1948-PLANNING BOARD copy
CITY OF SALEM
En the year one . thousand nine hundred and forty-eight.
An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance .
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as
follows :
SECTION 1. The Zoning Ordinance and Map is hereby amended
by changing the general residence district , two hundred feet
in width, on the northwesterly side of Highland Avenue between
Verona Street and Thomas Circle , to a business district.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by
the City Charter.
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CITY OF SALEM
In the year one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight.
An Ordinance relating to zoning.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows :
Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Salem is hereby
amended in Paragraph B Section 2 , by inserting in the beginning
of the third line the words "two-family or" so that said Section will
read as follows :
B. Any purpose except one or. more of the following specified uses :
1. Any purpose or accessory use authorized ,in the single
residence districts ;
2 . Double or semi-detached houses, tsao-family house , or
group house consisting of three or more contiguous two-
family or single-family houses separated by party walls ;
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Mabel E. Curtis
658 Cabot Street
Beverly, Massachusetts
Dear Mabel:
Enclosed herewith is a copy of a proposed
zoning ordinance that has been referred to the
Planning Board , and for which a hearing has been
set by the Council January 13 , 1949.
• This change inparticular refers to a piece
of property known as the Dorman property of upper
North Street. The Salem Housing Authority has
acquired it by eminent domain and wish to erect
houses on it which do not conform with the existing
zoning Ordinances .
Very truly yours ,
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A meeting of the Planning Board was held on December 27,
1948. All the members were present except Mr. Merrill and the
chairman, Mr . Baker, presided.
A hearing was IB ld on a proposed amendment to the zoning
ordinance to change a general residence zone, two hundred feet
in width on the ncr thwesterly side of Highland _?venue between
Verona Street and Thomas Circle to a business district.
Mr. James Kinsella appeared in favor for Mr. George A.
Pinokas and said that his client wanted to extend his present
business at Marlborough Road and Highland Avenue to opposite
corner. He said that the trend on that part of Highland Avenue
was toward. P. business development.
Mr. George A. Pinokas appeared in favor and listed various
businesses in the vicinity. He said his builsing would bd an
• asset instead of a. detriment and he would be able to improve
his present property if he had additional storage space for
refrigerating equipment .
Mr. Frank Cook appeared. in favor. He said he operates
a diner in the vicinity, and was the one who originally interested
Mr. Pinokas to come to Highland Avenue .
Doris Cook, Frank Cook, Jr. and Fdwrin Stramski were recorded
in favor.
There was no opposition.
The hearing was closed.
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A hearing wa.s held on a proposed amendment to the zoning
. ordinance which would allow the erection of two-family group
houses,consisting of three or more contiguous two-family
houses separated by party walls, in general residence zones.
Mayor Joseph. B. Harrington appearedimn favor. He spoke on
the propriety of his appearing before the Board and explained
the urgent need for veterans' housing in Salem. He said that
in this particular case the zoning ordinance should be broadened
instead of going to the Board of Appeal or the Legislature for
authority. The proposed buildings would be a great improvement
to North Salem. He said he was reluctant to offend the opponents.
The Dorman property involved has been assessed for about $3800
and the City had set a figure of : 8,000. for it. The owner' s
a�k ing price is §15,000. He said that other property was under
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consideration for similar development. The Cabot Farm is now
being developed btu private interests. Salem now has the mos6
acute housing shortage in history but the Salem Housing Authority
will make no move to acquire property that is being privately
developed. He said that an adverse recommendation by the
Planning Board could only be on the basis that the houses to be
built will be a detriment or will depreciate surrounding property.
The Housing Authority has fought against the use of certain types
of multiple .dwellings. The houses to be built on North Street
are a. beautiful type/ They will house thirty-two people .
Mr. John J. O'Rourke, aBuilding Inspector, appeared and said
that the only change in the proposed amendment is that it allwws
• the erection of two-family group houses, as well as one-family
group houses now allowed, in general residence zones .
Mr. Harry Miller, chairman of the Salem Housing Authority,
. appeared in favor, and said that a $365,000 housing development was
proposed for the Dorman land on North Street, with houses for 32
families, with up to six people in each house. In normal times,
no house in the vicinity would be worth more than t6,000. and the
development would cause no depreciation of property. The State
Housing authority will not allow the payment of more than $8,000.
for the land. In answer to questions, Mr. Miller said that the
property would revert to the city and the houses would be heated
from a central plant. As many caretakers would be employed as
necessary, this to be approved by the State Board..
Councillor Samuel F. Ryland appeared in favor and said that
the need to provide housing for veterans transcends any impropriety
in either the Mayor or himself appearing before the Planning Board.
The City needs homes, not vacant land. Family ties are being broken
by unfavorable living conditions.
Mr. Miller and Mr. Bourne, architect, displayed plans and
sketches. Mr. Bourne said that both from design and practical
standpoint the present ordinance, which allows single-family
group houses, is unfortunate, as this type of house is much less
attractive than two-family group houses. The houses !ould be 2nd.
class frame construction, some with brick veneer, there may be
clapboards on others. Heating, forced hot water, will be from
two central heating plants and will be almost entirely automatic .
The estimated rental will average about $50. per month.
Mr. John Goodwin, acting chairman of Salem Veterans Council
appeared for veterans affected by the housing shortage, but said
• that is homes are built for veterans more homes will be available
for civilians.
Mr. Norris, for the Commander of the American Legion,
appeared in favor, and said that as a real estate agent he
believed the development on North Street would increase
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property values.
Mr. Perry, Commander of Salem YD Veterans risco. ,
appearing; in favor, said the proposed change in the ordinance
should apply to any location in the cit;*.
Mr. Ruxton, a veteran who had made an application
to the Housing Authority, said that the veterans wanted roofs
over their heads
Mr. Arthur Dorman appeared in opposition and said that
the zoning ordinance was originally drafteA. by an expert and
Ijas worked well ever since. He said, that the Mayor had made
some incorrect statements. The proposed development will
depreciate values. He said that there was not room for 32
• units on his property. He asked the architect if these plans
were the same as those formerly shown. Answer; Yes, only
the drawings heve been develrped.
Mrs. Arthur Dorman appeared in opposition and said that she
o,,Tned four houses in the neighborhood which she knew would all
depreciate in value . She said that the City knew that she and
her husband had a plan for the development of the property and
thaSr had no right to take land from one veteran' s (Civil War).
family and. give it to others. She said that their own plan for
devpl opment wgs rmzch better than the City' s.
Mrs. Edith F. Perle7r spoke in opposition. She said she
was interested in the welfare of the veteran and thouFht he
should have a house of his oinm. She had tried to find out
• how many acres at the Cit7* Home might be available for single
houses. She said "Bee hives" are not proper living places for
veterans and children ate not well favored where several families
• live under one roof.
Mrs. Mildred Monnoe appeared in opposition. She said that
the Dormen land had not been idle as it. was used for Victory gardens
during the War. Veterans should have homes of their own and not
be herded into buildings with central heating. The City should
held the veterans build their own homes.
Mr. Burke said he was in favor of housing for veterans, with
three veterans in the £amily, • but he did not think multiple
housing would be a.cceptible. Be doubted if the veterans would
be able to pay $50. per month.
Mr. Arthur H. Parsons said. he was in favor of the work of
the Housing Authority and thought they should be praised. He
• pointed out that the ordinance provides no limit for the number
of houses in a group. He also said that one type (C) of proposed
house was 249 24 ft. by 26 ft. , with living room 155 sq. ft. and
bed room 132 sq. ft. , which he thought too small for a. family.
The architect explained that the dimensions were in accordance
with State and Federal requirements .
Mr. Burke asked that it be recorded that he was in no way
opposed to veterans' housing.
Mr. Miller and Mr. Walker Cahill spoke in favor in rebuttal.
Mr. John Splaine, i7. S. Veterans Agent, said, in answer to
Mr. Parsons, that the proposed houses would be Heaven to many
veterans, and cited cases . He said the solution is to get housing.
Mr. Long, Veterans Agent for the City of Salem, said the plan
• did not originate in Salem and the only way to get financial aid
from the State is to go along with. State plans. Many veterans
are nolff paying $10 - $16 per week for rent without heat or light .
The hearing closed at 9.20
On motion of Mr. Hutchinson, it was voted to recommend to the
City Council that the proposed ordinance amendment to allow two-
family group houses in general residence zones be adopted.
On motion of Mr. Chatel, it was voted to recommend to the
City Council that the proposed ordinance amendment to change a
general residence zone on Highland Averiae between Verona Street
and ThomasCircle to a business zone be adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 9.45 P. M.
Clerk
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