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1954-PLANNING BOARD January 14i 1954 City Council , City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen; — Your Petitioner, the Al . 0. Niehols RAa ty Corporation, ' hereby requests and petitions t:iat the land de:,�ciibed on Page l and Nage 2 , owned by- your" Petitioner and whic paves �a `e hereby made a part of this Petition,, be re-zoned so aS,t eft - nd the present business zone �o that it p •ly to the Jntwww-r""""e areu of both Lots . � \f Lot A herein described `� ned for business for a distance, of 74'x.19 fee , frig High%n Avenue and to a depth of Lot ` 2 herein'rle�c�i ed is zoned for business for a distance of .00 feet\ lt�h Highland Avenue and to a depth of T " s d is bounded by Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. This, t t' on is for the purpose of extending this busi- ness zoning to e entire area. Highland Avenue is now becoming a business district and is not now and has not in the past been found suitable for residential purposes and it would be to the advantage of the N . C. Nichols Realty Corporation and the City of Salem to extend the complete area to a business zone . A Plan of both Lots is hereto attached and made a part of this Petition. Yours very truly, 1.59 l�i a..,e N. C . NICHOLS REALTY CORPORATIJN R etie� w �` ($) Y3Y Nidi C. Niicitas Treasurer y�.c. H� � "PR s fk Qe Page 1. Lot A Beginning at a point on the Southeasterly side of Highland Avenue at the Northwesterly corner of land of N . C. Nichols iMachine & Engineering Corp. , and thence running Southwesterly by Highland Avenue one hundred twenty-two and twenty-six hundredths (122.26) feet to Massachusetts highway bound which is 'a pin in the ledge; thence running-Southwesterly by said Highland Avenue six hundred twenty-one and ninety=three hundredths (621.93) feet to land of Charland; thence running Southeasterly by land of said Cnarland eight hundred sixty-one and ninety-one Kuhredta3 (361.91) feet to a corner in the oa1.l , whicn corner ^gar�+-Wa�.� ` ne southeasterly corner of land of said, Cnarland; thence runn g Nle •terly by a stonewall bounded Northarly, by .land of sE 11 A � land formerly of Griswold , registered under Land Court i le #11$02,, a distance of seventeen- hundred sixty-ons and thirty- hundredths ( 1761,31 ) feet to Swampscott Road ; th n running .Southerly by Swampscott road six hundred seventf apd, afty-seven hundredths (670. 57) feet; thence running 'SouthWei bn y" by swampacott 'Road one hundred fifty three and seventy seve6 h .dredths (153 .77) feet ; thence running Southerly by said Swamptlt Road on three Southerly courses by Swampscott Road U distance t nine hundred seventy-two and sixty-eight hundredth •,( 72V63) feet to other land of Alice F. Emerton Wali known as L t'`'"Of thence runiing Northeasterly as the wall stands by Lot "B"';sndy y land of the City of Salem thirty- two hundred eighty-four and went -five hundredths (3284.25) feet, more or less to�&%4 of the S ern Massachusetts Electric Co: ; thence running or 3ester^ly by landof' the Eastern Massachusetts Electric Co. el v h dred thirty-four and two tenths (1134.2) ' feet to .•land of e 'v ' n ant Potato Chip Co. , Inc . ;. thence` running Southwesterly ast e wa 1 stands by land of the 'Vincent Potato l ip Co. .and land of the , 1. C.. Nichols Nachine OEngineering Corp. , s x hundred twenty (620) feet to the Southwesterly corner of land of said N. C. Nichols Ifiachine & Engineering Corp, ; ' thence running Northwesterly by land of said N C. Nichols Machine & EngineeriINS Corp. nine hundred forty-six and fifty-two nundredths ' (946.'52) to Highland Avenue and the point of beginning. Containing one dyed eighteen and seventeen hundredths (11$.17) Acres. ) Being Lot A on Flan entitled "Land of Estate of Alice F. Emerton et all Salem Mass. Scale 1 in 200- ft. Jan. 1952 Thomas A. Appleton, C. E. ( Page 2 Lot 2 Northwesterly by the Southeasterly line of Highland Avenue 309.09 feet ; Northeasterly by Lot l on Plan hereinafter men- tioned 994.05 feet.; southeasterly 311.89 feet ; southwesterly 940:52 feet ,, by land now or formerly of .Donald S. "hwerton, et al . , All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be .located as shogun upon Plan No. 21246D drawn by Edwin T. Brudzynski dated j%ay 14, 1951 , copy of 'portion of igiich is filen with Certifi= cafe of Title No. 20693 iii said itegistgy',,a'nd aoove do,s�zri,opd land is shown as Lot 2 on list mentioned F'Ian: In City Council January 28 , 1" 54 referred to Planning Board under the Law. Attest: ( .',•,...^ "� 'le aye •~4^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUGUSTINL, J. TutiPO CITY CL6RK } A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Monday, February 8, 1954, at 7 :30 P.M. , at City Hall . Mr. Baker, Mr. Gray, Mr. Merrill Mr. O 'Brien and Mr. Malkowski were present . Chairman, Mr. Louis E. Baker presided. A hearing was held on the petition of N. C . Nichols Realty Corpo- ration for the purpose of extending the present zone so that it may apply to the 170 acres of land . Land being bounded by Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. Mr. Hyman Marcus representing the petitioner appeared in favor. He said that Highland Avenue would never be used as a residential district . In requesting the change, the petitioner had no definite use in mind, but to bring his business from Peabody to Salem was one pos- sibility . Mr . Hyman Marcus also pointed out that N. C . Nichols ' land would be valuable when properly developed. He could either, rent, lease or build on this land to give the City a return of which will not cost a thing because of' the private interest . Mr. Patrick Pardo appeared in opposition. He said he had resided at 5 Barnes Road for many years, and he does not feel that the re- zoning of 170 acres of land for business purposes, without more definite possibilities should be granted. He said that this land could be used for housing instead of being restricted for businesses . Mr. John Gray asked if Mr. Nichols could inform him as to his plans for a new business but Mr. Nichols ' answer was vague . There was no one else present in favor or opposed and the hearing was closed at 8 :45 P.M. The meeting then adjourned in the Mayor ' s office and Mr . Baker attended and presided. r V "`1 On motion of Mr. W Brien'y many bi;siness,,possibilities were mentioned. Gas station, Howard Johnson, Motel and several others . Mr. Gray, and Mr. Merrill, however, did not seem to favor any industry on this land. On motion of Mr. Gray, it was voted that the Board recommend that the petition be denied . The meeting adjourned at 9 :30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary, �r CITY OF SALEM, ---------------- In the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO `ZWUNG. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Salem, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by adding in paragraph B the following new classification. Customary home occupation carried on for gain in the residence f the occupant, provided there is no display of goods visible from the street nor advertising, except a small announcement sign having an area of- not more, than 288 square inches and attached against: the house and not protruding therefrom, and ,.provided that such occupation shall be carried on .by a person only within a - ;* dwelling or apartment used by him as his private dwelling, without employment of help,, ,and provided that such,_occupation shall not occupy more than. one-third of the area of his residence or apart ment, and provided that such occu ation hall, not be carried on in any accessory building SECTIGN. 2. This Ordinance, shall 'take effect ,as Provided by the City,Charter. In City Council Feb: 11 Ref. ?to Planning Board under. the laws ATTEST: AUGUSTINE J . 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'�'J.f�Ji:%-. .,v'..'.� ;?JL: ve'3`E� iJ::,,�.� .i=.3 }.ti,Al .�G J:S.ia:'l60 qailE�` - 1`SAi G 'r3 r aYgC EE T 8li1 to 'fib IT- flo S ,i`"Ito .6a J' la , -m;1AYl 'aE:.Lat";i` •.� J' t' J,.tc. ..+1E _:..5d� . .ey.''S:.t. $i:.i. ,"�`3JYT.i, b+IL'f`47 xfS.tA::�.E'1 .nS iJ- 4.i.1. m� y tt d \ ry , of Salem �Cttssttrli�se##s i LOUIS E. BAKER, CHAIRMAN EDWARD E. MERRILL. SECRETARY ROLAND W. ESTEY JOHN M. GRAY.JR. PETER C. MALKOWSKI a 1 March 10, 1954, To the Honorable City Council, City Hall Salem, Mass . Dear Sirs : ,� c The Planning Board to whom was referred to amend Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance b adding in Paragraph the following new classification Customary ffome occupation carried on for gain in the residence of the occupant, provided there is no display of goods visible from the street nor advertising, except a small announcement sign having an area of not more than 288 square inches and attached against the house and not protruding therefrom, and provided that such occupation shall be carried on by a person only within a dwelling or apartment used by him as his private dwelling, without employment of help, and provided that such occupation shall not occupy more than one-third of the area of his residence or apart- ment, and provided that such occupation shall not be carried on in any accessory buildingjFD( The. Board has held a public hearing as required by law. After due consideration turd recommends the adoption of this amendmen with the aaai. aR$ following proviso • _, ��o be ad1ed to the amendment as �ubmitted°• and .furthex-_provide that uthorization for such use be granted in wr�ting by t Pnhlin Prc=ftr+v, Inspector of Buildings . Respectfully submitted Chairman LEB: ab ^ I . .- 3 ��i�A� \A��v^d/�� .. y nF�.a..As_i,-- O�Y �� ,. _ .. ,`� .. ..... .. _ - `t .. ��fLL1�. .f3,RA. Teems. _._ ,. _ ._ .. � i .; e � s - ✓ t , air • �J�. � � /J.�� �� �,t'.����:� �, /f*� � c-�e�`� .iii ����' .,�,e' � �u ,.�, -�� � � � �� • To the Honorable City Council City Hall Salem, Mass. Dear Sirs : The Planning Board has heldn 67 • „� March lO, 1954 To the -Honorable City .Council City Hall Salem, Maes. Dear Sirs: ' The }darning Board held a public hearing on March 9, 1954 on a proposed Ordinance to amend SECTION ISection 2 in Para- graph B of the Zoning Ordinance submitted to the Board by the City Council at a meeting held February il, 1954, adding the follow- Ing classification. Customary home occupation carried on for gain in the residence of the occupant, provided there Is no display of goods visible from the street nor advertising except a small announcement 5 sign having an area of not more than 255 square inches and attached against the house and not protruding therefrom, and provided that such occupation shall be carried on by a person only within a dwelling or apartment used by him as his private duelling, without employment of help, and provided that such occupation shall not occupy more than. one-third of the area of his residence or apart- ment, and provided that such occupation shall not be carried on in a '' accessory',bullding« ' The Hoard after due consideration recommends the adop- tion of this amendment with the following provision "That autho- rization for such use be granted in writing by the Inspector of Buildings. ” Respectfully submitted, Chairim LES :ab , Additions to proposed zoning ordinance (dated Feb. 1, 1952) , made on April , 1954 On Page 2 of mimeo copy: In "SECTION 4. SINGLE RESIDENCE DISTRICTS - B" under item "B" 'at the end of item "9 . " (relating to "customary home occupation") add the words "and provided that authorization for such use shall be granted in writing by the Inspector of Buildings. " In same "SECTION 4. ", under same item "B", at the end of item "5. " add the words "and not including any such institution or organization which provides for the care or medical treatment of animals on the premises; " Above at the direction of Chairman Louis E. Baker April 20, 1954 M • xxxxXXXxxx Daniel J. O'Brien April 200 1854 To the Hononaeble City Council, City Hall, Salem, mass. Dear Sirs: The Planning Board, to wtLom was referred the petition of N. C. Nichols Realty Corp. to extend the present business zone on ''Highland Avenue, as shown on the plan on file with the • petition, has held a public hearing on the sane as required by 1 aw. After due study and deliberation, the Board does not recommend favorable action on this petition. Respectfully submitted, Chairman LRB/c J xxxxxx.X.a Daniel J. O'Brien April 20, 1954 To the Honorable City Cound 1, City Ball, Salem, Mass. Dear Sirs: Region 5 of the Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards, of which Salem is a member, will hold a upper meeting at Hamilton on Tuesday, May 18th. At this meeting there will be a panel discussion of two important subjects: (1) long range • planning, and (2) the subdivision act. I think these subjects would be of interest to you and, on behalf of the Salem Planning Board, I extend to you a cordial invitation to be out guests at this meeting. I feel it will prove to be an evening well MCA. As I would likb to know by May 4th how many reservations to make for our Salem delegation, will you please let me know by then, or sooner if possible, how many will attend. Respectfully yours, LEB/c J April .20, 1954 Mr. Thomas J. Greehan, Director, Division of Civil Service, State House, Boston 33, Mass. Dear Sir : There are no Civil Service employees in the department of the Planning Board of the City of Salem . • This atatement is made under the penalties of perjury. Chairman • J April 30,1954 Mr. Louis E. Baker, Chairman Planning Hoard Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: 1 have your, letter of April 20, 1954 in which you stated that there are no Civil Service employees in your department . According to the records of thisdepartment there is a Part-time Clerk, Edith M. Curtis who is an employee of the Planning Board. Will you kindly advise • if she is still being employed, and if so, the amount of money that she was paid for her services during 1953. Very truly yours , THuiv,'iS J . GkEEH ,l� , D1iCECTUA By (Miss) Helen M. Pelley Hip P :IAS F Head of Pay poll Bureau C. 5 .14. 54 Answered May 22, 1954 - $135 .00 A meeting of the Planning Board was held on June 22, 1954, at City Hall, at 7.30 p.m. All the members were present except • Mr. Gray and the chairman, Mr. Baker, presided. Mr. John J. O'Rourke , Building Inspector, was also present. There was a general discussion of the proposed new zoning ordinance and the following changes were tentatively approved: In Section 5, item "4" under paragraph "B" - "alteration of a dwelling existing on or before Jan. 1, 1954, for more than two but not more than four fanilies, providing the building is not enlarged. In Section 4, cross out paragraph C, relating to islands. In Section 9, cross out paragraph B, relating to prohibited industries, but retaining item 1144" . On Zoning Map, extend Highland Avenue business zone 400 feet to ]Lynn line on westerly side. • On motion of Mr. O'Brien, the meeting adjourned at 9.30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary k • I "Philip Strome Attorney at Law 73 Washington Street Salem, Mass. June 23, 1954 City Council of the City of Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen:- I enclose herein in duplicate a tition by the Trustees of the Lions Realty Trust and Camp Lion fn Mass., Inc. requesting the City Council of the City of Salem c`i[ e the zoning regulations in that area described in the petition, ro a general residence to a • general business district area. e Will you be good no ~h�,to notify me of all hearings with regard to this matter? Very truly yours, / signed ` Philip Strome v PHILIP STRGME PS:RL Encs." f AD S ` "June 23, 1954 City Council of the City of Salem City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Camp Lion of Lynn, Massachusetts, Inc., hereby petitions the City Council to change the zoning regulations of the City of Salem so that the following described area on the westerly side of Highland Avenue be changed from general residence to a business district. The premises referred are bounded and described as fo i "A rectangular area of land situated on the weste y side of Highland Avenue, Salem, Essex County, Msaasu tt about seven hundred (700) feet long on the line of Hi ' land" Avenue and about nine hundred (900 eet 'n depth, all' which measurements are more parti 1 escribed as that } w land located on the westerly side o and Avenue, Salem, between Stations 800 and 1500 on a p 'vn ntitled, "Altered i and laid out as a Stat way by the`�DeeXt. of Public Works, June 18, 1946, Scale 1 I) R. W. man, Chief Engineer, Department of Public rl�s,�, H hway Division", a copy of which plan is on file with th � r nt of Engineers o£ the City of Salem. For your cony i n , I am attaching within a copy of a plan on the land referred to in th�ition. CAMP LION, OF LYNN, MASS., INC. By (signed) Charles Ingram lerk" — — — — — o — — — l SA Z- E/V7, MA SS. A /PORT/o/`/ 0/ LAND WAl,=-n Icy CfIMP L/oN OF L N M/c. \ �' � O•it� /`I�'/i�fos/j - i%Z:;79 . , � I sc4/c -//tet, '/��f, ✓cine /9s¢ �o O k • I R'ayS/ yyd. 4 i ^/N,8. /"/•i!.3. �Nyd �6f //S " f�bouf800 f .�� stv. 9f-9y9¢- - ao.�y" fo L,3rWrr -.s�i�m L,oc I' HA7HZ- A/Y17 (R7-. Ya7.) A✓E. cr/ein - Ly�7 Vl �S7faf/orl 8<0o fo sfa. /J--/-cc) `S f. 'Q n� .p48 (�li1J Af �F11P1It, l�tF[,�sttrl�u�PttS < 4S a ' — Assrssars' (Offiirr, Tug Nall p�C MI off' ABUTTERS TO CAMP LION OF LYNN, MASS. INC. 396 - 402 Highland Ave 402-488 Highland Ave 386-390 Highland Ave, cor Ravenna Ave Anthony & Ruth E. Pierro 392 Highland Ave � Emanuel & Margaret Amanti 394 Highland Ave Nicholas P. Fiore 35 Sheridan Rd Swampscott, Mass. "June 25, 1954. City Council City of Salem, Salem, Massachusetts. Gentlemen:- Your Petitioner, Lillian A. Little, hereby requests and petitions that the land hereinafter described and shown on a Plan attached hereto, and made a part of this Petition, be re-zoned so as to extend the present business zone so that the said business zone may apply to the entire area of the land hereinafter described: l� Beginning at the Northerly Corner and on the Ea 1 Sicl�lof State Rd. (called Paradise Rd.) as shown on a plan entitled "Pr osed Rezoning from General Residence to Business Sta F? em, Mass. Scale 1 in - 100 ft. June 1954 Edwin T. Brudzynski Regis re Engineer;" Thence running South Easterly by Parad ve. a distance of 269.89 £t.; Thence turning and r nor South Easterly by Paradise Ave. and land of Theresa & Joseph Rosi is ance of 102.5 ft.; Thence turning-and running less South Easterly by land of Theresa and Joseph Rosicy ,s c+ance of 73.75 £t.; Thence turning d more South Easterly by land of Theresa & Joseph Rosicky and by land of Harriet Fenton a distance of 110 ft. more or less; Thence turning and running South Westerly by land of Lillian A. Little a distance of 420 ft. more or less; Thence turning and running Westerly by Vinnin St. a distance of 140 ft. • more or less; Thence running North Westerly on a curve line having a radius of 445 ft. by Vinnin• St. a distance of 150.95 ft.; Thence turning and running less North Westerly by Vinnin St. a distance of 99.13 ft.; Thence running less North Westerly on a curve line having a radius of 137.33 ft. by Vinnin St. a distance of 35.62 ft., -1- I { Thence running less North westerly on another curve line having a radius of 36.50 ft. by Vinnin St. a distance of 43.26 ft.; • Thence turning and running Northerly by State Rd. (called Paradise Rd.) a distance of 481.62 ft. and to the point of beginning. ig eLilian A. Little ?e itioner. J • S , S 1 -2- I 3NOZ SS3NIsne 03SOdOdd t 3NOZ SS3NIsne 1N3SBdd 311111 'd NVI-1 11-1 � I u1 1-4 0 .O (70 O a o / ho 0 w ` o os 99 a . _...:._..29'194\ r... � 00'05 Z O2i C'Gb 3SIOV)JVd a311bJ 31`d1S j 1133N1 0318131SIO28 z V361 3Nf1r 13L N1 I 3 -lV'JS SS ` V4 ` W3 -1,,)S ���02J 31`d1S �1 SS3NIsne 01 30N3GIS38 lVb3N30 W0b:J ONINOZ38 03SOdOad �o.0 4 4� Q 0� (Mig of 6alrm. Massar4usrtts b r Assesssrs' (®ilirr. Mug Mall ABUTTERS TO LILLIAN LITTLE - Vinnan St & Paradise Rd MAPLE AVENUE 1 'Alice W. Herron 3 Charlotte N. Canney & ✓Ruth F. Bessom 5 ✓ Richard 0 . & Alice L. Johnson 7 ✓ Herbert L. Macke-Y g ✓ Stanley P. & Mary A. Nabozny • 11 ,James J. Marino 13-15 10,�Rboul J & Georgette H Morin Lot 114 Gertrude L. Berube (vacant land) 2 ✓Ethel A. & John P. Newey 4 ✓ Annie M. Rice 6 ✓ Ethel l�. Robinson 8 Arthur C & Madelyn E Sargent Clarence J. Fenton (vacant land) 18 ✓ Hartiet Fenton PARADISE AVE 11 ✓ Joseph & Teresa L Rosicky VI c�ooxo ��4 .°} (fitly of #ttlrm, Massar4usrtts Assesssrs' (O ire, Tug Hall e ✓ �a Ox + -2- PARADISE ROAD & Tedesco Rd - Coastal Oil Terminals Inc 1 `John A & Josephine Arrigo 2 ✓Arthur E. Lager 4-6 ✓Joseph R Ingemi Arthur E Lager Zoning Hearings - July 20th Vinnin Sq. Highland Ave. Ad to News ` Ad to .Express 11 Request for Council chamber NoCice to petitioner 7 /!Z/S-�f-// ✓ Notice to abutters ?// Notice to City Messenger Notice to Board Members ?//3/S `� Notices of hearing to be held on July 00, 1954, on petition of Lillian A. Little for change from general residence to business of zone at Paradise Rd. (State Rd. ) and Vinnin St. mailed on 7/16/54 to following list of • abutters-,i-as. given by the Assessors' office: Maple Avenue 1 Alice W. Herron 3 Charlotte N. Canney & Ruth F. Bessom 5 Richard 0. & Alice L. Johnson 7 Herbert L. Mackey 9 Stanley P. & Mary A. Nabozny 11 James J. Marino 13-15 Raoul J. & Georgette H. Morin 2 Ethel A. & John P . Newey 4 Annie M. Rice 6 Ethel E. Robinson 8 Arthur C. & Madelyn E. Sargent 18 Harriet Fenton Paradise Avenue 11 Joseph & Teresa L. Rosicky Paradise Rd. & Tedesco Rd. Coastal Oil Terminals Inc. 1 John A. Josephine Arrigo 2 Arthur E. Lager 4-6 Joseph E. Ingemi Arthur E. Lager Vote: Vacant land on Maple Avenue, as follows Lot 114 Gertrude L. Berube Between No. 8 and No. 18 Clarence J. Fenton OFFICE TELEPHONE 2811 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 8080 SUMNER LOW RAYMOND ATTORNEY AT LAW • 01 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS July 20, 1954 Salem Planning Board City Hall Salem, Massachusetts Attention Mr. Louis E . Baker, Chairman Dear Mr. Baker: RE: Hearing Upon Petition of Lillian A. Little for Rezoning a Parcel of Land on State Road and Vinnin Street I represent a number of objectors to the granting of the above- entitled rezoning petition. To confirm my telephone notice to you and to Mr. Marcus, 1 hereby respectfully request that you disqualify yourself from participating in any hearing, discussion or vote upon the above- entitled petition because of the fact that you and Hyman Marcus, attorney for the petitioner, share the same law office . I wish to state that we all hold you and Mr. Marcus in very high regard, but feel that due to youjm`a`nnyy years of association with Mr. .Marcus you should not sit in a icial body whose duty is to decide a question in which Nor . Marcus represents one of the parties . Yours verytrul ./IV..tA.M/��l..�L1. U AVttorney for Objet rs SLR:MM } � f ,Y tr ri C� `` � ( `�i j C� l". aF � 4w`i kms. S �i , w y { � � . ' � � e�` @ � tS4 � '` 4 2P �, r w: �izg t � � rh 2 �.� i ? 4 � � `��ic . � r ^ • i J a � A meeting of the Planning Board was held on July 20, 1954, • at 7.30 p. m. , in the Council chamber at City Hall. All the members were present except Mr. Merrill. and Mr. Baker presided. . A hearing was held on the petition of Camp Lion of Lynn, Mass. , Inc . , to change from general residence to business zone a parcel of land on the westerly side-of Highland Avenue, 700 ft. in length and 900 ft. in depth (approximate figures) , beginning at a point about 800 feet from the Lynn-Salem line, as shown on plan on file. Mr . Gh.arles Ingram, clerk of Camp Lion, a subsidiary of the Lynn Lions Club, appeared in favor and explained thatthe land in question was swamp in the shape of a funnel tapering in from Highland Avenue, having no use in connection with the Lions ' Girl Scouts Camp • on adjacent property and no potential residential use, and is a fire menace. Mr. Carl E. Lundgren, a director of the Camp Lion corporation, appeared in favor and reiterated that the land in question was of no use to the Lions. A part has been sold to Amanti and Fiore and the smamp cannot be filled. Directly across Highland Ave. is a gasoline station and a restaurant. The locality is not adapted to residential development and it mould benefit the City to have the land filled and a revenue development there. Mr . Ivan A. Patten, who lives between Lynn line and land in question, appeared in favor and said that the Club has no revenue othdr than from entertainments, etc. , so it has no resources to develop the property. . Mrs. Catherine McHugh, chairman of Lynn Girl Scouts Camp Committee, appeared in favor, saying that the camp on Highland Avenue is for girls from Lynnfield, Swampscott, Saugus, Nahant and J J Lynn, there being 2500 members. Any additional revenue for maintenance of camp would come from sale of this land. . Mr. Philip Strome appeared in favor, representing the proposed purchaser of the land in question who would build an open-air theatre . Mr. Strome said he represented reputable , outstanding people in the theatre industry who are specialists in drive-ins. They propose fo construct facilities for about 900 cars with the newest type of screen . tpwer, 125 £t. wide and 65 ft. high, using the very latest methods. There would be a hearing device for each car and no noise beyond 15 feet from the theatre wall. They will fill and grade the swamp with a permanent hard surface, with all wiring under ground. A 4200,000 project. In addition there would be a refreshment building 85 ft. by 75 ft. All entrances and exits to conform to state and local requirements, with no cars waiting on highway as the box office accomodates four lines of cars and 172 cars per minute at the entrance. An open-air theatre is an asset to the community,• soliciting family patronage, with playground areas for children. Such theaters are often used for religious services in the day-time. The do not create noise or traffic hazard. It is proposed to replace an un- sightly area with a fitting and proper establishment, a benefit to the community. Mr. Ingram said that the petitioners would make it a condition of any agreement with a purchaser that local labor would be used as far as pbacticable . Thomas M. Burke , 7 Barnes Road, and Evelyn Pardo, 5 Barnes Road, appeared. in opposition. Mr. Emanuel Amanti, 260 Highland Avenue, appeared in opposition. He said he bought 32 acres with 300 ft. frontage on Highland Avenue, • 500 ft. depth, from the Lions and he feels that the organization is letting him down. The theater will not enhance the property. The swamp is not a fire hazard, and it would be no problem to develop it. Traffic from Lynn as well as from Salem to the theater would greatly • increase. Be said he has a nice home and grounds. Litter from the proposed refreshment stand would be an ,annoyance . 'iJalter Henry, 15 Barnes Rd. , G. Pd. niorson, 319 ighland ,eve. , Alvah R. Varney, 17 Wyman Ave. , and Tony Canzi, 231 Barcelona Ave . , were recorded in opposition. Mr. James Linsey, 17� Barnes Rd. , appeared in opposition and said that most. of, the homes in the vicinity had been built with confidence in a residential zone . Be said that horn-blowing and other auto noise, caused by the theater would disturb the rest of hard working men. Mr. Strorm replied . that there would be policing to prevent noise. City Councillor Thomas F. Tighe appeared in opposition and said that the theater „would induce small children of the vicinity to wander from • home, that it would creat a traffic hazard and that the whole proposition would be an economic detriment to ,the city and he would make every effort to defeat it. Gladys Varney appeared in opposition,, saying that 800 cars leaving at the same time at about midnight would create a dangerous traffic block, nnderingf fire apparatus or ambulance. Mr. Edward J. Laskey, 1 Barnes Rd. , appeared in opposition, saying that it was customary at open-,air theaters. to play records over a loud epeaker for an hour or so before the. show. Be, asked if the theater would be put to any other use. Mr. Strome said it would beavailable for use by a church or a civic-minded club, playground facilities would be provided but, otherwise absolutely nothing else but an out-door theater. Mr. Baker thanked the speakers, saying due consideration would be given to their arguments, andthehearing was closed. -- J A hearing was held on the petition of Lillian A. Little to extend a present business zone and change from general residence to business zone a parcel of land on State Road (Paradise Rd. ) and • Vinnin Street as shown on plan. Mr. Baker, at the request •of �Mr. Sumner L. Raymond, attorney for the opponents, because of his business association with ]fir. Hyman Marcus, attorney for the petitioner, stated that he would withdraw from the hearing And .-from any deliberations and voting of the Planning Board on the petition, and he did so withdraw, calling Mr. Gray to the Chair. Mr. Hyman Marcus appeared for the petitioner. After protesting as reflecting on integrity of Chairman and himself, the request for Mr. Baker ' s withdrawal/, he explained to the opponents to the petition the proposed lay-out of -the business development and said that no traffic would be routed through Maple Avenue . He said he appeared for "Stop and Shop Inc . , a large and reputable company who can • be relied on to keep their promises. The matter had come up before the Board before and at that time a favorable report was made. Where is now an area of 50,000 sq. ft. at corner of State Road and Vinnin St. zoned for business which is large enough for the needs of the Stop and Shop but it is their intention to offer a business development which will be thefirst in Salem ih a long time. It will be at least a million dollar proposition with building 190 ft. off the street with five stores occupying 35,000 sq. ft. , with 16,000 sq. ft. for Stop and Shop. It is anticipated there will be drug, clothing, cleaning establishments, etc. and Stop and Shop alone will employ 150 regular and 60 part-time workers. The other stores should employ a minimum of 50. The tax return to the ' city should amount to -a minimum of $25,000 per year and there would be no expense to the City at the development will be on a state road. As far as possible his client will get together with the opponents to solve their problems. There will be a parking space for 300 Vars which will create a parking problem but it can be taken care of. Only three homes over-look theproject and no traffic would be sent through Maple Avenue . • The benefit must accrue to the City, and it should hot be defeated by a minority. Mr. Sumner L. Raymond appeared in opposition for the opponents. He siLid he asked Mr. Baker to withdraw for the good of the Board and to save him embarassment. He said he had the greatest respect for Mr. Baker and Mr. Marcus. Mr. Raymond questioned the figure of $25,000 in taxes which Mr. Marcus said the new development would pay per year and said that in the heart of the business district amounts paid on comparable property are much less than that. He said there would bejust enough business to spoil a nice little residential neighborhood. Employees would probably come from Lynn and Swampscott, since nearer to work and he • thought the proposed number was magnified. The traffic congestion alone should doom the proposition. He said that the Planning Board cannot consider the kind of business or the nature or appearance of stores. The Board must consider ( sic. ) as provided by law, the pro- motion of public welfare, safety and morals, and only that. He said there were too many groceries were now and no guarantee of success in this case. .Ten or fifteen homes on the anew would give more revenue. He said a zoning ordinance is a covenant with the residents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosicky, 11 Paradise Rd. , appeared in opposi- tion, saying that from their house they would have to look at the back of the store. Mr. John Arrigo, 1 Paradise Rd. , said that 75 n&ighbors had signed a petition in opposition and the project affects a great many people . • Mr. and Mrs. Tony Guanca, 528 Loring Ave. , Ethel G. Robinson, 6 Maple Ave. , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Timmons, 6 Maple Ave. , Jane Porter, 18 Maple Ave. , Ralph Morin, 13 Maple Ave . , Thomas A. Frazier, 512 Loring Ave. , Mrs. Francis Marcello, 539 Loring Ave. , a representative for - Mrs. Harriet Fenton, 18 naple .eve. , 5!Tilson Kleibacher, 2 Elm .eve ., Mrs. Joseph Arrigo, 1 Paradise Ave., appeared in opposition. • Mr. naymond said that the uity of Salem suffers from lack of produc- tion and not lack of commerce. In rebuttal, Mr. Marcus said that there had been no factual presen- tation of the opposition. The Sylvania plant on Loring Ave . does not affect welfare. There are other businesses in residential districts. There is no effect on valuation. People will shop where they can park. The petitioner intends to work out the traffic problem with the Police Dept. Mr. Raymond said the shopping center would not serve Salem. There had been two attempts to locate it in Swampscott and both were turned down. The hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Gray, seconded by Mr. Malkowski, it was • voted to request the City Solicitor to tabulate all statutes and ordi- n�nces which define the powers of the Planning Board as relating to zoning. On motion of Mr. Malkowski, the meeting adjourned at 11.20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, � k Secretary A meeting of the Planning Board was held at City Hall on July 23, • 1954, at 7 .30 p. m. All the members were present except Mr. Merrill. Mr. Baker withdrew and Mr. Gray fr esided. There was a discussion of the petition of Lillian A. Little to change from general residence to business zone a parcel of land at State Road and Vinnin Street. On motion of Mr. O'Brien it was unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council that the petition be granted. Mr.Baker then returned to the meeting and presided. There was a discussion of the petition of Camp Lion of Lynn to change from general residence to business zone an area of land on the westerly side of Highland Avenue, about 800 feet from the Lynn-Salem line, about 700 feet in length on Highland Ave. and 900 feet in depth. • On motion of Mr. Gray it was unanimously voted that the petition be denied. On Motion of Mr. O'Brien, the meeting adjourned at 8.45 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary • Aug. 1, 1954 To the Honorable City Council City Hall, Salem, Mass. Dear Sirs: The Planning Board, to whom was referred the petition of Cramp Lion of Lynn, Massachusetts, Inc., to change from general residence zone to business zone an area on the westerly side of Highland Lvenue about 500 feet from the Lynn line and extending • 700 feet on Highland Avenue by 990 feet in depth, as sliown on plan filed, has held a hearing on the same as required by law and after due deliberation wmild recommend that the petition be denied. Respectfully submitted, Chaizman � J 20 THE SALEM EVENING NEWS-SALEM, MASS 4. r I ) F ✓ � Rs' k•-- s ��� 'B��' a Tell! � W�� 3�E �s y r� �� r ����f�,r h kqR �,�y ��._ �'aJNR✓S/� \ w T-' .0 y'. > k.i•� ia� ��`A�r 5 sFyR 1."' (� „r.%/� R^} '�$f %n.Fr Lf� 8 S� � > F ��ss � rr z• e F �+✓3 �'N J' �, '' Hn yl �� f. r_ i.,'S., "4 R ri r s J R✓/xt nht ': ��' !/{ / r y> / r / y r p y •�' S _ / (,�f r � 1 ✓ //,�a' Saab � : x r / r -, �>f�wF s�ixs,�/)Fd�� � f hi9'f�Yi R u)` sH k `'&^• '! �.s5`a"wsma'1A3�.-f.��" .,A`r.�l a•.a.@. Aa'iuw¢'^.a r & , & cp's3'O ;✓/ %3%� i / .r '? / F% s fipar �P> � F y S .x Fr d ,a M..,,,rssFIE��•t�r •�r.���f 54p�s /moi �R} = dd R , y5&s• Mfg R 1 / r' S s" s R r a / a s _� s rr 3'� �s>a S 9 y , r VINNIN SQUARE AREA AFFECTED BY CITY COUNCIL REZONING ORDINANCE The shaded area in'this planrepresent the Vinnin square property rezoned for commercial development by action of the Salem city council. Atty. .Sumner. Low .Raymond, counsel' to dissenting property.owners; claimsthe ordinance is defective because of errors in..the descriptive plan whichthe council ignored- while voting first passage:- .-Situated at the Swampscott-Marblehead-Salem boundary, the property lies in Salem, fronting on the state highway called Paradise road, and runs.440 feet in depth to the Lillian Ad Little property. The.southerly portion adjoins the business-zoned corner on Vinnin street. Stop A Shop interests hold the option to establish- a supermarket on the site. Boys' Sizes Basketball BAIT CASTING SET 3.49 Ocean City R.eelSKAKS ARG°. $16M VMw5-ft Glass Rodr 3 77r s, • 'il23eS ,sg GLASS BAIT CASTING . . �h�yyHi-Point • AUTOMATIC ' Basketball PANTS 1449 . • � i . _ Rubber Basketball • July 30, 1954 i To the Honorable City Council, City Hall, Salem, floss. Dear Sirs: The Planning Board, to ifnom was referred the petition of Lillian A. Little for an extension of an existing business zone at Vinnin Square to include land owned by her and now zoned for general rebidence on State (or Paradise) Road and Vinnin Street, as shown on plan filed,. has hold a hearing on the petition as • required by law. The Board has made a careful study of the argu- ments in favoi and in opposition which were presented at the hearing and, after due consideration, the hoard Is of the opinion that favorable Action on this petition would be in the best interests of the City of Salem and recommends that the petition be granted. At the request of qtr. Sumner Raymond, counsel for the opponents to the pAtition, Mr. Louis L. Bakers chairman of the Board, did not participate in the hearing or in the voting on this petition. Respectfully submitted, SALMI PLANNING BOARD By J Petition + T ~P # • t • • yr July 21, 1954 Salem -City Clerk .;City Council Salem, Mass. GENTLEN8N`Y The undersigned respectfully requests your honorable body to consider her petition to change, the zoning from. General Res idence to Business , oY tYT� ollowing described area by extending he existing business z6 o the North side of Highland -avenue t t g g East of Glenn Ave.. in an Easterly direction so that lots 792 $G,` ----------------- $1, . $2, $3 , 84, f ,35 � as shown on a plan entitled Homesites T. ,A. '��pen C, E. recorded in Essex South District Registry of Deeds Pla ook 55 Plan 17 would be included in the area zoned for business. The above described Plan is hereby made a part . of ;t14-�a' g tion. Respectfully Marie, Hodson ' �d Vii^ �rt.3 d r , ,X r ttr �cz� . [1 ?. JT- Y aT..,^4+V 7 "- ':err• , .`:.�€ .. BnTJE"�'T T,c?T,:.-pa a]t":>=12 ' ;�kFC �•`Ji?!'.•-G if. . -:.'- r=Str �- r�J �f.�- _"�=Eax�t3� kms"-,.�G • vorlv 8 't"E .C»wr trtW Of p"],au MUM ate„ -worm P iris %nc,? T4 9v } -Z•,'(`$L`j:..frTLOC'.AM 10 ��:.•°1: ,�ov.� on, Lia" c-'v 75' �.? .':n� >-?.: . r�e•"� '� CSru a ,.;I n OT of �T,1.1";•rti't =*'th.QOG _ �'�IE6117 �tl �i��i l.�rtl„y1 � (1�'. t�Y �A�;I R�.J Y.T� �a4CrT � Y� ,,} t.,+ .n�v I..IA CF�.i•T.T�JZ'� ' - ^^ CQv�<7'7 aL �'��, a>�,'`-. n Fl,."•'n ,.Lir ,�'":: i ,r�. .vi-y. of ..off,-i x�.,:i 4�z z }.. .r�S-�� AMC :Oi<GL"4 000 . e �C ` ♦ Y ivy' .r . . 1 Y d � i • poxo,44p x Titg of #alem, Aasaar4usrtt,a Assmars' (®mire, Titg Mall August 17, 1954 Abutters-- Lots 79-80-81-82-83-84-85 Home9ites Lot 86 Rockmere Emmerton, Alice F etali c/o M J Reardon, 126 Washington Lots 134-139-140-141-142-143 Finnocchio, Joseph A & Alphonse A Diluiso, 230 Highland Ave Abutters Lots 88-89 Home Sites Lot 99 Lot 800 New England Power Co 441 Stuart St • Boston, Mass Lots 149-119-120-1 Z.1-122-123-114 Emmerbnn, Alice F etali c/o M J Reardon, 126 Washington A meeting of the Planning Board was held on Sept. 71 1954, at • 7.30 p. m. , at City Hall. All the members were present and Mr. Baker presided. A hearing was held on the petition of Marie Hodsdon to change from general residence to business zone a parcel of land on the north side of Highland Avenue, east of Glenn .Ave . to include lots 79-85 incl . and 88 and 89, as shown on plan. Dr. Thomas Blackburn of Topsfield and Dr. Joseph C. Nichols appeared in favor of rezoning lots 88 and 89, an area of about five acres from Rockmere St. , so-called on plan, to the power line, for the purpose of building an animal clinic. They said the building would occupy 1200 square feet and would be well away from the residential side and a parking area would be provided. Mr. Joseph Finnocchio, an abutter to the above property appeared • and asked to be recorded in favor . No one appeared in favor of rezoning the other lots� in question. No one appeared. in opposition. The hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Gray, it was unanimously voted to recommended to the City Council that lots 88 and 89 Qn the northerly side of Highland Avenue; a bout 500 feet between Rockmere St. and the power line, 325 feet deep, be changed from general residence to business zone; and pending further information, no action be taken on lots 79-85, as the petitioner did not appear at the hearing. On motion of Mr. Oray, the meeting adjourned at 9 p. m. Hespectfully submitted, Secretary 1 A meeting of the Planning Board was held on September 14, 1954, at 7.30 p. m. , at City Hall. . all the members were present . except Mr. Merrill and Mr. Baker presided. Mr. John J. O'Rourke, the Building Inspector, was also present . There was a general discussion of possible changes in the proposed new zoning ordinance. On motion of Mr. the meeting adjourned at Respectfully submitted, • xxxxxxXXXXX Daniel J. O'Brien., Jr. September 7, 1954 To the Honorable City Council, city Hall. , Salem, Mass. Dear Sirs. The Planning Board, to whom was referred the petition of Marie Hodsdcn to change from general residence zone to business zone a parcel of land on the north side of Bighland Avenue, east of Glenn Avenue, extending the existin& business zone easterly so that lots 79, 800 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88 and 89, as shown on a • plan, entitled t,cmw sites T. A. Appleton C. E., would be in a business zone , has hold a public hearing orn the same as required by law. The Board recommends that pots 88 and 89, approximately 500 fot- t on Highland Avenue between "Rockriere ,Street" and the power line be changed from general resil.ence zone to business zone to a depth of 325 feet from Hiaslanl Avenue* Fending further information from the petitioner, the Board is making no recommendation at this tune on Lots 79 to 85, Inclusive. Respectfully submitted, Chairman J xxxxxxnxrxx Daniel J. O'Brien, Jr. Nov. 23, 1954 Icon. Francis X. Collins, Mayor of Salem, Salem, Mass. Dear Sir: The PlanningBoare. respectfully requests an additional appropriation of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for printing, • advertisi:g and cleric , expenses of the Board. Very truly yours, Chairman • J . yy • To the Eonorfable City Council, Salem, Mass. Gentlemn During the; your 19546, the Planning Board considered the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and held bearings on the same as required by lags. An amendment to allow the restricted use of costo ry home occupations in thesingle residence zones. The Board recommended adoption of the amendment. A petition 6o awnd the zoning sap by changing a general residence zone on the southeasterly side of Highland avenue to a business zone, the: property beim two lots fronting 744-19 feet and. 309.70 Peet on Hig) Lend Avenue, bounded by hig xltaad ,Avenue and Swampscott Road, already partially zoned For business. The Board r-commnded that the potition be denied. A petition to amend the zoning map by ebanging a general residence zone on the westerly aside of Highland :'venue to as business zone, tete property fronting about 700 ::met on Highland Avenue and being about 800 feet in depth. The Board recommended that the petition be denies. A petition to amend the zoning map by changing a, &neral residence zone at State Road am' Vinnin Street to a bueinesm zone, extending the existing b,;asiness zone at the corner of Loring Avenue and State Road, The Board recommended that the petition be granted.. A petition to amend the zoning 'aisp by changing a general residence zone on the northerly Side of Highland Avermue 'east of Glenn .Avenue to n busine:=s zone to a bmf--I cess zonf,, extending the existing bitsinesa zone. %tae Hoard recommended that a portion of the property In question, about 500 feet beteaaesn Rockmere Street and the ,power line, 325 feet deep, be change=d from general residence zone to business zone.. All of the above petitions to change the zoning map are described in detail in the petitions and planed In the records of the City Council During the year the iioard completed its work. ono a general revisions of the Zoning Ordinance vmd Map snd was ready to present it to the City Council carly in 2955. Respectfully s sb-nittead,, Salem Planning Board