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One Salem Green
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January -13, 1981
Atty. Henry C. Porter
59. Federal Street
Salem, ILk 01970 RE:- Decision
20 Perkins Street
Dear Sir: Salem, '_a 01970
Your information from Mrs. Bedard of 26 Perkins Street,
Salem is accurate. There is an enclosure at 20 Perkins Street,
which is composed of 8" x 8" x 16" concrete block mortared
together.
` The enclosure, per my conversation with Mr. Nadeau, is,
to fence in his trash.
Since the enclosure has no roof it is not, in my interpreta-
tion, an "accessory structure" or "building" as defined in
Section II-B, (1 & '4) . Therefore Section V.-LT-H of the Salem
Zoning Ordinance is not applicable.
Historically fences have not required issuance of a building
permit so long as they did not exceed the requirements set forth
in Section VI, the Department has not been concerned with regulat-
ing them.
It is my opinion the enclosure in .question is a fence, is
constructed within the regulatory requirements as to height and is
located entirely on Mr. Nadeau's property. Therefore, I cannot
order it removed.
Very truly yours,
Robert E. Gauthier
Insp, of Buildings & Zoning Enforcement
REG:c Officer
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Mr. Nadeau
City Clerk J. Fusco
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HENRY C.PORTER
NEIL R.SCHAUER
October 20, 1980
Mr. Robert E. Gauthier
Zoning Enforcement Officer
One Salem Green
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Re: 20 Perkins Street
Salem, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Gauthier:
Thank you for your timely response to my letter regarding the above matter. Your
letter of September 29, 1980, made no mention of its being filed with the Salem City Clerk.
I, therefore, assume that the time limit for any appeal by me from your decision, pursuant
to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 13, has not begun to run and I am
operating under that assumption. Since the limited period for my appeal has not begun, this
should leave us ample time to still try and resolve this matter without necessitating the time
and cost to my client of a formal appeal to the Board.
Upon review of your decision ( contained in the September 29th letter) and a re-reading
of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, I am even more convinced that my earlier interpretation was
correct. With that in mind, I would now request that your office seek a formal opinion on
this matter from the Salem City Solicitor's Office. Perhaps in that way, we can keep the cost
both for the city and for my client at a minimum.
Perhaps a brief clarification of my position in this matter might be helpful. Initially, I
agree with your interpretation that the structure in question is not a "building" -- without a
roof it does not fall within the definition contained in Section II. B. 4. However, the require-
ments of Section 1X. A.(1) (regarding the obtaining of a permit) are specifically not limited to
buildings. That section clearly refers to any "other structure" as well. And Section II. B.
37 which defines "structure", does not, in my opinion, permit your interpretation that the
offending item here is either an "enclosure" or a "fence" (neither of which are defined in the
Ordinance).
Your letter further refers to "accessory structure" pertaining to Section VII. H. 3 of the
Ordinance. I can find no reference in the Ordinance to an "accessory structure". There are
onlythree categories envisioned by and defined in the Code: (1) a building; (2) an accessory
Mr. Robert E. Gauthier
October 20, 1980
Page Two
building; and (3) a structure. The term "accessory" is used in Section VII. H. , merely defines
the term building and does not relate to the term structure . In other words, a tool shed is
either an "accessory building" because it has a roof; or it is a "structure" because it has no
roof. In either event, the provisions of both Section VII. H. and Section 1X. A. 1 would apply
thereto.
In accordance with the above, would you kindly refer this matter to the City Solicitor's
Office for their opinion. I remain available to either yourself or the Solicitor's Office for
purposes of discussion and resolution of this matter.
Respectfully,
Henry C. Porter
HCP/cmd
CC: Mrs. Theresa Bedard
26 Perkins Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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September 19, 1980
Building Inspector
City of Salem
One Salem Green
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Re: Theresa Bedard
26 Perkins Street
Dear Sir:
This letter is intended as and should be construed as a formal written complaint
pursuant to Section 1X B of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem. This office has been
retained by and represents the interests of Mrs. Theresa Bedard of 26 Perkins Street,
Salem, Massachusetts. We have been advised by Mrs. Bedard that a six foot high, cinder
block structure has been erected on property abutting hers. That property is located at 20
Perkins Street and is owned by Mr. Kenneth Nadeau.
Upon information supplied by Mrs. Bedard, the structure is composed of cinder block
cemented together. It is six feet high and has been constructed in a U-shape. The open of
the U is constructed immediately up against a garage on the rear lot line of Mr. Nadeau's
property. The said rear lot and the said garage are owned by a Mr. Leo Leclerc of 79
Congress Street, Salem, Massachusetts. Additionally, the side of the cinder block structure
is located within twelve inches (1211) of Mrs. Bedard's property. It is the understanding of
Mrs. Bedard that no building permit was ever applied for or obtained regarding the erection
of this structure.
It is the opinion of the undersigned, after review of the Salem Zoning Ordinance, that
the erection of this structure was in violation of Section 1X A(1.) of said Ordinance which
says that: "No . . . structure shall be erected . . . until a permit therefore has been issued
by the Inspector of Buildings.1'
It is further suggested that no such permit could have been issued regarding this
structure due to the rather precise requirements of Section VII H(3) of said Ordinance:
"No unattached accessory building or structure shall be located
nearer than ten feet to any side lot line (side lots in this instance
refer to a projected line starting from the front lot line and
terminating at the rear lot line parallel ten feet from the side),
or twenty feet from the rear lot line."
Building Inspector
September 19, 1980
Page Two
It appears quite clear in the instant case that this offending structure is in violation
of both the side and rear lot requirements cited above. Would you kindly investigate this
situation and provide the undersigned with written notification of the results thereof pur-
suant to the authority and responsibility contained in Section 1X B of said Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Salem.
Respectfully,
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Henry C C-. .Porter
HCP/cmd
CC: Mr. Leo Leclerc
79 Congress Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Mrs. Theresa Bedard
26 Perkins Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MR. AND MRS. KENNETH NADEAU REQUESTING CITY C,, ::,p
A VARIANCE FOR 20 PERKINS STREET iy;c E
A hearing on this Petition was held on April 22,1981 with the following Board
Members present: Douglas Hopper, Chairman, Messrs. Piemonte, LaBrecque and Feeherry.
Notices of the hearing were sent to abutters and others and a notice of the hearing
was properly published twice in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Petitioners have requested a variance for the property at 20 Perkins Street
to construct a shed approximately 12 feet by 10 feet adjacent to the rear property line
and 12 inches from the side property line. A variance is required because the property
is in an R-3 district and the proposed construction violates rear and side yard restric-
tions.
The Board of Appeals, after consideration of the evidence presented at the public
hearing and after viewing the property makes the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed shed will improve the appearance of the Petitioner's yard.
On the basis of the above finding of fact, and the evidence presented at the public
hearing, the Board of Appeals concludes as follows:
1. The property in question is unique because of its small size and peculiar config-
uration. Both of these factors make it impossible to construct a shed in any other
location.
2. The conditions described above especially affect the property in question but do
not generally affect the zoning district in which the property is .located.
3. The conditions described above which affect the land in question, but not the
zoning district generally cause the following special hardship: unless the variance
is granted, the Petitioners will be unable to store their personal property at the
property.
4. The desired variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good.
Therefore, the Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously votes in favor of granting the request
ed relief. The Board grants a variance to the Petitioners on the following terms and
conditions:
1. Variances are granted from rear and side yard set back requirements to allow
APPEAL ti�97, 7Gnn.4ttFuCtl-oa.o.f!,iPthe p.ir R ed, :SkO CTMN.17 OF THE :;ASS. _ - -
GENERAL LA.S e I PTL d. A-':) SA .LL S2 i:L _.oS AiER 'IHE DATE OF FILING -OF THIS DEC!1]h iTtie=P.gtittariArs::!mugt obtain a building permit from the Building Inspector.
PUBS.":NT TO CE'=.. '_ .... _. ,...... a" S="i!:"I :1, TFIE V -!A'iCE OR SPECIAL PERMIT _
GP ,Ec 1 3. IlTlle shed mayl be 4tsed'for the- srofag& of tidy'more7an one motorcycle.
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RECORDED IN THE SOUTH ESSEX, OF ECUS AND I DULD U::DE2 THE NAME OF T O�hYt'R t'' i OF RECORD OR IS P,ECCRDQD XQ NOTED OA THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE,
Anthony M. Feeh rry, Secretary
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Unofficial Property Record Card -Salem, MA
General Property Data
Parcel ID 34-0209-0 Account Number0
Prior Parcel ID 12—
Property Owner HOAG KEVIN M Property Location 20 PERKINS STREET
HOAG CHRISTINE Property Use Apts.4-8
Mailing Address 84 NEW SALEM STREET Most Recent Sale Date 10/28/1999
Legal Reference 16016335
City WAKEFIELD Grantor
Mailing State MA ZIP 01880 Sale Price 157,000
ParcelZoning R3 Land Area 0.109 acres
Current Property Assessment
Land Value 87,600 Building Value 268,500 Total Value 356,100
Building Description
Building Style Muiti-Garden Foundation Type Brick/Stone Flooring Type Hardwood
#of Living Units Frame Type Wood Basement Floor Concrete
Year Built 1915 Roof Structure Flat Heating Type Forced H/W
Building Grade Average Roof Cover Tar+G ravel Heating Fuel Oil
Building Condition Poor Siding Asphalt Air Conditioning 0
Finished Area(SF)4596 Interior Walls Plaster #of Bsmt Garages
Number Rooms 16 #of Bedrooms 8 #of Full Baths 4
#of 314 Baths #of 112 Baths #of Other Fixtures0
Legal Description
Narrative Description of Property
This property contains 0.109 acres of land mainly classified as Apts.4 with a(n)Multi-Garden style building,built about 1915,having
Asphalt exterior and Tar+Gravel roof cover,with 4 unit(s),16 room(s),8 bedroom(s),4 bath(s),0 half bath(s).
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Peter Strout
Director of Public Property
Inspector of Buildings
Zoning Enforcement Officer
November 17, 1999
RE: 20 Perkins Street
To Whom it May Concern:
This letter is to inform you that the basement apartment located at 20 Perkins Street in an
illegal apartment and must be vacated immediately.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerel
Pe Strout
Zoning Enforcement Officer
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
"WAS SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
CEASE AND DESIST
VIOLATION NOTICE
Y PROPERTY LOCATION 20 PERKINS STREET'S`
December 16, 20051 v
Kevin Hoag
84 New Salem Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Dear Mr. Hoag;
The above listed property has been found to be in violation of the following State Codes
and/or City Ordinances:
780 CMR, State Building Code, Sections 118.1118.2 118.3, regarding illegal
work, notice of violation, and prosecution of said violation. These sections
cover the illegality of these basement units, the written notification thereof,
which according to our records was made by the previous Building
Commissioner on 11/17/1999, and the prosecution of your failure to address
this previous Cease and Desist Order. Such violation carries a penalty of$1000
per day with each day constituting a separate violation.
It is Ordered that you Cease and Desist the illegal use of this basement space as
rental units, as these are not habitable spaces, nor are they allowed due to the
zoning regulations that require no more than four units for this property.
It is further Ordered that you not only vacate these illegal basement units, but
then they must be completely dismantled, with such work requiring proper
permitting prior to the commencement of any work.
Said violations must begin to be corrected, repaired, and/or brought into compliance
within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to do so may result in further actions
being brought against you, up to and including the filing of complaints at District Court.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors
Office at(978) 745-9595, extension 386.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Barbeau, Jr.
Assistant Building Inspector
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Atty. Henry C. Porter
59 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970 RE: 20 Perkins Street
Salem, Mik
Dear Sir:
Your information from Mrs. Bedard of 26 Perkins Street, Salem
is accurate. There is an enclosure at 20 Perkins Street, which is
composed of 8"x8"x16" concrete block mortared together.
The enclosure, per my conversation with Mr. Nadeau, is to
fence in his trash,
-Since the enclosure has no roof it is not, in my interpretation,
an "accessory structure" or "building" as defined in Section II-B,
(1 & 4) . Therefore Section VII-H of the Salem Zoning Ordinance is
not applicable.
Historically fences have not required issuance of a building
permit so long as they did not exceed the requirements set forth in
Section=VI=-the-Department has not-been concerned with regulating
them.
It is my opinion the enclosure in question is a fence, is
constructed within the regulatory requirements as to height and is
located entirely on Mr. Nadeau's property. Therefore I cannot order
it removed.
Very truly yours,
Robert E. Gauthier
Insp. of Buildings & Zoning Enforcement
REG:c Officer
cc: Mrs. Bedard
Mri, Nadeau
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