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3 SCENIC TERRACE - BUILDING INSPECTION r ro- S,, ad /U! No. 153L-2 HASTINGS. MN LOS ANGELES-CHICAGO-LOGAN.OH MCGREGOR.TX-LOCUST GROVE.GA U.S.A. of 1lem, .4Rttssttcl1u5ett6 M j, " q �nttra rff �upeal l'iPH �J C[ DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM & CHERYL_GALLAGHER _REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3� SCENIC TERRACE, (R-1) A hearing on this petition was held April 17, 1.996 with the following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen, Albert Hill, Associate Member Joseph Ywuc. 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 is requesting a Special Permit to allow the home sales of firearms in a R-1 District for the property located at 3 Scenic Terrace (R-1 ) . The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , 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 Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming 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 at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact: 1. Petitioner has been a Federally and State licensed firearms dealer for 12 years and has been licensed to sell firearms for 8 years at the subject property. 2. Petitioner's records indicate 52 firearms transfer transactions over the last 12 years. 3. Petitioner indicated that he stores no firearms for sale at his residence, and that most firearms are picked-up on the same day that he accepts delivery. "DECISION OF THE 'WILLIAM & CHERYL GALLAGHER REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE iR-11 page two ? . Petitioner represented that his customers are people he knows- friends, neighbors and family. 5 . Petitioner represented that his home has a safe for storage of firearms when they are on-site as well as a security/alarm system. 6. Petitioner submitted a petition signed by 12 neighbors who indicated that they had no problem with his request for a special permit for the home sale of firearms. 7. No one in attendance at the hearing spoke in favor of the petition. 8. Ward 4 Councillor Leonard O'Leary spoke in opposition to the petition. 9. Robert Roderick, 18 Scenic Avenue opposed the petition and submitted a petition containing the signature of 18 neighbors who also opposed the petition. Two names appearing on this petition also appeared on the petition submitted by the petitioner. 10. William Michaud, 1 Scenic Way; John Jermyn, 1 Outlook Avenue; Cheryl Terry, 6 Scenic Place; Jean Solimeno, 138 Marlborough Rd; Eileen Kendall, 6 Scenic Place; Maureen Lloyd, 18 Scenic Ave; Rita Wilkie, 22 Scenic Ave. spoke in opposition to the petition citing concerns for the safety of the neighborhood and its children and generally opposing a business being conducted in a residential area. On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1. The Special Permit requested cannot be granted without substantial detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance. 2 The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health, safety,convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 0-5 in opposition to the motion to grant the relief requested. Having failed to garner the four affirmative votes required to pass, the motion to grant fails and the petition for a Special Permit is denied. SPECIAL PERMIT DENIED i CSC April 17, 1996 Gary Barrett Member, Board of Appeal ' .� G:m' N : DECISION OF THE WILLIAM h CHERYL GALLAGHER REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE (R-1 ) page three 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 MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry or 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 - N 'Ell (l CERTIFICATE ISSUED ' DATE May 25, 1993 E' CITY OF SALEM " A SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 01970 BUILDING PERMIT - e4DOm„ CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Robert `^ DATE Dec. xI 19 ?9�21l PERMIT NO. 579-9`. APPLICANT 1Tobe I. Ouellette ADDRESS Salem M'! E.AS�N�.C.) (STPECT) - ICU�ryN'ISPn�'.S�� LICCNtEI AMI71M '2 Li11ET(Itr'� ^ HUMBER OF MYa' PERMIT TO I_1 STORY OWEL UNG UNITS 11,11 01 IMPRov(utR a .0. - - 1PROPOSED USLI AT ILOCATIONI 3 `manic 4'8rram WAr'd 4 ZONING IA0.1 ISTREETI BETWEEN AND 11.015 111(til IC.GSS SIAEETI LOT'-'i SUBDIVISION LOT BLOCK SIZE' BUILDING IS TO BE FT, WIDE P. FT. LONG BY FT. IN HEIGHT AND SHALL CONFORM IN CONSTRUCTION SSy TO TYPE USE GROUP T�BASEMENT WA`LS OR FOUNDATION_ �A (TIPE) Construct a aecom level addition to existing (boa *amily for 2 bedxoansE study REMARKS:. i'�I.L :m PERMIT ' EEyp�F�PY 745-9595 { ��Q��{�L E•$�(�j��711{IE AREA OR RICCSE ,�YY(aW((�IaY(E(9CESr'MII�'91W' �� VOLUME .BIC'SOL'/A[ F([il 1'Ii111am 1.P31lagner -eY1 As�rs�wsw.ewlo�lswlve'rrbm�I[OY TPeF1�sv-n��bgBeE'E1�I e('�r1I,S�sv11 d.+1oeNo Ow NEP " .F IA . SEE REVERSE SIVE MTC MD-D OW IF KATE ADDRESS e (giitu ofttlrm, { ttssttellu efts Ux r� l ,. 3 -Bonra of Au}�ezil 03 PIS '9Z r� CITY or c H.�Sn S OFFIC' DECISION,QR—THE-PETITION OF WILLIAM AND CHERYL GALLAGHER FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE (Rtl ) A hearing on this petition was held June 3, 1992 with the following Board Members present: Richard Bencal, Chairman; Richard Febonio, Edward Luzinski, Francis Grealish Jr. , and Stephen Touchette. 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, is requesting a Special Permit to construct a second level to existing single family home. The property is located in an R-1 district. The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , 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 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming 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 at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact; 1. There was no opposition to this petition. 2. The neighbors and abutters spoke in favor of granting this petition. i DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM AND CHERYL GALLAGHER �SCIQL03 �1 r97 PERMIT AT 2 SCENIC TERRACE, SALEM ��jj page two CITY pF- CLER,KKSSLEH. ,;Sc 3. The additional height is in harmony with the abutting resideriCEICF 4 . The impact of the addition is extremely minimal . On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: I . The Special Permit requested can 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. 2 . The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may be granted in harmony with the neighborhood. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions: 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 and by legal building permit. 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for the addition. 5. Exterior finishes shall be in harmony with existing structure. SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED June 3, 1992 1 Richard Febonio, Member Board of Appeal i DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM AND CHERYL GALLAGHAW '7 3 63 P 92 FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE, SALEM }� ' page three CITY OF S„I Ew CIERK'SCFFJMESS 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 MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in to 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. 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Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 17 , 1996 Department of the Treasury w Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco and Firearms Thomas P . O 'Neil Federal Office Building Suite 795 Boston, Mass . 02222 RE : William.J-.- Gallagher 1�:3'Scenic Terrace Salem;Mass-01970 Dear Mr . Cosgrove: The acquisition for a permit for the sale of Firearms in the City of Salem is a Special Permit request through the City of Salem Board of Appeals . Mr . Gallagher in April of 1996 filed for a Special Permit for the salem of firearms at 3 Scenic Terrace and was denied . Please find enclosed decision per City of Salem Board of Appeals . If this office can be of any further assistance in this matter, please do not hesitate to call . Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Zoning Enforcement Officer LET: scm cc : Lt . Ouellette Salem Police Department Councillor O ' Leary DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS Thomas P. O'Neill Federal Office Building, Suite 795 Boston, MA 02222 July 11, 1996 Mr. Leo E. TREMBLAY Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. TREMBLAY: The below captioned individual has applied for a renewal of his Federal Firearms License (FFL) . This license allows him to sell firearms and to perform gunsmithing from the address listed below. We wish to defer to local zoning ordinances. The applicant's name and address is as follows: a William J. GALLAGHER 3 Scenic Terrace Salem, MA 01970 If your community prohibits these activities from the intended premises we will not issue the license, provided you present written notice. Your notice should appear on City/Town Letterhead and should cover the following topics. 1. Local ordinances prohibit the conduct of a firearms or gunsmith business from this address. 2. This municipality enforces these ordinances. 3 . If the applicant contests this decision, a representative of the City/Town will agree to appear at a hearing. The letterhead notice can be sent to me at the above address or transmitted via facsimile to (617) 565-7025. If you have any questions I can be reached at (617) 565-7053 . If I have not heard from you by July 25, 1996 the FFL will be issued/renewed. Irx-i VE ctor, ATF fit" of 3alrm. �4Ea55athix5etts DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM & CHERYL GALLAGHER REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE (R-1) A hearing on this petition was held April 17, 1996 with the following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen, Albert Hill, Associate Member 'oseph Ywuc. 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 is requesting a Special Permit to allow the home sales of firearms in a R-1 District for the property located at 3 Scenic Terrace (R-1 ) . The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , 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 Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming 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 rhe 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 at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact: 1. Petitioner has been a Federally and State licensed firearms dealer for 12 years and has been licensed to sell firearms for 8 years at the subject property. 2. Petitioner's records indicate 52 firearms transfer transactions over the last 12 years. 3. Petitioner indicated that he stores no firearms for sale at his residence, and that most firearms are picked-up on the same day that he accepts delivery. DECISION OF THE WILLI.�! & CHERYL i,ALLAGHER REOUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 SCENIC TERRACE R-1? page two Petitioner represented that his customers are people he knows- friends, neighbors and family. 3. Petitioner represented that his home has a safe for storage of firearms when they are on-site as weil as a security/alarm system. 6. Petitioner submitted a petition signed by 12 neighbors who indicated that they had no problem with his request for a special permit for the home sale of firearms. 7. No one in attendance at the hearing spoke in favor of the petition. 8. Ward 4 Councillor Leonard O'Leary spoke in opposition to the petition. 9. Robert Roderick, 13 Scenic Avenue opposed the petition and submitted a petition containing the signature of 18 neighbors who also opposed the petition. Two names appearing on this petition also appeared on the petition submitted by the petitioner. 10. William Michaud, 1 Scenic Way; John Jermyn, 1 Outlook Avenue; Cheryl Terry, 6 Scenic Place; Jean Solimeno, 138 Mariborough Rd; Eileen Kendall, 6 Scenic Place; Maureen Lloyd, 1S Scenic Ave; Rita Wilkie, 22 Scenic Ave. spoke in opposition to the petition citing concerns for the safety of the neighborhood and its children and generally opposing a business being conducted in a residential area. On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1 . The Special Permit requested cannot be granted without substantial detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance. 2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health, safety,convenience and weifare of the City's inhabitants. Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeai voted unanimously, 0-5 in opposition to the motion to grant the relief requested. Having failed to garner the four affirmative votes required to pass, the motion to grant fails and the petition for a Special Permit is denied. SPECIAL PERMIT DENIED % \ April 17, 1996 �v, c, CSC �J _ �J Gary Barrett Member, Board of Appeal �, ,_CISION OF THE WILLIAM n CHERYL GALLAGHER REQUESTING SPECIAL HRMYT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3 SCED,7C TERRACE (R-l ) :age three COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED l _TH THE PLANNING 20ARD AND THE CITY CLERK Appeal from this decision. if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry or Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner' s Certificate of Title. w Board of Appeal j ,1 , d