278 LAFAYETTE STREET - PLAMANDON, MARIE - ZBA 278 Lafayette St. R-3
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MARIE E. PLAMONDON FOR
VARIANCE FOR 278 LAFAYETTE STREET
A hearing on this petition was held on August 22, 19-R4 wiEh the following
Board Members present: James Hacker, Chairman; Scott Char�nas, Secretary;
Messrs. Robert Gauthier & Edward Luzinski and Associate Member, Richard
A. Bencal. 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.
The Petitioner has requested a variance for the property at 278 Lafayette Street
to continue the use of a carriage house as a Bridal Shoppe at the rear of the
property. A variance is required because the proposed use is not permitted in
an R-3 zoning district where the property is located.
The Board of Appeal; after consideration of the evidence presented at the
public hearing and after viewing the property makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Petitioner's proposed business will have a very limited affect on traffic
and parking in the area because of the nature of the business.
2. Petitioner's proposed use of the property was not opposed by any abutters.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and the evidence presented at the
public hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows;
1. The property in question is unique because of the fact that the carriage house
was in serious disrepair and there was no economic incentive to repair the
structure as a garage. The necessary repairs and improvements have been
made in order to conduct said business.
2. The conditions described above especially affect the land and structure in
question but do not generally affect the zoning district in which the
land is located.
3. No opposition to the plan was raised by neighbors.
4. The desired variance may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good.
Therefore, the Board of Zoning Appeal unanimously voted in favor of granting
the requested relief.
1. A variance is granted as long as the business remains in the Plamondon
family and majority of stock is owned by the Plamondon Family.
2. Petitioner shall designate not less than four parking spaces at the site for
use in connection with the operation of the Bridal Shoppe.
PETITION OF MARIE E. PLAMONDON FOR A VARIANCE
FOR 278 LAFAYETTE STREET
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3. Any exterior lighting to be added at the site shall be approved
by the Building Inspector and shall be of a type which will minimize
illumination of the property of abutters.
4. A certificate of use and occupancy shall be obtained.
5. Any sign at the site shall comply with the Salem Sign Ordinance.
VARIANCE GRANTED
J s B. Hacker, Chairman
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FIELD WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK
APPEAL FR'Ji.� TdiS GE A-;.ii. 6 J'I:, SHALL CE ::ADE PJRS'UANT TO SECTION 17 OF THE MASS.
GENERAL LAWS, CH?.?i cR 3J3. AND Sfi ALL CE FI!.-j ri!'F.I^: 20 DAPS AFTER THE DATE OF FILING
OF THIS DECIS N IR T!IE OFFICE O.` THE CITY CLERKr -
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GRANTED HEFE!N, SHALL N), TATE EFFECT UNTIL A CCPV OF THE DLCIS!C::, EEARGt; THE CERT-
FICATION OF THE WY CLERK THAT 2J DIAS HAVE ELAPSED AND NC F.PPEAL HAS BEEN FILED,
OR THAT, IF SUCY. AN APPEAL H.^.S DEEir' RLE. -.:!A,- IT i!;£. KEN DIS"<iSSED OR DENIED IS
RECORDED IN THE SOUTH ESSEX RE-ISIP,Y OF DEE."S ARD INDEXED UEDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER
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The Planning Board has reviewed your August 22 agenda and would like to orn
express serious concerns about the request for a variance for the continuation0f i
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the relocation of a bridal shoppe in an existing carriage house at '278 Lafayette; co r
Street. — "'
The Planning Board is now taking steps to make certain that Lafayette Street
and its historical and architectural character are preserved. It is a major entrance
to the City, and its Victorian homes have extensive architectural significance to
the City. In September, the Board will be meeting with the Historical Commission
to make certain that the City takes all action necessary and appropriate to
preserve their character. In fact, it is expected that the street may be nominated
as a National Register Historical District, or a Local Historic District.
With these facts in mind, a major concern is the encroachment of business-
uses on Lafayette Street. The Board feels very strongly that the character of
Lafayette Street cannot be adequately preserved if business uses are allowed to
locate there.
In addition, the City has recently enacted a Carriage House Ordinance which
now allows the conversion of a carriage house into a single family dwelling. Such a
conversion would be a proper use.
Finally, the City's Master Plan states clearly that Lafayette Street and its
historical, architectural, and residential character should be preserved.
Because of these aforementioned facts, the Planning Board opposes the
request for the variance at 278 Lafayette Street.
If you have any questions regarding these concerns, City Planner Gerard
Kavanaugh will be present at your meeting.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
Waiter
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Chairman