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4 VALLEY STREET - BUILDING INSPECTION i i r i 4 VAIS,EY STTpy, of �ttlem, Massar4USEtts Public Vropertg Department Nuilbing Department (9ne #alem Green 500-745-9595 i-Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer July 23, 1993 Robert Ledoux, Esq. City Solicitor City of Salem RE: 2 and 14 Valley Street-(R-1) 2 Crowdis St. (R=1)� Dear Mr. Ledoux: Will you kindly peruse the enclosed data to determine whether or not the above referenced properties are considered grandfathered lots and may be issued building permit to allow construction. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Zoning Enforcement 0 ficer LET:bms Enclosures \pruslot\ Ld IT Ul- SALC.M, MA55. YEAR OWNER DESCRIPTION VAL. SQ. VAL. TOTAL BLD. FT._ LAND VAIN 1954 C 2 ��• Ciwvvv 2 Xe vl �.t' GX� -- -- 1 7cb /a d - -/a•J 1955 ful t. pV411i.ii 1'r_: I'IfLJIUII$ YEAIh <. (J 195 1957 SAME OWNER AS PREVIOUS YEAR 1958 MW IUpPHiR AL RRRyMIQl IMO 1959 r, � �- . 71I�o' �� `�:l.:L.9 �C2,�G'r1=rj(1_�,(=,,(y12�;��.•,� 1960 SAME OWNER AS PREVIOUS YEAR / 1961 SAME OWNER AS Pik' I(li:$ lbo 1962 SAME OWNER AS PREVIOUS YEAR 1963 a OYl"1[1 1; I'iiL49pU$ YLM1 Tit 1964 SAME OWNER AS PREVIOUS YEAR 1965 SAME OWNER AS PREVIOUS YLAU 1966 SATE OV"Vi4Ls� A , s L3,k : YPAR 1967 1968 //,�� pq ,,. FL✓a✓ 0`- �el 4te D EGA 490 V670 �fo o 0 1969 t ,l_id...¢�_.-y¢ ¢�t�=• G'va.�� .�a.z� a.��„�� ` �� 1976 1971 CITY OF SALEM,.MASS. Pik LOCATION 4 VALLEY ST MAP 14 LOT 311 Lai 5. YEAR OWNER DESCRIPTION VAL. SQ. VAL TOTAL L BLD. FT. LAND VAL I 1975 JOHN S. CAPPUCCIO ETALI WAS ASSESSE 4 CROWDIS ST 23,95 1` 81 JOSEPH A. & GRACE L. DEFRANZO 6,500 400 400 7 TY 86 JOSEPH A. & GRACE L. DEFRANZO land 6,500 19 19 I9 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 Art.VIII SALEM ZONING ORDINANCE NONCONFORMITY + ARTICLE VIII. NONCONFORMITY tecting the public safety, upon order of such offi- cial. j Sec. 8.1. Intent. (e) Any use for which a special permit is granted (a) Within the districts established by this or- as provided in this ordinance shall not be deemed dinance or amendments that may later be adopted, a nonconforming use. lots, structures and uses of land and structures exist which were lawful before this ordinance was passed or amended but which would be prohib- Sec. 8.2. Nonconforming lot. ited, regulated or restricted under the terms of Where a lot or lots exist which could not be this ordinance or future amendment. built upon for residential purposes under the terms (b) Nonconformities shall not be enlarged upon, of this ordinance by reason of restrictions on lot expanded or extended nor be used as grounds for area or lot width, such lot or lots may be used, adding other prohibited structures or uses else- subject to the following provisions: where in the same district. A nonconforming use (1) Any increase in area, frontage,width,yard of a structure, a nonconforming use of land, or a or depth requirements of a zoning ordinance nonconforming use of a structure and land shall or by-law shall not apply to a lot for single- not be extended or enlarged by attachment on a and two-family residential use which,at the building or premises of additional signs which are time of recording or endorsement, which- intended to be seen from off the premises or by the ever occurs sooner,was not held m common addition of other uses of a nature which would be r z own fii" with 'anydlolriii5atldn- prohibited generally in the district involved. Pro- �� y + a •* vided, however, and notwithstanding any other fo'i�`medt h e8 p is and provisions o£ this ordinance to the contrary, an Mesa men£liut at least ye and A000):agnar-e feet of existing nonconforming building or use may be area and fifty(5b feet$f frontage The pro- altered or enlarged in that use, subject to the visions of this section shall not be construed granting of a permit therefor by the board of ap. to prohibit a lot being built upon if, at the peals as provided in section 9-4 herein. time of the building,building upon such lot (c) Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed is not prohibited by the Salem Zoning Or- to require a change in the plans, construction or dinance. designated use of any building for which a building (2) If two (2) or more lots, or combinations of permit was issued prior to the notice of hearing lots and portions of lots, with continuous before the planning board, provided that actual frontage in single ownership are of record construction shall begin within six(6)months after less than five (5)years at the time of adop- the permit is issued and shall be diligently car- tion of this ordinance, and if all or part of ried on until completion of the building. "Actual the lots do not meet the requirements for construction" is hereby defined to include the lot width and area as established by this placing of construction materials in permanent ordinance, such lots may be built upon for position and fastened in a permanent manner. single-family residential use within a pe- Where demolition or removal of an existing riod not exceeding five (5) years from the building has been substantially begun prepara- date of such recording, provided that the tory to rebuilding, such demolition or removal ' lots each have a minimum area of five thou- shall be deemed to be actual construction, pro- sand (5,000) square feet and a minimum vided that work shall be diligently carried on until frontage of fifty (50) feet. completion of the building involved. (3) If two (2) or more lots, or combinations of (d) Nothing in this ordinance shall be deemed lots and portions of lots, with continuous to prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe frontage in single ownership are of record condition of any building or part thereof declared for more than five (5) years at the time of to be unsafe by any official charged with pro- adoption of this ordinance,and if all or part 50 Ttt of *alrm, '4inssachusetts YI3 (Of fire of file (LitV (ltouncil Re,;uorn COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE DAVID B. GAUDREAULT WARD COUNCILLORS PRESIDENT 1993 1993 DONALD T. McCABE GEORGE A NOWAK GEORGE P. BATES DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW KEVIN R.HARVEY JANE STIRGWOLT CITY CLERK VINCENT J. FU RFARO STANLEY J. USOVICZ,JR. LEONARD F. O'LEARY DAVID B.GAUDREAULT SARAH M.HAYES September 16 , 1993 ARK E. BLAIR Mr. Leo E. Tremblay Zoning Enforcement Officer Building Department One Salem Green Salem, Ma. Dear Mr. Tremblay: I am in receipt of opinions written by the City Solicitor, Robert A. Ledoux, _relative to 5 Carrollton Street, 5 Frederick Street, 2 & F4 Valley Street, and 2 Crowdis Street, as grandfathered-lots-. -The former Building Inspector, William Monroe, denied these permits and the owners were told to go to the Board of Appeals . On behalf of the neighborhoods of Ward 4 and, in fact, the entire city, I am vehemently opposed to the granting of these permits . Other properties with similar characteristics exists throughout the City of Salem, and I believe that a dangerous precedent will be set that could cause a chain reaction that would be detrimental to the character and stability of neighborhoods throughout the City. Please contact me prior to the issuing of any permits so that we may discuss these immediately. If there are any questions in 'connection with these permits, please do not hesitate to call me at 744-0799 . Waiting to hear from you. Very truly yours , LEONARD F. O'LEARY COUNCILLOR WARD 4 CC: Mayor Planning Board City Solicitor Board of Appeals Planner Conservation Commission City Council Engineer CITY OF SALEM • MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT A. LEDOUX Legal Department LEONARD F. FEMINO City solicitor 93 Washington Street Assistant city solicitor 508-745,3W Salem, Massachusetts 01970 51i0a921-19so August 19, 1993 Leo E. Tremblay, Zoning Enforcement Officer Building Department One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Tremblay: In reference to your request of this office to determine whether or not 2 and 4 Valley Street and 2 Crowdis Street are grandfathered, I wish to advise you that 2 Crowdis Street and 2 Valley Street are both grandfathered in as much as they were not held in common ownership with any other lot and are 5, 000 feet or more. In relation to 4 Valley Street, I wish to advise you that Mr. and Mrs . Defranzo acquired title to this property on November 29 , 1957 . The square footage of this lot is 6 ,500 square feet. On August 27, 1980, Mr. and Mrs . Defranzo acquired title to the abutting property which also is 6,500 square feet. Because this was held in common ownership for five or more years, the lot is no longer considered to be grandfathered and it would be necessary for the Defranzos to seek authorization from the Board of Appeals . Thank you for your consideration. Very truly,,3�ours' _ ROBERT A. LE OUX RAL/lcm