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MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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VIOLATION NOTICE
PROPERTY LOCATION 59 SUMMER.STREE-Ty N'
April 18, 2006.
Susan Sillars
59 Summer Street
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Sillars;
The above listed property has been found to be in violation of the following State Codes
and/or City Ordinances:
780 CMR, State Building Code, Section 118, regarding construction without
proper permitting.
It is the understanding at this office that a deck was constructed on the rear of
this house without a permit to do so.
Said violations must begin to be corrected, repaired, and/or brought into compliance
within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to do so may result in further actions
being brought against you, up to and including the filing of complaints at District Court.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors
Office at (978) 745-9595, extension 386.
Sincerely,
Joseph E. Barbeau, Jr.
Assistant Building Inspector
CC: file,Mayor's Office, Fire Prevention, Historic Commission
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BOARD OF APPEAL
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS O 1970
TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595
FAX: 978-740-9846
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
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Petition of Susan Sillars requesting Variances from Side Yard and Rear 46id ov
setbacks and Lot Coverage regulations to allow for an existing deck at* 13
property located at 59 Summer Street, R-2 DistrictW m3
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals N ' n
A public hearing on the above petition was opened on June 21, 2006 pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, Sec. 11, the following Zoning Board members present: Nina
Cohen,Richard Dionne, Stephen Pinto, Bonnie Belair.
The petitioner Susan Sillars is requesting a variance pursuant to section 9-5 to allow for
an existing ten (10) foot by sixteen (16)foot deck attached to the rear portion of the
residence located at 59 Summer Street, Salem, in the Two Family Residential (R-2)
zoning district.
The petitioner is requesting a variance from the ten (10)foot side set back requirement of
the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance (Sec 6-4,Table I) to zero (0) feet, from the thirty
(30) foot rear setback and from the maximum lot coverage from fifty-one (5 1) percent to
sixty (60) percent to allow for the existing ten (10) foot by sixteen (16) foot deck in the
rear of the residence at 59 Summer Street.
The Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public
hearing, and after thorough review of the Plans and Petition submitted, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The property at 59 Summer Street is within the R-2 zoning district.
2. The petitioner, Susan Sillar, approached the Board to receive approval of a pre-
existing deck constructed approximately twenty (20) years ago that did not, and
does not conform to the current zoning ordinance
3. The petitioner's deck is a ten (10) foot by sixteen (16) wooden structure in the
rear of their residence.
4. The existing deck currently is located zero (0) feet from the side setbacks.
5. The existing deck was found to be outside of the rear setback, as is therefore not
required to receive a variance from the rear setback.
6. The increase in the lot coverage will be approximately nine (9) percent with the
addition.
7. The petitioner has provided surveyed plans of the lot and conceptual plans of the
existing deck. Photographs of the deck were also submitted.
8. The petitioner submitted to the Board two documents from the neighbors of 59
Summer Street in favor of the petitioner's requests for variance.
9. Council President Jean Pelletier spoke in favor of the request for variances
On the basis of the above findings of fact,including all evidence presented at the public
hearing, including, but not limited to, the Petition and detailed plans, the Zoning Board of
Appeals concludes as follows: .
1. The petitioner's request for variances to allow for the ten (10) foot by sixteen
(16) foot deck in the rear of the residence does not constitute a substantial
detriment to the public good.
2. The requested relief does not nullify or substantially derogate from the intent
or purpose of the zoning ordinance.
3. The petitioner's lot size and shape prohibit locating the deck in another
location.
4. The petitioner's lot size and coverage restrictions do not generally occur in the
district and are specific to their land.
5. A literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would create a substantial
hardship to the petitioner.
6. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, four(4) in favor
(Cohen, Dionne, Pinto, BeWr)and none (0)opposed, to grant the request for a variance,
subject to the following terms,conditions, and safeguards:
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 to and
approved by the Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety
shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
Richard Dionne
Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
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 the Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A,and shall be filed within 20 days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A,Section 11,the Variance or Special Permit
granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate 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 and is recorded in the 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.
CITY OF SALEM
PUBLIC PROPRERTY
DEPARTMENT
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET ♦SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TEL:978-745-9595 ♦FAX:978-740-9846
VIOLATION NOTICE C
PROPERTY LOCATION 59 SUMMER STREET
April 18, 2006
Susan Sillars
59 Summer Street
Salcm, MA 01970
Dear Ms. Sillars;
The above listed property has been found to be in violation of the following State Codes
and/or City Ordinances:
780 CMR, State Building Code, Section 118, regarding construction without
proper permitting.
It is the understanding at this office that a deck was constructed on the rear of
this house without a permit to do so.
Said violations must begin to be corrected, repaired, and/or brought into compliance
within 2 days of your receipt of this notice. Failure to do so may result in further actions
being brought against you, up to and including the filing of complaints at District Court.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors
Office at(978) 745-9595, extension 386.
Sincerely,
N ��
os ph E. Barbea , Jr.
Assistant Building Inspector
CC: file, Mayor's Office, Fire Prevention, Historic Commission