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CITY CLERK.SALEM. MASS.
DECISION ON THE PETITION-OFDENNIS,& MARTHA PELLETIER FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT-AT`7 ROPES STREET (R-3_)=:��---_.
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A hearing on this petition was held March 16, 1988 with the following Board
Members present: James Hacker, Chairman; Messrs. , Bencal, Luzinski, Strout and
Associate Member LaBrecque. 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.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to extend
nonconforming density requirements to allow an existing two family to be converted
to a three family on this undersized lot which is located in an R-3 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request
for a Special Permit is Section V B 10, which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of
Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in section
VIII F and IX D, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of non-
conforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of
nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such
change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more
detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests,
guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding
by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public health,
safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented, and
after viewing plans of the property, makes the following findings of fact:
1 . There was no opposition;
2. Adequate parking will be provided;
3. The use is an allowed use in an R-3 district;
4. There will be no exterior changes to the building.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented at the
hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . The proposed use will be in harmony with the neighborhood
and will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the City's inhabitants;
2. The relief requested can be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or derogating from the intent
of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
DECISIOJd Oti THE PETITION OF DENAIS & MARTHA. PELLETIEF. FOP,
A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 ROPES ST. , SALE :
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Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1 . All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to
fire safety be adhere to;
2. All State and Local building codes and ordinances be adhered to;
3. Property at 7 Ropes Street must be owner occupied;
4. Five (5) legal, on site parking spaces must be maintained;
5. A Certificate of Occupancy for the third unit must be obtained.
GRANTED
Peter Strout, Member, Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK
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