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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF LEONARD BONFANTI REQUESTING A VARIANCE
_ FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT:67`MASON BEES(I1
A hearing on this petition was held July 17, 1996 with the following
Board Members present: Gary Barrett, Chairman; Nina Cohen, Joseph
Ywu, Albert Hill and Richard Dionne. Notice of the hearing was sent
to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner requests a Variance to convert a three family dwelling to
a four family dwelling for the property located at 67 Mason Street.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially
affect the land, building or structure involved and which are not
generally affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same
district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship,financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal. after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing, makes the following findings of facts:
1 . Petitioner is the owner of the subiect property as he is the
trustee of Ruth Realty Trust. and as Trustee. he also owns
property at 61 Mason Street and 69-71 Mason Street.
2. Petitioner was represented at the hearing by Attorney Neil
Sahagian, who represented that Claire Nunes from ARC, had been
in attendance at the hearing to speak in favor of the petition.
3 . Petitioner currently leases three apartments at the premises to
a blind person and two disabled individuals through ARC. Counsel
represented that none of these tenants operate a motor vehicle.
4. Ruth Bonfanti , petitioner's wife, spoke in favor of the petition,
and represented that the proposed fourth unit would be occupied
by her grandson who will be attending Salem State College.
5. It appeared that the subject property had insufficient on-site
parking for the proposed expansion. and no plans were submitted
to demonstrate otherwise. The on-site parking which was
suggested repuired "piggy-backed" spaces which are not permitted.
6 . Petitioner represented that there would be sufficient parking
made available at the property he owned at 61 Mason Street and
or at 69-71 Mason Street.
7. The property had once been used as a four-family dwelling, and
i;iulU -_uired _-t the r-oCert';.
S. The subject property is located In an industrially zoned area.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF LEONARD BONFANTI REQUESTING A VARIANCE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED A 67 MASON STREET (I ) .
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On the basic of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented at the hearings, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. No special conditions exist which especially affect the
subject property as opposed to the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance would not involve
substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifving and
substantially derogating from the intent of the district or
the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Board of Appeal voted 3 in favor and 2 in opposition
to the motion to grant the Variance, having failed to garner the
required votes to pass, the motion is defeated and the petition is
denied.
Variance Denied /f- /7 \
June 17, 1996 fC/ ✓� gsc- SSC�U
Gary Barrett. Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed
within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the
office of the Citv Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A,Section 11 , the Variance of Special Permit granted herein
shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that20 days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that
is has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex
Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY,OF SALEM, MASS.
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T�' '• a„ '' JOHN J. BARRY, JR., Cl v I ELECTRICIAN
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SALEM, MASS., 3/24/70
TO James . Ciano
314 Proctor Avenue , Revere
You are hereby notified that the electrical equipment
installed by
No 67 Mason Street;and
Owned by Same
Occupied by Tenants j
as described in'Application No. none is not in
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accordance with the rules of this Department and must
not be placed in service.
The violations are as follows:
As per certified letter dated 9/23/69 the
defects to wiring system at the indicated address
have not been completed to date . '
A scheduleded meeting had been arranged ,by
your electrician with yourself, your electrician,
Building Inspector & `the Wire Inspector in order
to point out to you the defects still existing.
This meeting you failed to attend.
Please be advised that corrective steps .are
and must be -taken immediately:
c/ Bldg. Inspector
Sanitary Inspect-or
Fire Prevention (%�I
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inspector of fres.
Please notify, this Department when violations are removed,
so that the installation may be re-inspected.
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Mr. James F. Ciano
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Dear,11r. Ciano:
Our telephone Conversation on&this date advised.you of our
great -concern in regird'to the exterior porches in your structure
At 67 Mason Street. A safety hazard to the.occupants now exists,
And ivauediate corrective ,action must be taken. V am sure you .
would agree with us" that the porches are in' such poor:condition
that any 'type.of repairs to' the deteriorated existing porches; .
cannot be .justified. Replacement of the porches will require a
building permit from the Building lnspe r'of the .City of Sales.
Failure on your part to. start c tive tion within five (5)
days, and not .later than April Y, O, wil r€suit in the structure
being condemned.
Other°° violations Ppthe . nit y Code, also exist which will be
brought to your` a ention eparate letter, however, additional
time will be allot ' o correct the other violations.
Very truly yours, .
:FOR TME 90ARD OF HEALTH Reply,io:
-JOHN J. TOOMEY, D. S. C. Colin L. Cameron
Health Agent Senior ;Sanitirian .
c6- 'Building Inspector`
Electrical Inspector
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Mr. James Ciano,
314 Proctor Avenue,
Revere , Massachusetts '
Dear Sir: Re-Condition of Premises at 67 Mason Street
I visited the dwelling at 67 Mason Street yesterday with the City
Fire Prevention officer and. the City Wiring Irispector to inspect the
structure .
We found that the porches are in extremely poor condition and un-
safe , the' rear stairs are in deplorable condition, and the interior
stairs are hazardous to tenants and any others who may have occasion
to use them.
The p•eneral condition of the building is appalling and presents
very real possibilities of grave danger to ' anvone visiting or dwel-
ling on these premises.
Kindlv take immediate steps to remedy these conditions and make
this structure entirely safe and secure.
Please come to this office and shall tell you what is required
by the City Building Code to eliminate these dangerous and hazardous
conditions. I. am in the office from 8: 30 to 9: 30 in the mornings,
and from 12: 15 to 1: 30 at noon time .
Very truly yours ,
DJOB:cc _
Inspecto f••Stkildins
Copy to: Fire Prevention Officer
4 Wiring Inspector
Sanitation Inspector
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PHILIP H.SAINDON � I?QCi ROBERT E. BLENKHORN
JOSEPH R.RICHARD HEALTH AGENT
(617) 745.9000
MILDRED C.MOULTON,R.N.
EFFIE MACDONALD
ROBERT C.BONIN
FREDERICK M.PIECEWICZ,M.D.
Patrick Scanlan
August 19, 1980
Mr. Robert E. Gauthier
Inspector of Buildings
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
On August 18, 1980, at 2:30 p.m. , the following observation was made
on property located at 67 Mason Street:
Egress, stairway, and porches in very poor repair and
do not appear to be structurally sound.
Dirt floor in basement.
Please assist this department in following up on this matter.
Very truly yours,
FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH
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ROBERT E. BLENKHORN
Health Agent
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CC: Mr. Leonard S. Bonfanti, c/o Bonnie Leather Inc. , 69-71 Mason St.
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NUMBER OF" ROOMS (BY STORY) :)
HOW HEATED:
GAS: YES N0:
NUMBER OF SANITARIES: . /
' NUMBER OF APPROVED EGRESS DOORWAYS:
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June 5, 1975
Mr. Donald P. Wells
1 Fletcher Street
Danvers, MA 019.23
Dear Mr. Wells:
Dear Sir: 11
We are in receipt of your request of June 2;-1.975
for an inspection at' ' 67 Mason Street Salem, MA.
or 2 family-�25.00-
Upon-payment of a fee of 3 or over50.00 this office will make
the requested inspection.
Ur-spe6t5'r-of Bur ildings "
Please call 745-0213 or 745-0215 and make an appointment with
Mr. Munroe for the inspection of this building.
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. In acc`'ordance with Section 111. 43 'of the State Bulldir.gY
,+-: Code, I`, as the owner, hereby request an inspection of the
premises at �'� /J/lAS' . �> b5 �eiFl ,ST Fl�and the
(Address ofr� operty)
•' issuance of, a Use and Occupancy Certificate .", Y
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It is my understanding that said inspection may not Abe ,
r «fir ' " k necessary and, that •you may waive same . - Should you"determine s
that ,an inspection 'is so desired, entry to the premises may,
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Would you kindly acknowledge receipt °of this letter and .
.f3 f '• whether 'or not, an inspection-will be necessary by signing and ,
vs " ' dating the attached copy and checking the appropriate reply.
!4p �''1." 4 A 'self-addressed stamped ;envelope is enclosed for your convenience .
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(Owner)
: An inspection will be made by our office within three days .
t ' •' � •' x - An inspection will not be made by our office . ,
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