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1 PLEASANT STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION S4w4- Su ® OversizperTab 90%Larger label Area /// I 5 MEAD KEEPING YOU ORGANIZED No. 10301 arm me"InUa► GET ORGANIZED AT SMEAD.COM MFMCLEDOMTM 10%P r .f. CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT THOMAS ST.PIERRRE INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR I BUILDING COMMISSIONER KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR 120 WASHNGTONSTREET• SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 TEFL:978-745-9595 ♦FAX:978-740-9846 February 20, 2014 Re 1 Pleasant Street Dear Judy Driscoll, There are several conditions in the basement of 1 Pleasant Street that require attention. When I inspected your completed kitchen and bathroom on February 18, 2014, 1 did not discuss the basement concerns with you because I was not aware that you were, in fact, the owner of the property. Specifically: 1. One of the stone foundation walls has a pronounced inward bulge along its length. 2. At the top of several sections of foundation wall, there is brick in-fill that is missing or deteriorated. At this time, the Salem Building Department directs you to have an assessment of the integrity of the foundation performed, documented, and forwarded to this office by an architect or structural engineer that is registered in Massachusetts. If structural reinforcement or renovation is determined to be necessary, then a `stamped' drawing must be submitted along with a new building permit. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me at Salem Building Department office: 978-619-5643. Failure to comply with this letter could result in further action -up to and including the filing of criminal complaints at District Court. You have the right to appeal this order to the State Board of Building Regulations at One Ashburton Place,Boston, Ma. Respectfully, Harry Wagg Assistant Building Inspector hwagg6a salem.com 978-619-5643 cc. file Page 1 of 1 Harry Wagg From: John Driscoll gohntd04O9@live.com] Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 10:54 AM To: Harry Wagg Subject: 1 Pleasant Street, Salem Basement assessment Dear Mr. Wagg, Thank you for speaking with me today concerning your request for the above action. While my wife is the owner of this property I am trying to assist her in accomplishing the assessment. We intend to comply with your request and have begun the process by arranging to have an engineer from Structures North Consulting come to the house. My wife and I are living on a fixed income from social security disability so it is very important that we spend our money wisely. I appreciate your understanding of our situation. We will advise you of the engineers findings. John &Judy Driscoll 1 Pleasant Street Salem, MA 01970 978-768-7211 3/18/2014 ' �ONDIT CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS I�I L BOARD OF APPEAL 711"CT -2 P 12: 10 120 WASHING'T'ON S'I'RJ:.I;]'♦ SA1.IEN1,NIASSACHUSE,M S 01970 KI M91?R),ISY DItI scow 1'cLc.:978-745-9595 ♦ FAX:978-740-9846 FILE # MAYOR CITY CLERK. SALEM, MASS, October 2, 2013 Decision City of Salem Board of Appeals Public Hearing - Petition of TWELVETONE, LLC requesting a Modification to a Special Permit under Section 3.1 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance in order to change the use of the property from a non-conforming Commercial use to a Residential Single-Family use, for the property located at 1 PLEASANT ST (R2). A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on September 18, 2013 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, ` 11. The hearing was closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Ms. Curran (Chair), Mr. Dionne, Mr. Duffy, Ms. Harris, Mr. Watkins, and Mr. Eppley (Alternate). The Petitioner seeks a Modification to a Special Permit pursuant to Sec. 3.1 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. Statements of fact: 1. Mr. Steven Spungin presented the petition for the property at 1 Pleasant Street (112 Residential Two- Family Zone) 2. In the petition, date-stamped August 28, 2013, the Petitioner requests a Modification to a Special Permit to restore the property to Single-Fan-ily Residential use from a non-conforming Commercial use (previously permitted by Special Permit). 3. The petitioner does not propose any exterior alterations to the structure. 4. The building was originally constructed as a one-family residence. 5. The 1 parking space adjacent to the building at 1 Pleasant Street will remain reserved for use by residents of 1 Pleasant Street. The other parking spaces will continue to be dedicated to use by the music school in the adjacent building. 6. At the public hearing no members of the public in attendance spoke in favor or in opposition to the petition. No written comments regarding the petition were received prior to the public hearing. The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, and the Petitioner's presentation and public testimony, makes the following findings that the proposed project meets the provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance: X9.4 Special Permits §9.4.2 Criteria, Subsections 1 through 6 1. The existing building was originally built for Residential use. 2. The property, is in a R2 Residential Two-Family Zone, which allows Single-family and Two-family uses by-right 'City of Salem Board of Appeals October 2,2013 Project: I Pleasant Street Page 2 of) 3. The exterior of the building and the parking accommodations will remain unchanged from the existing condition. On the basis of the above findings of fact and all evidence presented at the public hearing including, but not limited to, the plans, documents and testimony, the Salem Board of Appeals concludes: 1. A Modification to a Special Permit to change the property to a Single-Family Residential Use is granted as conditioned. 2. In perm tting the Modification to a Special Permit, the Salem Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate terms, conditions and safeguards as noted below. In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted five (5) in favor (Ms. Curran — Chair, Mr. Dionne, Mr. Duffy, Ms. Harris, and Mr. Watkins in favor) and none (0) opposed, to approve the Modification to a Special Permit to change the property to a Single-Family Residential Use, subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards: 1. The one (1) parking space adjacent to the building at 1 Pleasant Street will be dedicated to the use of the residents of 1 Pleasant Street. 2. All other conditions of the special permit remain in effect -NxarQ C -vran/nqv�, Rebecca Curran, Chair Board of Appeals A COPT'OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED\UITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Lama Chapter 40A, and shall be filed mithin 20 days of filinrg of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Lams Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Spedal Permit granted berein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk has been filed mitb the Essex South Registry,of Deeds. CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEAL 1_2 ,: 0A� �uuNcroN SrRr.e1 tini_cm,NkssncHcsi:'crs 07970 u.[;:978-619-5685 F:\x:978-740-0404 Kinu3G:Rr.r_v Diascoi.r. MAYOR n .+ (7 r m c� August 28, 2012 �'° N Nr Co Decision -M D City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals N cr Petition of DEBORAH PLANTE requesting a Variance from Sec. 5.1, Off-Street Parking, and a Special Permit under Sec. 3.3.2, to change from one nonconforming use to another, in order to operate an antiques shop on the property located at 1 PLEASANT ST/117 BRIDGE ST(112 Zoning District). A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on August 15, 2012 pursuant to Mass General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on August 15, 2012 with the following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Rebecca Curran (Chair), Michael Duffy,Jamie Metsch, and Bonnie Belair. r Petitioner seeks a Special Permit pursuant to Section 3.3.2 and a Variance pursuant to Section 5.1 of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances. Statements of fact: 1. In a petition date-stamped August 1, 2012, petitioner requested a Special Permit to operate an antique store at 1 Pleasant Street (aka 117 Bridge Street), and for a Variance from off-street parking regulations in order to have fewer parking spaces than required on the premises. 2. The petitioner represented herself at the hearing. The property owner, Dru Zuretti, was also present. 3. At the hearing, the petitioner stated that her parking needs were minimal; she has, at the most, two cars at a time parked in front of her current antique shop on 45 Bridge Street. Additionally, she stated that the three parking spaces used by the music school at 3 Pleasant Street, on the same property, are generally used only at night and would be available during the day for use by the antique store. I I . ' ,j 4. At the hearing, no one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the petition. The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and after thorough review of the plans and petition submitted, makes the following findings: 1. Desirable relief may be granted without detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of the zoning ordinance, since the proposed use is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. The Board finds that the proposed use is not more detrimental to the neighborhood than the current use. Adverse effects of the proposed use will not outweigh its beneficial impacts to the City or the neighborhood. 2. Special conditions and circumstances exist affecting the parcel or building, which do not generally affect other land or buildings in the same district; owing to the presence of two buildings on the same property, the number of parking spaces required by the zoning ordinance (10) cannot be provided. Petitioner has stated that her business does not require more parking than would be available on the site, and the Board finds that the proposed use would not create the need parking than would be available. 3. Literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the appellant. 4. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate conditions and safeguards as noted below. On the basis of the above findings of fact and all evidence presented at the public hearing including, but not limited to, the Plans, Documents and testimony, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted four (4) in favor (Curran, Metsch, Belair, and Duffy) and none (0) opposed, to grant the requested Special Permit and Variance. A Special Permit under Section 3.3.2 and a Variance under Section 5.1 are granted to allow for the operation of an antique shop at 1 Pleasant Street, as proposed. The Board of Appeals voted to grant petitioner's request for a Special Permit and Variance subject to the following terms, conditions, and safeguards: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations. 2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the Building Commissioner. 2 t 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction. 5. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. 6. Petitioner shall obtain street number from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street. 7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board. " 4)-M t Michael Duffy, Member Salem Board of Appeals A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk has been filed with the Essex South Registry of Deeds. 3