1943-PLANNING BOARD i � J � S
Proposed Development of Collins Cove Would Declaim Large Section of should now Planned. Utility and beauty sat Flans believes, "if it provides
combined 1n accordance safe.beaches and it Is felt that the
with the
regnfrementa of all goodhigh cost of such a read would be
Waterfront, Provide Athletic Field and Possibly Soldiers'
Monument design." : justified.' The Salem '"shore readoriument Site Seen on the sketch are dotted lines, would have to be constructed over
running across the Cove and mark- filled land: No buildings would have
r K "> �. Ing a possible link in a to beremoved, the expense being due
•e F e Shore Drive to the fact that the roadbed ild
m from Marblehead to Beverly, a road, be built over flats, which are al
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which, by the way, hes been fre- feet under water at high tidal
quently discussed. - Flats are inevitable, Mr. Hans con-
When asked about the proposed cedes, but he holds that "the North
•;;) - ^'''.�^ shore road, which was recommended River basin, Collins Cove, Palmer
by the planning board in 1914, Mr. Cove and similar areas would be of
'i• '-ly` -%? , Hans replied, "It should. semeenm-s far greater value to the city, and
.tiered that a road is alwayss a means could be put to better use, if dredged
to an end. This Is true whether it is deep enough to be covered by water
a'logging road or an eight-lane an- at low tide."
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e-^g y ,' a r t,, ' X `"`u"°'�.<7 s •^'w a° perhighway. The road must be sub- Tidal dams accomplish this, he
,lAYs > n S •xG.. servient-to the purpose it serves. states, but 1n so doing they close the
"Years ago," he continued. "motor- bays or coves at least, in part, to
Ing was a form .of recreation and navigation, thus reducing their we-
e shore roads were much in demand. fulness and the enjoyment they
y, Today's extensive use of beaches by might prcvlde.
'+ •^ _ great crowds makes it Imperative City Planning Consultant Arthur
w«az s„ " .a • +,1. '+ 1 iO °'� that the beach should be between C. Coney expresses his appreciation
the road and the ocean. Otherwise of the manner in which the Planning
the road would be dangerous barrier, Board is making public its studies f
constantly crossed by pedestrians at proposals for city improvement,
considerable"risk."
through the co-operation of The
As an example of this point, Mr. News.
HanF L ,y-`'"° t � a k � i! You take Lock at.Revers Heath I "The success of city plan,' Mr.
s, F t �.y your life in your hands Coney believes, depends upon, and
a y) s when you cress the road to get a hot 1s measured by, the Interest and as-
^�� dogl" sistance of the citizens, for whose
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SRET OF PLANNING BOARD'S PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF COLLINS COPE ..
Numbers Indicate (1) Existing Playground; (2) Proposed Tennis Courts and Softball Diamond; and (3) Proposed Regulation, Size Baseball, Diamond dress Collection
and Football Field. Dotted Lines Indicate Possible Link in Shore Road
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What to do with the Fort Avenue but It is not 1n any sense a final available for public enjoyment and to avoid leaving care on adjacent '
dump? plan. for homes. Yet Salem is actually a roadways.
That question perplexes many peo- What the planning board desires to group of peninsulas, with many .Other features of the plan are ten- this good•wool dress for
ple, particularly firemen, who nave do is to interest the public in the bays and coves, often facing the open nis courts and a softball field. They
chased back and forth many times to development of the city, inviting co- sea." would be situated on land to be romancing. Eyelet frills and
extinguish young volcanoes belching operation and construction criticism - The Impression a visitor gets of filled between the railroad spur grosgrain bows, on coral,
through its beeps of rubbish. in obtaining the best possible plan Salem's waterfront depends greatly tracks and the west side of the cove.
In fact, there are many public for future development projects. upon whether he sees it at high or Me filled strip.of land would con- turquoise or purple wool
dumps in the city which have for This is in line with the board's low tide—and at Collins Cove the dif- nett the new playing fieldwith the Siies 9 - 17 — 16.90
years been a source of annoyance.' previously announced policy of keep- ference is "appalling," Mr. Hans existing playground on East Collins h.
Moreover, forward-looking, citizens ing Salemites informed regarding va- opines. street, thus making the.e£rthe shore Joan -
who have contemplated the progres- nous phases of The plan for developing Collins a continuous recreational area. Irwin Other dresses priced
sive growth of Salem. consider the City Planning Cove,-suggested by Mayor Edward A. As for the monument, it la the m- Original from 10.90 to 45.00
problem not only from the stand- now in preparation. Coffey, includes provision for athletic tention of the planners to make of its
point of getting rid of these un- The illustration published above fields, and possible location of a sol- location a beauty spot, framing the
sightly dumps as fast as possible, but depicts one way in which the Fort diers' monument, should that be de- structure with trees and providing ,
also with the idea of turning the Avenue dump and Collins Cove see- tided upon after the war. pimlle groves and comfortable rest-
areas
est areas into useful sites, for civic de- tion can be improved. It is one of a A regulation size, baseball; field ing places, with comfort stations in
velopment. series of studies being made for re- would enable big league games to be service buildings.-to be incorporated
The planning board has under claiming sections of the Salem water- played in Salem. There is in the finished plan. iQ JW
consideration a general plan of im- front. No Such Diamond "Filling has been carried on so � \ w aeaxx sr ews�na
provement for the entire Fort avenue "It seems unfortunate," says Eg- In the city. extensively at the Fort avenue dump,"
section, including the waterfront bert Hans, who prepared the sketcn A full size gridiron, with bleachers I Mr. Hans, avers,- "that limits should "
along Collins Cove. for the - planning commissioners, and parking areas, is another part of be indicated, to make certain that
The News presents today a view of "that so surprisingly small a .part the cove development. Parkingthe area will be large enough to ac-
the area, illustrating its possibilities, of Salem's extensive waterfront is would be within the football grounds,I commodate all the athletle fields _ __
t 692 . xom, a ai t o great outter producers o
general maintenance item 1n the wa- that area were sellingg the butter to
.. tar department Mab r1a1 was r' the sem-ebb murxot, Instead 6f dhi - --
mated at ®570 and labor at 0950.' P
Funds For Re airs Ping it to the east coast.
p concerning romg a measle to remove ;i,
A finance bo Ari o e r providing butter froth the meat-rationing pro- ..
tion favoring an order rprovtflin, gram, la said that Ohe had rejected r
NEW BABY PANTS x2500 q repsalgr Lhe city farm steing, such plane dmibecause they Involved an /Jh■fe�A—
Yecentl dam eg W Are oiler Hain a ormous edminfsirdtive problem.
rift by ligthing, was edopted.
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N8W ' The tunas for repairs were eayo4 MUTTER FOR OERMANB4
W the last meeting by the mayor Lawrence, Sept. 29—Rep. Thomas
Wit ltB 5�� who ata.te4 that m1500 WAS available J. .Lane yesterday sent to war Food
40In public property department funds of War Administrator Marvin Jones slip Beoy.
while 01000 wotiifl be needed from of War 'Xenry L. Stimson a demand
11 Rubber the-reserve account. rhe commit- for an lnvesA9at10It 6f reports that - Smart and-Handsome -
rl, tee recommended was reported In.by ..
Y� ! a No. 1 for of butter was being
Soft, Pliable, Washable. goes Not Finance Chairman Dolan. Provided for German soldiers in •
Political Signe prison camps in Maine, while dealers -
Irritate Like Natural Rubber. Repotting on the request for per- In this section were unable to pro.
mtwlon to greet a sign at the head of vide supplies far patients in local
Coated on Fine Count Sheetlhg. the tunnel for Horace T.canal, can- IIeepitale and oompanta of homes for
didAte for; governor, the committee the aged. i
Small, Medium, .Large, and Extra on public works, Chairman Ferguson TAa telegrams were sent yesterday,
reporting, recommended that this be Lane said, as the result of protasta b h
Large. granted and that all other candiflatAs to him by local dealers, who said ! yy
likewise be Ivan such permission to they had been informed in Boston O
erect signs there without further ani that the best grade butter had been
DOUBLE COATED SHEETING tion by the council. This ieCOm- taken Oh_gsonersnent orders for the
mandation also was adopted. carman prisoners.'
Oedney Court music;PROORAM
Ver Durable Neoprene Rubberollowing a public hearing, the
Very urapreer counoa unanimously adopted an or- A program of music at Sunset will
Yard Wide— Get Any Length You Want der b roll call vote providing for be given at the Opera Garden. Porter
yy road, Andover, Sunda at 6.45.
the eY court.
OVA portion There will be music b a large
SY QO, S1.29 . Running Yard Oedney scant. s g
° The discontinuance, to wAfoII there numbers
and ora=Usual
lige ngSpecial
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was no, opposition, will not affect numbers wit„ unusual lighting, ge _
the present lines;but will release to feats, Lighting. will be in charge
abutting owners small areas of lana of Dwight x111Am; Andover, And Wil-
of no value to the city. liam Willett, LAWrencd.
In "introducing the order for d16• There will be no admiasion charge
contmuanee, councillor D61M but A collection will be taken. The Y I
poI ted out that this was a remnant rogram Will last one and a hail "
of Eh0-pObt Offlne deVelOPIA6116, all Ot1rb,
wvljanent.to High ati'aet property, And
.whose present status legally prevmtg
- aayone from using theMaio Sand wttriout LODGE NOTES
trespassing, -
fYalf a d00en °butting Owners ap-
Rubber Gloves released peered fn fever.
Ayor council. pension unit Of up
th •,
The mayor', appointment of John The Salem unit of the O14 Agc
- J. Duggan As,A c. 1 WAle for and Pension will meet today at 2.90 in the
oil can now get new Neoprene, year from last Feb., 1 wag read and p y V. F. W. hall. Entertainers will In-
Rubber Gloves fore house work . J®C G®C ph Two oA'ttle clude Jesste Oatcake, soprano soloist;
• Two m attend wereaccepted. Rina And Helen RudenkO, guitarists; - '-
These gIOVBS resist grease much better one was to attend the metanation o1 Joanne And Julia Rogers, Frances
Officers of Post 29 American L6g10h P4ashnert Presn111A Phillips, Vera Pal,-
than Old types at the Elks' home on North street, 68.0(1
yp mabhuk and .r. Phillipe
_ Oct. ll alta the other, to attend the Y O e F Yn5tallatiari
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installation of officers of the Atheri- Fsdex lease, 28 Y O O F. w111 ` - Plar Sax
" + can Legion auxiliary at the Legioa
:home On Essex street, else on Oct. b Aon an installation of officers next
WATERR rler�tif �t911�� A hearing Was ordered to be held Monday with to O. O. M. Clifford -
• A 1. EJL� ®�y•��5� at the Oct.'19 roasting6n�the Joint Landers and staff of grana officers I - • '
colfr6la Lynn will
be rve the ritual. A
Petition do..8 And I NaW 1Lnglon4 Tel d, collation W111 be served.
The Good, Old Reliable for . TeY. do., and � the Salem' Electric Coats-assumd an air of importance this.seasen. Soft, all
Lighting,O6. Wradin locations of 151 EX, R R. PA88IOENT D198 W661'.fabrics With long Wearing furs, tukeilo stytm Musk-
polea on Swampsoott road, - New York, se t. 29 Frederick
a Bed Warmer These Cold g e
xearing alae w1Y1 beheld at Z. W1111amsOn, 8, who recently r6-
ext rat—MOutOa-�-•Skunk•••=(.irej'']7yed�Y„aHib:� Sizd3 9�tO44,
next meeting on Various sign And signed from the- resldentoy of the ''" 49,95-to 68.03.
Nights or for Sick Rooms. garage Applications. p
IS New York Central railroad because
A' trio of claims and four alga 'of Illness, died here today. Chesterfields- the classic Wonder ottodayis busy Ward-
TSC986 S1.25 bonds were turned ober to commit- _
¢ r tee°. ETCH RANRtNO NAZI DYE. robe. GrlOWing colors—•-GrlOry blue, rorn'ante ra9d; grey;
At 8,51 P. M., this council "re. - My The Associated PYASA) green, brown, blark. Sites 9 to 44, 14.45 to 35.00.
reseed" subject to call 6f the chair. Joseph lluerckdl: minister in Hlt-
The next regular meeting Is Mhefl tier's government and one of theChOiGe Selection-Of Dresses 5.99 to 16,95
SAIWad for Friday evening, Oct: 19, highest ranking Naets, died today 6f
Thur°day, Oct. 12, being b h6liday. Inflarmnation of the lungs, the Oer.
`g `ml I ® Columbug dale: -P did Nt Ftuglies PtAdy-to Wear—Str°et Floor
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A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Monday, January
11, 1943, at one o'clock P. M. All the members were present and
the Chairman presided. His Honor, Mayor Edward A. Coffey was
also present.
Mayor Coffey suggested that the following problems should
be studied by the Planning Board:
The proposed extension of St. Peter Street to Derby Street.
Changing two-way traffic on Essex Street between St. Peter
Street and Hawthorne Blvd. to one-way.
Changing parking on Essex Street in the business district
from the northerly side of the street to the southerly side.
Provision for the 'Witch House in connection with the North
Street widening.
Changes in the zoning and-building laws to allow change of
large house to apartment houses in general residence zones.
Survey by an engineer of Essex Street traffic.
The meeting adjourned at three o'clock P . M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Monday,
Jamaary 25, 1943, at 7.30 o'clock P. M. All the members were
present and the Chairman presided.
The Board proceeded to organize for the year 1943.
Mr. O'Donnell nominated Mr. Butler for Chairman and Mr.
Baker seconded the nomination. Mr.Butler was elected.
Mr. Merrill nominated Mr. Baker for Vice-Chairman and
Mr. O'Donnell seconded the nomination. Mr. Baker was elected.
Mr. Merrill nominated Mr. OtDonnell for Secretary and
Mr. Butler seconded the nomination. Mr. O'Donnell was
elected.
Miss Curtis was appointed Clerk.
SThe Board considered the disposition of .the Witch House
in connection with the widening of North Street. On motion
of Mr. Mann it was voted to invite a representative of the
Upton family, owners of the Witch House, and a representative
of the tssex Institute$ which holds a fund for the preservation
of the Witch House, to confer with the Planning Board.
The Board postponed consideration of traffic conditions
on Essex Street until information could be obtained as to
Police Dept. regulations and restricted areas on Essex Street -
between Hawthorne Blvd. and North Street.
The meeting adjourned at 9.30 otclock Y . M.
Respectfully submitted,
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February 3, 1943
Salem Planning Board
City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I wish to acknowledge receipt of your communication
of January 28, in regard to parking regulations on the north
side of Essex Street. There are no parking signs in front of
the theatre entrance and also at the entrance of the Y.M.C.A. ,
which were put there by the City of Salem. There are signs .
r� placed by the Eastern Mass. St. Ry, Co. for busses to stop,
but we have no ordinanceor regular bus stops in the City of
Salem. I hope that this is the information you desire, if
not, kindly notify me and I will be glad to assist you.
Very tryly -ours,
TRAFFIC SERGEANT
TFH:wmn
A meeting of ,the Planning Board was held on Monday,
May 17,9 1943, at eight o' clock P. M. All the members were
present except Mr. Merrill, and Chairman Butler presided.
Mr. Butler spoke on the need for making some provision
for changing large residences into apartment house, with
certain restrictions, particularly as to preserving exterior
appearance. He thought it would probably be necessary to
have changes in the building law an well as the zoning law.
He suggested that a conference should be arranged with the
City Solicitor, the Building Inspector, the Mayor, two members
of the Board of Appeal and two members of the Planning Board.
On motion of Mr. O'Donnell, Mr. Butler and Mr. Baker
were appointed a Committee to representcthe Planning Board.
Mr. Butler spoke on the preservation of the Witch House
and suggested that the Board should meet with Mr. William D.
Chapple, who represents the Upton and Cook estates, and who is
also Vice-President of the Essex Institute, which holds a
fund of $10,000 for the restoration of the Witch House. He
thought some arrangement could be made to move the drugstore
to the rear of the Witch House and remove the addition in the
front of the House.
On motion of Iver: Baker, Mr. Butler and Pair. O'Donnell were
appointed a Cozmaittee to meet with Mr. Chapple and report back
to the Board.
Mr. Mann spoke on the value of the tourist business . to
Salem and su8gested, as a post-war project, the development
of Derby Wharfs with proper dredging and construction of slips
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and moorings and a public yacht club. •
On motion of Mr. O'Donnell, Mr. Mann and Mr. Baker were
appointed a Committee to make a further study of the Derby
Wharf project, and have a set of plans prepared and sent to
Congressman George J. Bates for approval.
The meeting adjourned at -10.30 o'clock P: M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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, CITY OF SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS,
MAYOR'S OFFICE, CITY HALL.
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EDWARD A.COFFEY, MAYOR June 1, 1943
To the Planning Board
City Hall
Salem, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Enclosed herewith is an ordinance to amend
an ordinance relating to zgning on North Street
between Essex and Federal Streets and also a plan of
the same. As the widening .on North Street progresses
the question of changing the zoning law ought to be
considered.
The present lair provides for a business
zone on North Street for 100 feet. The street is being
widened 20 feet so that the business zone is reduced to
80 feet. As most of the land on North Street on the
Westerly side, _involved in the widenning will have a
depth of 138. feet. on the new street line, l suggest
you consider changing it .to 138 feet.
My purpose in mailing this to you now is
so that you can study the matter and make your dawn
recommendations.
Very truly yours,
EAC/cb _Mayor
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A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Tuesday..
June 15, 1943, at 7.30 o' clock P . M. All the members were
present and Chairman Butler presided.
A letter was received from the Mayor, recommending that
the. Boardeconsider the advisability of recommending to the
City Council that the business zone on the westerly side of
North Street, between Essex and Federal Streets, be extended
to a depth of 138 feet, due to the widening of North Street
20 feet on that' side. On motion of Mr. Baker, it was voted
to make such recommendation to the City Council.
Mr. Butler reported on the conference on changing large
old houses to apartment houses. Pending a confirmation by
the City Solicitor, the conference approved such conversion,
subject to rules and regulations which would be established
by the Board of Appeal.
On motion of Mr. Baker, it was voted to consider the
advisability of employing a Zoning expert to revise the Zoning
Ordinance.
The Board considered the suggestion of the Mayor that a
report should be made on the proposed rezoning of the Hayes
property at Vinnin Square from general residence to busineas
zone, which has been pending since December 1939 . On motion
of Mr. Merrill, it was voted to notify the ?Mayor that the
Board believes that under the provisions of Chapter 320 of
• the Acts of 1941 ( which gives the City Council authority to
act on a zoning petition if the Planning Board does not report
within 20 days) the City Council may now act on the Hayes ,
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petition without any. report from the. Planning Board.
The meeting adjourned at 9.15 o'clock P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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Saaw FAvard A. COM7.
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sdlerjp hasaw
Mar Siv.
Platmins Board has considered 7fur aUSCOSt om,
that as report axnald be made on the proposed rezoning of a
pare3l of lrjjd At Ginnin sgc=e, YU-ch has been p
elmo 1939,
Tho Board-believes that under the provialow of
Chapter 32€3. Acts of n4'1* rahUb gives the City Council
authol'ity to act M-k arw zMUS petition on vbich this Pl
Board dada not ra&e a report within tangs' da ns the MY
Council mal now taxa action on this petition without any
report from the Planning Board boiM necowavyw
• RospectfUI4 Yours*
June 22v 1943
To the Honorable City Council.,
Salem, Mass..
Gentlemen'i
As the widening of Forth Street progresses,
it appears that a chonge In the zoning ordinance should
be considered.
The present law provides for a business pone
100 feet deep on the westerly side of North Street betreen
Essex Street and Federal Street., As North Street is being
widened 24 feet on this side,; the business zone will be
reduced to 80 feet.. Most of the lots involved will have
a depth of las feet from the nes; street line w,
The Planning Board recommends that consideration
be given to the advisability of enacting the accompanying
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which provides for ro-
zoning the westerly side of North Street between Essex and
Federal Streets to provide for a business zone 138 feet 3n
depth.:
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
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; `° July 9 , 1943
To the Planning Board,
Salem, Mass.
Dear Sirs:
At a meeting of the City Council held on July 8th, the
following proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance was referred
to the Planning Board:
In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-three.
An Ordinance to amend an ordinance relating to zoning.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows:
Section 1. That the zoning map be amended by extending the business
zone on North Street between Essex and Federal Streets westerly to a
line parallel with and one hundred thirty-eight feet distant from the
proposed new westerly street line on North Street extending from
Essex Street to Federal Street, the extended area now being zoned
for general residence.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the.
City Charter.
Attest:-
City Clerk
A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Monday, July 19 , 1943 ,
at eight o' clock P. M. , in the Council Chamber. All the members were
present . Mr. Baker presided.
A hearing was held on the proposed extension of the business zone
on the west side of North Street between Ewsex and Federal Streets to a
depth of 138 feet from the proposed new westerly street line of North
Street.
Mr. Louis A. Patterson appeared in favor. The Clerk informed the
Board that Lewis and Caroline Neiss had registered their approval by
a telephone call.
Mr. William F. Abbott , representing the First Church, asked
questions as to the origin of the proposed change, and whether removal
of present and former business buildings on North Street would not wipe
out the business zone. Mr. Baker and Mr. Butler explained that the
removal of the buildings would. not affect the existing business zone,
tNhich has been reduced in width, but not removed, by the widening of
North Street. Mr. Abbott and Mr. T. F. Newton stated that they would
be opposed to business at 314 Essex Street , but otherwide had no oppo-
sition to the zoning change.
The hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Baker it was voted to recommend to the City
Council that the business zone on the westerly side of North Street
between Essex and Federal Streets be extended to a depth of 138 feet
from the new westerly line of North Street , except that in the opinion
of the Board the lot of land numbered 314 Essex Street and such part
• of the property of the First Church as is included in the proposed 138
foot business zone should not be rezoned and should be retained in
the general residence zone for the protection of the First Church
property.
On motion of Mr. Merrill , it was voted to adjourn at 9. 30
o' clock P. M.
Attest: -
Secretary
July 2D, 1943
To the Honorable City Council,
Salem, Mass.
Gentlemen:
The planning Board, to whom was referred.an amendment
to the zoning ordinance extending the business zone on the west-
erly side of forth Street between Essex and Federal Streets to
a depth of 138 feet from the new street line of North Street,
has held a hearing as required by law, and viould recommend as
follows:
That such rezoning of North Street be approved,
except that `in the opinion of ;the Board the lot of land numbered
314 Essex Street and such part of the property of the First Church
as is included in the proposed 139 foot business zone should not
be rezoned and should be retained in the general residence zone
for the protection of the First Church property,
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary
FELLOW.AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CITY PLANNING
MEMBER, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS TOWN PLANNING
MEMBER, AMERICAN CITY PLANNING INSTITUTE SUBURBAN PLANNING
REGIONAL PLANNING
• ARTHUR C. COMFY
CONSULTING CITY PLANNER
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HARVARD SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
ABBOT BUILDING 29 July 1943-
Mr. Warren H. Butler,
Chairman, Salem Planning Board,
Salem, Mass.
Dear Mr. Butler: -
In reply to your letter of July 21st, I should be
glad to serve your board "in connection with a complete survey of
your present zoning ordinance" . As to cost and time , if it is
decided to prepare a rezoning ordinance and map, my experience
in Portland and elsewhere convinces me that such work is apt to
get into so many fussy detail& as to involve about as much time
as an initial zoning scheme, say between $1,000 and $2,000 for
Salem.
However, 4 your Board does not wish to commit itself to
such an expenditure until after some attempt has been made to
tackle the principal deficiencies of the present scheme on a
pay-as-you-go basis and limited commitments , that might save you
considerable amounts. Much yould also depend on the amount of
local participation by the city engineer or others , particularly
as to flield data and map draughting. In thiswar period it woukd
be wise to allow extra time for delays, possibly nine months or
a year for a complete scheme instead of four to six months in
ordinary times.
It would be well to establish these points bfore any
meeting: Is it your aim to present a rezoning map and ordnance?
What funds are on hand or promised? What data is already
available? What local help can you get? I am at present
living near Portsmouth, so could meet with you using train
from and to there . I am not clear from your letter whether
you contemplate my charging for this visit, say $25 as is normally
done . I would of course study your local ordinance carefully and
be prepared to advise with you in some detail bn subsequent steps
in the program. I can probably meet your convenience as to time .
For prompt reply please address me "R.F.D. , Ki�,tery Point, Maine" ,
( teleph8ne Portsmouth 327-m) .
Thanking you for considering me , I am
Yours very truly ,
• A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Friday, August 6,
1943, at eight o' clock P. Ise. All the members were present and
Mr. Butler presided. Mayor Coffey and Mr. Arthur C. Comey, City
Planning Expert , were also present.
There was a general conference on revising the zoning ordinance
and preparing a City plan.
On motion of Mr. Baker, the meeting adjourned at ten W:c'lock
P. M.
Attest:
0'
Secretary
Hon. rAvaxd A4 Gcffb7a
Ua7or of Sates
Salem# Haa:s. '
Door Sir3
It appears that there iso need for a reviai4f tba
Zoning Ordinaantcts to e€ept it to presrse:xst�dsy conditiona which died
not pre` an then the orE4k.nmoo uu3 enacted In IOP5w
Ube PImmaing Board., theroforos, respoetftlly requests
that r Honor ree-ormend m appropriation of tZ5W .00 to employ a
City Plann3g foanmltaut and such otbor una stances as may be required
for thepurpose of preparing a rtavi€►itan of its 7=Ula Ordinance for
the consideration of the City Cour i2, .said suss to be expanded
under the direction of the Plo=ing Board
Rosp€otfully sultittodr
Seeratrssy
aloin Plamdnf5 Board
• A meeting of the Planning Board was held on October 28, 1943.
All the members were present except Mr. Mann and Mr. Butler presided.
Mr. Daniel F. Crowley was also present.
In a general informal conference, Mr. Crowley said he thought
the declining population of Salem a matter of grave concern. He
suggested a program for 1000 new homes in Salem as a part of a five-
year post-war program, which would call for a middle-class realty
ddvelopment. Loring Avenue, the filmy Estate and Highland Avenue were
suggested as possible sites for residential development . Mr. Baker
suggested that the Board act on post-war planning in conjunction with
the Chamber of Commerce .
On motion of Mr. O'Donnell, the meeting adjourned at 2. 30 P. M.
Attest: -
Secretary
•
• A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Monday, December 13,
1913, at one o'clock P. M. All the members were present except
Mr. Merrill and Mr. Butler presided. Also present were Mayor Coffey
and Mr.Arthur C. Comey, employed by the Planning Board as expert
consultant.
The Mayor suggested that the Board consider for projects the
remodelling of the City.:Home and the relocation of the Central Fire
Station.
The Board then met briefly with Mr. Lewis Newell of the Chamber
of Commerce who explained the activities of the Chamber' s Committee
on Economic Development.
The meeting adjourned at 3. 30 O' clock P. M. , on :notion of
• Mr. Baker.
Attest:-
Secretary
CITY PLAN
I Basic Considerations
A. Historical Background
B. Geography end Natural Resources
C. Man-made Resources and Values
D. Human Resources
E. Economic Opportunity
II Elements of the Master Plan
A. Zoned Acticities and Uses
1. Industry
2. Business
3. Housing
4. Open Development
B. Social Services
1. Education
2.4 Recreation
3. Health, Welfare and other Social Services
4. Safety, Administration, etc.
t
C. Transport and Terminals
1. Street: Access, Traffic and. Parking
2. Pus, Rail, Air and Water Transport
D. Utilities
1. Water Supply
2. Sewerage
3. Dr2inage
4. Electricity, Gas, etc.
III Effectuation of the Plan
A. Administrative Set-un
1. Establishment of .Board
2. Confor!;ity to Master
B. Legal Controls
1. Zoning
2. Platting Control
3. Official Map
C. Finance: Public Works Program
D. Public Relattons, City and Region
• IV Special Problems
A. War Aspects
B. Post-War Reconstruction
C. Redevelopment of blighted Areas