permit is requested to add a twenty (20) foot by twenty (20)foot
one floor masonry structure with brick veneer front to the existing build-
ing shown on Lot B Bridge and Carpenter Streets , Salem, for the retail and
wholesale sale of carpets and other floor coverings , and to continue the
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nonconforming use of said existing building for storage and wholesaling and
+retailing of carpet and other floor coverings. The area in question is
located in an R-2 residential district. The Petitioner wishes a Special
Permit to enlarge a current nonconforming use.' The present building is
used for warehouse , storage and the new owner or prospective owner, requests
continued use of said existing building for storage and a twenty (20) by
twenty (20) foot addition for a retail-wholesale carpet store . The area
on Bridge Street , although zoned R-2 , is utilized by many businesses and
heavy industry; the proposed use will beautify , the area and will not be of
substantial detriment to the public good and will not nullify the intent or
purposes of the Zoning Ordinance .
Appearing in opposition to the granting of the special permit was Byron
Getchell , of 5 Carpenter Street , Salem. Mr. Getchell outlined the diffi-
culties which he thought would be present in the granting of a special
permit. Mr. Getchell maintained that the traffic in the area would be
affected by any parking on Bridge Street for people who were customers
of the proposed carpet shop. Any parking on Carpenter Street near the
corner of Bridge Street would create difficult circulation problems for
cars exiting Carpenter Street onto Bridge Street . There appeared to be
little parking on the site of the property itself. Mr. L. Smith of
10 Carpenter Street also appeared in opposition to the granting of the
special permit . Mr. Smith felt that access to Bridge Street under present
circumstances from Carpenter Street is very difficult and that any parking
near the bottom of Carpenter Street or on the corner. of Carpenter and
Bridge Streets would produce additional congestion and create a safety
hazard,
The Board, after studying the evidence submitted, and being familiar with
the area in question, decided that it could not grant the special permit
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After thoroughly considering the evidence , the Board voted unanimously,
with the exception of Donald Koleman who disqualified himself from voting,
to grant the Petitioner leave to withdraw without prejudice .
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r �i¢ ;,QN)F.PWTION OF DOUGLAS H. HALEY AND GEORGE EMERY P. TANen '
P 9NSiUSTEES OF BROWN STREET REALTY TRUST, TO
.CONSTRUCT TOWN HOUSES AT 14-16 BROWN STREET AND 4-6
BROWN STREET COURT.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioners, Douglas H. Haley and George
P. Vallis , Trustees of Brown Street Realty Trust , to construct ten town
houses at 14-16 Brown Street and 4-6 Brown Street Court .
Hearing was held on this petition on April 9, 1973, pursuan, to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioners, Board members , Abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F.
Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
George P. Vallis , Trustee of petitioning company, presented the case
to the Board, the same as in the original appeal on file . Ward Councillor
Joseph O'Keefe , and Mr. David Hayes , an abutter, residing at 5 Howard
Ptreet , appeared in favor of granting this petition; also registering approv-
al , was a communication from the Salem Young Women' s Association of 18 Brown
Street .
Counselor Alfred A. Dobbs appeared in behalf of St . John the Baptist
Roman Catholic Church, also owners of abutting property, and opposed to the
proposed construction. Mrs . Lucille Nadeau, owner of property at 10 Brown
Street abutting petitioners ' parcel, voiced opposition to the plan.
The Board members voted unanimously to postpone any decision on this peti-
tion until the City Planning Board had acted on a definitive plan for this
development which had been presented to that ,Board for its consideration.
On May 4 , 19,73, the Planning Board notified the City Clerk that the members
had voted to endorse approval to the definitive plan aforementioned.
At a subsequent meeting of the Appeals Board, held on May 21, 1973,
after careful consideration of all of the evidence presented, the Board
voted unanimously to- grant petitioners LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. c
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ROBERT PESCE TO ERECT
AN ADDITION AT REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING AT 7 BUFFUM STREET.
This is an appeal from the ruling of the Building Inspector in denying a
permit for the construction of a 14 ' x 20 ' room as an addition to an
existing house at #7 Buffum Street , Salem, in an R-2 District .
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The Building Inspector in his letter dated May 18, 1973, refused to issue
a permit to construct a 141 x 20 ' addition to the existing house and cited
�as his reason for refusing to issue the permit : "The plot plan submitted.
with your application shows the lot is undersize with insufficient front-
age and is further in violation of the regulations of 'he City Zoning
Ordinance with regard to front and side setback requirements" .
The Petitioner appeared before the Board and introduced the following
evidence and a plot plan, which is made a part of this hearing:
Petitioner is in need of an additional room for his mother, who plans to
come to live with the Petitioner and his family; with the addition of the
14 ' x 20' room to the existing house , the Petitioner claims that the rooms
must be located in the area shown on the plarr to provide a workable or
reasonable entry in the existing house and to allow the maximum yard area
for recreation for his children.
Mr. William Upton of 9 Buffum Street , an abutter, appeared before the Board
and expressed himself as being in favor of the granting of this variance .
The Board, after carefully considering the evidence presented and reviewing
the plot plan submitted, found that under the condition imposed herein and
f�;subject to said condition , a variance may be granted for the erection of a,
' x 201 single floor addition.
ie variance is granted upon the condition that the proposed addition be
set back no less than four ( 4 ) feet from the property line separating #7
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�and #9 Bu£fum Street . The Board finds that after reviewing the evidence sub-
mitted there is a hardship and that the granting of the variance to erect the
0roposed addition, subject to the condition above , will not be contrary to
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n public good and that owing to the literal enforcement of the Ordinance
would cause substantial hardship to the Appellant , and that relief in the
form of a variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good an.d .area and without nullifying or derogating from the intent and purpose
of the Ordinance .
For these reasons , . the Board voted unanimously to grant the variance,
subject to the stated condition.
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This is a conditional variance which must be recorded by the property
owner at the Registry of Deeds as explained on the attached form, in
accordance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .
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JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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ARTHUR E. LARRECOUE
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SALEM, MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF Leo Theriault to, Erect
A Carport at 10 Butler Street .
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This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
to issue a permit to erect a carport adjacent and connected to the buildings
known and numbered as 10 Butler Street , Salem. The Inspector of Buildings ,
in his letter of refusal to issue the permit , cited as his reason for the
denial "the proposed construction would be in violation of the density
requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance . The Ordinance requires a fifteen
foot setback from the front property line, ten feet from each side , and ten
feet from any existing structures" . The construction of the proposed addi-
tion would provide the proposed structure with only a six foot setback from
the front line , eight inches and one foot from the side boundary lines and
only six feet from the house .
The Building Inspector informed the Appellant of his right to appeal to the
Board of Appeals,
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 13 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott, and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The following evidence was presented by Mrs. Leo Theriault, who appeared
for the Petitioner:
A plan was prepared by the Petitioner and submitted to the Board and made
a part of this hearing. The dimensions of the proposed carport are seven
feet in height , twenty feet in length, and twelve and one-half feet in
width, to be open on three (3) sides and supported by six (6) iron sills ,
2 x 6 rafters , 1 aluminum gutter and 1 aluminum conductor pipe: , Plans .
also call for asphalt roofing, but if pitch does not allow this , the roof
will be a rolled type roof.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board carefully reviewed the plans submitted and noted that the zoning
By-Law requires a fifteen' foot setback from the front property line , ten
r: feet from each side , and ten feet from the existing structures.
Afterthorough discussion of the proposed plans , the Board voted unanimously
to GRANT the variance sought and finds that the proposed structure would
not be in derogation of the meaning and intent of the Zoning By-Law, and
due to the area and small lot size that the Petitioner is under a substantial
hardship.
APPEAL GRANTED.
CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
Acting Secretary
WILLIAM I. ABBOIT
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DECISION ON PETITION OF LODOVICO GERMANO TO REMODEL AND
OCCUPY A BARN IN THE REAR OF A DWELLING LOCATED AT
#18 CABOT STREET AS A CERAMIC STUDIO AND PROVIDE STORAGE
FOR RELATED SUPPLIES .
This is a direct appeal by Lodovico Germano from the applicable terms of the
City of Salem Zoning Ordinance to remodel and occupy a barn in the rear of a
dwelling located at #18 Cabot Street , Salem, as a ceramic studio and provide
storage for -related supplies ; #18 Cabot street is located in an R-2 residen--
4kial district , zoned for two-family dwellings ; the studio proposed would be
a commercial enterprise , which is not allowed within the meaning of the Salem
-,.d- City By-Law within an R-2 residential district .
Ping on this appeal was held on November 26 , 1973 , pursuant ,to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened this meeting, with Board Members Donald V.
Koleman, Arthur E. Labrecque , William F. Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The Petitioner appeared on his own behalf and presented the' ollowing evidence :
A plot plan was submitted by the Petitioner which was dated November, 1955,
nd duly recorded, Essex South District Deeds , Salem, December 2 , 1955 , Book
4229, page 530, document #965 of 1955 and a plan drawn by Thomas A. Appleton,
Certified Engineer. Petitioner has on his premises a barn which measures
wenty-six (26) feet by thirty (30) feet , which he wishes to use as a ceramic
t o. He states he has a disability and this would help him become self-
sufficient; the barn has a first and second floor and an attic and it has
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lways 'been used as a barn before ; petitioner would have ceramic classes at
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Appearing in .opposition to the granting of this variance was Ward 5 Councilor,
Robert Field, who presented a Petition signed by tyrenty-six (26) residents
within the area. The thrust of the petition was that the persons who signed
it dial not wish to have a commercial enterprise operated in their residential
area; they felt that once a precedent had been set the expansion of the bus-
iness and requests from others would be a definite possibility; the objectors
also stated that the traffic situation, late night noise , and parking "conges-
tion would very well become unbearable for the residential area. A letter
•was also received in opposition from Mrs. Alden P. Crosby of #16 Cabot Street ,
Salem, who indicated that she was an abutter to the house/or barn in question
and felt that she did not wish to find her house , which is in a residential
strict , next to an operating commercial enterprise .
After considering all of the evidence presented, and studying carefully the
plan* submitted, the Board found that the conversion of the barn in the rear
of #18 Cabot Street to a commercial use could not be done without substantial
detriment to the public good, nor without nullifying or substantially derog-
ating from the intent and purpose of the District or the purposes of the
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Zoning B�L��t. The District is primarily a residential two family district
and '[Se m i t g structures in the area are occupied as such.
The Je axcb C6 ED UNANIMOUSLY TO DENY the granting of the variance.
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CITY CLtLs ASSOFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
Si4IMf4ON
PETITION OF OLD SALEM REALTY TO REMODEL
THIRD FLOOR PREMISES OF STRUCTURE AT 12 CARPENTER STREET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
APARTMENT.
By direct appeal Petitioner appealed to the Board of appeals to vary the applic-
able terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to install a third floor apartment in
an existing two family dwelling, located at 12 Carpenter Street.
Hearing was held on this appeal on January 29, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to abutters , and
others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advis—
ing of this Public Hearing.
Hearing was opened by Chairman John M. Gray, Sr, with Board Members Arthur
brecque and William Abbott present; Associate Member Warren Baughn was
appointed to replace Donald Koleman, Board Member, who was not present at
this hearing.
Counselor Arthur Harvey, 14 Somerset Street , Boston, appeared with Lawrence
E. Post , Jr. , 20 Winter Street, of the firm of the Old Salem Realty company.
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner:
The building was formerly a nursing home and thereafter occupied as a two
family unit ; the building 'had fallen into serious disrepair and the Petitioner
has undertaken to renovate the exterior by painting, and decorating the inter-
ior. The building has a full three story iron staircase , fire escape on the
back, required for the former nursing home operation; lot has ample parking
to provide parking for five automobiles . Petitioner requires a variance
from the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance with regard to
t area, and front, side and rear yard setbacks.
Lytel Smith, an abutter at 10 Carpenter Street , appeared in opposition
to granting this appeal.
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After considering all of the evidence presented, the Board voted unanimously
to grant the Petitioner leave to withdraw without prejudice.
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cls �a &, TAM PETITION OF JOHN H.ICE CASEY TO INSTALL EMERY P. TANCH
A THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT AT 35-37 CEDAR STREET,
AN R-2 DISTRICT, ZONED FOR TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES.
The Petitioner, through his Counsel Robert W. Welch, submitted plans to
the Building Inspector to repair and refinish the third floor of the prop-
erty located at 35-37 Cedar Street, Salem, Massachusetts , which presently
consists of two finished bedrooms and one large central room, in order to
create a third floor apartment for the Petitioner to reside in. The Build-
ing Inspector refused a permit as this area is zoned for residential two-
family.
This is a direct appeal to the Board of Appeals for a variance to the
Zoning By-Law to seek permission to add a third floor apartment in a res-
idential two-family zone and for a variance from the density requirements
affecting lot area, lot width, front , side and rear yard setbacks.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , presided at this hearing with Board Members
L William F. Abbott, Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque and Associate Member
Warren Baughn present.
The Petitioner appeared with Counsel, Robert W. Welch, and presented the
following evidence :
The Petitioner, a long time resident of Salem, has recently taken title
to the property, and although he is presently residing with his parents
in another building in Salem, he has to seek another residence and wishes
to convert the third floor of 35-37 Cedar Street , Salem, a two-family
dwelling in a residential two-family district , into a third apartment.
-The Petitioner, through his Counsel , stated that the granting of a var-
iance would not substantially derogate from the general intent and zoning .
of the By-Laws. The Petitioner also claims substantial hardship, and
pointed out that many of the houses on the street are more than two-family.
On March 21, 1973, a communication was received from Mr. William J. Lunder-
gan, attorney-at-law, indicating that Attorney Welch was no longer repres-
enting Mr. Casey in this matter, and seeking permission on behalf of the
Petitioner, John H. Casey, to withdraw this Petition without. prejudice .
Thereafter, the Members of the Board voted unanimously to grant petitioner
leave to withdraw without prejudice.
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
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PETITIONER - JOHN T.- CASEY, CITY CLcIL„ S Ur FICE EMERY P. TANCH
LOCATION - 35-37 CEDAR STREET. SALEMFMASS.
DECISION ON PETITION TO INSTALL THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to repair and refin-
ish the third floor of 35-37 Cedar Street , Salem, Massachusetts , to provide
an additional apartment .
The locus of the property is in a residential two-family zoning district ,
and the Petitioner seeks a special permit to convert the third floor,
which currently consists of two finished bedrooms and one large central
room, to a third floor apartment with the addition of a kitchen and a
bathroom.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 16, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were William Abbott , Arthur Labrecque,
Donald Koleman, and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to
represent an absent member for this meeting; William Abbott , Chairman Pro
Tem, presided.
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney William Lundregan of Salem, who
presented the following evidence :
The Petitioner, John T. Casey, has lived in the area for most of his life ;
Mr: Casey acquired title to the property durimg January of 1973 , and has
found it necessary to expend substantial amounts of money in order to
.repair and renovate the building; Petitioner says that because of the
expenditure of large sums of money in maintaining the building and the
prospective expenditure of additional large sums of money to continue the
renovation that a heavy financial burden exists . The Petitioner presently
resides with his parents in Salem, but due to personal and financial
reasons he will not be able -to continue living there . Both of the apart-
ments in the building at 35-37 Cedar Street , are occupied and that income
is used to maintain and repair the property. Petitioner, through counsel,
maintains that he will not be able to afford to maintain the house if he
is not allowed to occupy the third floor apartment himself; Petitioner
further maintains that these conditions particularly affect this property
and not generally other properties in the immediate area , that the grant-
ing of a special permit to occupy the third floor premises is allowed in
an R-2 district under the permitted special permit uses of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance; many of the houses on the street where the Petitioner' s
house is located exceed two families in use and are presently non-conform-
ing uses; additionally, a portion of the street is zoned for multi-family
dwellings . Many residents of the area appeared in favor of the granting
of the special permit and no one was recorded in opposition.
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CASEY DECISION CONTINUED)
After hearing all of the evidence , the Board finds that it may grant a
Special Permit under Section 25, paragraph B-3, for a third floor apart-
ment in the building located at 35-37 Cedar Street , Salem, upon the con-
dition that the special yermit is for the occupancy 'of the Petitioner,
John T. Casey, during the term only that John T. Casey occupies the third
floor apartment .
The Board additionally finds that a special permit may be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or sub-
stantially derogating from . the intent and purpose of the Ordinance .
Members present , by unanimous vote , voted to grant the special permit ,
subject to the condition enumerated.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY oCC)t� -C}.L!i C Cpm �2
Acting Secretary
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached
notice of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals
be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
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DECISION ON PETITION OF MICHAEL A. MC DUFF TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT
CEDAR CREST ROAD.
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973, pursuant to notices_
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
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to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10 :00 P.M;'
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one Madder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until. a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
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SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
BY
Acting Secretary
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
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CITY GL.Ekn,S OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
DECISSUE" TIT
ION OF TERESA VERZAETALI TO ERECT
A •SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT #172 CEDARVIEW STREET,
CORNER OF 18 INTERVALE ROAD AND FOR A VARIANCE FROM
THE APPLICABLE TERMS OF THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE
AFFECTING LOT WIDTH, LOT AREA, AND SIDE SETBACK.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a building permit to erect a
single family residential dwelling on the lot numbered 172 Cedarview
Sweet, an R-1 residential district. The application for a permit was
denied by the Inspector of Buildings for the stated reason that "the lot
area and the frontage as shown on said plan do not conform with the zoning
laws".
Appeal was made to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the density
requirements affecting lot area, lot width, and front, side and rear yard
setbacks.
A hearing was held on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid
to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutters to abutters , and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News advising
of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this hearing with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William Abbott, and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present.
Appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, Teresa Verzaetali , was Charles
Goutzas who, if the variance is granted will be the contractor who will
build the house . Mr. Goutzas presented the following evidence;
The proposed dwelling would be on the corner lot of Intervale Road and
Cedarview Street; there would be a setback of 15 feet on Cedarview Street
and a setback of ten feet on Intervale Road, a side lot setback on Inter-
vale Road of 49 feet, and a side lot setback on Cedarview Street of 11
feet, reduced to 10 feet at the extremity of the building at the rear
corner of the building; , the frontage on Cedarview Street is 45 feet , on
Intervale Road 100.14 feet. The lot is presently vacant and the Petitioner
requests a variance to erect a single family dwelling unit thereon.
It was found that the size of the lot in question is generally in harmony
with other lots in the immediate area. After considering all of the evi-
dence presented, the Board finds that there is substantial financial hard-
ship; the Board also finds that granting a variance to erect a single
family dwelling on the lot in question will not be contrary to the public
interest , and that due to special conditions of the lot , a literal en£orce,-
ment of the provisions of the Ordinance would result in unnecessary hard-
ship; that relief in the form of a variance may be granted without sub-
stantial detriment to the public good and area and without nullifying and
substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning BYLaw.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
Acting Secretary $
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
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CITY.Lh rw% QFFI E EMERY F. TANCH
S�l1�S �S`S ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO
INSTAI,i, SWIMMING POOL:
PETITIONER - LAURENT DENIS
LOCATION - 4 CHAMPLAIN ROAD
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 114 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Peti-tioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and ad%,ertisements were duly published. -in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this hearing with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott and Associate Member Warren Baughn
in attendance.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with. a
• plot plan showing location of the proposed pool , and are of the opinion. that
a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with the purpose
and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit to
install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem °
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department, Police Depart-
ment , and. Zoning Ordinance .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material. ; rail fences shall not be
permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing devicie
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair. , ledge or standup area, not over tl-Iree feet below water surface ,
shall be provided for each seventy five feet of perimeter; fence shall
, 'have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has-been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OFQ SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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PETITIONER - EDWARD F. MAHER
LOCATION - 7 CIRCLE HILL ROAD
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members, abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others, and adveetisements were duly- published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool , and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
Oy unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS
1.. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10: 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical, Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to . Swimming
Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder, a
stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
(DECISION CONTINUED)
• 5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structura_L1
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altere+
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
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SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded byl
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
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PETITIONER - DENNIS BEFFERNAN,
LOCATION - 26 CIRCLE HILL ROAD.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMTT _TO INSTALL SNTMMING_POOL
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 13 , 19'73 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
ab;atters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
E'vena.ng News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman. John -M. Gray, Sr. , Will! am F. Abbott ,
Donald Kol.eman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Varren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared a-rid explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special. Permit for which application is made , i's in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
;, unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as reque,� ted, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2 . Use of the pool S,JAhL CEASE at 10 :00 P.M.
3 . Pool shall be constructed. and maintained in accordance with. the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules arca regula-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming Pools .
4 . A fence at 'least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain ]_ink type material ; rail fences _shall not be
permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided. for each seventy-f'ive feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
DECISION CONTINUED) - 2 --
..Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned,
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building -Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance
by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
By
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EMERY P. TANCH
'�CITY 0.1- �Wk FFICE
SALEM, MASS.
PETITIONER JAMES L.. MC1 DONALD,
LOCATION 13 CRESCENT DRIVE
DECTSION ON PETITION FOR SPECIALP2RMIT TO INSTALL S1%TlMMT \TG POOL,
4A hearing was held on this appeal on August 13 , 1973 , Pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner , Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and' advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
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No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
th the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requeEfted,. subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE " at 10 :00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and regula-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; rail fences shall ri,ol be
permitted; the fence shall- Lave a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall- be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
(DECISION CONTIrJ=D) z
j . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structuraJ_ly
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed o - altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITII CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Hoard
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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EMERY P. TANCH
DECISION ON APPEAL OF RUTH AND FRED BURNABY FOR A
VARIANCE FROM THE APPLICABLE TERMS OF THE CITY ZON-
ING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-
C� . w CAR GARAGE ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING DWELLING AT
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-This LZuL.JLs a dLAct appeal by the Petitioners , Ruth B. S. Burnaby and Fred C.
Burnayry Fromm jhe applicable terms of the density regulations of the City
Zonint O�r4in�:4ce to allow the erection of a two-car garage attached to the ,
house, in-Mn >R;02 Zoning District , located at No. 60 Derby Street, Salem,
Massachu�t M .
Hearing on this appeal was held on March 5 , 1973, pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the Petitioners , Board Members , abutters, abutters to abutters ,
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , presided at this meeting with Board Members
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William Abbott and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
h of the Petitioners appeared and presented the following evidence :
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�.") Petitioner, Ruth B . S. Burnaby, is afflicted with a serious illness . The
Petitioner further stated that she felt that the erection of a garage in
accordance with the plans submitted would effectively block off her yard from
easy access by neighborhood children and stray dogs . The Petitioner further
stated that many other buildings on the street had garages closely abutting
the property lines .
Petitioners by way of their petition to the Board of Appeals , request that a
variance to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance be granted to allow the erec-
tion of a two-car garage to be attached to the house , and to be erected in a
rear yard of their house located at 60 Derby Street ; the building of a two-
car garage on the lot would violate the density requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance with respect to lot area, lot width, lot coverage by a]_1 buildings ,
and setback requirements , front , rear, and side.
After carefully reviewing the petition and the plans submitted therewith,
the Board found that the area is far too congested and the lot far too
small to allow the erection of a two-car garage measuring approximately
21 feet by 33 feet and set forth on the side lot line .
Accordingly, the Board voted unanimously to deny the Petition seeking a
variance, and additionaly finds that a variance may not be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially deroga-
. ng from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance .
:PEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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,.auarn E. aauoTT DECISION ON APPEAL OF RUTH AND FRED BURNA /.k 6''C FVARIANCE
,oserri P. Done FROM THE APPLICABLE TERMS OF THE CITY ZONING ORMNANCE TO
JOHN R., GRAY, SR.
ARTHU4 E. LABRECoue PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO CAR GARAGE ATTACHED TO AN
DO AID KOLMAN ..
WARREN BAUGHN EXISTING DWELLING AT 60 DERBY STREET.
EMERY P. TANCH
This is a direct appeal by Petitioners Ruth B.S. Burnaby and Fred C. Burnaby
from the applicable terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ord-
inance to allow the erection of a two-car garage attached to the house in an
R-2 Zoning District, located at No. 60 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts
Hearing on this appeal was held on December 18, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioners , Board members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Even-
ing News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and William Abbott ; also present was Associate Mem-
*er Warren Baughn.
Neither the petitioners nor anyone else appeared in behalf of the granting of
a variance , nor did anyone appear in .opposition to the granting of the reques-
ted variance.
Petitioners by way of their petition to the Board of Appeals , request that a
variance to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance be granted to allow the erection
of a two-car garage to be attached to the house, and to be erected in a rear
yard of their house located at 60 Derby Street ; the building of a two-car
garage on the lot would violate the density requirements of the Zoning Ordin-
ance with respect to lot area, lot width, lot coverage by all buildings , set-
back requirements , front , rear, and side.
After carefully reviewing the petition and the plans submitted therewith,. the
Board found that the area is far too congested and the lot far too small to
allow the erection of a two-car garage measuring apprd.ximately 21 ' x 33' and
set right on the side lot line.
Accordingly, the Board .voted unanimously to deny the Petition seeking a
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substantial detriment to the public good and without substantially derogating
from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance.
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EM ERY PMAN WELCH, JR,. TAN`"
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SAID #7 DODGE STREET, SALEM.
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms
of the City Zoning .Ordinance to- permit the erection of an addition to an
existing structure , and also, that the Board grant a variance from the
applicable density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance affecting lot
width, and further, grant a Special Permit to erect said addition for
food-type establishment service where food and beverages will be consumed
• on the premises as well as being dispensed for consumption off the premises.
Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, its attorney, Board
Members , abutters, and others , and advertisements published. in the Salem
Evening News , a hearing was held on this appeal on December 18 , 1972.
Present at the hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , and Board Members
William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member
Warren Batighn.
Petitioner was represented by Counselor John R. Serafini, who appeared
before the Board and introduced the following evidence: that the Petitioner
is the proprietor of a business which currently is engaged in the sale and
distribution of seafoods ; in accordance with the plans submitted with the
application, the said Petitioner desires to add to the existing structure
so as to permit the operation by the Petitioner of a restaurant-type operation
n addition to the retail sale of seafood products ; evidence was also
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introduced that the area in question is in a B-4 zone ; that there are ample
. parking facilities both of a private and public nature , and that the area
in question needs this type of operation, and that the expansion and the
permitted variance would not substantially derogate from the intent of the
Ordinance.
Tae Petitioner agreed that the area on the said plan submitted with this
application and marked "future addition" which consists of 1 ,080 square
feet , would not be built on at the present time , but would be used for
parking for customers , and that at such time that the new addition of 1 ,080
square feet was to be constructed, there was ample private and public park-
ing in the area to accommodate the customers that the Petitioner might have.
The area in question being in a B-4 zone , which is wholesale-automotive ,
does permit various uses and since the establishment will not dispense of
any alcoholic beverages , that the particular use in question is a use which
.is covered by the existing zoning Ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board felt that in orderto permit the building to be used in an economic
and suitable way, that a variance should be granted as requested and that
further, they should grant a Special Permit to erect the addition in ques-
tion for food-type establishment service where food and beverages will be
consumed on the premises as well as being dispensed for consumption off the
premises .
The Board after carefully going over the evidence introduced, and being
familiar with the site in question, voted to unanimously grant the Petitioner
the variance as requested and further that a Special Permit be granted as
requested. 31v ��e'Y
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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SA , '� PETITION OF FRANK T. CAMARDA TO ERECT
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TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 23 ENDICOTT
STREET TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE TO OPERATE A
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This is an appeal from the ruling of the decision of the Inspector of
Buildings in denying a permit to alter an existing non-conforming struct-
ure at the corner of #74 Margin and #23 Endicott Streets, Salem, Massachu-
setts , an R-2 District-, to provide additional space to operate a restaurant.
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 9, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members, abutters , abutters to
f abutters , and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing. All Members of the Board
• were present with the exception of Joseph Doyle. Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
presided.
The Building Inspector stated as his reason for refusing to issue a permit
to alter the existing non-conforming structure :
The lot in question is in an R-2 District zoned for two-family residences
and is presently undersize for the area and the distances to the boundary
lines are presently non-conforming. The requirements of the density reg-
ulations of the Zoning Ordinance are not met.
The Petitioner appeared and presented the following evidence to the Board:
The existing structure is in a state of poor repair and requires substantial
renovation. The Petitioner has a tenant for the shop who will conduct a
pizza and sandwich business. The Petitioner described to the Board the
Present boundary of the existing structure, and seeks to extend a portion
„ of the wall in order to straighten up the exterior appearance of the build-
ing, which the Petitioner states is poor. The Petitioner states that there
is substantial hardship to him as the owner of the structure in not being
able to clean up the appearance of the building and to straighten out its
• angled front appearance. The Petitioner further described to the Board
that in accordance with the plans submitted, the only change that he wishes
to make is to extend the side wall of the building so that the wall , as it
faces Endicott and Margin Streets, will be straight and the present existing
jog will be eliminated.
Appearing in favor of the granting of the variance was Councillor Joseph R.
Ingemi, Jr. ; Councillor George Nowak also appeared in favor of the granting
of the variance. No one appeared in .oppositi.on.
After reviewing all of the material presented in the architectural plan,
consisting of a site plan and elevations, the Board found that there is
substantial hardship, that the granting of a variance to alter the structure,
as proposed by the plans included with the application made part of this
record, would not be contrary to the public interest and that owing to
•special conditions, a literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result
in unnecessary hardship; the Board further finds that relief in the form
of a variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and area and without nullifying or derogating from the intent and
purposes of the Ordinance, and for these reasons , the Members voted unan-
imouslryyt@ grant the variance as requested.
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WARREN BAUGHN
DECISION ON PETITION OF BEVERLY A. WATERS, EMERY P. TANCH
FOR SALE OF CONSIGNMENT GOODS AND ANTIQUES
AT 30 ESSEX STREET.
This is an appeal from ruling of the Building Inspector in denying a
permit for the installation of a small antique and consignment shop
on the first floor of #30 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 5, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
the abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the
Salem Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, SR. , and Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur E.
Labrecque , William F. Abbott and Associate Member Warren Baughn were
present at this hearing.
The Petitioner appealed to the Board for the granting of a Special Permit
to allow her to operate a shop which she calls "The Witch' s Closet" , in
which she will sell antiques and yarn goods . The Petitioner presented the
following evidence :
The shop would add another tourist attraction to Salem' s historic
Essex Street and to the City as a whole. There would be no change in the
building except painting and repairing the property. There would be no
change in the interior, only its use would be changed. There was no oppo-
sition at the hearing. However, a communication was received by Counselor
Joseph A. Bachorowski who apparently represents Mrs . Alice Bachorowski.
Mrs. Alice Bachorowski ' s rear yard at 32 Forrester Street abuts the rear
yard of 30 Essex Street, and M'rs'. Bachorowski is concerned that there
should not be a condition of littering due to the placing of packages ,
boxes and miscellaneous items incidental to the business , stacked or
placed in the rear yard.
The Board found that the request for the said special permit was properly
presented in accordance with the zoning by-law and further found that the
conduct of such a business would not be in derogation from the intent and
meaning of the zoning by-law and that the permit could be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good, and therefore by unanimous vote ,
voted to grant the owner of this property, J. William Cahill , a Special
Permit to allow the use of the first floor premises for the sales of con-
signment goods and antiques providing said sales are limited to antiques
and:yarn goods.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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This is an appeal from the decision of the Inspector of Buildings who
refused a . permit to alter the existing premises at 109 Essex Street ,
corner of Hawthorne Boulevard, to provide six ( 6) apartments and two
(2) commercial units . This is an R-2 district , zoned for two-family
residences and the present occupancy of the first floor is nonconforming
with the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
The Building Inspector, in refusing to issue the permit , cited the afore-
mentioned reasons as his refusal , and informed the Appellant that .the
Board of Appeals may, in some cases , grant a special permit for multi-
family dwellings , not exceeding four families in an R-2 district .
A hearing was held on May 14 , 1973, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid
to the petitioner, board members , abutters , abutters to abutters , and
others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Whairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened. this meeting with Board Members . Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The following presentation and evidence were presented by the Petitioner:
The property can not yield sufficient cash flow to permit proper rehabil-
itation. The granting of a variance , in accordance with this appeal , would
remove the aforementioned hardship and permit appropriate rehabilitation
of the property. The Petitioner continued by submitting that the building
could become one of the most aesthetically pleasing structures in the area
and its rehabilitation would enhance the entire neighborhood.
The Board studied tha plans submitted by the Petitioner for the .restoration
of the building and the conversion of the upper two floors into six apart-
ment units . Several members of the Board were familiar with the interior
of the building and of past use . After reviewing all of the evidence pre-
sented and considering carefully the plans .submitted by the Petitioner, the '
Board voted unanimously to DENY the issuance of a special permit or a
variance to install six (6) apartment units on the top two floors . The
I*rd found that the granting of such a variance or special permit would
. be in derogation of the intent .and meaning of the Zoning Ordinance and
would cause substantial detriment to the area and zoning district .
APPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DECSE �EIn13AJ� TITION OF BERNARD' S, INC . ,
173-179 E8sex•1%treet , for a variance from the
applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance
affecting said locus and existing structures
thereon, with regard to density requirements
of this B-5 District .
This is a direct appeal Py the Petitioner, Bernard ' s . Inc . , through its
Counsel , Attorney Robert A. LeDoux, '126 Washington Street , Salem, from
the applicable terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ord-
inance to partition the property located at numbers 173-179-1 Essex Street
Salem, known as Bernard ' s , Inc . , The location of the property is within'
the B-5 business zoning District .
Hearing was held on the matter on June 25, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members, abutters , abutters to
abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
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oleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney Robert A. LeDoux, who presented
the following evidence :
The buildings in question have been located on one lot of land for many
years . Both buildings , although adjacent , are completely independent of
each other by a brick wall. Because of the dislocation by Urban Renewal ,
Thomas Lally, d/b/a Lally ' s Shoe Store , has been forced to mov@ his
present store , and has 'entered into an agreement with Bernard ' s , Inc. . ,
regarding the purchase of numbers 173-177 Essex Street .
The Petitioner seeks a variance from the thirty-foot frontage required in
a B-5 Zoning District . After the disposition and sale of 173-177 Essex
Street , the remaining frontage for 179 Essex Street would be 25. 68 feet .
Attorney LeDoux represented to the Board that it would be an undue hard-
ship to the owner not to be permitted to sell 173-177 Essex Street for
the lack of 4 . 32 feet on frontage , and that the present owner is no
pp longer able to maintain the upkeep of the building and intends to re-
'Cate all of his commercial activity to 179 Essex Street .
to 'rhe Petitioner submitted a plot plan which has been made a part of this
k record, dated May 11, 1973,. prepared by Essex Survey Service , Inc . ,
signed by Robert Bowman, which has been endorsed under Chapter 41 , Section
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equiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law.
ay Theriault , Treasurer of Bernard ' s , Inc . , appeared in favor of the pro-
posed variance ; John W. Barrett , executive director of the Salem Redevelop-
ment Authority, appeared in favor of the granting of this variance , and
stated that the Redevelopment Authority had agreed to expend up to $"50 ,000 . '
for the exterior restoration of 170-173 Essex Street in exchange for a
facade easement in accordance with the present regulations under the law.
A letter dated June 25, 1973, was received from the offices of Berkal &
Berkal , attorneys for the Peabody Museum, expressing the Peabody Museum ' s
favor to the granting of a variance for Bernard ' s , Inc . , at 173-179 Essex
Street .
After reviewing all of the evidence presented and considering carefully ,
the plan submitted by the Petitioner, the Board found that there is sub-
stantial hardship involved in accordance with the evidence presented above
and that the granting of a variance in this case for the partition of two
adjoining buildings on a single lot in a B-5 District would not create sub-
stantial detriment to the public good and would not nullify or substantially
rogate from the intent of the District or the purposes of the Zoning By-
� aw.
The Board found further that there are special conditions and circumstances
with respect to the lot size , use of the building, and frontage which es-
pecially affect the land and buildings thereon which do not generally affect
other lots and buildings in the same District , and that a literal enforce-
ment of the provisions of the Zoning By-Law with respect to frontage in
this particular instance would cause substantial hardship to the Appellant .
THE BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO GRANT THE VARIANCE.
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GcN,t��1gs ON PETITION OF ORNE STREET REALTY TRUST,EMERY R. TANCH
SALEMP14ASS. 394 ESSEX STREET, SALEM.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Orne Street Realty Trust , through
its attorney; George P. Vallis , 70 Washington Street , Salem, from the applic-
able terms of the City Zoning Ordinance , to allow the conversion of an exist-
ing coach house to provide for four dwelling units at #394 Essex Street , an
R-2 District , in Salem.
Hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and a notice was duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened the meeting, with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present.
The application is submitted to obtain a variance from the applicable terms
of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to occupancy, rear and side yard set-
back requirements . The Petitioner, through its Petition, submitted the
following evidence :
*nhe Petitioner is the owner of a parcel of land_containing 9,040 square feet
of land, more or less , on which there is situated a coach house ; the Petition-
er wishes to obtain a Special Permit and Variance from the Board of Appeals
which will permit him to renovate and alter the building into a four (4)
unit family dwelling house whichis , according to Petitioner, permissible
as a special use under Section 5 (B-3) . The Petitioner has submitted a plan
which shows the parcel containing less square footage than required for a
four-unit dwelling, with frontage of only eighteen (18) feet . The parcel
is oddly shaped and with the exceptions of lot area and frontage , conforms
with all other requirements of the density regulations .
The Petitioner states that the building located on the parcel is structurally
sound., that will require a substantial sum of money to make it habitable ; the
Petitioner feels that it would be economically infeasible to rehabilitate
the building for use as a two-family home ; most buildings in the immediate
area are of the multi-family variety. The Petitioner submits that In grant-
ing the Special Permit and Variance to the Petitioner, no diminution in
. the value of the surrounding properties would be suffered and that it would
not result in any adverse effects or in any way be detrimental to the abutters
or other surrounding properties .
The Board, being quite familiar with the particular building in question,
after having visited individually, has discussed the possible renovation of
this particular building on several previous occasions , at Petitioner' s
request ; plans , including a plot plan, have been submitted by the Petitioner
/ nd were the subject of discussion and study by various members of the Board.
(OJfNE STREET REALTY TRUST, cont ' d. )
After thoroughly considering the Petitioner' s plan to convert the existing
structure to a four-unit building, the Board, subject to four (4) restrictions ,
vd unanimously to grant the Special Permit and Variance requested by the
Pc, tioner.
The Special Permit and Variance are , however, subject to these following four (4 �
conditions :
1 . That there be a one hour (1) fire partition between all apartments.
2. That there be no facade changes to the building other than those as indic-
ated on the elevations submitted with the plans . Re : front elevation.
3 . The staircases within .the building meet code requirements .
4. That the new working plans which are required to be submitted by the
Petitioner, be approved by the Board and will be subject to meeting
all of the requirements of the existing building code .
The Board reviewed all of the evidence presented and considered carefully the
plans heretofore mentioned. The Board found that relief could be granted and
a Special Permit without substantial detriment to the public good or substantial
derogation from the intent of the District or the provisions of the City Zoning
Ordinance , that literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning By-Law would
cause substantial hardship to the Petitioner and that special conditions with
respect to a lot size and placement on the building thereon exist which are not
generally affecting other lots and structures in the District .
Vance and Special Permit voted unanimously, subject to the conditions outlined
above .
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EMERY P. TANCH
DECISION ON PETITION OF BARRY S. KOSSOVER TO OBTAIN
A SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE TO PERMIT RENOVATION
AND ALTERATION OF BUILDING AT 394 ESSEX STREET, FOR-
MER COACH HOUSE, INTO A FOUR-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING.
This is a direct appeal to the Board of Appeals for 'ahearing on Peit-
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tioner ' s request to remodel former coach house at 394 Essex Street to
rpovide four-unit family dwelling.
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 16 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, abutters, abutters to abutters , Board
Members , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
The meeting was opened by Chairman John M. Gray, Sr„ with Board Members
William Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , anc.. Associate Member
Warren Paughn present .
Petitioner appeared with his Counsel , George P. Vallis , who explained the
case , the same as in the original appeal on file .
The Members voted to postpone a decision on this petition until the Board
had viewed the conditions and site of the proposed project .
At a subsequent Board meeting, Held on May 21 , 1973, with the .same Board
Members aforementioned present , hearing was resumed on this petition.
After careful consideration of all of the facts presented, the Board voted
unanimously to grant Petitioner LEAVE TO WITHDRAW.
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DECISIONONPETITION OF HIGHLAND REALTY TRUST TO
CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN TENNIS RECREATIONAL FACIL-
ITIES A'LVD ACCESSORY USES ON FIRST STREET.
This is a direct appeal by Highland Realty Trust from the applicable terms
of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct and maintain tennis recreational
facilities and accessory uses on First Street , adjacent to Saltz Chevrolet,
in an R-3 zoning district.
A hearing was held on this appeal on November 26 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
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abutters , and others and advertisements were duly,,published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
^ha.irman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened this meeting with Board Members Donald V.
Koleman, Arthur E. Labrecque , William F. Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
Petitioner ' sapplication is signed by John R. Serafini , Counsel for Highland
Realty Trust , and discloses the following:
A variance to permit the construction and maintenance of tennis courts and
accessory facilities is requested from the applicable use ,density and park-
ing requirements of the Zoning Ordinance , so as to permit the construction
of tennis courts , all as shown on the plans filed herewith. The area is
zoned for multi-family uses and is adjacent to a multi-family building .
containing approximately 250 units , It is also adjacent to land which-
is presently zoned for a shopping center. The recreational facility in
the area is necessary from the standpoint of the numbers of people who
' 11 be served by this recreational facility. The Zoning Ordinance , as
presently written, does not permit as a special permit in an R-3 zone ,
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':reational facilities , primarily to service units located within an R-3 zone .
Since this facility would also service the general public , it is believed that
Wariance to permit such use and to construct th;e buildings as shown on the
plans submitted is necessary.
At the appointed time for the hearing, Attorney Robert LeDoux, from the office
of Attorney John R. Serafini , appeared for and in behalf of the Petitioner
and presented a letter to the Board requesting that leave to be withdrawn be
granted without hearing. Attorney LeDoux explained that final plans with re-
spect to the formulation of this project had not yet been completed and
that any consideration of the application for a special permit and variance
at this time would be premature.
The Board, after review of the circumstances in this matter, unanimously voted
to grant Petitioner leave to withdraw.
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CITY CLEkMS OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
DECISIO1SftkMPMItION OF NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY
AND NORTHEAST PETROLEUM CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF OIL STORAGE TANKS
AND OTHER STRUCTURES ON PREMISES OWNED BY NEW ENG-
LAND POWER COMPANY AND COMMONLY NUMBERED 24 FORT
AVENUE, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS.
Pursuant to notices published in the Salem Evening News, and the mail-
ing of proper notices to the persons required by Law to receive the same, a
Public Hearing was held at the offices. o£ the Board of Appeal on April 9,
1973, and all members of the Board were present with the exception of
Joseph Doyle. Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , presided.
Counsel for the Petitioners, Attorney John R. Serafini, introduced evi-
dence at the hearing as follows:
That the Petitioners ' property is in , an
Industrial zone and all of their property has been used for many years as
a Power Plant site and an oil storage terminal. That for many years, coal
was stored on the property, and that gradually coal gave way to oil, necess-
itating oil storage tanks. There are presently four units to the Power Plant
and a fifth unit may soon be added. Plans of the area were shown to the
Board Members showing the proposed new tank construction. It was pointed
out that, for the efficient operation of the facility, sufficient storage
capacity was necessary and that the long range planning of both petition-
ing companies required that the height limitation as it applied to this
particular Industrial zone covering all the property owned by the said New
England Power Company and Northeast Petroleum be increased to 56 feet.
Evidence was introduced to the effect
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that in the ensuing years, energy demands of the country are projected to
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be so great that more and' more power will -be needed with a consequent increase
storage capacity becoming necessary. That due to the area limitations ,
height of the new tanks has to be increased. The Power Plant facility and
the Northeast Petroleum Company facility have become an integral part of the
economy of the City of Salem, accounting for a substantial payment of real
estate taxes.
It was further pointed out that the facility
has been placed in an Industrial zone by successive zoning ordinances and that
the most recent change in 1969, again re-emphasized the Industrial character
of the same.
Mr. Andreas of the Northeast Petroleum,and Councillor from the Ward
affected, George Nowak, spoke in favor. No one appeared in opposition.
After consideration, the Board found that the land area in question,
owned by New England Power Company and leased by Northeast Petroleum, has ,
01 fact, been in an Industrial zone for many years. That it has always been
used as a Power Plant site and oil storage terminal. That past and present
zoning ordinances have retained the Industrial zone characterization; that
oil storage facilities, tanks and appurtenant structures including piers,
have always been part of this Industrial area. That the present height
limitation of 45 feet for structures in this zone has been varied by the
Board to permit the construction of the new Power Plant unit and stack.
That the requirements for additional storage are an integral part of the
efficient operation of the utility and that not to grant a Special Permit <
from the applicable height limitation in this zone would cause a severe
hardship,in that land was not available to provide sufficient storage facil-
ities without increasing the height of the tank. That the Board further found
+hat the continued operation of the Power Plant and the distinct possibility,
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the location of an additional power unit made the necessity for more
storage imperative , and that not to grant the requested Special Permit would
work a hardship on the applicants. The Board, therefore, after due and careful
�nsideration unanimously voted to vary the height limitation of 45 feet as it
applied to the land area owned by the said New England Power Company and leased
by Northeast Petroleum,so that oil storage tanks and other structures erected
in this Industrial zone, situated on Fort Avenue , could have a height of 56
feet. The granting of this Special Permit as requested, would not derogate
from the intent of the present ordinance since the zone is already Industrial
and a present permitted height of 45 feet was contemplated by the ordinance.
All Members voting in favor, the Special Permit was granted.
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ClTW1�4T5TQNugQNCVETITION OF NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY AND EMERY P. TANCH
5Xf1K& ,PETROLEUM CORPORATION FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF OIL STORAGE TANKS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
ON PREMISES OWNED BY NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY, AND COMMONLY
NUMBERED 24 FORT AVENUE, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS.
Pursuant to notices published in the Salem Evening News, and the mailing of
proper notices to the persons required by Law to receive the same, a Public
Hearing was held at the offices of the Board of Appeal on April 9, 1973, and
all members of the Board were present with the exception of Joseph Doyle.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , presided.
Counsel for the Petitioners, Attorney John R. Serafini, introduced evidence
at the hearing as follows :
That the Petitioners ' property is in an Industrial
,-one and that all of their property has been used for many years as a power
•plant site and an oil storage terminal; that for many years , coal was stored
on the property, and that gradually coal gave way to oil, necessitating oil
storage tanks ; there are presently four units to the power plant, and a fifth
may soon be added; plans of the area were shown to the Board Members, showing
the proposed new tank construction; it was pointed out that, for the efficient
operation of the facility, sufficient storage capacity was necessary, and that
the long range planning of both petitioning companies required that the height
limitation as it applied to this particular Industrial zone, covering all the
property owned by the Said New England Power Company and Northeast Petroleum,
be increased to 56 feet. Evidence was introduced to the effect , that in the
ensuing years, energy demands of the Country are projected to be so great ,
that more and more power will be needed with a consequent increase in storage
44 acity becoming necessary; that due to the area limitations , height of the
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tanks has to be increased. The power plant facility and the Northeast
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Petroleum Company facility have become an integral part of the economy of the
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City of Salem, accounting for a substantial payment of real estate taxes. It
was further pointed out ;that the facility has been placed in an Industrial
One by successive zoning ordinances , and that the most recent change in 1969,
again re-emphasized the Industrial character of the same.
Mr. Andreas of the Northeast Petroleum, and Councillor from the Ward affected,
George Nowak, spoke in favor. No one appeared in opposition.
After consideration, the Board found that the land area in question, owned by
New England Power Company and leased by Northeast Petroleum has , in fact,
been in an Industrial zone for many years ; that it has always been used as a
power plant site and oil Storage terminal; that past and present zoning ordin-
ances have retained the Industrial zone characterization; that oil storage
facilities, tanks and appurtenant structures including piers, have always been
part of this Industrial area; that the present height limitation of 45 feet for
structures in this zone has been varied by the Board to permit the construction
of the new power plant unit and stack; that the requirements for additional
orage are an integral part of the efficient operation of the utility, and
that not to grant a variance from the applicable height limitation in this
zone would cause a severe hardship,in that land was not available to provide
sufficient storage facilities without increasing the height of the tank; that
the Board further found that the continued operation of the power plant, and
the distinct possibility of the location of an additional power unit, made
the necessity for more storage imperative , and that not to grant the requested
variance would work a hardship on the" applicants.
The Board therefore , after due and careful consideration, unanimously voted
to vary the height limitation of 45 feet as it applied to the land area owned
by the said New England Power Company, and leased by Northeast Petroleum, so
that oil storage tanks and other structures erected in this Industrial zone,
lotuated on Fort Avenue, could have a height of 56 feet. The granting of this
riance as requested, would not derogate from the intent of the present ordin-
ance since the zone is already industrial , and a present permitted height of
45 feet was contemplated by the Ordinance.
All Members voting in favor, the variance was granted.
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TO CONSTRUCT , TNTAIN, OCCUPY AND OPERATE WASTE WATER
TREATMENT FACILITIES CONSISTING OF FIVE BUILDINGS AND
APPURTENANCES THERETO, AND ANY OTHER BUILDINGS AND AP-
PURTENANCES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE FUTURE EXPAN-
SION OF THE TREATMENT FACILITIES AT 50 FORT AVENUE.
This is a direct appeal of the South Essex Sewerage District with respect
to proposed construction, repair and maintenance of existing and proposed
construction of additional facilities at 50 Fort Avenue , Salem, an R-1
Zoning District .
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney Charles J . Panagopolous . The
Petitioner seeks the Board ' s approval to construct , maintain, occupy and
operate waste water treatment facilities consisting of five buildings and
appurtenances thereto , as shown on plan submitted and made a part of the
record of this hearing, and any other buildings and appurtenances which
may be required for the future expansion of the treatment facilities or
which may be required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United
States Government , or any agencies thereof.
The Building Inspector, by his letter dated April 10, 1973, addressed to
Mr. Grinnell , of the South Essex Sewerage District , informed him of the
Board ' s opinion that due to the re-zoning of the particular District in
1965 from Industrial to R-1 , that additional structures would be an expan-
sion of a non-conformity requiring the Board of Appeals ' approval . The
Building Inspector also requested that the Petitioner indicate all antic-
ipated construction, both immediate and future , thereby eliminating the
necessity of multiple Petitions .
A hearing was held on May 14, 1973 , pursuant'-to notices mailed postpaid
to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to abutters , and
others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
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Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
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Baughn present .
The Petitioner introduced the following information through its counsel.
nd Petition:
1' . 1 . The said land abuts on the west , land of the New England
Power Station which occupies a large area to generate
electricity.
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Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the buildings
thereon are being used to operate a marine research laboratory.
3. The said land of the Petitioner is presently being used by it for
a pumping station, an administrative building as a non-conforming use ,
and the construction of a new pumping station. The proposed buildings
and facilities would expand this use . ,
4. The proposed use is necessary to meet the demands of the Water
Pollution Control Division of the Commonwealth and the Federal
Environmental Protective Agency to construct new facilities for
the needs of the area including the City of Salem for sewage disposal .
The Petitioner has submitted herewith and made a part of this record , a
plan drawn by Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers , which outlines in detail the pro-
posed structures and their locations . The proposed structures consist of
a grit building, sludge process building, influent building, primary
settling tanks , effluent building, Scum building No . 1 , Scum Building No . 2 ,
operations and maintenance building, chlorination building and air release
chamber building.
Appearing with Attorney Panagopolous for the Petitioner was also Mr. Grinnell
who signed the petition, and Mr. Challis from Metcalf & Eddy, Engineers .
The Board discussed with three representatives of the South Essex Sewerage
District location of the buildings , height , size , and use . An explanation
also was given with re-spect to the height of the various structures and
requirements under new clean air standards for control of emissions from
smoke stacks and chimneys.
After considering all of the material presented, the Board voted to grant
the variance requested to construct , maintain, occupy, and operate waste
water treatment facilities consisting of fivg buildings and appurtenances
thereto, as shown on said plan, and any other buildings and appurtenances
which may be required for the future expansion of the treatment facilities
or which may be required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United
States Government , or any agencies thereof, with a limitation with respect
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THE BOARD VOTED UNANIbIOUSLY TO GRANT- THE VARIANCE.
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JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
ARTHUR LABRECQUE
EMERY P. TANCH
J. NORMAN WELCH, JR. -
Petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the division of a parcel of land contain-
ing 21 ,525 square feet it has owned since 1946 , and shown on a plan submitted
and drawn by Thomas A. Appleton, C.E. , and dated October, 1923•
Petitioner requests that this Board allow it to subdivide the tract of land
containing 21 ,525 square feet and having a frontage of 220.75 feet on Fort
Avenue into three separate lots as shown on the plan referred to above .
The proposed subdivision will create three non-conforming lots with respect
to the applicable density requirements of the Zoning Ordinance affecting
lot area, lot width, lot coverage and distances to boundary lines .
Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, his attorney, abutters ,
Board Members and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening
News , a hearing was held on this appeal on December 18, 1972. Present at
the hearing were Board Members William F. Abbott , Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ,
*Donald Koleman, Esq. , Arthur Labrecque , and associate member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner was represented by Counselor George P. Vallis , who appeared before .
the Board and introduced the following evidence ; that the lot in question
contains 21 ,525 square feet of land and has a 220.75 foot frontage on Fort
Avenue ; said lot has been owned by Petitioner since 1946 and contains four
separate buildings situated on three separate parcels within the described
lot or tract of land as shown on a plan drawn by Thomas A. Appleton, C.E. ,
and dated October, 1923; that Petitioner has operated an amusement center
thereon and that the Petitioner now desires to subdivide the tract into
three separate lots in order that he may sell Lots A and C to one party
and Lot B to another party; evidence was also introduced that the area in
question is in a B2 zone , and that the area consists of what is known as
the Salem Willows Amusement Park, that the above mentioned four separate
buildings situated on the three parcels were existing and are nonconform-
ing prior to the enactment of the Zoning Ordinance ; that separate lots
, and C may referred to as A, B not be sold separately by the petitioner
cable Zoning By-Law,without a variance from the apple g Y , that the Petitioner
t B and C to the same party, that the Lots , A,
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B, and C consist of separate amusement businesses , and that there would
be substantial financial hardship to the Petitioner if he were unable to
convey the lots separately; that the Petitioner does not plan to change
the existing buildings or their locations on the lots , nor to increase
the nonconformity in any other respect than that referred ,to herein.
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The area in question being in a B-2 zone , does permit the various uses pres-
0tly engaged in on the premises .
No one appeared in opposition.
After carefully reviewing the evidence introduced, and being familiar with
the site in question, the Board found that special conditions and circumstances
exist which especially affect the land and buildings involved and that a literal
enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involve substantial hard-
ship to the Petitioner and that a variance may be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogat-
ing from the intent or purposes of the Ordinance .
APPEAL GRANTED CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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�11Yt V' DECEMBER 14, 1973 EMERY P. TANCH
CITY 61is ic'S jfFiCE
SALEPi,mASS,
DECISION ON PETITION OF FRANK A. SUTTON TO INSTALL
A SWIMMING POOL AT 24 FRANCIS ROAD.
A hearing was held on this appeal on October 29 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labr. ecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in. harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
Kunanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
o install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in . order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and
regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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j. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
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No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
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DECISION ON PETITION OF STANLEY tORNSTEIN TO
1NSTALL A SWIMMING POOL AT 14 GABLES CIRCLE.
A hearing was held on this appeal on October 29, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements, were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
*o install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS•
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M. ,
Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance 3• dan e with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and
regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets , '
or stockade or chain link type material ; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder ,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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'$. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITIi CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
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EMERY P.TANCH
EW ION:(QNJJ$WTION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
SWI kEA, NAI $: PETITIONER - - A. J. FRISCH,
30 GABLES CIRCLE.
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 9, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News, advis-
ing of this Public Hearing.
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Present at this hearing were Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque ,
Warren Baughn, William F. Abbott , and Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
OT'v unanimous vote , .the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
Swimming Pools, and the rules -and regulations of the City of
Salem Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department,
Police Department, and Zoning Ordinance.
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade or chain link type material ; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ;
a minimum of one ladder, stair, 1-edge or standup area, not over
three feet below water surface shall be provided for each seven-
ty five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening,
three feet maximum width.
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5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structur-
ally sound and tight t:'nk with impervious surfaces that are easily
cleaned.
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6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or
altered until a building permit has been obtained from the Building
Inspector who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on
this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF GILBERT J. & SHIRLEY A. FONTAINE �J
TO INSTALL AN ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL AT 26 GALLOWS iyH�ILL ROAD.
ILEARING - MAY 30L 1974 �`�;�Y'�` /.9/ -X-717/u
WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
,y¢` p /� JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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A hearing
was"heYa�-%_M# _appeal on May 30, 1974, pursuk t'�A§dtices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petition appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
appeal on file . Doris Boghasion appeared - not opposed. No one appeared
in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M.
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3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and regulations
of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments , and
the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools . '
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a. minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter; fence
shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a ,building permit -has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT_GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
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Massachusetts Law requires that the attached notice of Variance by the
Board of Appeal shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of
Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEAL
BY
Acting SecreLacy
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p t` �.(��E��E /{.�,� JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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Iy�� �L ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE
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LMB+E lP TT WARREN BAUGHN
CITY Cir 1 h Or FICE EMERY P. TANCH
SALEMF MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF PIETRO THEOPHILOPOULOS TO
ERECT AN ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 5 GREEN
LEDGE STREET TO PROVIDE DAY NURSERY AND FOR A
VARIANCE FROM THE APPLICABLE TERMS OF THE CITY
ZONING ORDINANCE AFFECTING REAR YARD SETBACK.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to alter an exist-
ing structure by erecting an addition thereon at #5 Green Ledge Street.
This area is zoned B-2, Highway Business. The Inspector of Buildings
refused to issue the permit for the stated reason that "this area is
zoned B-2 , Highway Business , and the City Ordinance requires a setback
from rear boundaries in these districts of 30 feet" . The Petitioner' s
plan shows a distance of ten feet to the rear boundary line.
Appeal was made to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the density
requirements affecting rear yard setback.
A hearing was held on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid
to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutters to abutters, and
• others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
The Petitioner appeared and requested a variance from the Zoning By-Law
with respect to rear lot setback in a B-2 business district. The Peti-
tioner stated that the proposed new addition would be added to an exist-
ing one-story building; the rear of the proposed addition would be in
line with the existing one-story building; the existing building has a
setback from the rear property line similar to the proposed new addition.
The use is a permitted use for this district.
Appearing in favor of granting this appeal were Mr. and Mrs. Keriakos
and the Ward Councillor, Joseph Ingemi. Mr. John Plaisted and Stutz
Plaisted appeared in opposition.
After hearing all of the evidence , the Board found that the granting of
a variance to erect the proposed structure of 50' x 40' would not be
contrary to the public interest, and that owing to special conditions , a
literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result in substantial hardship;
the Board additionally finds that special conditions and circumstances
exist which especially affect the land and the building involved, and
that relief in the form of a variance may be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and area, and without nuliifying and sub-
stantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance.
VARIANCE GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
I BY 0&&*M;2t0
Acting Secretary �
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7 11.. JOHN M.GRAY,SR.
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ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE.,.- 4•/ eS b X11 ��Pttl DONALD KOLEMAN
_ WARREN BAUGHN
EMERY P. TANCH
PETITIONER - PAUL BALIOTIS,
LOCATION - 12 GREENWAY ROAD.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on thAs appeal on May 16, 19'73, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur
Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to repres-
ent an absent member for this meeting.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool , and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS:
1. .- Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
. avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical, Police ,
Departments , and Zoning Ordinance , applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of -
pickets , or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and
a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times; a min-
imum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
I � maximum width. � I
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the • Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
(Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
CITY OF �SSAALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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DONALD KOLEMAN
WARREN tlA.UGMN
EMERY P. TANCH
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
SWIMMING POOL: PETITIONER - - RAYMOND ST. CYR,
11 HARTFORD STREET.
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 9, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members, abutters, and others ,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advis-
ing of this Public Hearing.
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Present at this hearing were Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque,
Warren Baughn, William F. Abbott , and Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, . together with a
plot plan showing location of pool , and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
y unanimous vote, the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
�f;o install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS •
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of
Salem Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department,
Police Department, and Zoning Ordinance.
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ;
a minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area, not over
three feet below water surface shall be provided f even-
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will- provide a structur-
ally sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily
cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or
altered until a building permit has been obtained from the Building
Inspector who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on
this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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CITWILLIAM, =. ABBOTT DECISION ON PETITION OF RICHARD AND JOAN PICONE �. �trOdt_L'yFICE
JC5EPH F. DO'ILE M, MASS.
Jr,;4 M GRAY SR THE FIRST FLOOR PREMISES AT #6 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD TO
ARTHUR E. LA86E000E PROVIDE THE SERVICE OF A TEA HOUSE AND SANDWICH SHOP. .
DO;JALD ROLEMAN
WARREN SAUGHN
EMERY P. TANCH
Petitioners appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the applicable terms of
the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the use of the first floor premises at
#6 Hawthorne Boulevard to 'provide the service of a tea house and sandwich
shop to the general public .
Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioners , their attorney,
abutters , Board Members , and others , and advertisements published in the
Salem Evening News , a hearing was held on this appeal on November 20, 1972•
Present at the hearing were Board Members William F. Abbott , Chairman John
M. Gray, Sr. , Donald Koleman, and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
The Petitioners were represented by Counselor John R. Serafini, who appeared
400efore the Board and introduced the following evidence : that the building
in question is a two-family structure situated at #6 Hawthorne Boulevard;
that the Petitioners desire to maintain the present building in its present
state with some minor alterations and repairs so that the first floor can
be used for the operation of a tea house and sandwich shop as outlined on
the plan herewith submitted, the second floor of said premises to remain
residential .
Evidence was also introduced that both Petitioners , Richard Picone and his
wife Joan Picone , had experience in the operation of a tea house and sand-
wick shop ; that the area in question is close to commercial areas and that
there appeared to be a need for this type of service in this particular area.
It was also introduced that to continue to utilize the premises as a two-
family dwelling would impose a serious hardship on the Petitioners , that the
building and the land area were such that the building could not be expanded
to accommodate further apartments , thus causing an additional hardship to
the petitioners , and that if the present plans submitted were followed by
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fhe Petitioners , that the building would be restored and attractively set
orth in keeping with other buildings in the area.
The Petitioners agreed that they would follow the plans insofar as recommended
restoration and renovation were concerned.
No one appeared in opposition.
After carefully going over all the evidence introduced and being familiar with
the site in question, the Board voted to unanimously grant the Petitioner the
variance as requested so as to permit the premises at #6 Hawthorne Boulevard
to be used on the first floor of said premises , for the operation of a tea
house and sandwich shop, and that the Petitioners be permitted to renovate
, and make the alterations as shown on the plan submitted with said application.
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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CIT h � J�II FPETITON OF THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, INC . EMERY P. TANCH
-fi` 2Se[ ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 319
HIGHLAND AVENUE, TO PROVIDE ENLARGED FUNCTION AREAS.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect an addition
to the lodge building at #319 Highland Avenue , Salem, belonging to the
Loyal Order of Moose , Inc . , and situated in a B-2 district. A hearing
was held on this appeal on April 17, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed post-
paid to the Petitioners , Board Members, abutters, abutters to abutters ,
and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening
News, advising of this Public Hearing. Present at this hearing were Board
Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott, and Associate
Member Warren Baugh, with Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. presiding.
The Petitioners were represented by the Lodge Governor, Maurice Maney, of
43 Boston Street, Salem, Massachusetts, who presented the following evidence :
Appeal is made to the Board for the granting of a variance to allow the con-
struction of an addition, and thereby the expansion of an existing nonconform-
ing use; the operation of a club is not a permitted use within the B-2,
Highway Business , district. Over the last several years , membership of the
Lodge has doubled. For many years , the Lodge has exhibited concern for the
public on many occasions by providing the use of its building and resources
without charge to entertain the .elderly and handicapped members of the public ,
and has been concerned with the general welfare of the community. Councillor
Michael Ruane spoke in favor of the Petition, explaining to the Board that
he has had close personal contact with the members of the Lodge, and related
that the Lodge has been most gracious to the people of Salem by opening its
doors for many functions for the elderly and for the retarded; that 5,000
people , including the elderly, have been guests of the Lodge , and meals
have been furnished to them at no cost. Councillor Joseph Ingemi wished
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to be recorded in favor of the granting of the variance, and recalled the fine
,..,lie service provided by the Lodge with its free kitchen facilities for func-
tions for the elderly. Mr. Maney spoke of the particular hardship of the Lodge, '
due to its lack of space, and indicated that at its last function for the elderly,
they were unable to accommodate more than one hundred fifty 150) people. Further
evidence was introduced concerning the area in which the Lodge is located and
that the expansion of the Lodge through the building of an addition, would not
adversely affect either the neighbors of this B-2 district or the neighborhood.
After studying all of the 'facts presented in this case, the Board found that
the granting of a variance to erect an addition to the existing Lodge structure ,
although an expansion of a non-conforming use, would not be contrary to the
public interest, and that owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement
of the Ordinance would result in an unnecessary hardship; the Board further
f-
0 id that special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
the land and building thereon, and that relief in the form of a variance may
be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and area, and
without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purposes
of the Ordinance, and for these reasons, voted unanimously to grant the variance
as requested.
CITY )OFFSSALEM - - - BOARD OFF APPEALS,
BY
(Acting) Secretary
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EMERY P. TANCH
RSILYA .t)t-Al� OffIV,ORENCE DAVIDSON FROM DENIAL OF
S 11WkON FOR BUILDING PERMIT AND HER REQUEST
TO VARY TERMS OF SALEM ZONING ORDINANCE.
Miss Florence Davidson, through Sumner E. Raymond, her conservator, appointed
on September 12, 1973 by the Probate Court of Essex County on account of her
physical disability, petitioned the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance insofar as it affects a parcel of land containing her
dwelling liouse ,, being Number 12 Holly Street , an R-2 , two-family residential
district.
As is hereinafter set forth, Miss Davidson desires to divide her said parcel
into two lots making the unoccupied lot available for constructing a two-family
house.
A hearing on this matter was held on October 29 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William Abbott , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, and Associate Member, Warren Baughn.
he parcel is rectangular in shape containing 11+, 339 square feet , with a
I rontage of 152. 18 feet, westerly side line of 94. 18 feet , easterly side
line of 93. 67 feet , and northerly rear line of 153. 16 feet. This single
family dwelling was erected shortly after the Salem fire in about 1916
and prior to the enactment of a zoning ordinance in the City of Salem.
The house was placed, as was legally permissible at the time , in its present
location which is approximately in the middle of the lot , the then owner
having no possible forewarning or foreknowledge of future limitations of any
zoning ordinance . The easterly wall_ of the house is about 50 feet from the
easterly lot line and its westerly wall is about 60 feet from the westerly
lot line . There is a setback at the rear of the house of approximately 40
feet and at the front of approximately 8 feet.
Under the present zoning ordinance , the zoning district ITT the City where
this lot is located is an 11R-2 Residential District" which permits two-
family houses . Insofar as it is here material , the following zoning regular
tions apply: F___1
Minimum lot area 7 ,000 square feet, mi_ni.mum lot area per dwelling unit 3 , 500
square feet , minimum lot width 6.0 feet , minimum depth for front yard 15 feet ,
minimum width of side yard 10 feet , and minimum depth of rear yard 30 feet.
A registered land surveyor has divided Miss Davidson' s lot into Lot A and
Lot B. Said plan being on file with the Board of Appeals , a copy of which
is attached hereto ) . Miss Davidson' s house is located on Lot A which con-
Mains 9 ,081 square feet , frontage 9.6 .68 feet , easterly side line 93. 67 feet ,
therly rear line 96.89 feet , and westerly side line 93. 99 feet ; the set-
_k from westerly side line is 10 feet , the setback from easterly side line
s 50 feet and the rear set back is 40 feet.
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On Lot B it is proposed to build a two-family house , for which a building
permit has been denied. Lot B contains 5 , 258 square feet , frontage 55. 50
feet , easterly side line 93. 99 feet , northerly rear line 56 . 27 feet , wes-
•! erly side line 94. 18 feet ; setback of proposed house from easterly s;_de
line 10 feet , from westerly side line 10 feet , from front line 20 feet , and
from rear line 45 feet.
Said Lot B is in all respects in strict compliance with the present zoning
ordinance except that its frontage will be 42 feet short of the frontage
required and its area instead of being 7 ,000 square feet will be 5,258
square feet .
The picture of the neighborhood density in the district as it now relates
-. - to Miss Davidson' s property and as it will appear on the granting of the
variance as requested, is as follows :
Holly Street is a short street with houses on every lot, most of them being
built for two or three families . All of the house lots are small except
for Miss Davidson' s which is huge by, comparison . Hazel Street which is here-
inafter referred to intersects the westerly end of Holly Street and the
street numbers on Hazel Street hereinafter referred to , are of houses close
to Holly Street . In the analysis which follows lots are referred to thus
"Lot 271 (12 ) " . The first number following the word "Lot" is the number on
the Tax Assessors ' plan, a copy of which is attached, and the second niunber
(in parentheses) is the street number of the house.
Holly Street - Lot Area Statistics
•iss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12 ) is big enough to contain Lot 314 �11�, Lot 313
'9) , Lot 312 (7) on Holly Street and Lot 292 (5) on Hazel Street with 812
feet to spare . The area of Miss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12 ) is so big that it
could contain Lot 276 (2) , Lot 275 (22) , Lot 272 (8) Holly Street and Lot 291
at 3 Hazel Street .
Miss Davidson' s Lot 277 (12) is so large that it will contain any two lots on
Holly Street and, with two exceptions , will contain any two lot's on Holly
Street with thousands of feet to spare.
After Lot B has been approved, there will be twenty lots on Holly Street
and Lot B will be larger in area than fifteen of these twenty lots .
Aside from Miss Davidson' s Lot , 271 (12) , there is not now one lot on holly
Street which has an area of 7 ,000 feet .
Right now, aside from Miss Davidson' s lot, the average area of the other
eighteen lots on Holly Street is 4, 889 feet . In other words the average
shortage of area when compared with the ordinance requirement is 2, 111
square feet.
Frontage
As far as frontage is concerned , Miss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12) has a frontage
which exceeds the combined frontage of the next two biggest lots on the
treet.
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Miss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12 ) has a frontage that exceeds the combined frontage
of Lot 275 (22) , Lot 276 (2) , and Lot 314 (11) , with 33 feet to spare .
.Kiss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12) has a frontage which is equal to the combined
frontage of Lot 274 (4) , Lot 275 (22) and Lot 276 (2) . Miss Davidson' s Lot
271 (12) has at least twice the frontage of the combination of the frontage
of any two lots on the street.
Miss Davidson' s Lot 271 (12) exceeds by nine feet the combined frontage of
four lots in the area - Lot 275 (22) and Lot 276 (2) on Holly Street, Lot
291 (3) and Lot 292 (5) on Hazel Street.
After Miss Davidson' s Lot B is established, g its frontage of 55. 50 feet will
be only 42 feet short of the ordinance requirement of 60 feet.
The frontage of 55. 50 feet of Lot B when established will exceed that of eight
other lots of the twenty lots on Holly Street .
Set Backs
As is clearly indicated by examining the attached Tax Assessors ' map, , very
few buildings on Holly Street comply with the present ordinance regulatory
side , front or rear setback.
The dwelling house proposed by Miss Davidson for Lot B will be one of the
few buildings on the street which in all respects will comply with the pres-
ent zoning ordinance regulatory set backs.
t is a fact that Miss Davidson' s lot is of adequate size to permit its
division into two lots which can legally contain two , two-family houses
which will in all respects comply with the present zoning ordinance . This
could, as a matter of legal right , be accomplished in either of three ways :
1. Demolish the present house and establish a dividing line for Lot
A and Lot B so that each lot would have adequate frontage and
area. Actually each lot would have an area of 7 ,164 square feet .
and a frontage of 76 . 09 feet if the line were drawn in the middle ,
i .e. an excess of 169 square feet of area for each lot and an
excess of frontage of 6. 09 feet for each lot .
2. Move the present house a distance of 22 feet to the east so that
as moved there could be Lots A and B exactly as pointed out in '
Item 1 just described above with the present house on Lot A and
with Lot B available for building as proposed.
3. So as to give Lot B the 42 feet of frontage that it lacks , take
that much frontage from the westerly end of Lot A. This would
involve reconstructing the westerly side of the present house
by removing 42 feet from westerly wall of the house and rewall-
ing the building as thus narrowed thereafter to give Lot B the
additional required area, transfer 1.74.2 square feet from the
rear and side of Lot A to Lot B. .
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The performance of any one of these proposals is economically and practicably
absurd, but suggesting them serves to illustrate exactly the hardship which
•the legislature had in mind when in the language of the Statute , General
Laws Chapter 26 , Sec . 5A) and adopted in the Salem Zoning Ordinance (Section
10, pg. 49) it said: "Where owing to conditions especially affecting such
parcel or such building but not affecting generally the zoning district in
which it is located, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise , to the appellant" ,
the Board of Appeals is authorized to grant a variance .
This large , open lot of 14,339 square feet, on a street with many residents
living on small lots and in a general area teeming with active youngsters ,
creates a condition especially affecting this lot , but none other. It
causes this lot in effect to be an attractive nuisance which results in
excessive costs for policing, prevention of vandalism and unintentional
damage , broken fences and the like , to say nothing of possible injury to
trespassers and passersby. This , too , constitutes a substantial hardship,
financial or otherwise , to the appellant lot , but to none other in the area.
If, because of a literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance , it is impossible
to use this large tract of land for additional residential purposes , it has or
may become an unsightly and undesirable litter area , an area covered -with un.-
mowed, dry grass , piles of dry leaves and debris , constituting a fire hazard
to Miss Davidson and to others to whom she might be liable and causing loss
and expense to the petitioner in maintaining it. There is also the perennial
expense of sidewalk clearance of ice and snow required by City ordinance.
All of these features constitute conditions especially affecting this parcel
10>ut not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, with
the result that a literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise , to the appellant .
This whole area of Holly Street and surrounding territory is a neighborhood
of small compact lots economically oriented to low operation costs , yet with
an income potential equal or better than that of Miss Davidson. This is be-
cause owners of these lots or their predecessors in title prior to or since
the zoning ordinance minimized the sizes of their 'lots . To require Miss
Davidson to maintain the oversized lot which she now owns with no hope of
economic .recoupment is another reason for finding that she is sustaining a
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise , unlike any other lot owner in
the district .
For the reasons stated, this variance as requested has been granted as it
is clearly evident from a description of the circumstances of the case that
it has been demonstrated that :
a. special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
the land, building, or structure involved and which are not gener-
ally affecting other lands , buildings , and structures in the same
district;
b. literal enforcement of the provisions of. this Ordinance would in-
volve substantial hardship, financial ' or otherwise , to the appellant ;
and
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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 purposes of this Ordinance .
The request made in the Petitioner' s application for a permit to construct
on designated Lot A, fourteen parking spaces f6r rental purposes is denied.
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PETITIONER. - ROLAND PTNAL'T T,
LOCATION - 23 HORTON STREET.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIM SING DOOL
hearing was held on this appeal on. August 13 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ;
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren baugein..
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on. file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
Oy unanimous vote , the Board has therefore" iroted to grant a. Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
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CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE . at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules aS�Ci regula-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and. Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link. type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or stan.dup .a:rea, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only on.e opening, three feet maximum width.
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5 Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleamea.
No swii-ming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
-• until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED IVTTI-I CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
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PETITIONER - PETER BOVIO
LOCATION - 27 JAPONICA STREET
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and adveetisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were 'Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecqu.e , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool , and are of' the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted .
013y unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in. order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10: 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , Police
Departments , and the City . Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming
Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted_: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
DECISION CONTINUED
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structural.l:
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned,
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alterec
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERINIIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
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CITY CLciiK'$ OFFICE
SALEMFMXM ISION ON PETITION OF PETER MC SWIGGIN:
TO ERECT A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTINGING DWELLING
AT 30 JAPONICA STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
to issue a permit to ergct a two-story addition to an existing dwelling at
30 Japonica Street , Salem, Massachusetts . The Building Inspector, in his
letter of refusal to issue the permit cited the following reasons for his
refusal : "The lot is undersized with inadequate frontage, and is further
non-conforming with regard to front and side yard setbacks . The construc-
tion of the proposed addition would increase the non-conformity as you
would be in violation of the rear yard required distance to the boundary
line" .
The Building Inspector also informed the Appellant of his right to appeal
to the Board of Appeals .
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 25, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott, and Associate Member Warren
Baughn, present.
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner, Peter McSwiggin:
A plot plan prepared for Peter McSwiggin, argil dated March 19 , 1973, prepared
by Essex Survey Service, Inc . , was presented and made a part of the record.
The Petitioner states ' hat he wishes to erect a two-story-addition to the
dwelling at 30 Japonica Street, Salem. The Petitioner states that his
family has grown and their home is presently too small for their needs
and that the erection of a 16 ' x 16 ' addition to the back of the existing "
dwelling would provide extra space needed for his family. The first floor
of his addition would be used as a family room. The 6econd floor of the
addition would be used as a bedroom. The Petitioner states that he noL,, has
three children and not enough, bedrooms.
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After reviewing ca-refully the plot plan submitted and considering the evidence
presented by the Petitioner, the Board finds that it may grant a variance from
the applicable terms of the •Zoning Ordinance with respect to increasing the non-
conformity by the erection of a two-story addition. The Board, however, places
a condition on the granting of a variance in tliis matter by requiring that the
erection of any addition in accordance with the plans submitted be at least
five (5) feet away from the property line between lots 39 and 40. The Board
finds that it may grant the variance requested by the Petitioner. with the
above-stated condition and that the relief sought through the variance may be
granted without substantial detriment to the public good or without nullifying
or substantially derogating from the intent of the District or the purposes of
the Ordinance and -+hat special conditions exist which especially affect the
shape and size of the land and the building thereon which do not generally
affect other buildings in the same District and that a 1i `eral enforcement of
the provisions of the Zoning By-Law, would cause substantial hardship to the
Appellant .
- Board voted unanimously to grant the variance .
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'Y• I NI ON PETITION OF RICHARD W. PALM TO ERECT
ADDT_TION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT JEFFERSON AVENUE,
CORNER OF READ STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
-- .. ., to issue a permit to erect .an addition- to a-building on Jefferson Avenue at -
the corner of Read Street, a B-1 Zoning District . The locus of the property
is #280 Jefferson Avenue and #5 Read Street.
In his letter of refusal , the Building Inspector cited the following reasons
for his ruling:
'IThe erection of an addition to the building on Jefferson Avenue at the
corner of Read Street would be an expansion of a non-conforming use , there-
fore , a violation of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance . "
The Building Inspector further stated " this is an undersized lot with
insufficient frontage , inadequate setback distance to all boundary lines ;
lot coverage in excess of permitted coverage ; and the distance between the
existing structures is less than required by the Ordinance . "
"This is a B-1 district where a lot area of 6000 square feet with a 60
foot frontage the required minimum; other requirements are a 15 foot front
yard, 10 foot side yard, 30 foot rear yard; maximum lot coverage by all
buildings is 40%, and distance between buildings should be no less than
30 feet" . The Inspector further informed the Appellant of his right to
appeal to the Board of Appeals.
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973, pursuant to
notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters,
abutters to abutters , and others , and a notice duly published in. the
SalemEvening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
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(RICHARD W. PALM, cont ' d. ) RECEIVED
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•Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. ope- e e eeting' with Board Members Donald Koleman,
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Arthur Labrecque , William r$k"%A.Wd Associate Member Warren Baughn present .
The following evidence •was presented by the Petitioner, Richard ZI. Palm, who
appeared in his own behalf:
#280 Jefferson Avenue has for a long time been a - small corner variety store
which has been operated by the Petitioner, who also lives in the side of the
building at #5 Read Street ; he has recently been granted a beer and wine
license , and due to the loss of floor space utilized by the new refrigerator
units , he is in dire need of extra storage area and finds it extremely dif-
ficult to operate his business without that extra storage area. The Peti-
tioner proposes an addition to the existing building which would measure
50 feet along Read Street and 16.8 feet to the rear and 16 feet on Jefferson
Avenue. Petitioner also stated that he would be able to buy his goods in
greater quantity, and therefore, be able to have the substantial_ savings
and would of course , pass along these savings to the customers of this store
if he were able to obtain permission to erect the addition to provide extra
storage space .
Appearing in favor of the granting of the Petition was Councillor Joseph R.
Ingemi , Jr. , Ward Councillor for Ward 3.
After reviewing carefully the plot plan and the building plans submitted ,
and considering the evidence presented by the Petitioner, the Board finds
that it may grant a variance from the applicable terms of the Zoning Ordin-
ance with respect to increasing . the nonconformity by the erection of an
addition to the store . The Board finds that relief can be granted through
the granting of a variance without substantial detriment to the public good
substantial derogation. from the intent of +he District or the provisions
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of the City Zoning Ordinance, that literal enforcement of the provisions of
the Zoning By-Law would cause substantial hardship to the Petitioner, and
that special conditions with respect to the lot size and placement of the
building exist which are not generally affecting other lots and structures
in the District . --
Appeal granted by unanimous vote.
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DECS6�1L## MC'i PETITION OF JOSEPH MARFONGELLI TO REPLACE
AND EX'T'END FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PORCHES AT 42 JEFFERSON
AVENUE.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to replace and extend
first and second floor porches on an existing residence at #42 Jefferson
Avenue , Salem, Massachusetts. The Building Inspector, in his letter dated
October 2 , 1973 ,. to the Petitioner, Mr. Joseph Marfongelli , cited his reason
for refusing to issue a building permit to replace and extend first and
second floor porches on the building located at #42 Jefferson Avenue , Salem,
as follows :
"The City Zoning Ordinance requires a front setback of 15 feet, and the exist-
ng porch is 7. 17 feet from your front boundary; the Ordinance further re-
uires a ten-foot side setback, and the porch will set back only five feet
from that boundary. "
The Building Inspector further advised the Petitioner of his right to appeal
from that decision to the Board of Appeals .
A hearing was held on this appeal on October 29 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to abut-
ters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Willi-am F. Abbott ,
Donald' V. Koleman, Arthur E. Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
The Petitioner, Guiseppe Marfongelli , Jr. , appeared in his own behalf and
presented the following evidence :
The Petitioner desires to remove old porches which are now in existence on
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e building and rebuild and extend the same to the corner of a house . He
stated that his reason for doing the same was that the existing porches are
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�oo small and are of little use at the present time . The owner would like to
use the porches for recreational use in the summer. He also stated that the
porches in their present condition constitute a safety hazard, as they are
rotting away and fa]_ling- apart and need obvious repair. The City Zoning Ord-
inance requires a front setback of fifteen feet and the existing porch is
7 . 17 feet from the front boundary. The Ordinance further requires a ten' foot
side setback and the porch will have a setback of only five feet from that
boundary.
After hearing all of the evidence , the Board finds that it may grant the
variance to repair and reconstruct the porches on the building at #42 Jeffer-
son Avenue , pursuant to the plans submitted. The Board additionally finds
that this variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
ood and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and
he purpose of the Ordinance . The Board also finds that a special hardship
exists in this particular case relative to the rebuilding and reconstruction
of the 'porches , due to their particularly small size and the unique position
of the structure on the lot, and .for these reasons , and by unanimous vote of
the Members , the Board granted the variance as requested.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF DAVID CROSBY TO CONVERT FORMER
SOCIAL CLUB STRUCTURE AT 22 KOSCIUSKO STREET TO PROVIDE
A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, W. David Crosby, from the applic-
able terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance to reno-
vate and convert the building located at 22 Kosciusko Street , Salem, to a
single family residence . The District where 22 Kosciusko Street is located
is zoned residential two-family.
Hearing on this appeal was held on June 25, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed
postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to abutters ,
and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald V.
Koleman, Arthur L'abrecque, -William Abbott , and associate member Warren Baughn
present .
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney Richard P. Farley, of 126 Washing-
ton Street , Salem, who presented the following evidence :
The building has been located on the lot at 22 Kosciusko Street for over fifty
(50) years and was purchased by the Petitioner, W. Davia Crosby, nearly three
(3) years ago . The Petitioner stated to the Board of Appeals that condition-
al upon the granting of a variance he would rehabilitate the building and
convert it to a single family residence , which he would occupy. Although
purchased nearly three years ago , the Petitioner has -not requested an appeal
to the applicable -terms of the Zoning Ordinance. prior to this time due to
the fact that an injunction, arising out of title litigation, prohibited
the Petitioner from going forward in the renovation of 'the property. The
Court injunction was recently dismissed and the Petitioner now desires to
renovate the building for a single family residence if this Board grants the
Petitioner' s appeal. The lot at 22 Kosciusko Street , as shown on a plan
accompanying Petitioner' s application, shows a lot area of 2700 square feet,
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an area less than the minimum required lot area per dwelling unit , a lot
maximum
width of 50 feet , lot coverage by the building exceedsppercentage of lot
through
overages permitted, front yard depth of 6. 4 feet, side yard depth of 6 feet ,
nd one foot , respectively, rear yard depth of 5 feet . The Petitioner stated
his counsel , Richard P. Farley, that off-street parking is available
in the neighborhood, and specifically an agreement had been made upon the
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granting of this variance +w3th the owner of the premises at 143 Derby Street ,
to provide a single space for parking.
•Appearing in favor of the granting of the variance was Thaddeus Wloydka, 137
Derby Street , Salem, who stated that he is the owner of 143 Derby Street and
will agree to provide a single space for parking if this variance is granted.
Mr. Wloydka also stated that he had spoken with seven people in the neighbor-
hood who are not present this evening, nor have they communicated by letter
with the Board, who expressed to Mr. Wloydka objection to the granting of the
variance .
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Appearing in opposition to the granting of the variance was City Councillor
George Nowak, Ward One , who expressed his opposition to the granting of this
variance based upon the lack of parking on the parcel , the existing very
difficult parking problem in the area and his opinion after consultation
with representatives of the National Park Service that plans for the expan-
sion of the park at Derby Wharf were being considered. Also appearing in
opposition were Richard Dylengoski, owner of the Derby Cafe , Teresa Dylen-
goski of 156 Derby Street , Amie Bousier, 10 Kosciusko Street , Alex Wardoski ,
39 Daniels Street, and Robert Kobuszewski , 5 Daniels Street Court .
Present and wishing to be recorded as interested citizens only were William
,•McKinnon and Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson, of Kosciusko Street.
A communication was received from John J. Toomey, Health Agent for the City
of Salem, concerning 22 Kosciusko Street, requesting that the Appeals Board
render an early decision in regard to this appeal and inform the Board of
Health of that decision.
The Board studied carefully the drawing submitted by the Petitioner for the
renovation of the property, the plot plan, and the record. All of the Board
Members were familiar with the location of the property and discussed in
detail the Petitioner' s 'application.
The Zoning By-Law requires a minimum lot area.an an R-2 District of 7,000
square feet , a minimum lot area per dwelling unit of 3590 square feet , a
minimum lot width of 66 feet , a maximum lot coverage by all buildings of 35%x,
a minimum depth of front yard of 15 feet , a minimum width of side yard of
lO feet, and a depth of rear yard of 30 feet . The lot in question has an
area of 2700 square feet, an area less than the minimum required lot area x
per dwelling unit ; a lot width of 50 feet ; more than the allowed maximum
lot coverage by the building; front yard depth of 6. 4 feet , side yard depth 6 feet and one foot respectively; and rear yard depth of 5 feet. Sn
very dimension the existing building on the lot is in violation of the
present zoning law regarding density, front, side and rear yard setbacks
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and additionally can not provide parking as required by the Zoning By-Law.
Although the Petitioner did not present an argument based on nonconformity,
the Board nevertheless discussed this aspect with respect to the granting
of a variance on the reliance of nonconformity. Evidence was not produced
that the building was occupied as. a single family dwelling prior to the
existence of the present zoning By-law. On the contrary, it appears from
evidence introduced that the building was used for a social club for many
years , but that it has been unoccupied as such for ma3y years .
After reviewing all of the evidence presented and considering carefully
the plan submitted by the Petitioner, the Board voted unanimously to
DENY the granting of a variance to renovate and convert the present build-
ing located at 22 Kosciusko Street, Salem, as a single family residence.
The Board additionally finds that the variance may not be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substan-
tially derogating from the intent of the District ,or the intent of the
Ordinance for the reasons specified above. The Board is aware that there
are other buildings in the area which have sub-standard lot sizes and are
non-conforming lots with respect to density and parking requirements , but
that the trend in the neighborhood demonstrated by the removal of several
•large buildings and the creation of new parking areas and additional open
space is away from the creation of new housing units on extremely limited
lot areas without parking and yard areas .
APPEAL DENIED.
CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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PETITIONDR ALBERT CLOYD,
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DECTSTON ON PETITTON FOR SPLCIA!, PE)C,)IT TO INSTALL SWTMI%IQG POOL
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iA hearing was held on this* appeal on August 13, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid Lo the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters ,butters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were C]-airman. John M. Cray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Kolortian, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared. and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared An opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
op-.Lnj. on th- t a Special Permit for which application i s made , is in harmony
ith the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote. , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDT'rTONS *
1 . Dona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10 :00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and regula-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself'; -fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; rail fences shall- not be
permitted ; the fence shall have a locking device anTla—closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair , ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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j . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a struct-urally
sound and tight ta:ik with impervious surfaces that are Basil} cleaned ,
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be iinstalled or aJ!.tc:red
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until a building permit has been. obtained from the buildii;g Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachia.setts Law requires that: the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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CITY GGA `n'S of FICE EMERY P. TANCH
DEULEg MW-PETITION OF ALBERT L. LEVESQUE TO ERECT
. A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 120' LEACH FOR VARIANCE
WITH REGARD TO FRONTAGE ON UNIMPROVED RIGHT OF WAY,
LOT FRONTAGE AND LOT AREA.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Albert L. Levesque, from the
applicable terms of the density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance'
to allow the erection of a one story wood frame dwelling at the vacant
lot known as #120 Leach Street, Salem, Massachusetts, in an R-2 zoning
district.
Hearing on this appeal was held on March 5. 1973 and continued to April
9, 1973 for decision by the Board. Present were Chairman John M. Gray,
Sr. , and Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William Abbott,
. and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney George W. Atkins, III, who
presented the following evidence :
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The Petitioner wishes to construct a one story wooden frame dwelling,
measuring 24' x 38' on a lot known as 120 Leach Street, Salem. The area
is within an R-2 zoning di yrict; the residential density requirements
In an R-2 zoning district re not conformed with by the proposed dwelling;
the total area of the lotIn question equals 5000 square feet and the lot
frontage is 50 feet; ther fi.s also lot frontage on an unimproved right of
way. The lot in questionis located near the very end of Leach Street,
being the next to the las parcel of land before the Salem Harbor. The
. abutting parcel opposite to the Harbor side abutting to the Westerly side
is #118 Leach Street and is owned by Alfred N. St.Pierre, and that also
is a vacant lot. The abutting land directly to the West of the parcel
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in question is shown on a plan of land in Salem prepared for Albert L.
Levesque and dated February 6 , 1973, prepared by Robert Bowman, Registered
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Land Surveyor, and made a part of this -record, shows the owner of this
• flat land abutting Salem Harbor to be a Norman A. St.Pierre.
The Petitioner' s lot, #120 Leach Street, is 50' x 100' in dimension. The
surrounding lots and remaining lots on the street are equal or less in lot
size, most of them being 50' x 801 . Most of the other buildings on the
street are two or three family dwellings. The proposed dwelling would
be a one family wooden frame building. The Appellant' s lot is located at
the end of Leach Street. The Harbor abuts the Appellant' s parcel on three
sides, noting that the land directly to the East of the Appellant ' s is
described as flat land on the Salem Harbor. Access to the lot is obtained
by a right of way extending on a direct line from Leach Street. The parcel
has been vacant since filled many years ago and Counsellor Atkins exhibited
to the Board of Appeals a permit issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• for the filling in of the Harbor and of the creation of the lot in question.
These conditions, it was maintained by Counsellor Atkins, particularly
affect the Appellant' s property only and do not generally affect the zoning
district.
Appearing also in favor of the granting of the variance was Councillor
Jean A. Levesque. Appearing in opposition of the granting of a variance
was a Mrs. St.Pierre of 116 Leach Street and six (6) other members of the
St.Pierre family, who are abutters opposed to the granting of this variance.
After much discussion on the two dates hereinbefore referred to and various
communications made part of the record between Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
and Counsellor Atkins, who by request of the Board furnished further in-
formation and further plans of the proposed dwelling, and after studying
all the facts presented in this case , the Board found that
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land and structure to be erected which generally do not affect other lots
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n the district.
2, That a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would in-
volve substantial financial and other hardship to the Appellant.
3. That a variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent
or the purposes of the Ordinance.
The Board further places a condition upon the granting of this variance that
the proposed dwelling will be set back ten (10) feet from the continuation of
the street line represented by the northern most boundary on lot #9 of #116
Leach Street on the plan hereinbefore referred to and further defined by
thirty (30) foot setback from the front or northern most property line on
Leach Street of the Petitioner' s parcel and as defined on the above-mentioned
plan by a red pencil line across the Petitioner' s parcel.
•fhe Members of the Board voted unanimously to grant the variance subject to
the stated conditions.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF KENNETH GELPEY TO INSTALL EMERY P. TANCH
AN ADDITIONAL APARTMENT AT 146 LAFAYETTE STREET.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Kenneth Gelpey, for a variance
from the Zoning By-Law to allow him to convert a vacant third floor into
a third apartment on his property located at 146 Lafayette Street , Salem.
The hearing was held pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the Petitioner,
Board Members , abutters , abutters to abutters , and others , and advertise-
ments were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising of this
Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, S+ . , presided at this hearing with Board Members
Arthur Labrecque , Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member
Warren Baughn present.
The Petitioner was represented by Attorney John R. Serafini , who appeared
before the Board and introduced the following evidence:
The building in question is in an existing R-3 zone which would permit
three-family usage , but that the building and lot do not conform to the
applicable density requirements for this district with regard to lot area,
• lot width, and front and side yard setbacks , as set forth in the City
Zoning Ordinance ; that the Petitioner is disabled, and needs additional
income from the property; there is a financial hardship due to his inabil-
ity to use the third floor as a separate apartment.
Raymond Bouchard, an abutter, -appeared in opposition to the Petition.
After reviewing all of the material presented and the architectural plans
presented, consisting of side , front and rear elevations , as well as
interior floor plans for a third floor apartment , if allowed, Counsellor
Serafini requested leave to withdraw without prejudice .
The members of the Board unanimously voted to grant the Petitioner leave
to withdraw without prejudice .
LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
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DECISION ON PETITION OF LEONARD M. GARFIELD TO A7,17ER
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THE PREMISES AT 12 LINDEN STREET TO PROVIDE AN ADD'rOI1TAL
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EMERY P. TANCH
By direct appeal , petitioner appealed to the Board of Appeals to vary the
applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the renovation. of an
existing three-family dwelling at 12 Linden Street to provide an additional
apartment.
Hearing was held on this petition on December 18, 1972 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, abutters , abutters to the abutters , Board
Members , and others , and advertisements published in the Salem Evening News ,
advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Witioner introduced the following evidence .
He purchased the property on September 5, 1972 as a three family residence ;
the lot in question is located in an R-2 zoning district; that due to a mistake
in judgment his son was unable to make a financial success out of his investment
in the building; that the Petitioner bought the building from his son to help
his son out , and now finds that he is unable to make ends meet without the
addition of a fourth apartment.
Fourteen people who reside within the immediate area have filed a petition
with this Board objecting to the granting of a variance to allow a fourth
apartment inthisbuilding.
After carefully going over all the evidence introduced, and being familiar with
the . site in question, the Board voted unanimously to deny the Petitioner' s
request for a variance , finding that the granting of such a variance from the
applicable terms of the Zoning Ordinance could not be done without substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or purposes of the Ordinance.
*DPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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Acting. SeIrcretary
Cp!.Lig, WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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ARTHUR ° LABRECOUE
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PETITIONER FRANK B. DOWNEY LIVING AND. LEARNING CENTER)
LOCATION LORING AVENUE.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and adveetisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and .Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meetiig, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
•Y unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS
1 .. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10: 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming
Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences shall not be
permitted: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5 • Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurall.
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned ,
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alterec
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
CITY OF SALEM - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
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Acting Secretary
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JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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WARREN BAUGHN
EMERY P. TANCH
PETITIONER - MRS. J . A. FURNARI
LOCATION - 12'7 MARLBORO READ
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and `adveetisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No. one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool , and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
•y unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS
1. . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10: 00 P.M.
3, Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , Police
Departments , and the City .Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming
Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences shall not be
permitted: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structural,
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alterec
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
CITY OF SALEM - _ _ BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
Acting Secretary
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JOHN M. GRAY,SR.
ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE
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WARREN,BAUr HN
EMERY P. TANCH
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SALEN, MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF GLORIA JERMYN TO CONVERT PORTION
OF A TWO-CAR GARAGE TO PROVIDE A HOME TYPE BEAUTY SALON
AT 146 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT TO
ALLOW SUCH OCCUPANCY.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to the Petitioner to
erect an addition to the house and garage located at #146 Marlborough Road
to provide a home type beauty salon. The location of the Petitioner' s
property is in an R-1, single family residence district.
Appeal was made to the Board of Appeals for a Special Permit to use and
occupy one-half of a two-car garage in the Petitioner' s home as a beauty
salon.
A hearing was held on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid
to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to abutters, and
others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
• Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William Abbott and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The Building Inspector in his letter dated January 24, 1973, informed the
Petitioner of his refusal to issue a permit to erect an addition to pro-
vide for her beauty salon, but indicated that such home occupation may be
permitted in the City by a Special Permit in an R-1 district, and that
said permit may be granted by the Board of Appeals. 7 4Ce
Petitioner appeared on her own behalf. No one appeare/d in opposition.
After considering all of the evidence presented, the Board finds that the
request for a Special Permit was properly presented in accordance with
the By-Laws of the City of Salem and further finds that the conduct of
such a home business would be in harmony with the existing area.
PERMIT GRANTED. CITY
�OFF/SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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Acting) S cretary
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DECISION ON PETITION OF GEORGE E. HOWE TO ERECT A
SECOND FLOOR PORCH AT 24 MASON'' STREET.
This is an appeal from the ruling of the decision of the Inspector of
Buildings in denying a permit to erect a porch at the rear of the dwelling
located at 24 Mason Street in Salem. The Building Inspector in his letter
of refusal stated that"Such construction would be in violation of the den-
sity requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance.
"The Ordinance requires a side setback of ten feet and a rear yard setback
of thirty feet ; your plan shows the proposed porch would be six feet from
your side boundary and twenty-four feet from your rear boundary line" .
The Petitioner was also advised of his right to appeal from the decision
of the Building Inspector to the Board of Appeals.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20, 1973, pursuant to potices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr, opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William .Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn. present.
The Petitioner appeared and requested a variance from the Zoning By-Law
with respect to the density requirements to erect a single floor porch,
with roof,, on the rear of the existing dwelling at the second floor level .
The Petitioner stated that his wife has had serious illness which has left
her partially paralyzed, and that her use of the porch would be more
convenient than climbing the stairs due to her physical condition.
After hearing all of the evidence and reviewing the plan submitted herewith
and made a part of this record, the Board has determined that the granting
of a variance from the requirement of a side setback of ten (10) feet and
a rear yard setback of thirty (30) feet , to allow in this case , a side
setback of only six (6 ) feet and a rear yard setback of only twenty-four
(24) feet on a lot of sub-standard size , consisting of approximately
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14800 square feet would not be contrary to the public good and interest and
�t owing to special conditions , a literal enforcement of the Ordinance would
cause substantial hardship to the Appellant. The Board also finds that there
are special conditions and circumstances which exist which affect the land and
buildings involved and that relief in the form of a variance may be granted
without substantial detriment to the public good and area and without nullifying
or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board voted unanimously to grant the variance.
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SALEM- MASS-
DECISION
ALEM- MASS.DECISION ON PETITION OF MASON REALTY TRUST TO
ERECT AN ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AT
53 MASON STREET.
This: is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
to issue a permit to erect an addition to a structure located at 53 Mason
Street , Salem. The building is located in an industrial zone where the
density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance include thirty foot set-
backs from all boundary lines and permits maximum coverage by all buildings
of 45%.
The Building Inspector, in his letter refusing to issue the building permit
sought , cited the following as his reason for denying the issuance of the
building permit : "Your plan shows insufficient setbacks from the boundary
lines , and proposed lot coverage by all buildings would be 50°p'" .
The Building Inspector also . informed the Appellant of his right to appeal
to the Board of Appeals .
Hearing was held on this appeal on August 13,
1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The Petitioner was represented by Richard Goldman, Esquire , of 89 State
Street , Boston, Massachusetts , and Elliot Adelman, Mason Realty Trust.
The following evidence was presented by Petitioner and his counsel:
The proposed building will ;be located on• a lot owned by Mason Realty Trust
on Mason Street , Salem, in an Industrial zon £ The Petitioner seeks a
variance to allow the erection of a buildingpapproximately 23 ,000 square
feet , to be used for manufacturing and warehousing. The proposed building
will be a first class structure . The Petitioner states that he must have
additional space for his manufacturing facilities , otherwise , he will have
to move to another site . The plan drawn by David W. Jaquith, Architect
and Planner, was submitted and made a part of this record. The building
site plan does not comply with the building code setback from the front
line , and the plan discloses that the building will cover 50 percent of the
lot rather than the 45% allowed.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board reviewed carefully the proposed site plan submitted by the
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Petitioner and the evidence presented with respect to hardship consisting of an
inadequate space , irregular lot lines and boundaries , and hardship to the Peti-
oner if he had to remove his premises to another location.
After discussion and carefully reviewing all of the material presented, the
Board finds that it may grant a variance from the applicable terms of the Zon-
ing Ordinance without substantial derogation to the meaning and intent of the
District or the Zoning By-Law.
The Board unanimously approved the granting of the variance.
APPEAL GRANTED.
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varb IIl Appeal DONALD MAGMAKOLEMN
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WARREN BAUGHN
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EMERY P. TANCH
PETITIONER - ,TAMES D. SANTO,
LOCATION - 42 MARCH STREET.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 16, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were William F. Abbott, Donald Holeman, Arthur
Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to repres-
ent an absent member for this meeting.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
• the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be \granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS•
l. : - Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10: 00 P.M.
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Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General. Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulation's of the City Building, Health, Electrical, Police
Departments , and Zoning Ordinance , applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and
a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a min-
imum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for ' each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
(DECISION CONTINUED
Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
• sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
' SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
(I.aw's of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
CITY OO�FSALEM
- - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY �t�/r` n
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(Acting) Secretary
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CITY CLLEhh'� UFFICE EMERY P. TANCX
DECISMAAIIb1MAfiJTITION OF ALBERT KRAUSE FOR VARIANCE
FROM APPLICABLE TERMS OF CITY ZONING ORDINANCE WITH
REGARD TO LAND AT #30 MOFFATT ROAD AND EXISTING
STRUCTURES THEREON.
Petitioner by direct appeal through Counselor John R. Serafini, appealed
to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the applicable terms of the
City Zoning Ordinance, affecting land and existing buildings at 30 Moffatt
Road.
A hearing was held on this appeal on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner in care of his attorney, abutters , abut-
ters to the abutters, Board Members , and others , and advertisements were
duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , opened the hearing with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present.
The Petitioner appeared with Counselor Serafini, who introduced the follow-
ing evidence: The Petitioner, together with his sister, is the owner of an
,• undivided one-half interest of the land, together with the buildings there-
on, consisting of a duplex dwelling house , and a garage structure; the
house is a complete duplex, in that each half is self-sufficient; they are
joined by a party wall ; in order to effect a transfer of his one-half
interest of the dwelling house and garage , Petitioner requires a variance
from the applicable terms of the City Ordinance with regard to lot area,
lot width, and front, side , and rear yard setbacks.
No one appeared in opposition.
After studying all of the facts presented in this case, the Board found
that it could not grant the petitioner the variance it sought without nul-
lifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zon-
ing Ordinance and that relief could not be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and area.
APPEAL DENIED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
(Acting) Secretary
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RE Cgt of �2T1=, ffl�iBSadjUSMS JOSEPH F. DOYIE
v' lll......... JOHN M.GRAY,SR.
' ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE
SP, ! MAY I U 6 33 PH II Po rh a �kyy l DONALD BAUGH N
RER�•T� ( p1F� - WARREN BAUGHN
CITY CLL- 1 OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
DECISAiCaHtMAUETITION OF RONALD L'ABBE TO ERECT A
241 x 401 CEMENT BLOCK BUILDING AT 145 NORTH STREET,
REQUESTING VARIANCE WITH REGARD TO FRONTAGE AND SIDE
YARD SETBACK.
This is an appeal from the ruling of the Inspector of,Buildings in denying
a permit for the construction of a 241 x 401 cement block building, fronting
on #145 North Street, Salem, Massachusetts.
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 17, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members, abutters, abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
. i`Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing. Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
presided at this hearing with Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque ,
and William F. Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn present.
The Building Inspector in his letter dated March 12, 1973, refused to issue
a permit to construct a garage measuring 241 x 401 on the Petitioner' s lot
located at #145 North Street, Salem, at the corner of North and School Streets
in said Salem. The Building Inspector cited his reason for refusing to issue
a permit; the area is zoned as a B-1, Neighborhood Business district, and the
density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance require a sixty foot frontage
on North Street, and a fifteen-foot set back on School Street.
The Petitioner, Ronald L'Abbe , 24 Western Avenue, Beverly, Massachusetts ,
appeared with Counsellor John A. McNiff, of Peabody, and presented the follow-
ing evidence :
The Petitioner purchased the property in January, 1973, where there is pres-
ently a pizza shop. The Petitioner would like to remove the present building,
Wt there is currently a lease in effect, dated January 220 1973, between
the operators of the pizza shop and the Petitioner, which lease expires on
February 15, 1974. However, the Lessees are given an additional two-year
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option to renew the lease, which option expires January 15, 1976. The Petitioner
is engaged in the construction business , and wishes to erect a 24t x 40, garage
Structure on the rear portion of the lot in question, in accordance with the
plot plan filed with the Building Inspector, and made part of this record.
The Petitioner wishes to use the proposed garage solely for the storage of his
equipment, and for no other reason, for the period of time during which the
pizza shop has the present lease in effect. It was represented by the Petition-
er and his Counsel, that as soon as the lease referred to above expires , the
Petitioner will immediately cuase the older structure on the corner of North
and School Streets, in which the pizza shop is located, to be torn down, and
that there will be no business whatsoever conducted in the proposed garage
until the building in which the pizza shop is located is torn down. After
the older building is torn down, the Petitioner intends to use and convert
the proposed new building for any use permitted in a B-1 district.
one appeared in opposition.
•
The Board, after carefully considering the evidence presented, and being
familiar with the site, found that under the condition imposed herein, and
subject to said condition, a variance may be granted for the erection of a
24, x 40t cement block building as shown on the plan submitted by the Peti-
tioner. The variance is granted upon the condition that on the expiration
of the present existinglease with the pizza shop. the Petitioner will cause to
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have the older building in which the pizza shop is located, demolished and
removed from the site, and until that time, the Petitioner will not use the
proposed new structure for any reason whatsoever, other than for the storage
of his building equipment, other than heavy machinery, or heavy equipment.
The Board additionally finds that under the circumstances there is financial
hardship, and that the granting of a variance to erect the proposed building,
%ject to the conditions imposed, will not be contrary to the public interest ,
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and that owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the Ordinance
Oluld result in unnecessary hardship and that relief in the form of a variance
may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and area, and
without nullifying or derogating from the intent and purposes of the Ordinance.
For these reasons , the Board voted unanimously to grant the variance subject
to the stated conditions.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF STANLEY LOJKO TO INSTALL 1
A SWIMMING POOL AT ' 38 NORTHEND AVENUE. 7 !,
�����,yqy''' WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
Q [t'T tp i Aly.f 7n(� K G4Lb{1dYL T3' JOSEPH F. DOYtE
}�`[�b b+4 6Y3LALl� p.¢'• Y 1 JOHN M. GRAY, SR.
I ' FF m - J,,:: l• ARTHUR E. LABRECOUF
UDEC ,� ourb of ttnrtt1 DONALD
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m1I i �Z�:(�\iL DECEMBER 14, 1973 EMERY P. TAN&I
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A hearing was held on this appeal on October 29 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements. were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ;
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case , the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, and should be granted.
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By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
..o install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS •
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1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid i
disturbing privacy of neighbors. 4
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the }
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and
regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools.
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4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width. 4
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5 . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice oT Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
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Yl 'Salem, �J4►ussar4usefte JOHN M.GRAY,SR.
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• _ _ EMERY P. TANCM
PETITIONER - KENNETH MIZIOCH,
LOCATION - 11 NURSERY STREET.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on t4is appeal on May 16, 1973.. pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
_ abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur
Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to repres-
ent an absent member for this meeting.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file . j
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool , and are of the opinion
• that a Special Permit for which application is made ,. is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS:
1 . - Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , Police
Departments , and Zoning Ordinance , applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade, or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and
a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times; a min-
imum of one ladder,_ stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for Each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
i� maximum width.
DECISION CONTINUED
Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
(Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
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CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
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Pjaurb Df �Vpral DONALD KOLEMAN
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t3I114�_n 1'.?,�J y�F�6 OCTOBER 3,. 1973 EMERY P. TANCH
SALEM, MAgs,
DECISION ON PETITION OF RICHARD T. FANNING TO INSTALL. A SWIMMING POOL AT
55 ORD STREET.
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
• By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS •
1 . Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10:00 P.M`
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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DECISION CONTINUED)
5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily c.leaneci , '
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alterec
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector,
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS,
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
CITY
OF SALEM - - ✓- BOARD OF APPEALS,
BY
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WILLIAM F. ABBOIT
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WARREN BAUGHN
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DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO
`vi INSTALL SWIP'(MING POOL:
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> PETITIONER - REYNOLDS HOYLE
J LOCATION - 9 OUTLOOK HILL
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A heara,Trgtsras held on this appeal on May 14 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed'fpos`ipaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this hearing with Board Members Donald.
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott and Associate Member. Warren Baughn
in attendance.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal
on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a.
plot plan showing location of the proposed pool , and are of the opinion that
•a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with the purpose
and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit to
install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10 :00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
Genera]_ Laws of the Commonwealth o:f Massachusetts , applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem `
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Depart-
ment , and Zoning Ordinance .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted; the fence shall have a. locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface:
shall be provided for each severity five feet of perimeter; fence shall
-have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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�� 5• Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
. . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has- been obtained from the .Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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l,,cawlT�. WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
yy yy�� JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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`JJ �y� lll....�L 1 ARTHUR E. LASRECOUE
9varb of Z.l•}ppral DONALD KOLEMAN
WARREN BAUGMN
EMERY P. TANCH
DECISION ON PETITION OF JOHN AND CAROLYN KEEFE
TO EXPAND EXISTING NON-CONFORMING USE OF STRUCTURE
AT 50 PALMER STREET, AND INCREASE SIZE OF SAID
STRUCTURE BY ERECTING SECOND FLOOR ADDITIONS.
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This is a direct appeal to allow the expansion of existing premises located
at 50 Palmer Street , Salem, by the addition of a second floor by outfitting
the second floor with a kitchen, lavatory, dining area , and service bar.
Proposed work would also include new roof and facade , and alterations to
first floor as shown on submitted plans ; #50 Palmer Street is located in
a B-1, Neighborhood Business , Zoning District .
Hearing on this appeal was held on June 25, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Ifvening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
Attorney J . Dennis Healey, 59 Federal Street , Salem, Massachusetts ,
prepared the Petition, and Attorney Robert W. Bowes appeared before the
Board and requested leave to withdraw the Petition without prejudice due
to the discovery of some additional factors involving the land and build-
ings which were heretofore unknown to the Petitioner. Salem City
Councillor Field of Ward Five , appeared and stated that he had no objec-
tion to the withdrawal of the Petition without prejudice .
After discussion, the Board voted unanimously to a]-low the 7etitioner to
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withdraTK--cvThout prejudice .
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/fi' r -apQ WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
J7,yj, {��}Lt�y 1rQ JOSEPH F. DOYLE
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AFL& [� �j �fa �' 41 IIMrb Ul C`ppral � DONALD KOLEMAN.
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CITY CLERK'S GFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
DECISISUBMIGASSi.TION OF LOUIS M. BOISVERT TO ERECT .'A
20 ! x 30 ' GARAGE AT 22 PHELPS STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the ,Building Inspector, who re-
fused to issue a permit to erect a 20 ' x 30 ' garage at #22 Phelps Street ,
Salem, an R-2 Zoning District . The Building Inspector, in his letter to
the Petitioner, gave the following as his reason for refusing to issue a
building permit : "The lot area is undersize and has insufficient frontage ;
also, the proposed garage would be further nonconforming with regard to
side and rear yard setbacks" . The Petitioner was also advised of his
right to appeal to the Board of Appeals .
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements duly published in the Salem Even-
ing News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The Petitioner introduced the following evidence, and a plot plan, as well
as plans for the erection of a three (3) bay garage :
The Petitioner' s building is on the corner lot which fronts on Phelps Street
and is bordered on the side by Stearns Place . The lot contains approximate-
ly 29.70 square feet . The existing residence is located directly on the
front property line and the side lot line with Stearns Place . The proposed
garage , according to the plan submitted, has the dimensions of 20 feet by
30 feet andwould be placed lengthwise on the lot ; also , according to the
plan submitted, the rear lot setback and side lot setback for the proposed
garage would be minimal , and appears to be in the vicinity of one to
three feet ; the distance. between the proposed garage and existing residence
would then be less than fifteen ( 15) feet .
Appearing in
opposition to the granting of this variance were Mr. and Mrs'.
Nicholas George , represented by Attorney George P . Vallis . Attorney Vallis
objected to the placing of the garage right on the rear property line , and.
"Vexplained that his clients were abutters , but that they would not object
the garage were located back from the rear property line ten to fifteen
feet . Objection was also made to the building of a three-bay garage on
such a small lot .
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- The Board Board considered and reviewed the plans and the evidence submitted . The
proposed building would violate every lot setback requirement , violate the
�nsity requirements, and, therefore , the Board finds that ':it can not grant
the' variance without substantial detriment to the public good or without
nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the District or
the purposes of the Zoning By-Law.
The Board voted unanimously to DENY the appeal .
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CITY CLthrd ON PETITION OF ROBERT BARNARD TO INSTALL AN
PALLIA/A E. A'saorT $ALEKk I~I,�
Ajos-pri Done ADDITIONAL APARTMENT ON THE THIRD FLOOR AT 26-28 PLEASANT
JOHN M. GRAY, SR. STREET, INCREASING OCCUPANCY FROM FIVE TO SIX DWELLING
ART: 'A `c. 14uRECQUE
DONALD KOLEMAN UNITS IN AN R-2 .DISTRICT, ZONED FOR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCES.
V/ARRcN EAOGHN -
EM.:P'i P, TANCH
Through his Counselor, petitioner appealed by direct appeal to this Board to
vary the applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance to permit the install-
ation of a sixth apartment in a dwelling located at 26-28 Pleasant Street.
Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to the petitioner, his attorney, Board
Members , abutters , and abutters to the abutters , and others , and an. advertise-
ment published in the Salem Evening News giving notice of this hearing, the
hearing was held on December 18 , 1973•
Counselor John R. Serafini appeared in behalf of the petitioner and introduced
the following evidence : the building in question is located in. an R-2 district
and was erected as a duplex building approximately forty. to fifty years ago ;
each side of the building contains three floors , on one side presently in ex-
istence three apartments , and on the other side presently in existence two
apartments ; petitioner wishes to install a corresponding third floor apart-
\*.ent in the side of the duplex building which contains a first floor apart-
ment and a second floor apartment ; the owner agrees that he will upgrade the
entire building coincident with the installation of the additional third floor
apartment , if allowed by this board.
Board Members present at this hearing were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. . , Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William F. Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Bau.ghx
After carefully going over all the evidence introduced, and being familiar with
the site in question, the Board finds that there is no substantial hardship
involved and that a variance from the applicable terms of the Zoning Ordinance
can not be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and
without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of
the Ordinance .
The Board voted unanimously to deny this appeal .
APPEAL DENIED: CITY OF SALEM - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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BY
�Acting� Secretary �+
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WILLIAM f. ABBOTT
((q���' �P" y, y� �e�Q��@{'ggy�(��t /�yy rypE p, JOSEPH F. DOYLE
RECEIVED '�+'Y �^ µIPA6l� .�JW 6{,6L�L 8A�APM�Ek7.a JOHN M. GRAY.SR.
�yL ARTHUR E. LABRECOUE
6 43 PH '73
•IK ourb of 'L �ttl DONALD KOLEMAN
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EMERY P. TANCH
CITY C4ci�K'S OFFICE
SALE14, MASS.
DECISION ON PETITION OF ERNEST J. DELPERO,
4-6 Prince Street and 5 Park Street .
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Ernest J. Delpero , by his attor-
ney, John R. Serafini , 126 Washington Street , Salem, to seek a variance to
construct a five unit apartment building at 4-6 Prince Street and 5 Park
Street , an R-3 District in Salem. The Petitioner is the prospective owner
of the parcel under an' agreement according to the Petition filed on the
Petitioner ' s behalf.
Hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
butters and others , and advertisements duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened the meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present .
Without presenting any evidence , Counsellor Serafini, on behalf of the Peti-
tioner, requested that the Petitioner be given leave to withdraw his Petition
for a variance without prejudice , due to pending negotiations being conducted
with interested parties .
A petition was presented by City Councillor Robert J. Field, objecting to
the allowance of the variance sought , signed by sixtymtwo (62 ) residents
and/or abutters in the area.
The Board considered Counsellor Serafini ' s request and there appearing to be
opposition to the Petitioner' s request , granted the request and hereby
a:ilows the Petitioner to withdraw his Petition fora variance without prejudice
CT TY SALEM - - - I;O 2D OF J PI) ALS ,
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JOSEPH I. DOYLE
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PETITIONER - RAYMOND CLOUTIER,
LOCATION - 1 ROCKDALE AVENUE.
DECISION ON PETITIONT FOR SPECIAAL .PERMIT TO INSTALL, SWIMMING POOL
A. hearing was held on this appeal on August 13 , 1973 , pursuant to notices
ma=iled postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening views , advising of this Public bearing.
. Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. A.bbott ,
Donald Roleman , Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn .
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal_ on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in. harmony
with the pu-rpcse and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
0=3, unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain. said pool as requested, subject to the following
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CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE . . at 10 :00 P.M.
3 . Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the General
Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules and r�:gul.a-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool_ itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted ; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair , ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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DECISION. COIMNUED) 2 -
`i . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structural'iy
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned .
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Lai, requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Opener at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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PETITIONER - JOSEPH CORRENTI, JR.
LOCATION - 32 SABLE ROAD.
DECIS=!_ON_Op PETITION_rOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO ITdSTALL SidIP4P1I7vG POOL
LA hearing was held on this appeal on August 13, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advert.isements were duly published in the Salem
i" ening News , advising o: this Public Hearing.
Board '.Members present. were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Wil.:Liam F. Abbott, ,
Donald Kol.eman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warre,-i Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board ?embers have the facts presented to the meeting, and are o1 the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made, is in harmony
rith the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requeoted, subject to the following
rONDITTONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . -1 Use of the pool SHALL CEASEat 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with tho. General
Laws of the Commonw,Daith of Massachusetts , and the rules and regula-
tions of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police Departments ,
and the City Zoning Ordinance , appli.cable to Swimming Pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material ; _rail fences shall. not be
permitted; the fence shall have a locking device an-da closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all t.i.mes ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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X15 - Poo-1 shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned .
No swim.ming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alle:red
until a building permit has been obtained from the building Ins ;ecto.r.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deed.s .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD Or APPEALS ,
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$�k'CMT41AII SN' PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL
SWIMMING POOL: PETITIONER - - ALFRED D. BOZZI
14 SHILLABER STREET
A hearing was held on this appeal on April 9, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, board members , abutters , and others,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News, advis-
ing of this Public Hearing.
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Present at this hearing were Board Members Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque,
Warren Baughn, William F. Abbott, and Chairman John M. Gray, Sr.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of pool, and are of the opinion that a Special
Permit for which application is made is in harmony with the purpose and
intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS •
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors.
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10 ;00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of
Salem Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department,
Police Department, and Zoning Ordinance.
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device
and a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ;
a minimum of one ladder, stair, ledge or standup area, not over
three feet below water surface shall be provided for each seven-
ty five feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening,
three feet maximum width.
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5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structur-
ally sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily
a cleaned.
6. No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or
altered until a building permit has been obtained from the Building
Inspector who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on
this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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DECI51T3N " pPETITION OF WILLIAM J. TREMBLAY TO ERECT
TWO-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING DWELLING AT 43 SPRING-
SIDE AVENUE TO PROVIDE GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL ROOM,
AND VARIANCE FROM APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF CITY
ZONING ORDINANCE WITH REGARD TO FRONT AND SIDE SETBACKS.
The Inspector of Buildings refused to issue a permit to erect a two-story
addition to an existing dwelling at #43 Springside Avenue in an R-1 Resi-
dential area.
Appeal was made to the Board of Appeals for a variance from the density
requirements affecting lot area, lot width, and front , side and rear yard
setbacks.
A hearing was held on March 5, 1973, pursuant to notices mailed postpaid
to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutters to abutters , and
others, and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News
advising of this Public Hearing.
The Building Inspector in his letter of February 1 , 1973, addressed to the
Petitioner, refused to issue a permit to erect a two-story addition to an
existing dwelling, .stating that "such construction would be in violation
of the density requirements of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance with
regard to setbacks from boundary lines" .
The Petitioner appeared and recited to the Board the following evidence :
that he wished to erect an addition of a room with a garage underneath,
measuring 18 ' x 24' outside dimensions , giving him and his family of six,
more living quarters for their comfort. The Petitioner' s plot plan
indicates that the existing structure is non-conforming with a fifteen
foot setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance , and that the construction
of an addition would expand the non-conformity. The addition would also be
within seven to eight feet of the side- boundary line instead of the required
setback of ten feet.
' Councillor Ingemi appeared in favor of the granting of this appeal. No one
appeared in opposition.
After studying all of the facts presented in this case , the Board finds that
there is substantial hardship; the granting of a variance to erect an addi-
tion as proposed would not be contrary to the public interest and that owing
to special conditions , a literal enforcement of the Ordinance would result
in an unnecessary hardship, that relief in the form of a Variance may be
granted without substantial detriment to the public good and area and without
nullifying and substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the
Ordinance.
,,SAPPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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- WARREN'BAUGHN
DECIskTftLLf)VevPVTUMEN OF ANTHONY CORSO, 100 SWAMPSCOTT RD,EMERYP, (ANCH
ZIA Lois
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused to
issue a permit to erect a structure on the premises located at #100 Swampscott;
Road, for occupancy as a private recreational club. The Building Inspector,
in his letter of refusal to issue a permit , cited the following reasons for
his refusal :
"This area is zoned for Industrial purposes ; the density requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance for such districts require a frontage of 150 feet , and
front , side, and rear yard setbacks of 30 feet from the boundary lines . Your
plot plan shows nonconformity with these rules" .
The Building Inspector also informed the Appellant of his right to appeal to
othe Board of Appeals .
A hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and a notice duly published in the Salem Evening . News
advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened the meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present .
The Petitioner desires to erect a private recreational tennis facility which
will include indoor tennis courts ; the Petitioner further alleges that the
erection of such facility will not only enhance the area, but bring a complex
to the area which is needed to serve the community. The plot plan submitted
by the Petitioner was drawn by Joseph David Carter, Registered Professional
ANTHONY CORSO, cont ' d. )
•Engineer. The total lot frontage measures 140. 7 ' ,• the side lot measurements
are 20 ' and 11 . 7 ' respectively; the rear setback at the minimum is 30 feet .
The City Zoning Statute for Industrial zones requires a 150-foot frontage
and side and rear setbacks of 30 feet from each boundary line.
The Board studied the plot plan and the construction plans submitted by the
Appellant . After reviewing all of the evidence presented, and considering
carefully the plans heretofore mentioned, the Board voted unanimously to
grant a variance from the applicable density regulations with respect to
varying the 30-foot rear and side yard setbacks and the requirement of 150
foot frontage. The Board found that in this Industrial zone , relief could
be granted through the granting of a variance without substantial detriment
to the public good or substantial derogation from the intent of the District
or the provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance.
.The Board also found that special conditions with respect to lot size and
placement of the building exist -which are not .generally affecting other lots
and structures in the District
VARIANCE GRANTED UNANIMOUSLY.
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EMERY P. TANCH
�s� hYSTON ON PETITION OF HIGHLAND REALTY TRUST TO
ERECT 'CONDOMINUMS BY SPECIAL PERMIT ON SWAMPSCOTT
ROAD AND FIRST STREET.
This is a direct appeal by Petitioner, Highland Realty Trust , which wishes
t a Special Permit for the construction of condominiums
this Board to gran i' t p s
on land located between Swampscott Road and First Street as shown on the
plans filed with the application.
Pursuant to notices duly mailed to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters ,
abutters to abutters and others , and notices published in the Salem Evening
News advising of a public hearing on Petitioner' s appeal for a Special Per-
mit in connection with the construction of condominiums on land of the
Petitioner as shown on plans filed with the application, a hearing was held
<*n August 13, 1973 , at the offices of the Board of Appeals , 5 Broad Street ,
Salem, Massachusetts , at, 8 : 45 P.M.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr; opened this . hearing with Board Members Arthur
Labrecque , Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present.
Attorney John R. Serafini of Salem, Massachusetts , represented the Petitioner.
At the hearing evidence was presented that the area in question is presently
zoned R-3 or multi-family residential and that one of the uses permitted by
the zoning ordinance of the City of Salem by Special Permit is the construc-
tion of condominiums . The City of Salem zoning ordinance under its Special
Permit uses in R-3 zones , specifically refers to condominiums and the con-
struction of the same in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 183A
General Laws of the State of Massachusetts.
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It was further brought out at the hearing that condominiums were completely
.compatible with multi-family uses in R-3 zones .
The project as presented by the Petitioner consisted of approximately 6$0
units to be constructed in various clusters with an emphasis on using the
natural terrain and much open space. The engineers and architects con-
r`p8., the
netted with %die project went into extensive detail as to design, character
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and lE�aironthe proposed development.
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Evidelire Jaas` troduced to the effect that under the condominium type of
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owpershi3 s!�.r,,Xices to be provided by the municipality were minimal , the con-
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dominium`s provided for its own maintenance of roads , snow removal. and sewer
and water facilities while taxes to be paid would be substantial .
There was further evidence presented that sewer and water installations
were the responsibility of the developer and that engineers were working
with City officials so that prior to the issuance of building permits , the
.City Engineer would be satisfied.
The density proposed of some twelve to thirteen units per acre as opposed
to a permitted forty-four units per acre would make for a maximum utiliza-
tion of open areas.
By using the topography to advantage , the structures would be no more than
three stories in height and would provide within each structure its own
recreational facility.
Mr. Paul D'Amour appeared in opposition, as did Mr. Salvatore Spinale.
They expressed concern about the adequacy of sewer and water facilities .
The Board pointed out that their function involved the sole question of a
Special Permit for the construction of condominiums in an existing multi-
family zone and that matters of the adequacy of utilities would be resolved
and passed upon by the City Engineer and other departments before any permit
Oo build could be issued.
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•lfter hearing all of the evidence , the Board found the following facts :
1. That the area in question is presently zoned R-3, or multi-family res-
idential .
2. That condominiums are included as a use in R-3 zones by reason of a
Special Permit .
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ppealweaihat she , or its heirs , successors or assigns intend to
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zoning ordinance presently in effect , which use is permitted in that
portion of an R-3 zone or district in said City of Salem, described
in and included by the plans as filed with said application.
�. That the ultimate ownership of the units to be constructed on said
property is intended to be on an individually owned condominium basis ,
which form of otmership is not permitted by said City. o£ Salem
zoning ordinance without the issuance of a Special Permit by the City
of Salem Board of Appeals .
6. That the construction of the units shall be subject approval by the
City Planning Board, the City Engineer, and the City Health Depart-
ment as to the adequacy of sewer and water installations to serve
the project before the Inspector of Buildings may issue building
permits .
The Board therefore , pursuant to the pmioer given to them by Section IY,
Par. C of the . City of .S,] em Zoning Ordinance hereby grants to the Peti-
sioner, its heirs , successors _and assigns a Special Permit to construct
l 'multi-family dwellings" , as requested by the Petitioner and as presently
defined and thereafter to dedicate and otherwise subject said afore-
described property as constructed from time i;o time to a condominium
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:Form of ownership, and take all other steps necessary and ancillary to said
l;dication and subjection to a condominium form of ownership,. providing that
the aforesaid petitioner, its heirs , successors , and assigns comply with all
applicable provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance for "multi-family
dwellings" , which have been met insofaras prior approval by this Board, and
also comply with all applicable provisions of Section 183-A, as amended to
date , of the Massachusetts General Laws as it relates to condominiums ; the
Board finds that such approval of the special permit requested will not
derogate from the intent of the zoning Ordinance which permits such con-
struction. as a use permitted by Special Permit , and by unanimous vote of
the Board of Appeals granted Petitioner a Special Permit as requested.
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CITY L�_�� �_ OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
RAL€M. Migg. OCTOBER 3, 1973
DECISION ON PETITION OF FRANCIS R. JOHANSEN TO INSTALL A SWIMMING POOL, AT
6 SYLVAN STREET.
-_ A_ hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters, abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , Arthur Labrecque ,
Donald Koleman, William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, and are of the
opinion that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony
with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing pri-vacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10 :00 P.K.'
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , and Police
Departments , and the City Zoning Ordinance applicable to swimming pools.
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; RAIL FENCES SHALL NOT BE
PERMITTED: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area, not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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5 . Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structura.11",
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleared.
No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the building; Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS .
Massachusetts Law requires that the attached Notice of Variance by the Board
of Appeals shall. be recorded by the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds .
CITY OF SALEM - - - - BOARD OF APPEALS,
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C,C3IV ARTHUR E. LABRECCUE
DONALD KOLEMAN
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F WARREN BAUGHN
EMERY P. TANCH
CITY LE( N' , t}TILE
DECISION ON PETITION OF RICHARD MALIOATECK, #21 THORNDIKE STREET.
This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
to issue a permit to erect an addition to an existing dwellin& at #21 Thorn-
dike Street in Salem.
The Building Inspector, in his letter of refusal to issue a permit cited
the following reasons for the refusal :
"Density regulations of the City Zoning Ordinance for this R-2 District are
as follows : lot areas 7000 square feet with a frontage of 60 feet , front
setback from boundary line 15 feet , side yard setbacks 10 feet each side .
Your plan shows a 5000 square foot lot with a 40-foot frontage , a 2 to 4
foot setback from front boundary line , and a 2 foot side setback on one
side and an 8 foot setback on the other side" .
The Building Inspector also informed the Appellant of his right to appeal
to the Board. of Appeals.
Hearing was held on this appeal on September 24, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and a notice duly published in the Salem Evening News
-.advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened the meeting, with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present .
The Petitioner states that there is serious hardship involved due to the
space requirements of the family and the small house ; in the past , their
ening room was converted into a bedroom for .the Petitioner' s mother.
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The following additional evidence was presented by the Petitioner, Richard
Malioneck. A working set of plans was submitted by the Petitioner, drawn
by G. W. Eisener, Architectural Designer, and dated September 9 , 1973• A'
plot plan is also submitted by the Petitioner, drawn by Carter & Towers
Engineering Corp. , dated August 28 , 1973• The lot on which the Petitioner
proposed Ihis addition contains 5000 square feet with a 40 foot frontage ;
the proposed addition will give the side lot setback of only 2 feet 4 inches ,
and the other side setback of 2 feet 8 inches , which is in nonconformity
with the density regulations for the R-2 Zoning in the area.
After reviewing all of the evidence presented and the working set of draw-
ing plans as well as the plot plan, and considering carefully the evidence
submitted by the Petitioner, the Board found that the neighborhood contained
other substandard size lots and the literal enforcement of the provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance would cause substantial hardship to the Petitioner and
that desirable relief may be granted in the form of a variance from the
applicable terms of the Zoning Ordinance 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 also
found that special conditions exist which especially affect the land in
this particular appeal.
' The Boar=v6W ed unanimously to grant the Petitioner' s variance .
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PETITIONER - WALTER ABRAHAM,
LOCATION - 65 VALLEY STREET.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 16 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the petitioner, Board Members, abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News, advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur
Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to repres-
ent an absent member for this meeting.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
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No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS:
1. - Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10: 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical, Police
Departments , and Zoning Ordinance , applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets , or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences
shall not be Aermitted; the fence shall have a locking device and
a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a min-
imum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
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Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
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CITA,. UV,qC;ETITION OF SALEM ACRES , INC . , LOT 76 J3 VALLEY STREET.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Salem Acres , Inc . , through its
counsel, George P. Vallis , of 70 Washington Street , Salem, Massachusetts .
The locus of the property is Lot 76-J3 Valley Street , an R-1 Zoning District .
The Petitioner appears before the Board in order to -seek a variance from the
applicable terms of the City Zoning Ordinance with respect to a building lot
with a 55-foot frontage in an R-1 Zoning district , where the requirement for
frontage is 60 feet .
Hearing on this Petition was held on September 24, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and notices were duly published in the Salem Evening
News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened the meeting, with Board Members , Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren Baughn
present .
Attorney Vallis presented the following evidence :
Lot 76 J-3 contains 34, 760 square feet of land with 55 feet of frontage on
Valley Street , which is five (5) feet less than that required by the 'Zoning
Ordinance. The Petitioner proposes to construct a dwelling house which will
meet all the other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
After reviewing all of the evidence presented, and considering carefully .the
plan submitted by the Petitioner, the Board found that a literal enforcement
of the Zoning Ordinance would cause substantial hardship to the Petitioner
.and that desirable relief may be granted in the form of a variance to the
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,, applicable terms of the Zoning Ordinance 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 voted unanimously to grant the Petitioner' s variance .
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WARREN BAUGHN
DIIVL EMERY P. TANCH
PETITIONER - ANTHONY PANOPOULOS,
LOCATION - 4 WALL STREET COURT.
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
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A hearing was held on this appeal on May 16, 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were William F. Abbott , Donald Koleman, Arthur
Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn who was authorized to repres-
ent an absent member for this meeting.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS•
1. - Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool shall cease at 10: 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the rules
and regulations .of the Oity Building, Health, Electrical, Police
Departments , and Zoning Ordinance , applicable to swimming pools .
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround
the perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of
pickets, or stockade, or chain link type material ; =rail fences
shall not be permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and
a closing device so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a min-
imum of one ladder, stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three
feet below water surface shall be provided for each seventy-five
feet of perimeter; fence shall have only one opening, three feet
maximum width.
DECISION CONTINUED
Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurally
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned.
6 . No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
(Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds) .
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(Acting) Secretary
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WILLIAM F. ABBOTT
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DONALD KOLEMAN
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WARREN BAUGNN
' EMERY P. TANCH
PETITIONER - BRUCE LA BONTE
LOCATION - 18 WALL STREET
DECISION ON PETITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO INSTALL SWIMMING POOL.
A hearing was held on this appeal on June 20 , 1973, pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters, and others , and adveetisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott ,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original
appeal on file .
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with
a plot plan showing location of proposed pool, and are of the opinion
that a Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with
the purpose and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
�y unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit
to install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS
1.. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to
avoid disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2 . Use of the pool SHALL CEASE at 10 : 00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , and the rules
and regulations of the City Building, Health, Electrical , Police
Departments, and the City .Zoning Ordinance , applicable to Swimming
Pools .
4 . A fence at Least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade , or chain link type material; rail fences shall not be
permitted: the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as to keep the gate shut at all times ; a minimum of one ladder,
stair, ledge , or standup area , not over three feet below the water
surface shall be provided for each seventy-five feet of perimeter;
.fence shall have only one opening, three feet maximum width.
DECISION CONTINUED)
5. Pool shall be constructed of materials that will provide a structurall,
sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned ,
6. :No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or alterec,
until a building permit has been obtained from the Building Inspector. ''
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts require that the attached notice
of the granting of a Special Permit by .the Board of Appeals be recorded by
the Land Owner at the Registry of Deeds ) .
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BY
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WARREN BAUGHN
CI'T'Y GL NK'S OFFICE EMERY P. TANCH
SALE14, 14ASS, RE-FLORENCE BRENNAN, 90-92 WASHINGTON
SQUARE EAST, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS.
This is a direct appeal by the Petitioner, Florence Brennan, from the
applicable terms of the' City Zoning Ordinance to allow the premises
located at 90-92 Washington Square East , Salem, to be utilized for law
offices . The location off' 90-92 Washington Square East is in an R-2
Zoning district , otherwise known as Residential two-family.
Hearing on this appeal was held on May 16 , 1973, and thereafter, by
request of the Petitioner, in order to introduce additional evidence , was
continued to June 18, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. Present at the hearing on May 16 ,
1973 were William Abbott presiding Chairman, Donald Koleman, Arthur La-
Brecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn. The Petitioner was repres-
ented by Counsellor John R. Serafini , who presented tie following evidence :
The application is submitted to obtain a variance from the Zoning Ordinance
which would allow 90-92 Washington Square East , a large brick Colonial
•building, to be utilized for law offices . The Petitioner maintained that
such use would not derogate from the intent and purpose of the Zoning
Ordinance , but would rather serve the nature of the neighborhood, regard-
ing both its appearance and historic character. The Petitioner, through
her, counsel , maintained that the building, a particularly fine Brick Fed-
eral , was in compelling need of exterior restoration, and that the Peti-
tioner, the present owner, was unable because of financial hardship, to
maintain the building and carry out needed repairs . Counsellor Serafini
indicated to the Board that the particular hardship is one which of its
nature accompanies the land and buildings , and thus , requires relief
from a literal enforcement of the Ordinance .
Many neighbors , abutters , abutters to abutters and concerned citizens
appeared in opposition for the granting of a variance , generally object-
ing to the change in character of the neighborhood, which they believe
would occur through any commercial use of the property in question. >
After the close of the hearing and before the Board voted on the Peti-
tioner ' s application, Counsellor Serafini communicated with the Board
#of Appeals by letter dated May 21 , 1973 , and requested an opportunity to
appear before the Board on this matter again in the form of a continued
hearing to present additional evidence of the Petitioner' s plans for an
accurate and professional restoration of the subject premises , as well
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as giving the Petitioner' an opportunity to contact the various objectors
and inform them in detail of the Petitioner' s plans for the premises in
question. The Board voted unanimously to grant Counsellor Se.rafini ' s re-
quest and caused notices to be sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to the abutters , abutters to the abutters , and other persons
appearing at the original hearing on May 16 , 1973, as well as an adver-
tisement duly published in the Salem Evening News advising of this con-
tinued Public Hearing.
By letter dated June 15,, 1973, addressed to the Board of Appeals , Coun-
sellor Serafini indicated that "after careful consideration and evalua-
tion of the objections raised to the above-petition, my clients have
requested and I ask the Board on the above appeal , for leave to withdraw
without prejudice . "
The Board met in accordance with the published notice , at 7: 00 P.M. on
June 18 , 1973, at which several members of the public and various resi-
dents in the Salem Common area were present . Counsellor Serafini ' s letter
of June 15, 1973,requesting- leave to *withdraw the Petition for appeal
without prejudice was read and the various interested parties were informed
that the Petitioner sought leave to withdraw without prejudice .
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After discussion, it was unanimously voted that the Petitioner be given
, leave to withdraw without prejudice .
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D ION ON PETITION OF DAVID GOGGIN TO ALTER
DUPLEX STRUCTURE AT 3-3Z WISTERIA STREET TO
PROVIDE A FOURTH DWELLING UNIT.
_ This is an appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector, who refused
to issue a permit to alter the duplex type structure located at 3-32 Wisteria
- Street , Salem.
The Building Inspector in his letter of refusal to issue the permit, cited
the following for his reasons for refusal : "This is _located in an R-2 dis-
trict , zoned for two family residences , and the only authority to provide
four apartments would only be obtained by a Special Permit granted by the
Board of Appeals" .
The Building Inspector also informed the Appellant of his right to appeal
to the Board of Appeals .
A hearing was held on this appeal on August 13, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters , and others , and advertisements were duly published in the Salem
Evening News advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this meeting with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott , and Associate Member Warren
Baughn present .
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner, David Goggin:
The Petitioner seeks an appeal to allow him to remodel an existing three
family dwelling presently located in an R-2 zoning district. The original
format of the house was that of a duplex type dwelling. The Petitioner
wishes to convert one of the duplex sides from its single family format
to a two-family format with one apartment on each floor of each duplex
half, making a total of four families . Petitioner states that proper
egress is provided for in accordance with the Salem Building Code . The
Petitioner has also submitted architectural plans drawn by James Ballou,
registered architect , for the conversion of the 3 Wisteria Street side ,
consisting of the first and second floors .
The Petitioner further stated that the property in question is located
in a single parcel away from his, own home and was purchased by him after
the property had fallen into a state of disrepair and deterioration.
After purchase , the Petitioner maintains that he found, after a detailed
investigation of the premises that the wiring, heating, and general condi-
tion of the building was not adequate . A restoration of the building was
found to be necessary and that the occupancy by only three families does
of give adequate income to make feasible the restoration of the building,
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, due to excessive costs . The Petitioner further states that six adequate park-
ing spaces will be provided in the rear.
sides the Petitioner appearing in favor of the granting of this variance ,
e following additional parties have signed, a petition in suppert of granting
the variance :
Henry and Jeannette Corbin, 5 Horton Street, owners of 5 Wisteria Street)
F. John and Blanche Mahoney, 4 Wisteria Street.
______John_K. and_ Mary_ MacDonald, 6_WisteriaStreet,
George and Madeline Turner, lZ Wisteria Street.
Thomas J. and Nancy Oliva., 1.1 Wisteria Street.
Henry J. and Alice Turcotte , 8 Wisteria Street .
No one appeared in .opposition.
The Board, being familiar with the site of the building in question, reviewed
the plans submitted by the Petitioner and drawn by architect , James Bal.lou,
and studied the evidence presented with respect to other multi-family build-
ings in the immediate area. Discussion ensued on the condition of the build-
ing and the plans of the Petitioner to properly restore it and bring it up
t6 'Code standards .
•f'ter reviewing all of the evidence presented and carefully studying the plans
hereinbefore mentioned, the Board voted unanimously to grant a variance from
the applicable zoning regulations with respect to an R-2 district . Tine Board,
after discussion, found that the granting of a variance to allow a fourth
apartment in the structure described would not be in derogation to the mean-
ing and intent of the by-law nor of the zoning district , providing that the
petitioner does provide the parking spaces for six automobiles .
The Board voted unanimously to GRANT the variance .
APPEAL GRANTED. CITY OF SALEM - - BOARD OF APPEALS ,
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DECISION ON PETITION OF SALEM ACRES , INC . , TO ERECT
WRLIAM F. AMTi n C
JOEEPH E. DOYLE- A SINGLE "FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT -133A WITCHCRAFT.7ROlgD.
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This is a direct appeal by Petitioner, Salem Acres , Inc . , represant:Wd by
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Counselor George P. Vallis , to vary the applicable terms of the C^it;;L oning
Ordinance for the lot located at 133A Witchcraft Road, Salem, Massachusetts.
Pursuant to notices mailed to the Petitioners , their attorney, abutters,
Board Members , and others , and advertisements .published in the Salem Evening
News , hearing was held on this appeal on December 18 , 1972•
Board Members present were Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. , William F. Abbott,
Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , and Associate Member Warren Baughn.
Counselor George P. Vallis appeared in behalf of his clients and introduced .
Whe following evidence ;
That the lot in question is shown on a plan drawn by Joseph David Carter, . a
registered land surveyor, and dated November 7 , 1972 , is conforming to the
Zoning Ordinance for an R-1 District in all respects ,except for the require-
ment of sixty feet of frontage ; Lot 133A, the lot in question, contains fifty
feet of frontage instead of the required sixty feet ; Petitioners maintain
that when the abutting lot and house were sold, it was found that the drive-
way for the abutting lot was mistakenly installed over a portion of Lot 133A,.
and that due to this error, approximately ten feet of frontage belonging to
Lot 133A had to be conveyed to the adjacent lot thus making lot 133A approx-
imately ten feet less than that required by the Zoning Ordinance ; the lot
otherwise conforms with all other density requirements of the Ordinance.
Mr. Howard Slater appeared in behalf of the abutter Murray Slater of 10
Witchcraft Road, to object to the granting of the variance. Mr. Slater
stated although the existing vacant lot was presently an eyesore and that
a building and landscaping might well improve the area, that he was concerned
that the granting of a variance to Lot 133A might interfere with his ability
Sto build a carport adjacent to his house , as well as other general objections.
'Among, those appearing in favor of granting this appeal were Mr. and Mrs .
Stanley, Farrel ; also , Mr. and Mrs . Stanley Sypak and Mr. Thomas Meler, abutters .
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finds that the proposed building of a single family house in this R-1 dis-
trict will meet all of the density requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance
with the exception of the lot frontage requirement of sixty feet ; the Board
additionally finds that a variance to the Ordinance may be granted without
substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substan-
tially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Ordinance ; the Board
also finds that substantial financial hardship exists with respect to said
lot owned by the Petitioners.
The Board voted unanimously to grant Petitioners variance as requested.
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I� � �',4A''S(S TITION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO
INSTALL SWIMMING POOL:
PETITIONER - FRANK COSTANGO
LOCATION - 16 WITCH WAY
A hearing was held on this appeal on May 14, 1973 , pursuant to notices
mailed postpaid . to the Petitioner, Board Members , abutters , abutters to
abutters, and others , and advertisements were duly published in the . Salem
Evening. News , advising of this Public Hearing.
Chairman John M. Gray, Sr. opened this hearing with Board Members Donald
Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William Abbott and Associate Member Warren Baughn
in attendance.
Petitioner appeared and explained the case the same as in the original appeal-
on file.
No one appeared in opposition.
The Board Members have the facts presented to the meeting, together with a
plot plan showing location of the proposed pool , and `are of the opinion that
i Special Permit for which application is made , is in harmony with the purpose
and intent of the Ordinance , and should be granted.
By unanimous vote , the Board has therefore voted to grant a Special Permit to
install and maintain said pool as requested, subject to the following
CONDITIONS :
1. Bona fide effort made to minimize noise and lights in order to avoid
disturbing privacy of neighbors .
2. Use of the pool shall cease at 10:00 P.M.
3. Pool shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , applicable to
Swimming Pools , and the rules and regulations of the City of Salem
Building Code , Board of Health, Electrical Department , Police Depart-
ment , and Zoning Ordinance.
4. A fence at least four feet high shall be installed and surround the
perimeter of the pool itself; fence shall be constructed of pickets ,
or stockade or chain link type material ; rail fences shall not be
permitted; the fence shall have a locking device and a closing device
so as .to keep the gate shat at all times ; a minimum of one ladder, il
stair, ledge or standup area, not over three feet below water surface '
shall be provided for each seventy five feet of perimeter; fence shall!
_-. liave only one opening, three feet maximum width.
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sound and tight tank with impervious surfaces that are easily cleaned-;
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No swimming pool or appurtenances thereto shall be installed or altered
until a building permit has -been obtained from the Building Inspector
who may issue such permit 21 days from the date stamped on this decision
in the office of the City Clerk.
SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS.
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DECISION ON PETITION OF ROBERT THORN TO STORE
HOUSEHOLD SALVAGE ON LOTS #66 and #67 WYMAN STREET,
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AND VARIANCE' TO 'OPERATE SUCH
BUSINESS. (LOTS#66 and -#67 are shown as Lot #28
on the Assessors ' maps ) .
This is, a= direct appeal to the Board of Appeals by Robert Thorn of Salem,
Massachusetts, to vary the zoning-by-laws in an R-1 zoning district to
erect a fence around the perimeter of Lot 28 Wyman Street and to store
household salvage on said lot, and request a special permit or zoning
variance to• operate a household salvage business . The Petitioner indicates
that he is the owner of a certain parcel of land located at Lots #66 and #67
Wyman Street in said Salem.
A hearing was held on March 5, 1973, Pursuant to notices mailed postpaid to
the Petitioner,, Board Members, abutters , abutters to abutters , and others,
and advertisements were duly published in the Salem Evening News , advising
of this Public Hearing.
In addition to the Chairman of the Board, John M. Gray, Sr. , Board Members
present at this. hearing were Donald Koleman, Arthur Labrecque , William F.
Abbott, and Associate Member 'Warren Baughn.
The following evidence was presented by the Petitioner:
Hardship was claimed due to the fact that the Salem State College- took the
Petitioner' s home and forced him to find a new location for his household
salvage business . The Petitioner stated that he will live on the premises
and conduct the business from the yard, and will erect a fence around the
perimeter of the yard if the variance is granted.
A representative of the Salem Redevelopment Authority appeared .in favor of
the granting of a variance. Many people in the neighborhood area came in
to voice their opposition to the granting of a variance and to the Special
Permit for the operation of a salvage business on the premises . Joseph R.
Ingemi, Jr. , the councillor of the ward, also appeared in opposition to the
granting of the variance and special permit for the operation of the salvage
business.
After considering all of the evidence presented, the Board voted unanimously
to deny the issuance of the Special Permit or the granting of a Variance to
operate, a salvage business . The Board found that the granting of such a
variance' or special permit would be in derogation to the intent and meaning
of the Zoning By-Law and would cause substantial detriment to the area and
zoning district..
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APPEAL DENIED. rr331A A0 S �'" ?l 1 AII3 BOARD OF APPEAL - CITY OF SALEM
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