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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL APRIL 29, 1987
A meeting of the Salem Board of Appeal was held Wednesday, April 29, 1987 at
7:00 P.M. , second floor, One Salem Green. Notice of the hearing having been
duly advertised in the Salem Evening News on April 15, 22, 1987. Abutters and
other interested persons were notified by mail.
Members present: James Hacker, Chairman, Messrs. , Bencal, Fleming, Luzinski, and
Strout.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, James Hacker.
A motion was made by Mr. Hacker and second by Mr. Bencal to send a letter
to the Legal Dept. concerning the suit of Katsepetsas against the members of
the Appeals board, advising them of a possible counter-suit. The members
voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
60 - 62 WEBB STREET - RICHARD QUIRK
Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to convert two family to four unit
residential and from rear and side setbacks to construct addition and decks.
Mr. Bencal read the application and a letter from the Fire Dept. , no objection.
A letter in opposition from Ms. Anne M. Pelletier, 25 Andrew St. Daniel E.
Reich, Esq. 63 Federal Street represented the petitioner. Exhibit A is the
preferred plan. , more open space Plan B has a smaller green area. Both plans
has adequate parking. The proposed use is reasonable in this multiuse
neighborhood, scattered business, 4 and 5 family houses. The proposal will
add 4 units with 1 unit remaining as his personal use. No problem with abutters
in rear, land belongs to B & M Railroad, open space for a walk way. The plans
fit in with the character of the neighborhood. Plan showed 5 units, were changed
to 4 units, currently a 2 family. Councillor Harvey, Ward 2 spoke in favor of
Exhibit A with 4 units will fit in with the neighborhood. Councillor O'Leary
Ward 4, spoke in favor and the integrity of Mr. Quirk. No one spoke in opposition.
Hearing closed. Mr. Flemming: any problem with this being owner occupied,
Mr. Quirk: none. Mr. Flemming: has the B & M been notified, letter forwarded
from Causeway St. no returns, Mr. Hacker: we can assume it was forwarded. Mr.
Hacker Exhibit B, has more planting, 3 ft. buffer zone. Mr. Luzinski: eliminate
9 and 10 and give back planting space, loose 9 ft. in parking, lose garage.
Mr. Quirk: already hedge in place. Mr. Luzinski: Kevin has the Manzi's seen
these plans. Kevin Harvey: the abutters have been addressed. Mr. Quirk: wants
to maintain the existing garages, they have been there for years, that my 1st.
priority. Mr. Strout: on plan A there only required 6 spaces. , must meet parking
requirements. Mr. Hacker: angle parking requires 22 ft. Mr. Reigh: suggest
eliminating parking space 1 for angle parking, backing out into street. Mr.
Hacker: dangerous. Mr. Quirk: have been backing out onto Webb Street for 30
years with no problems, my daughter for 5 years. Mr. Hacker: always a first time.
Mr. Hacker: Plan B better. Mr. Flemming: moving garage to back of lot.
• Mr. Fleming: Plan B better for the neighborhood, maintain 8 parking spaces, buffer
zone. Mr. Bencal: why don't you use garages. Mr. Quirk: 2 are presently being
used. Mr. Hacker: removing the garage in plan B, eliminating spaces 9 and 10
move spaces over a little bit.
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60 - 62 WEBB STREET
Mr. Quirk: Want garage for storage . Mr. Strout : You are adding to
l • foundation , you will gain storage there . Mr. Fleming made the motion
" to allow the petition Mr. Richard Quirk at the property of 60 - 62
Webb Street currently located in a R-2 Zone, said special permit will
allow extention and alteration of the current nonconforming use to a
four family to allow to the conditions and depths . The special permit
be granted on the following conditions : Property be owner occupied;
Parking Plan "B" as modified and said plan to be further modified -
to include three foot buffer zone abutting the Manzi property and
fenced with evergreens ; Construction per elevations submitted;
Construction conform to requirements of the State Building Code;
conform to allow requirements of the Salem Fire Department ; a building
permit must be obtained; A certificate of occupancy be obtained.
Mr. Luzinski seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
18 MAPLE AVENUE - C . LIRANTONAKIS
Petitioner is requesting Variances from density and setbacks to allow
construction of a single family dwelling and garage on existing
foundation . Mr. Bencal read the application , a letter from the Salem
Fire Prevention Bureau; no objection. Danial A. Reich, Esq.
represented the petitioner. Orginally this lot was three seperate
lots side by side , Mr. Lirantonakis purchased all three , 1 1/2 story
structure back of what would be the middle of the lot and a foundation
extends over lot line inches , on left abuts conservation , condominium,
,• Stop and Shop, land also drops into conservation area , the lot is
undersized by 800 sq. ft . The hardship is economical , several
thousand dollars to move the existing foundation to comply with the
side and rear lot lines , good size lot and buildable foundation. No
encroachment problem. Existing house future not clear, in-law
apartment . Mr. Hacker: Mr. .Reich. please define Salem Zoning Ordinance
what an in-law apartment is? Mr. Reich: Not dlear it could have
fwo single dwelling units on one lot . Mr. Fleming : Not. clear.
Mr. Hacker: Anyone here this evening to speak in favor. Ralph
Morin : spoke in favor of 15 Maple Avenue , Mrs . Morin spoke in favor.
No opposition . Hearing Closed . Mr. Fleming: concerned on what we ' re
allowing, is this the house your client will live in . Mr. Reich:
No, on the new foundation . Mr. Fleming: I interpret the petition
to allow construction of a single family home , bothers me about the
second building, I can see down the line this lot being divided again .
Is it critical to your client that he get both structures?
Mr. Hacker: Allowed where the gentlemen wants it and used the smaller
for a garage and not a dwelling unit, . Mr. Lirantonakis : No problem.
Mr. Fleming: How did we get from one lot to three? Mr. Fleming:
the problem now is Mr. Strout and myself, is now combined 14 , 000 sq.
ft . what happens if we allow here, and wants to put another house .
Mr. Lirantonakis : Paid a lot of money into it for over $15 , 000 .
Mr. Hacker: We have to look at it from the stand view of the
neighborhood. You have a nice piece of land, I can see down the line
deeding the land . Mr. Strout : the garage in the back, also a car
port . Mr. Fleming: It is not the best use of this land it is a cost
saving meaure . Mr. Fleming: It is the feeling of the current board
• the subdivision of this land, no sense . Mr. Fleming made the motion :
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18 MAPLE AVENUE - C . LIRANTONAKIS
For the relief requested in this R-1 Zone for variance of all
•" applicable density and setback requirements to allow construction
of a single family home and garage on existing foundation . The
special permit be granted on the following conditions : Conform
to allow requirements of the Salem Fire Department ; 1 1/2 story
building to be used as garage and not as a dwelling unit ; Proper
numbering be obtained from City Assessors Office ; Proposed dwelling
be built as per plans submitted; That all permits and certificates
of occupancy be obtained from Salem Building Inspector. , Mr. Strout
seconded . The Board voted 4 - 1 (Mr. Bencal Opposed ) .
GRANTED
3 BRIDGE STREET - RICHADALE DAIRY STORES
Petitioner requests a Variance to allow construction of a canopy
over the pump island . Mr. Bencal read the petition and a letter
from the Fire Department , no objection, and letter from Nondas
Lagonakis , 9 Bridge Street in favor. Mr. Hacker: I want record
to reflect that I am a owner operator of a similar store to
Richdale but does not include gas , however, my store is several
miles away I feel that I could judge impartially, if this is a
problem with the Richdale stores , I would not vote on this case .
Not a problem. Gregory Demarkis represented the petitioner
Attorney from Lynn, with me today is Arthur Bouras , Dennis
Fitzpatrict from the Company who will install the canopy . Straight
forward and simple project to install canopy ; , 1 1/2 ft . to property
line , cover the pumps , very attractive , down lighting, lighting
the area . Not offensive to the area, installed a planter. Blending
in with the neighborhood . Pictures were shown. Dennis Fitzpatrict :
3 ft . one similiar to it in Essex . Metal paintedgrey appearance of
wood. Mr. Prentakis , 8 Bridge Street spoke in favor. George
Kastrinakis , Strombergs Restaurant , 2 Bridge Street , spoke in
opposition, speakers loud and disturb tenants across the street .
Richdale has no intention of going 24 hours . Speakers are only
for communication with the cashier, for safety problems , it is a
requirement of the Fire Department and the State Code. Mr. Strout :
Face the microphone towards the water. Mr. Hacker: Cannot overide
the Fire Department requirements . Mr. Luzinski : Canopy is there
for the convenience of customers . Mr. Fleming: Are there any
signs on this canopy? Mr. Demarkis : Only 2 signs "Self Serve" .
Traffic enters from _Salem and leaves towards Beverly. Impossible
to hook radio to speaker. We did lease the back of the store to
a Taxi firm which is now discontinued. Mr. Fleming made the
motion for Crete Realty Trust and Richdale Dairy Stores a Variance
to allow construction of a service type canopy over the pump station
currently in a B-2 Zone . Said Variance for the encroachment from
the front setbacks of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft . as shown on plans submitted
subject to the following conditions : Construction as per plans
shown; Microphone or intercom system, required by city and State
Statue , be turned away from the street and used only for public
\ information and safety purposes ; no advertising or entertainment
is to be provided from these speakers ; all concerns and conditions
•rr of the Salem Fire Department must be adhered to; signage on Canopy be
fJ limited two ( 2 ) signs ( "Self Serve" ) ; a building permit be obtained
prior to construction, ( no closer than 1 1/2 ft . from lot line ) .
Mr. Bencal Seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
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6 - 8 WHEATLAND STREET - CHARLES L. BRETT
Petitioner is requesting a Variance from front yard setback to allow
existing two family dwelling. Mr. Bencal read the petition and letter
i from the Fire Department , no objection . Mr. John Vallis , 1 Church
Street , Salem, representing the petitioner last year Mr. Brett
bought property shown on assessors map as a vacant lot , 9000 sq. ft .
dimensions 90 x 100 , Mr. Brett obtained a building permit with the
consideration there would be a 15 ft . setback, in Mr. Brett .hand-
writing he outlined a plan outlining what he determined to be 15 ft .
setback, he took it from the inside of the sidewalk. At the morning
of the closing, he had 95% completion of the house, the plot plan
was given to the closing attorney showing the relation to the front
setback and an encroachment of roughly 4 ft . through a certain
mistake on Mr. Bretts ' behalf, he had an engineer tape out and stake
for the construction of the house . Before he began construction ,
he did spend, however, several thousand dollars in a preblast survey
of the site , immediately behind the existing hosue it is all ledge .
the terrain of the property is the furthest setback on the street .
Mr. Brett has spoken with neighbors except one, neighbors and
elderly and have been helpful to him. Mr. Fleming: Any sidwalk in
front of this place? Mr. Brett : Yes and curbing in place . No one
spoke in favor. No one spoke in opposition . Hearing Closed.
Mr. . Fleming made the motion to grant the variance from requirements
of 15 ft . to what shows on plans 9 . 5 ft . Mr. Bencal seconded. The
Board voted unanimously in favor.
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
19 BRIDGE STREET - PAUL S. FRASER
00 Petitioner request a Variance from density, setbacks and use to
allow construction of .a single family dwelling in a B-2 Zone.
Salem Fire Department has no objection . Attorney William H. Donaldson
46 Dearborn Street represented the petitioner. This is a small
lot in a small lot area , several years ago there was a fire on the
property although it was bordered up technically it was an eyesore
in the area, the City tore it down . They gave notice to the present
owner, as he was in Florida he returned a week late for the hearing.
Since then he applied two years ago to this board to build a house
on this property and there was opposition from the neighbors , who
remembered the house when it was an eyesore . He was turned down at
that time . Since then he has prepared these plan , house is 24 x 34
as shown on plans , entrance on Pierce Avenue , comparable to other
houses in area. Planning Board letter from earlier hearing that it
was a proper use of single family dwelling. If the board acts
favorably, he must act speedly in building this house , he has a
contract with builder which provides a penalty if they do not and a
bonus if they do it early. There is place for parking between the
two buildings , the lot being on Bridge Street where there is a lot
of traffic is used for trashing, petitioner has tried to keep it
clean , an attrative house would be an improvement . Mr. Bencal:
Where there is a lot of traffic on Bridge Street , why would the
petitioner on a new plan have it come on to Bridge Street when
Pierce Avenue less travelled Street is available? Mr. Donaldson :
because of the size of the house and length. Mr. Bencal : you
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started a new plan . Mr. Fleming: I can understand Richard, the
house if it would face Bridge Street the impack of the noise , you
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19 BRIDGE STREET - PAUL S. FRASER
might get a little relief in terms residential peace on Pierce
• Avenue . Mr . Bencal : We ' re looking at creating a possible hazard.
The configuration of the house . Mr. Strout : Put the front door on
Pierce Avenue and parking out back. Mr. Bencal : The only question.
I have you indicated the front line of the house , you have not
indicated porches . Mr. Donaldson : The kitchen there is a door
that swings inwardly would be right on Bridge Street actually to
have small platform not on Bridge Street and have door in area
between the houses . Mr. Fleming: What you are saying there would
be a porch or deck would be on this side , and not interfer with the
parking, what Mr. Strout is concerned with you would still be
encroaching on the setbacks , what your saying is the only deck
would be a deck would not encroach on any setbacks . Mr. Strout :
Are you at street elevation you would not have any porches one step
up. Mr . Donaldson : Cement slab foundation . Mr. Hacker: Anyone
here like to speak in favor, None . Any one opposed? None . Any
questions? Any comments? Mr. Strout : Continue on the comment of
parking, new construction and how heavily travelled the street is .
Mr. . "Fleming: You haven' t much land here , 1 , 700 sq. ft . 24 x 36
is not a large dwelling, I understand your concern you would rather
have the parking exit on Pierce . Mr. Strout : You have to move the
building right on the lot line or on the abutters lot line on
Pierce Avenue . Mr. Donaldson : 3 houses on Bridge Street right
next to it have their parking almost precisely the way we do .
Mr. Hacker: Am I lining this up correctly so that the kitchen is
here in that corner, has your client given any consideration to
y•: turning the house the other way? Mr. Donaldson : We wanted to have
it open onto Pierce Street instead of Bridge Street the abutter
next door who object last time , Friday morning is being conveyed
to another client of mine , has no objection . Mr. Strout : I don ' t
know if you could use this particular plan , you could get the same
square footage going the other way and address the parking problem,
you may have to use a different set of plans and have an architect
revise them. Mr. Donaldson : If it was turned that way . Mr. Strout :
dimension may change , 26 x 32 he may want to look for plans that
conform with those dimensions . I don ' t know if you could get a
mirror image or get a different plan that would conform. Mr. Hacker :
Would the members be adverse to continuing this , you know what
our concerns are . What we need from you is a letter waivering your
time right to May 27th. Mr. Fleming: Moved at this time to continue
the petition of Mr. Fraser of 19 Bridge Street to the May 27th
meeting. Mr. Luzinski seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO CONTINUE
COLONIAL ROAD - HAMBLET & HAYES CO.
Petitioner requests a Variance from minimum setbacks to allow a
construction of a solvent tank storage and packaging building on
existing continment dike in an I Zone . Mr. Bencal read the
application letter from the Fire Department, no objection .
Harley Orr: What I have is a plot plan of Hamblet & Hayes
facility asking for a variance on setback from an internal boundary
of property line . B & M rail routes comes into property presently
to load and unload rail cars . 7 . 4 ft from building to rail siting.
Cement foundation was used at one time for a dike for four 25 , 000
gallon tanks about three or four years ago . They were removed
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CONLONIAL ROAD - HAMBLET & HAYES CO.
because they were considered unsafe . Since that time nothing has
been in its place . The cement pad which is there, the trucks
rested on while material was loaded and unloaded from both cars
and trucks into and out of tanks in the dike area. Now what is
planned to again put tanks .in there have a cement floor, put sides
and a roof over it . The particular products which will be housed
are metal cleaning products : Methyline Chloride , Percloethyline
and Clorothyne SM. No relation to the odor problem. The odor was
caused by nonsolvent products . Solvents are nonflamabl.e ,
noncorrosive and noncombustable . The dike is ramped to protect
the ground. Mr. Fleming: A motion to grant petition subject to
the following conditions : Petitioner comply with all conditions
and concerns of the Salem Fire Department ; Approval be given by
the Board of Health; Construction be done as per plans submitted;
Legal building permit be obtained. Mr. Luzinski seconded. Board
voted 4 - 1 ( Mr. Hacker opposed ) .
GRANTED
13 NICHOLS STREET - ZOEL LABRIE
Petition for a Variance from density setbacks and use to allow
construction of a duplex in a R-1 Zone . Attorney William Piermento
requests under the statue a vote of the Board by roll call.
Chapter 40 A, Section 11 , a petitioner may withdraw only prior to
publication . Mr. Fleming: A motion to allow petition for with-
drawal without prejudice. Mr. Luzinski seconded.
• UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED.
19 GABLES CIRCLE GAETANO A. STOCCO
Petitioner requests a Variance from side yard setbacks to allow
construction of a garage in a R-1 Zone. Mr. Bencal read the
application from Salem Fire Department , no objection . Gaetano Stocco :
12 x 24 garage cannot put garage in legal limits because of car .
3 1/2 ft . by 5 1/2 ft . Leonard O' Leary : The abutters in the area
are in favor, none opposed. Edward Verricks , 32 Gallows Hill Road,
no objection to building garage . Gil Fontaine , 26 Gallows Hill
Road, no objection to the garage if the size is reduced from his
previous request . Louis D' Agastino, 17 Gables Circle, in favor.
No oppositions . Mr. Fleming: A motion to grant the petition
subject to the following conditions : That the proposed garage
be built no closer than 3 1/2 ft . from lot 13 as shown on the
plan; All construction be as per plans submitted; All requirements
of Salem Fire Department relative to smoke detectors be complied
with; All construction be done per all applicable state building
codes ; And a legal building permit be obtained. Mr. Strout seconded
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
Mr. Bencal motioned to adjourn meeting. Seconded by several.
Meeting adjourned at 9 : 17 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL MAY 13, 1987
A meeting of the Salem Board of Appeal was held May 13, 1987 at
7: 00 p.m. , second floor , One Salem Green. Notice of hearing have
been duly advertised in the Salem Evening News on April 12, 1987
and May 6, 1987. Abutters and other interested persons were
notified by mail .
Members Present : James Hacker , Chairman, James Fleming,
Edward Luzinski , Peter Strout, Arthur Lebreque,
Peter Dore.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman, James Hacker , at which
time he appointed Arthur Lebrecque and Peter Dore voting members.
Mr . Strout : A motion to accept the April 15, 1987 Minutes of the
meeting as recorded . Mr . Luzinski seconded .
64 BRIDGE STREET - WILLIAM D. LITTLE
Petitioner requests a Special Permit and variance to convert a
•` funeral home to professional office space in a R-2 Zone.
Mr . Fleming read application, there was no correspondence. David
Hallinan, Esq. representing Mr . Little. Mr . Hallinan : Presented
photos and a plot plan by Carter & Carter Engineering. The lot is
presently 22, 000 square feet, presently has a funeral home and
garage on the premises in a R-2 Zone. Mr. Little wishes to
convert the building to professional office space. Mr . Luzinski :
Three professional type offices. Mr. Hallinan: Small offices .
Mr . Hacker : Anyone here to speak in favor of petition?
Kevin Harvey, Councillor : Speaking in favor of petition, my most
concern is with parking, which it seems to have adequate parking.
The remaining green space I would like to see intack with
aesthetics. Robert Gauthier , Councillor-at-Large : In favor along
with Kevin Harvey. Mr. Hacker : Is there anyone opposed?
Rosemary Emilianowic, 70 Bridge Street: Owner of house adjacent
to the property in question. Funeral parlor does not conduct
business daily and the neighborhood is quiet. On Sperry Street
there is a family with small children so the access in and out of
Bridge Street does effect my house and the neighborhood .
Wondering if the garage unit itself will have offices on it or is
it just the main building? What kind of offices are available or
are they going to be condos? Mr . Hacker : We cannot dictate
ownership. If this were granted this evening to be two or three
or four offices , they could be rentals or sold on a condo basis .
We cannot control ownership. Mrs. Emilianowics : Do you intend to
use any of the green space for parking? Mr . Little : All the
• green space will stay the same. Mr . Hallinan : We are not going
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• 64 BRIDGE STREET - WILLIAM D. LITTLE
to add on to the structure, all renovations will be to the
interior only. There will be no more than three offices, two or
three the most, which is on the back part of the lot. None of the
trees will be moved . Green space will not change. Mr . Luzinski :
Will there be any permanent residents in the building?
Mr . Hallinan : Professional office space. Mr . Fleming : What is
square footage of the proposed areas of the house and garage?
Mr . Hallinan : I don' t have that information. Mr . Fleming : Would
you mind a limitation if you were granted a Special Permit or
Variance of not to exceed three offices. The area is a R-2 Zone
and a professional business is in a B-1 Zone. This would have to
be a Variance. Is there any indication of a hardship? Mr. Little:
Financial hardship. Mr . Fleming : Our ordinance in terms of off-
street parking requires one space per employee. Could you promise
us to maintain the existing spaces be they 5 - 10 -15 spaces that
exist there now. If so, what is that number? Mr . Hallinan : I
don ' t know what the number is, but I went there today and the area
is 22, 000 square feet some of it is green space but a great
majority of it is parking area as you can see from the photograph.
To the left of the building there is a driveway and green space on
the left so none of that can be utilized as parking but on the
right hand side that' s a rather wide entrance and parallel spaces
can be maintained there, and a large number in the back . I think
• about 15 or 20 spaces. Mr. Fleming : Could you maintain ten
spaces? Mr . Hallinan : Yes, ten spaces. Mr. Hacker : We have no
parking plan, no plan for shurbery which is a concern to the
neighborhood. Mr. Little : We are leaving it as is. Mr . Hacker :
What are we voting on? Mr . Fleming : A Variance for a change of
use. Mr . Labrecque : Is there currently anything in the garage?
Mr . Hallinan : They use it for storing hearses and cars, that was
it. Mr . Fleming : I move at this time to grant the Variance
requested by the Petitioner , William D. Little, of the property
located at 64 Bridge Street currently in a R-2 Zone. Said action
granting a Variance for a change of present use of a funeral home
to professional office space with the following conditions : no
more than three offices be placed at the property including both
the existing funeral home and garage to the rear of said property;
a minimum of ten parking spaces meeting the requirements set forth
in the Salem Zoning Ordinance to be maintained at all times by
Petitioner that existing green space be maintained by the
Petitioner ; that sinage be limited to the terms of the Salem Sign
Ordinance and be approved by the process set forth in that
Ordinance; proper Certificates of Occupancy be obtained from the
Salem Building Inspector ; the exterior of said building be
maintained as near as possible to the existing exterior to remain
in harmony with the existing neighborhood ; all requirements of the
Salem Fire Department relative to fire safety be adhered to.
Mr. Luzinski seconded .
Board voted 4 - 1 (James Hacker opposed)
• GRANTED
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• 7 ROSLYN STREET - MANUEL & OLIVIA MACHADO
Petitioners request a Variance for rear and side yard setbacks to
allow existing deck in a R-3 Zone. Mr . Fleming read application
and direct appeal . No correspondence. Phil Durkin, Esq.
representing the Petitioners, 27 Lowell Street, Peabody , Mass.
Mr . Durkin : At the time Mr . and Mrs . Machado refinanced their home
it came to their attention that the plot plan revealed that the
deck that they added to their property in the rear did not conform
to the Zoning Laws. This resulted in the bank permitting them to
go ahead with the refinance on the condition that they obtain a
Variance from the City of Salem. Presently the bank is holding a
$1, 000.00 in escrow until the Machado 's comply with this request.
Needless to say, they would encure a financial hardship if they
were to forfeit that amount and the benefit of the deck . They
relied on builders at the time of construction and I might add
that there was an existing porch there that they removed and
replaced with a deck and inadvertently that has created the title
check . Mr . Hacker : Is there anyone in favor of this Petition?
No one spoke in favor or opposition. Mr . Hacker : Was a Building
Permit ever obtained? Mr . Durkin : To my knowledge, no. Mr .
Luzinski : How much difference in size from this new deck to the
porch that was there? Mr . Durkin : Porch was not specifically
reported on deed , it would say the land with the buildings there
on. The Machados came into ownership in 1984 and they don't know
• history of structure other than the porch was there , they hired
builders to remove same and replace with deck . Without having the
details of the porch before me and only relying on this plan, they
have no other plans. It 's hard to say whether they inadvertently
added on to that deck or not. I don ' t know who were the builders.
I 'm here for another Attorney in my office so I 'm not familiar
with Mr . and Mrs . Machado. Mr . Hacker : Are Mr . and Mrs. Machado
here? Mr . Durkin : No, they have a language problem so they might
not know that tonight was the night of the hearing. Mr . Fleming :
Concern of Mr . Luzinski is that the other porch there was knocked
down and a larger deck was put up. That might of affected the
rear yard but I don 't think it would of affected the side yard
because the entire dwelling is only 9 feet +/-. Mr . Durkin: My
understanding is that the deck is approximately same size as
original porch. Mr . Machado: Yes, extended left to right.
Mr . Durkin: Same depth on deck was kept. Mr . Luzinski : No
encroachment because you have your 20 feet. Mr . Fleming : Move at
this time to allow the Petition of Manuel and Olivia Machado for a
Variance from rear and side yard setbacks specifically to have a
9 foot +/- setback as per plans shown in a 17 foot +/- rear yard
as per plans shown. No conditions necessary. Mr . Strout seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
25 WASHINGTON STREET - GEORGE GAGNAN
Petitioner requests a Special Permit and Variance to allow
• property to be used as a bed and breakfast, four rooms, also
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• 25 WASHINGTON STREET - GEORGE GAGNAN
Variance from parking requirements in a R-2 Zone. Mr . Fleming
read application and correspondence from the Salem Common
Neighborhood Association , P.O. Box 8608, Salem, Mass. Opposed .
Also a Petition with approximately 25 names in opposition was
submitted . Harry Angeles, Esq. , 27 Lowell Street, Peabody, Mass .
representing George Gagnan, One South Shore Road, Peabody, Mass .
Mr . Angeles: Mr . Gagnan is a builder , as stated in our
application. Mr . Gagnan is requesting a Special Permit and
Variance to use the 2nd floor premises in a manor referred to as a
bed and breakfast residence. Mr . Gagnan has an executed Purchase
and Sale Agreement with the current owners : Angela Z . Bruski and
Lena Jalinski who are the heirs of the estate of Victoria
Majewski. The Agreement is conditioned upon permission being
obtained from your Board to allow the property to be used
primarily as a single family residence for Mr. Gagnan and his
family and also to proivide four rooms as a bed and breakfast
residence. The home has been owned and occupied by the same
family for at least 50 years. Currently Lena Jalinski resides in
the premises alone , she is 94 years old and has spent most of her
life in this home. She cannot maintain home and does not have the
will to restore it to its current use. Lena and her sister
Angela know what the present conditions are with respect to
property and the common neighborhood and realize what the reality
• is. They have been attempting to sell this home for some time. A
year ago a proposal was rejected by your Board. Mr . Gagnan and
his family are excited in purchasing this dwelling. They are
excited about the concept of restoring the property to what it
once was and understand and appreciate the architectural and
aesthetic value that this property presents. For the past eight
months Mr . Gagnan has had architect, contractors, caprenters
examine the premises to determine what would be required to simply
restore the home with consistent 12 rooms and full basement. He ' s
had plans prepared to include new bathroom facilities for each
bedroom on the second floor as illustrated in the plans which were
attached to our application. The major items which need to be
done include the following : new slate roof required; chimney
requires repair; new heating system required ; new electrical
system required; leaks througout the house that must be repaired
including the repairing and refinishing the ceilings the woodwork
and floors throughout the entire dwelling ; new plumbing required
and that includes the new bathrooms proposed on the second floor .
Exterior carpenty and painting ; also a complete rehab and
renovation of the garage. Mr . Gagnan has an estimate of
$190,000. 00 to do this work. This coupled with the purchase price
doesn' t leave much of a margin of people wtih a bankbook to obtain
the financing for this type of project. I 'd like you to consider
that there is a distinct hardship with respect to the paint up,
fix up and purchase. What we propose essentially leaves the
dwelling as you see it today except for the fact that we would
• install on the first floor a small registration desk, a small
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stand to handle brochures. On the first floor what really is
required is extensive fix up. Redoing ceilings. There are two or
three Samuel Maclntire fireplaces on that first floor. There is
gumwood paneling that you don' t find any place else. In addition
to what you 'd have to do with electrical and plumbing and in the
kitchen. On the second floor we would provide separate bathrooms
for each of the four current rooms as they exist. Nothing to the
exterior except carpentry and painting and stained glass windows
on the northeast side of dwelling would remain as is. Landscaping
would be refurbished, in addtion to that we would rehab the two-
car garage that exists on the property. Location adjacent to the
Witch Museum and within a couple of 100 yards of the Hawthorne
Hotel surrounded by mixed use prpoerty including other bed and
breakfast, multi-family homes, condominiums, and two-family
residences. The use as a bed and breakfast and single family home
is not only an appropriate use it ' s a realistic one. Several
weeks ago Mike Pelletier , Mike Honson and some young ladies from
the Salem Common Neighborhood Association met with us at the site.
Took them on a tour of the entire dwelling. One problem they
stated was the matter of parking and traffic impact in the area.
Mall Street some of the landscaping could be taken out and three
parking spaces could be put there . Mike Pelletier stated we would
loose two spaces on the street so 'we would only gain one space.
• We told them we would get some spaces at the garage. Four of them.
Mr . Fleming : Is 'that a contract for a year? Mr . Angeles: is a
contract for a month, with apotential in the contract to renew
annually for a full year . The two-car garage on the property
which can be utilized for that purpose. We would be taking
nothing away from the exterior landscaping of this property.
Mr . Gagnan was a member of the Peabody Planning Board for 14
years. He and his wife are willing to make a large investment in
the City of Salem. They are going to live on first floor with bed
and breakfast on 3rd floor . They will be able to monitor this
constantly so there wont' be any problems related to the bed and
breakfast and this bed and breakfast will prvoide some revenue to
help with the restoration cost. I want the Board to appreciate
the circumstances and consider this proposal favorable and I ask
you to look at what those items are that Chapter 40A requires with
respect to the Variance. Mr . Hacker : Is there anyone here this
evening that would like to speak in favor of this project? Ramon
Parga, 5 Oliver Street: The last time I was here I was opposed
this time I 'm in favor. Curator from Salem Witch Museum, 19 1/2
Washington Square North: Opposed to condos. This particular use
of the building is not offensive to me providing the parking is a
situation that we have a critical need to lease that part of the
application. Mr. Hacker : Anyone opposed? Donald David ,
29 Washington Square North : Are they only looking for four units?
The Board : Yes. Mr . David : Is it even a profitable situation?
The Board : that 's not for us to decide. Mr . David : What actually
• are you going to do about parking? Mr . Angeles : Four rooms.
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Kevin Harvey, Councillor : Opposed and would like to submit 65 more
signatures against close proximity. A band-aid situation to drive
individuals to the proposed bed and breakfast to the parking
garage. I have a problem with that. I will take a look at
Chapter 40A. Robert Gauthier, Councillor : Opposed because I
consider this to be a residential neighborhood any further
commercialization I 'm opposed to. David Goodman, 11 Andrew
Street : I 'm in opposition to this project. I 'm against commercial
use around the common. This property as a bed and breakfast, is
it forever commercial use and can it be used for any commerical
use? Parking and traffic in neighborhood . Michael Pelletier , 25
Andrews Street: On April 28th I did tour the property with others
of the Salem Common Neighborhood Association. The four of us
toured it we were not persuaded that it would cost $200, 000. 00 to
do paper and painting. The developer was talking about replacing
copper valleys on roof for $10, 000. A lot of cost will be to move
four walls and construct four new bathrooms ; the cost would be a
lot less if this was not done. I received a call from Angela
Bruski who stated the Attorney advised her not to go through a
Real Estate Broker. Angela and Lena will not benefit from whether
this Variance is granted or not regarding a hardship? I 'm opposed
because of a commercial venture, I 'm opposed because of the
parking, I 'm opposed because there has not been a good faith
• effort to take care of the two people that own the house and
market it openly with the Real Estate Brokers. Barry Nyer ,
3 Williams Street : Concerned with traffic day-to-day. The bed and
breakfast has already changed hands once. I 'm in opposition.
Maryellen Delaney, 44 Essex Street : Opposed . Judy Deering,
33 Washington Street North: Opposed trying to protect the
residential neighborhood . Joan Nestor, Vice President of Salem
Common Neighborhood Association, 2 Forrester Street: Opposed to
commercial venture , we don' t need more traffic in the
neighborhood . Ted Richard , 35 Pleasant Street : Opposed , because
of the parking . Gerry Kavanaugh, City Planner : Opposed, I will
be attending the City Council Proposed Zoning Ordinance. The
Mayor ' s and Planning Board and City Council ' s perception on what
all of our Boards will be looking at density on commercial or
residential use . Mr . Hacker : Anyone opposed, you have a chance
for rebuttal. Mr . Angeles : I 'm not the fiduciary. I 'm
representing George Gagnan. The appraisal is a figure with
respect to the purchase of the estate. I 'm talking about a
situation at the corner of three streets where I can have two
boarders tomorrow with cars parked out front and nobody can say
anything. Ilam offering something that is realistic. Mr . Hacker :
Hearing is closed . Mr . Fleming : Do you feel that its a condition
precedent that a person or persons who own property list that
property with a registered Real Estate Broker prior to seeking a
Variance or Permit. Mr . Angeles : I don' t know if that is a
condition of precedent. I don ' t consider that it is . Mr .
• Fleming : It was not necessary for the Peitioners or Sellers to
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before hand list with a Broker. Would you be adverse if the
Petition was acted upon favorably to come into a more concrete
arrangement with the City of Salem and its Off-Street Parking
Commission relative to a leasing arrangement for a longer period
of time with the municipal garage and with that being the
condition of the granting of the Variance. Mr . Angeles : You can
make it a condition of the granting that we would obtain parking
in a parking relationship in a contract form with the garage and
if we loose it then our bed and breakfast is gone. We are willing
to do that. Mr . Fleming : No provision for employee parking. Our
Zoning Ordinance as far I can determine would require one space
per room and one space for each two employees . Is there one
additional employee being considered to this operation of this bed
and breakfast. Mr . Angeles : There will be none. Mr . Luzinski :
Do Mr . and Mrs. Gagnan have a family? Mr . Angeles : Its my
understanding the childre are gone or are going. It will be just
Mr . and Mrs. Gagnan living in the house. Mr . Strout: How many
bedrooms will be up on the third floor? The Board : The third
floor is not layed out. Mr . Angeles : There are two bedrooms on
the third floor . Mr . Hacker : I have mixed feelings about this.
I agree with the Attorney when he stated that this is not strickly
an R-2 neighborhood . I think there is a need for bed and
breakfast lodging in the City, however , I have a very big problem
• with the fact that the Attorney has alluded to the fact that the
current owners are not going to have it stolen from them. Maybe
their expectations are greater . The two items that have come to
us have been business and money making propositions by the
applicants. I 'm not so sure that this couldn ' t be sold at a
reasonable price and be maintained as a two-family or two
condominium unit with the addition of a parking space without the
threat of having the current owners tear everything up and change
the character of the house. Mr . Fleming : Impressed with present
single family residence is a gracious and beautiful home. I don 't
think that there are any buyers out there for this type of home.
Impressed with fact that there is a real strong hardship with
trying to sell this property. I don ' t believe when you sell
property you must go to Broker and I don ' t believe when you come
to this Board for a Variance or Special Permit that you have to go
to a Broker . So I don' t buy that argument. I 'm impressed by the
extent of improvements that the Petitioner would make at the
property. I understand Mr . Pelletier 's argument that some of
these would not be expended if he were just using it as a
residential home. Mr . Michaud , one of the abutters , would be
impacted by more cars in the neighborhood because of
nonavailability of space for his own commercial venture would
speak in favor . I 'm impressed that there is no exterior and
little interior change proposed by Mr . Gagnan. I 'm impressed that
it ' s limited , a four unit bed and breakfast which means maybe
. eight people per night. I 'm impressed that they met with the
Salem Common Neighborhood Association. I ' m not impressed with
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Mr . David 's argument that his would not add much to Salem. I
don' t know how we can resolve the parking problem in this area.
We have to make a decision tonight on current Zoning Ordinance so
new zoning does not apply. One final argument is why most people
are here tonight in opposition of impact on different use. This
is the reason I will vote against this proposal tonight.
Mr . Luzinski : Mixed emotions , less impact than the last porposal
they brought against this house. I like the idea of the owners
living in it. I 've also enjoyed tourist going into some of our
better houses and bringing back home the feeling of Salem. They
are not going to have full capacity every night. So it won' t
effect the neighborhood every night. I don ' t think we can
alleviate the parking problem. All we can do is lessen the
problem, not make it worse. Mr . Fleming : move at this time to
grant the relief requested in the Petition of George Gagnan of
One South Shore Avenue of Peabody, Mass. for the allowance of the
Petition seeking Variance and Special Permit for the use of the
Property at 25 Washington Square North currently in a R-2 Zone as
a bed and breakfast and further for a Variance as to the parking
requirements with the following conditions : that the Petitioner
enter into an agreement with the Off-Street Parking Commission of
the City of Salem for an annual contract for the parking of five
vehicles and that such condition be permanently part of the
• Variance; no exterior changes be made to the property including
sinage ; that all work have the approval of the Salem Historic
Commission since the subject property is located within the bounds
of an established historic district; that all requirements of the
Salem Fire Department and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Building Code relative to an Inn to be complied with in
relationship to fire safety; garage currently shown on plan remain
and it be used solely for parking by the owners ; that all green
space and street scape be maintained by Petitioners and/or
subsequent owners ; that all licenses that are necessary for the
operation of a bed and breakfast be obtained from the Salem
Licensing Board ; that all proposed work and plans for Petitioner
be done by Building Permit obtained from the Salem Building
Inspector; prior to occupancyeither as a resident, either the
residential portion of the plans use or the guest portion of plans
use that Certificate of Occupancy be obtained . Mr . Strout
seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY DENIED
Mr . Hacker recessed the meeting for 10 minutes.
Mr. Hacker at this time appointed Peter Dore as a voting member .
9 NORTHEY STREET - JAMES & CATHERINE ADAMS
Petitioner requests a Special Permit to convert three family
• dwelling into a four family dwelling in a R-2 Zone . Mr . Fleming
read application. No correspondence. Henry Lucas , Esq. ,
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133 Washington Street representing the Petitioner . Mr . Lucas : The
Board has before it the proposed parking arrangement which has
been outlined by the North Shore Survey Corporation as is
described in Petition there is a garage which is proposed to be
removed and six adequate 9 x 22 parking stalls have been laid
out. Premises in question are located directly abutted by
130 Bridge Street which is a 16 family use presently, and on the
other side 11 Northey Street which is a two-family and various
locations up and down the street, mixes of four family, there is
an eight family, 35-41 Northey Street. Mr . Fleming : I have a
signed Petition from abutters at 11 Northey Street signed with
conditions. The conditions are : The Special Permit be owner
occupied, parking being enclosed by fencing and is consistant to
what is there, the historical integrity of the building be
maintained and also a letter from Julie Lufkim who is in support.
Mr . Lucas : Submitted photos to show driveway of location of
garage. The garage is suppose to be removed and the fence will be
moved back as per plot plan. Clients have prepared basic layout
of inside. Mr . Hacker : Anyone here to speak in favor. None
Mr . Hacker : Anyone opposed? Michael Pelletier, 25 Andrews
Street : An R-2 Zone the emphasis is on residential first a two
means, two dwelling units. There is a 16 unit on corner . There
will be a disaster if we continue to try to squeeze in as many as
• possible. Traffic congestion. Nestor : Opposed. Micky Benson,
Corner of Northey and Bridge : There is a problem with parking. An
extra unit as long as there is adequate parking won' t make a
difference. In favor . Mr. Hacker : Rebuttal. Mr . Lucas : People
directly affected by the Petition support it by submitted letter .
Parking is going to resident sticker problem. We are creating six
new parking spaces. Mr . Strout: How many spaces exist now?
Mr . Lucas : There are four . Mr . Strout : Will there be any
changes to the exterior? Mr . Lucas : None. Mr . Fleming : Will it
be a necessity for exterior stairwells? Mr . Lucas : No, there are
adequate stairwells within the building. Units are on first,
second and third floor . The fourth unit needs a bathroom. We
have to add a bathroom to first floor. No additions. Two
kitchens exist on first floor . Mr . Fleming : How old is the
younger of the two kitchens? Mr . Lucas: 70 years. Mr . MacIntosh,
Fire Department came to see the apartment. Mr. Lucas : Never had
money to improve the property. Mr . Fleming : Move at this time to
grant the Petition of James and Catherine Adams for the property
located at 9 Northey Street in a R-2 Zone. Said Petition granting
a Special Permit to extend the current use of the structure
located there from a three family to a four family with the
following conditions : property remain owner occupied at all times ;
that the parking area as shown on submitted parking plan maintain
six parking spaces and said area be enclosed by a fence as
described in attached photos ; historical integrity of building
especially exterior be maintained; garage shown on submitted plans
• be demolished that Permits for the demolition be obtained under
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our City Ordinance relative to demolishen and not before ; all
requirements of Salem Fire Department relative to fire safety be
adhered to; Building Permit be obtained for any necessary work
from Salem Building Inspector ; Certificate of Occupancy be
obtained prior to occupancy of the tenants .
Mr . Luzinski seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
152 MARLBOROUGH ROAD - THADEOUS & FELICIA WEAVER
Petitioner requests a variance from lot area, area per dwelling
unit, and lot width to allow construction of a single family
modular home in a R-1 Zone. Mr . Fleming read application.
John Serafini, Esq. representing Mrs. Weaver. Mr. Serafini : Has
plot plan showing proposed dwelling. 24 x 52 modular homes. Lot
has approximately 10, 992 square feet. 15, 000 foot area required.
Many lots subdivided back in 1920 's . Many of the lots are
nonconforming. Mr . Hacker : Anyone this evening like to speak in
favor? Stephen Capallas, 156 Marlborough Road : In favor as long
as it applies. My lot is 150 feet front, over 360 feet back.
Al LaChappell, 150 Marlborough Road : No objection. Mr . Hacker :
Anyone opposed? Kurt Green, Owner of property behind Weaver : The
area of Rockdale Avenue, Salem Avenue and Vista Avenue under
• development. 50 feet frontage would start to strangle the area.
Mr. Hacker : The Board takes every Petition individually. Janis
Green : If the property in question is granted, the Variance and
the thus property is sold , without the construction taken place,
will Variance go with the sale of the property? Mr . Hacker : The
Variance goes with the land, however , there is a time period . If
it is not built within one year of variance it will automatically
be revoked. Mr . Fleming : Has to be setback at least 30 feet from
property line. Current Ordinance states 15, 000 square feet of
plan. House can only occupy 358 of the land and is going to
exceed that figure to a certain extent. (Chapter 40A) .
Mr . Serafini : 33 feet from property line. Mr. Hacker : Blasting
is done by the Fire Department. Mr . Fleming : Investigate after
blasting then you have a case. Mr. Hacker : Opportunity for
rebuttal. Mr . Serafini : Single lot, one use, for Mr . Weaver .
Zoning has changed and owners are at a disadvantage. Many lots
vary in size. Mr . Fleming: What percentage would be in terms of
house to lot. Mr . Serafini : Might be just over the requirement.
24 x 52 feet would be acceptable. Mr . Hacker : Hearing closed.
Mr . Fleming : I move at this time to grant the relief Petitioners
Thadeous and Felicia Weaver for Variances from lot area, are per
dwelling unit, and lot width to allow construction of a single
family modular home at 152 Marlborough Road in a R-1 Zone with the
following conditions : the single family dwelling to be built there
not exceed the size of 24 x 52 feet; located no closer to the rear
boundary than 33 feet; the house be situated as per plot plans
• submitted ; proper numbering be obtained from the Assessors office
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of the City of Salem relative to this particular lot; the house be
built in compliance with all the provisions of Massachusetts
Building Code; proper Building Permits and Certificate of
Occupancy be obtained from the Salem Building Inspector ; all the
relevant provisions of the Salem Fire Department relative to fire
safety be adhered to. Mr . Strout seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
441 LAFAYETTE STREET - MARQUIS MAGEE
Petitioner requests for a Variance from side yard setback
requirement to allow existing deck in a R-1 Zone. Mr . Fleming
read direct appeal, no other correspondence. Robert Ledoux, Esq. ,
9 Federal Street, representing Mr. Magee. Mr . Ledoux : There is
absolutely no truth this was going to become condominiums. This
is a single family house in a single family residence. Two lots
Mr . McGree owns. Neither in itself is large enough to construct a
building on. In 1979 Mr . McGee submitted plans to the
Conservation Commission and Building Department, permits did
issue. Cannot find plans in the Building Department. Either the
contractor or land surveyor apparently made an error at the time
it was submitted . We are asking to allow the deck to stand as is,
• it will be owner occupied , no change at all . the foundation is 10
feet off. Mr . Hacker : Anyone to speak in favor? None. Mr .
Hacker : Anyone opposed? Tim Noonan, 4 Bay View Avenue : My concern
is if its approved it would set a basis precedent for continued
encroachment on adjacent wet and tidelands as well as State and
City owned and City maintained seawall . Route 114 which is the
retaining wall structure both a Chapter 90 State funded
construction. Reason it is noted that a survey has been made from
one end of wall to other and is so marked. Why would it be
necessary to survey which is City owned and City maitained? In
opposition. Roland Gauthier, One Fairview Road : Rumors about
condos and it upset the entire neighborhood . Granting Variance
might set a precedent for further variations in time. I 'm
opposed . Mr . Fleming : The Petitioner is not asking to build
anything . Mr . Gauthier : If the deck were modified to conform
with the foundation without the expense for relief would it really
create a financial hardship? Henry O'Donnell, 17 Hemingway Road :
In opposition. A violation in sale process. Jean Pelletier,
54 Raymond Road. Oppose Variance. Could we see a Building
Occupancy Permit? Mr . Fleming : On file at Building Inspectors
office. Mr . Pelletier : Are you sure there is one family in that
house? Mr . Ledoux : Mr. McGee is sitting here and Mr . Green is
buying the property. Mr . Pelletier : I believe there is two
families. Mr . Ledoux : One family. Mr. Fleming : It' s considered
as a single family in the City of Salem. Neil Horihan,
. 436 Lafayette Street: In opposition. Arthur Dunn, 430 Lafayette
Street : No objections as long as the Board considers that they
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will conform. Ronald Harrison, 450 Lafayette Street: No
objection, concerned with future. A. Taschner, 462 Lafayette
Street : In favor as long as it doesn' t create a precedent.
Mr . Hacker : Opportunity for rebuttal. Mr . Ledoux : We are only
here because the mortgage survey plan showed a two feet
encroachment. There is absolutely no change in the dwelling as
its been in existence for the past eight years. Mr . Luzinski :
Are both lots being sold? Mr . Ledoux : Yes. Mr . Fleming :
Permits show revision of the plan. Was the deck first not planned
for and then revised. Mr . Ledoux : No the foundation plan was
revised. No relation to deck . Mr . Fleming : Would it be
economically and aestetically feasible as well as utilitarian
argument to take off that portion of deck that encroaches on the
lot line to the Salem side of lot. Angling deck back towards the
water so it would be 10 feet. Mr . Ledoux : Impossible for me to
answer . Mr . Fleming : Question of the deck on the back being eight
feet from the side line. Rather than 10 feet asking to remain
where it is. Mr . Fleming : Suggest the following with the
passing scheduled for on or before July 1st, there is a short
amount of time . Mr . Ledoux could sit down with the opposing
people, work a resolution of altering the deck or maybe explain
what exactly is being asked here. Mr. Luzinski : Lets proceed
tonight its a minor. thing . Engineering lines be removed . Mr .
• Fleming : I move at this time to grant the relief of the Petition
of Marquis Magee for a Variance from side yard setback requirement
as shown on plans submitted to allow existing deck to exist within
eight feet +/-from the Northerly side guideline, with the
following conditions : no changes be made in existing structure as
it exists on lot 40A, 441 Lafayette Street that is not permitted
by the current Zoning Ordinance; Certificate of Occupancy be
obtained by the Petitioner from the City of Salem within 30 days ;
Engineering lines placed on the riff raff wall along Lafayette
Street be removed by the Petitioner within 30 days ; nothing in
decision be interpreted as allowing any extention of use or
precedent for such extention. Mr . Strout seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
18 INTERVALE ROAD - GEORGE & MICHELLE GIRARD
Petitioner requests a Variance to allow property to be divided
into two lots, A & B , and to construct family dwelling on Lot B in
a R-1 Zone. Mr . Fleming : Suggests it is a direct appeal. No
correspondence. Mr . Strout : I 'm a direct abutter and I 'm not
comfortable voting on this. George Girard, 83 Andover Street,
Peabody , Mass. Michelle Girard : This is land my parents own and
we want to subdivide it here, and build here. Everything is fine
except the square footage. Mr . Fleming: Variance would be lot
size, both lots would be nonconforming , one would be 13 feet and
the other 11 feet. Mr . Hacker : To allow they would have to move
house back 10 feet. Mr. Luzinski : Frontage would be on Riverview.
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Ms. Girard : Driveway would be on Intervale. Mr . Hacker : Anyone
to speak in favor? Peter Strout, 29 Riverview Street: In favor.
Jeanette Davise, 18 Intervale Road : In favor . None opposed. Mr.
Hacker : Hearing closed. Mr . Fleming : I move at this time to
grant the relief requested from Petitioners George and Michelle
Girard, a Variance to allow property at 18 Intervale Road
currently in a R-1 Zone to be divided into two lots said lots
lettered A & B and to construct a single family dwelling on Lot B ;
conditions being : that the subdivision of two lots and
construction of the single family home be as per plans shown ; that
all necessary Building Permits be obtained from the Salem Building
Inspector ; Certificate of Occupancy be obtained prior to the
dwelling on Lot before being occupied; proper numbering be
obtained from the City Assessors office; all relative requirements
of the Salem Fire Department relative to fire safety be adhered
to ; all provisions of the Massachusetts Building Code be followed .
Mr . Luzinski seconded .
UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED
Mr . Fleming : Motion to adjourn meeting. Mr . Luzinski seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully s tted:
Iab �neDeoe, S�ry protein.