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John R. Serafini
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN R. SERAFINI
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR 63 FEDERAL STREET
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A hearing on this Petition was held on May 12, 198A.;wzth the:'follbiafng
Board Members present: Douglas Hopper, Chairman, Messrs. Hacker, Piemonte and
Feeherry. Notices of the hearing were 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 requests a variance for the property at 63 Federal Street
to use the site for professional offices in addition to not more than four
residential units. A variance is required because the building is in a R-3
district where the proposed use of the property for professional offices is
prohibited without a variance.
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) The proposed use of the property will upgrade the site without
an adverse effect on the area.
(2) The area has over the last several years become a favored
location for professional offices. This use of the older
properties in the area has had a markedly positive effect in
upgrading the appearance of the street.
(3) The proposed variance received the support of several
persons in the area and no opposition to the proposed use
was raised by anyone.
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 its size and
location. The building's proximity to local courts and the
Registry of Deeds is particularly convenient for local'. .
attorneys. In addition, because of its size and structure,
it cannot be used economically as only a multi-family dwelling.
(2) The conditions described above especially affect the structure'.
in question but do not generally affect the zoning district in
which the building is located.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN R. SERAFINI
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR 63 FEDERAL STREET
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(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 property cannot
be utilized for its highest and best use.
(4) The desired variance may be granted without substantial detriment
to the public good because the proposed use is in keeping with
the general area.
Therefore, the Board of Zoning Appeal unanimously voted in favor of
granting the requested relief, the Board grants a variance to the Petitioner
on the following terms and conditions:
(1) The property may be used for professional offices in conjunction
with not more than four residential units.
(2) Six parking spaces shall be maintained at the site as shown on a
plan submitted to the Board.
(3) Prior to use of this property for professional offices the
Petitioner shall be required to obtain a certificate of use
and occupancy from the Building Inspector.
Ant ony M. Feeher1y, Secretary
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