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203-209 ESSEX STREET - INGEMI, STEPHEN C - ZBA /// 203-209 Essex St. lex& B-5 Stephen C. Ingemi Tr. J/ Endicott Realty Trust e �ift� of IPm, cl!55ttr4uuffs dus 6 `8 s Pvar� of cMal # FILE . 0141!6 9'J CITY CLERK. SALEh, MASS. DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ENDICOTT REALTY TRUST FOR VARIANCES FOR 203-209 ESSEX ST. A hearing on this petition was held July 29, 1987 with the following Board Members present: Janes Hacker, Chairman; Messrs. , Bencal, Fleming, Luzinksi and Associate Member LaBrecaue. 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, owner of the property.. is requesting Variances from density, setbacks and parking to allow two stories to be added' to the existing building known as the Newmark Building. Said building to be used for a mixed commercial and residential use in this B-5 district. The Board of Appeal, after hearing evydence, and at the renuest of the petitioners Counsel, Attorney Roger Soderberg, voted unanimously, 5-0, to allow petitioner Leave to Withdraw Without" Prejudice. WITHDRAWN /' - - - " - - = - - Richard A. Bencal, Secretary A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN -FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK !1ADE Pi 5'S'.:v'T 70 SEC'iC 1 17 OF DAYS AFTER THE �� n APPEAL FRC"" HIS E c1a A D n ..i.T DF JAIS r� I ! IY PURSANT 10 .R > .. o flA GRANTED !i R : , ._ :1 FICAT�: a �. THE SOJ�H EoS k r DR THAT IFS NcR'S CE?11F1CAiE U"r 71P L. RECORD.- NOTED ON The U OF RECDRD OR IS RECORDED AND BOARD OF APPEAL DERBY SQUARE BOOK STORE 215 Essex Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (617) 745-8804 To ve� - �� ���'. ":c July 28, 1987 Board of Appeals City of Salem Salem, MA 01970 Re : Renovation of the Newmark Building Dear Sirs : I have reviewed with Steve Ingemi, his proposed plans for the renovation of the Newmark Building on Essex Street, which will include the addition of 2 floors to the existing building, containing 14 condominium units . I believe that the planned improvements to the Newmark Building is an exciting addition to downtown Salem and will greatly contribute to the revitalization of the City. I urge the Board to grant Mr. Ingemi the variances he has requested in his Petition to you . Very truly yours, 1-32: 41 i k CENTRAL PLAZA CONDOMINIUM TRUST 20 CENTRAL STREET SALEM, MASS. 01970 July 24, 1987 Mr. James B. Hacker, Chairman City of Salem Board of Appeals Salem, MA. 01970 Dear Mr. Hacker, We, the undersigned Trustees of Central Plaza Condominium of 20 Central St. , Salem, direct abbutters to the building located at 203-209 Essex St. , Salem, wish to record strong opposition to the granting of variance from density, setbacks and parking to Endicott Realty Trust for the construction of two story addition to 203-209 Essex Street for the following reasons: 1. The area is presently very congested with little open space - there is approximately 16 feet between the building in question and Central Plaza. The added height of the proposed two story addition would reduce the natural light and the openness of the entry to our building from Derby Square. The added height may also have adverse effect on wind currents especially during northeast storms. The additional traffic that would be generated by the proposed addition would add to the congestion of the area. Delivery and service vehicles servicing the building have no place to park and would likely block Essex Street and Derby Square creating nuisance, inconvenience and danger to pedestrians and to residents of Central Plaza. We are also fearful that rubbish removal operations may occur during early hours and would create a nuisance to the residents fo Central Plaza. 2. Because of the congestion and the lack of space around the building, the construction of the proposed addition would create undue hardship and danger to the residents of Central Plaza. Construction operations would also result in damage to our property. 3. The proposed addition would create a financial hardship on the owners of Central Plaza: The value of the property would be adversely affected and the condominiums would be virtually unmarketable during the expected long construction period. 4. Lack of parking for the project will add to the already parking problems in the downtown area. Mr. James B. Hacker, July 24, 1987 Page -2- 5. We believe that denial of requested variances ces would not create a hardship to the owners of the building. The building is currently of sufficient size to be financially viable if properly cleaned up and updated. The granting of requested variances would not benefit the City of Salem in any way, it would only create problems for the downtown area and its residents. We therefore urge the Board of Appeals to deny the application for variance. Very truly yours, CENTRAL PLAZA CONDOMINIUM TRUST James ;Alle , Trustee Trustee Timothy � Frank DeIulis, Trustee Larrva�en, Trustee ��- Mary Wright, Trustef FD/ph Salem Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau 48 Lafayette Street Salem, Ma 01970 (617) 745-7777 TO: Board of Appeal FROM: Capt. Turner, Fire Prevention Bureau RE: Comments relative to July 29, 1987 meeting 203-209 Essex Street Endicott Realty Trust Hearing date: July 29, 1987 The property located at #203-209 Essex Street has no current compliance with the provisions of Chapter 148, Section 26E, Massachusetts General Laws, relative to the installation of automatic smoke detectors. The Salem Fire Department has no objection to the granting of Variances to allow the addition of two stories to this property to allow for mixed commercial and residential use subject to the following conditions: 1. Plans for the proposed construction are presented to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. The proposed construction shall conform to all applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 527 Code of Maaaachusetts Regulations, the Salem Fire Prevention Code, the Salem City Ordinances, and Massachusetts General Laws, relative to fire safety. 3. The applicant shall arrange for an inspection by the Fire Prevention Bureau upon completion of the work.