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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL & JOSEPHINE HARDY " W
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT,IAT IO. BARNES ROAD (R-1)
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A hearing on this petition was held March 16, 1994 with the followingu,8:oard
Members present:' Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barretf,' Aubert
Hill and Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
Properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners,owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to
allow construction. of an addition which will extend the existing
nonconforming rear setback, the property is located in the R-1 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
:• Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement, _
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more .detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the. hearing, :'and after. viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2,. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3': The proposed addition, which will serve as a family room and a laundry
room, would only encroach on rear setback, all other setbacks would
remain as they currently exist.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL & JOSEPHINE HARDY
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 10 BARNES ROAD, SALEM
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• 4 . This in the only feasible location for the addition.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations .
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
• fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained.
Special Permit Granted
March 16, 1994
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FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 10 BARNES ROAD, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL .BAF_ERRAGAMO, TR. FERRAGAMO FAMILY TR.
FOR VARIANCES AT 7 CLARK ST. , 20RNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held December 1, 1993 and continued until
January 19, 1994 with the following Board Members present: Francis X.
Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady.
Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the
hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance
with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variances to reconfigure
the above three lots in order to create three buildable single family lots
as follows: A variance from lot area from 15,000 sq. ft. to 11,400 sq. ft.
and from lot width from the required 100 feet to 50 feet at 7 Clark St. A
Variance from lot width from 100 feet to 59 feet at 22 Barnes Circle and
from lot width from 100 feet to 66 feet at 20 Barnes Circle.
• Before hearing the merits of this petition, the Board of Appeal has to
consider whether or not there is substantial and material change from a
previous petition which was denied by this Board on June 17, 1992. The
Board of Appeal, after hearing the evidence presented, and after receiving
Consent from the City of Salem Planning Board, voted unanimously, 4-0, that
there was substantial change, said change being the addition of land area
from 5000 sq. ft. to 11,400 sq.ft. to 7 Clark St. The Board will hear the
petition.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
.intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO TR. , FERRAGAMO FAMILY TRUST FOR
VARIANCE AT 7 CLARK ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE 5 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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1. The plan submitted to the Board added a subs�ta�tdal; amoune cit' land to 7
Clark St. bringing the total land area to 11,406� �square:-•fe'efi'as opposed to
the 5,000 square feet originally submitted to the Board. This original
petition was denied by the Board of Appeal.
2. The two remaining lots, 20 Barnes Circle and 22 Barnes Circle will have
the required 15,000 square feet of lot area and the frontage of these lots
will remain as they currently exist.
3. The proposed use, single family house lots, is consistent with the
existing zoning.
4. The existing neighborhood consists mainly of single family homes and a
substantial number of these homes are on lots that are significantly
smaller that the lots proposed by the petitioner.
5. The topography of the land is irregular and such irregularity does not
exist generally in the district.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed lots shall be reconfigured in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted with the original petition dated
September 30, 1993.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Building Inspector prior to beginning any construction .
5. Petitioner shall obtain the approval of the City of Salem Planning
Board.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO, TR. FOR VARIANCES AT 7 CLARK
ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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Variance Granted
January 19, 1994
Francis X. Grealish, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
• Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO, TR. FERRAGAMO FAMILY TR.
FOR VARIANCES AT 7 CLARK ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIBCLE.)(R-1)
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A hearing on this petition was held December 1, 1993 and continued until
January 19, 1994 with the following Board Members present: Francis X.
Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady.
Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the
hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance
with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variances to reconfigure
the above three lots in order to create three buildable single family lots
as follows: A variance from lot area from 15,000 sq.ft. to 11;400 sq.ft.
and from lot width from the required 100 feet to 50 feet at 7 Clark St. A
Variance from lot width from 100 feet to 59 feet at 22 Barnes Circle and
from lot width from 100 feet to 66 feet at 20 Barnes Circle.
• Before hearing the merits of this petition, the Board of Appeal has to
consider whether or not there is substantial and material change from a
previous petition which was denied by this Board on June 17, 1992. The
Board of Appeal, after hearing the evidence presented, and after receiving
Consent from the City of Salem Planning Board, voted unanimously, 4-0, that
there was substantial change, said change being the addition of land area
from 5000 sq. ft. to 11,400 sq. ft. to 7 Clark St. The Board will hear the
petition.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1 . Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3 . Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO TR. , FERRAGAMO FAMILY TRUST FOR
VARIANCE AT 7 CLARK ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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1. The plan submitted to the Board added a sub
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Clark St. bringing the total land area to 11,40D square::fe'et `as opposed to
the 5,000 square feet originally submitted to the Board. This original
petition was denied by the Board of Appeal.
2. The two remaining lots, 20 Barnes Circle and 22 Barnes Circle will have
the required 15,000 square feet of lot area and the frontage of these lots
will remain as they currently exist.
3. The proposed use, single family house lots, is consistent with the
existing zoning.
4. The existing neighborhood consists mainly of single family homes and a
substantial number of these homes are on lots that are significantly
smaller that the lots proposed by the petitioner.
5. The topography of the land is irregular and such irregularity does not
exist generally in the district.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed lots shall be reconfigured in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted with the original petition dated
September 30, 1993.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Building Inspector prior to beginning any construction .
5. Petitioner shall obtain the approval of the City of Salem Planning
Board.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO, TR. FOR VARIANCES AT 7 CLARK
ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE S 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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Variance Granted
January 19, 1994
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Francis X. Grealish, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
• Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JEAN E. DENNIS FOR A
VARIANCE AT 71 BAYVIEW AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held November 2, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from front
setbacks to allow construction of a bay tower at 71 Bayview Avenue. This
property is located in a Residential Single Family dwelling. (R-1)
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
I. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
• petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. The new construction will encroach on the existing front setback
by 2 feet and 2 1/811.
3. The proposed construction would be in keeping with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioners.
2. The requested relief can be granted without substanial detriment to the
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF JEAN E. DENNIS FOR
A VARIANCE AT 71 BAYVIEW AVENUE, SALEM
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intent of the district or the purpose of the OrdiaOF SA1
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Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to gf6t the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes, and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plalns and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire saftey shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Variances Granted
November 2, 1994
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Gary M. Barrett
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PATRICK & CYNTHIA O'CONNOR
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 100 BAY VIEW AVE. (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held May 18, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent
to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published
in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioners,owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to
allow construction of a two (2) story deck which will extend nonconforming
rear setbacks, the property is located in the R-1 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
• Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3. This is the most feasible location for the deck to be located.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PATRICK & CYNTHIA O'CONNOR
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 100 BAY VIEW AVE. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be-done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
S. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Special Permit Granted
May 18, 1994
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PATRICK & CYNTHIA O'CONNOR
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 100 BAY VIEW AVE. , SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JAMES & KATHLEEN PICONE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 25 BEACH AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners,owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to
allow construction of a larger entry vestibule and small deck which will
encroach on setbacks, the property is located in the R-1 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
• Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
2. There was neighborhood support for the petition.
3. There was no opposition to the request for a Special Permit.
• 4. The proposed entryway & deck would be in harmony with the neighborhood.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JAMES & KATHLEEN PICONE CITY.OF SALE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 25 BEACH AVENUE, SALEM C�-[RK'$ OFF SALEM. MASS
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• On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
• 5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Special Permit Granted
April 27, 1994
Gary Barrette, Member
Board of appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ROBERT CUCURULL (PETITIONER) , EDWARD
CANT.Y (OWNER) , FOR A VARIANCE AT 171 BOSTON STREET (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary
Barrett, Stephen O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur
Labrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others
and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
40A.
The petitioner, Robert Cucurull, 109 Boston St. , Salem is requesting
a Variance to allow the property to be used for auto body work, auto
repair, spray painting and to store vehicles. The property is owned
by Edward Canty and is located in the B-2 district.
The petitioner requested leave to withdraw this petition without
prejudice to allow him the opportunity to meet with the neighbors and
• to re-apply at a later date.
The Board of Appeal voted unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners
request for leave to withdraw this petition for a Variances without
prejudice.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
August 17, 1994
Stephen O'Grady, Secretary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN BRODERICK FOR A
VARIANCE AT 16 BRADFORD STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 7, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Nina
Cohen, Albert Hill and Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent
to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published
in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from front
setback to allow construcation of a dormer at 16 Bradford Street. This
property is located in a (R-2) district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioners.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and .without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. The proposed dormer will allow the petitioner a fuller use of the
property.
3. The proposed dormer would only encroach on the front setback.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioners.
2. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment of the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF JOHN BRODERICK FOR A
VARIANCE AT 16 BRADFORD STREET, SALEM
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3. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
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• Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimouoyy O,�t�u" the
variance requested, subject to the following conditiong�R'SL��+�A $S
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordil�nces,
codes, and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
Variance Granted
December 7, 1994
• Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ARTHUR INGEMI FOR
FOR A VARIANCE AT 29 BRIDGE STREET (B-2) o m
A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the fBllowin9
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, #eplEn
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in'-
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, are requesting a Variance from front 5
side setbacks, lot coverage and parking to allow construction of an
addition at 29 Bridge Street. This is in a B -2 Zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
• petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Mr. Dennis Dailey, 6 Waite Street, spoke in favor with exceptions:
a. Present allowable patron occupancy will not increase.
b. Only residential parking on Waite Street be allowed.
c. Enclosure for the restaurant's outside cooler.
d. Rear exterior of building to be painted.
e. Corral shall be repaired. '
f. Kitchen exhaust shall be redesigned to substantially reduce
airborne particle and exhaust fumes.
g. Insert a barrier across the southern end of Waite Street to
make it a dead end street.
2. Ward 2 Councillor Kevin Harvey spoke in favor of the petition.
3. Mr. Francis Bates, 4 Waite Street spoke in favor with the exception
that parking was a major concern to him.
4 . Mr. Michael O'Brien, insurance broker for the petitioner, spoke in
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favor of the petition only that the building was an insurable piece LZ
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5. Ms. Evelyn Palardy, 25 Bridge Street spoke and presented a petition
in opposition to granting a Variance to the Petitioner.
6. Ms. Sue Murphy spoke in opposition to granting the Variance.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant
the variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
• 6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
8. A satisfactory site plan review and special permit issued by the
Salem Planning Board is required, since this building resides
within the entrance corridor to the city.
9. The existing corral on the east side of the building must be
satisfactorily be repaired or replaced.
10. Fourteen (14) additional parking spaces must be leased from the
owner(s) of 38 Bridge Street, Salem. (5 year minimum lease required)
11. Twenty-four (24) additional must be leased from the owner(s ) of
property known as Lot Number 233, located at the corners of Waite
and Ferry Streets, Salem, Mass. (5 year minimum lease is required) .
12. The kitchen exhaust will be redesigned to emit fumes above abutters
properties and also eliminate airborne particle currently emitted
from the kitchen exhaust.
13. Current allowable patron occupancy will not be increased.
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VARIANCES AT 29 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM o }
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Variances Granted m n
September 21, 1994 (n cn
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Albert C. Hill, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
• or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN SPINALE, TRUSTEE
FOR VARIANCE AT 34-381 BRIDGE STREET (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert Hill,
Stephen O'Grady and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters
and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variance from use to allow
the new addition to be used for automotive body repair. The property is
located in the B-2 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The Petitioner submitted six (6) letters in support of this request.
One of the letters was from Kevin Harvey, Ward Two Councillor.
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2. The building is to be used as a one bay automotive/repair shop.
3. There was no opposition to the request.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN SPINALE, TRUSTEE FOR
VARIANCES AT 34-381 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evid441;re?e$2Xd1 9q
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: CITY OF SALEM, MASS
CLERK'S OF rF
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject properFL�y
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 4-1 in favor of granting the
variance requested (Mr. Hill voted in opposition) , subject to the following
conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
. 3. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
Variance Granted /�
June 15, 1994 C�;
Ste en C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF RAYMOND YOUNG FOR A VARIANCE
AT 47 BRIDGE ST. (B-4)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, V. Chairman; Gary Barrett,
Stephen O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque.
Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of
the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from use
and parking to allow six (6) residential units in this B-4 district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
• the land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The granting of six (6) residential units with insufficient
parking would exacerbate an already congested area.
2. The petitioner to failed demonstrate or to meet the burden of
proof relative to legal hardship.
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence OFFrCCSS
presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 3 in favor 2 opposed ( Mr.
Barrett, Mr. O'Grady & Mr. Labrecque voted in favor, Ms. Cohen & Mr.
Touchette voted in opposition) to the motion to grant, having failed
to garner the required four affirmative votes to pass, the motion is
defeated and the petition is denied.
VARIANCE DENIED
April 27, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Associate Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION
17 OF THE MGL CHAPTER 40A AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE VARIANCE OR SPECIAL
PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A COPY OF THE
DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20 DAYS HAVE
PASSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS BEEN
FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE SOUTH
ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER OF
RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
BOARD OF APPEAL
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE HERITAGE COOPERATIVE BANK
FOR A VARIANCE AT 64 BRIDGE STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis X. Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Albert
Hill, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from lot size,
frontage 5 rear setback to allow parcel to be divided and to construct a
single family dwelling on the newly created lot which is located in an R-2
zone.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
• Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The petitioner held the mortgage on t he land.
2. The petitioner foreclosed on that mortgage.
3. The value of the land is less than the mortgage.
4. The lot to be created has frontage on Skerry Place.
5. There was no opposition.
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VARIANCE AT 64 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM
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• On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the eviddenf J& t1ed94
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as followspITr O SAIF
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject5 -N
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but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 4-1 (Mr. Hill was opposed) to
grant the variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed construction shall be done in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
• 4. The rear setback shall be no less than 10 feet.
5. The front setback shall be no less than 5 feet.
6. The north side setback shall be no less that 5 feet.
7. The garage shall be torn down.
8. The pine tree on the south boundary shall be removed.
9. The petitioner shall secure the approval of the Salem Planning Board.
10. The petitioner shall secure the proper street address.
Variance Granted 7
January 19, 1994
Stephen Touchette, V.Chairman
Board of Appeal
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AT 64 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING FBOARDFANDETHE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN SPINALE, TRUSTEE FOR VARIANCES AND SPECIAL
PERMIT AT 34-38 1/2 BRIDGE STREET (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis Grealish, Chairman; Stephen Touchette,
George Ahmed, Albert Hill and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance to allow
addition to be constructed as previously granted in a decision of the Board
of Appeal dated July 21, 1993. The City of Salem made changes to the plan
voted on and granted July 21, 1993 and eliminated some of the parking.
Petitioner is also requesting a Special Permit to allow the addition to be
used for auto repair and body shop and for storage, the property is located
in a B-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
• request for a Special Permit is section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding of
the Board that:
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
• involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN SPINALE, TR. FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AND
VARIANCE AT 34-38 1/2 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM
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• C. Desirable relief may be granted without kesaantjah ffitr4 ent to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogatitj from the
intent of the district or the purpose of thePV?d'ina1YCe_p1. MASS
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The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented,
and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the request.
2. The Plans as submitted were changed at the request of the Planning
Board, reducing the amount of parking spaces and adding landscaping.
3. The size of the addition has not changed.
4. The Board of Appeal felt the use could only be granted by a Variance
not a Special Permit has requested. The prior use granted, namely
retail and storage was allowed under Special Permit requests.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship on the petitioner.
3. The Variance requested can be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance.
4. The Special Permit requested in not in harmony with the neighborhood or
with the zoning district the property is located in and will not promote
the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the city's
inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted -4-1 Mr.-Hill opposed),to grant the
Variance requested and accept the plans as revised and approved by the City
of Salem Planning Board. All conditions of the previously granted petition
shall remain in effect and are listed below with the exception of condition
Oil & 016 which have changed as a result of the revised plans.
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, codes
ordinances and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done per the revised plans and dimensions
submitted January 19, 1994.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Dept. relative to smoke and fire
• safety shall be strictly adhered to.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN SPINALE, TR. FOR A VARIANCE AND SPECIAL
PERMIT AT 34-38 1/2 BRIDGE STREET, SALEM
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4. Petitioners shall obtain a building permit prior �U)cops.truction.
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6. Parking is to be provided as 'per the plans submitted 1/19/94.
7. Exterior finishes of the proposed construction shall be in harmony with
the existing structure.
The Board of Appeal voted 3 - 2 against the motion to grant a Special
Permit to allow the addition to be used as an Auto body, repair and storage
facility. (Members O'Grady, Ahmed & Grealish voted in favor of the motion,
Members Hill and Touchette voted in opposition) The motion to grant having
failed to garner the required four (4) affirmative votes fails to carry and
the request for the Special Permit is denied.
Variance Granted and Special Permit Denied
January 19, 1994
Francis X. Grealish, Chairman
Board of Appeal
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter
40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not
take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the
City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that,
if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ROSEMARY DIISSO FOR VARIANCE
AT 1 BROOK ST. A/K/A LOST 118 & 120 BROOK ST. (R-3/R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman,
George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Associate Member Nina
Cohen. This hearing was continued until the March 16, 1994 meeting
and the following Members were present: Stephen Touchette, Albert
Hill, and Associate Members Labrecque and Cohen. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of petitioners Attorney, Francis T.
Mayo, voted unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners leave to withdraw
• this petition for Variances from lot size and setbacks to allow
construction of a single family home with an in-law apartment.
Property is located in a Residential Two Family (R-3/R-2) district.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
March 16, 1994
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Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK.
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CLERK'S 0I.FICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY (PETITIONERS) ,
DEAN BOUCHER (OWNER) REQUESTING ELIMINATION OF PREVIOUSLY IMPOSED
REQUIREMENTS OF A SPECIAL PERMIT AND AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PERMIT AT
73 BOSTON STREET. (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Vice Chairman;
George Ahmed, Albert Hill and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of
the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner are requesting the removal of the owner occupied condition
on a decision dated July 24, 1985 which allow property to be converted
to a three family and to reduce the number of parking spaces from
seven (7) to four (4) . Petitioner is also requesting a Special Permit
to allow an existing deck that encroaches on side setbacks. The
property is located in the R-2 district and is owned by Dean Boucher.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to
• this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as
follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance,
the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and
conditions set forth in Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits
for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and
for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change,
extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more
detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be
granted upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special
Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare
of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans. makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The reduction of the parking requirement would impact the
neighborhood.
2. The proposal as submitted would have a negative impact on the
surrounding neighborhood.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY (PETITIONERS) ,
DEAN BOUCHER FOR ZONING RELIEF AT 73 BOSTON ST. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on thelevaden:ce,F
presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: ,CiE�th
1. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in
harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted one (1) in favor (Mr.
Ahmed) three (3) in opposition to the motion to grant the relief
requested. Having failed to garner the four affirmative votes
required to pass, the motion to grant fails and the petition for a
Special Permit is denied.
Special Permit Denied
February 16, 1994 1
Albert C. Hill, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the date
of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant
to MCL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted
herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it
has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry
or Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is
recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEAN & KIM BOUCHER
FOR VARIANCE AT 73-75 BOSTON STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variances from density
regulations to allow property consisting of two residential buildings to be
divided, there will be no change in use. Property is located in the R-2
district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. On July 24, 1985, the Board of Appeal granted a Special Permit to allow
the property at 73 Boston St. to be converted to a three (3) family
dwelling. One of the conditions of this granting was that the building be
owner occupied.
2. June 6, '1989 the Board of Appeal granted variances to allow
construction of a four (4) unit residential building and garage with ten
conditions.
• 3. February 16, 1994 the Board of Appeal denied the request to have the
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEAN & KIM BOUCHER FOR A MAY 26 8 yg fief 'gq
VARIANCE AT 73-75 BOSTON STREET, SALEM CITY OF SALEM. I4ASS
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owner occupied condition which was placed on the decision granting three
• (3) units at 73 Boston St. removed and to have the condition that seven *(7)
parking spaces be maintained at 73 Boston St. be removed.
4. The present request is to allow the property to be divided into two (2)
lots, 73 Boston St. remaining a three unit structure which will have the
required five (5) parking spaces and 75 Boston St. will remain a four unit
structure and will maintain the eight (8) parking spaces as required in the
1989 decision.
5. The Salem Housing Authority, the petitioner for the February 16, 1994
decision which was denied, may become the owners of 73 Boston St.
6. There is an easement from Putnam St. through 75 Boston St. , allowing
vehicles access to and from 73 Boston st. , said easement is a deeded right
of way and is properly recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
7. A petition signed by eight (8) neighbors and abutters was submitted.
in favor.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. ' All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
Variance Granted
April 27, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEAN & KIM BOUCHER FOR A VARIANCE
AT 73-75 BOSTON STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF AMY NEWTON
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 123 1/2 BOSTON ST. (B.�2)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis X. Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Albert
Hill, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner,owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to allow
construction of an addition which will extend the existing nonconforming
side setback, the property is located in the B-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioner a fuller
use of her property
3. The proposed addition would only encroach on one side and would be no
closer to the lot line than the existing structure. Addition would
• conform to all other setback requirements.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF AMY NEWTON
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 123 1/2 BOSTON ST. , SALEM
page two
• 4. This in the only feasible location for the addition
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the eviCllirrde�ce,�pyesep 171 C�ed,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Inspection be obtained for the beauty shop.
Special Permit Granted
January 19, 1994 JD / aow)
Step en O'Grady; Member
Board of appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF AMY NEWTON
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 123 11/2 BOSTON STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANRVg%, iOq&D�A"0 CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MICHAEL & CHERYL GAMBALE
FOR VARIANCES AT 27 BUENA VISTA AVE. (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a variance from side
yard setback to allow construction of a pool deck in this R-1 zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
• involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. The granting of the petition will provide the petitioners a fuller
use of the property.
3. This is the most feasible location for the deck to be placed.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MICHAEL & CHERYL GAMBALE
• FOR A VARIANCE AT 27 BUENA VISTA AVE. ,SALEM SEP 1 8 27 All '94
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CITY OF SALEM. MASS
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence pfesented0FFICE
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
• 4. A building permit is to be obtained prior to beginning any
construction.
Variances Granted
August 17, 1994 / Q
Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DARLENE GALLIEN
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FOR VARIANCES AT 130 CANAL STREET (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following,
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting variances from front and
side setbacks to allow construction of a greenhouse, plant patio and stairs
in this B-2 district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Petitioner owns a commercial building at 130 Canal St. in a B-2 zone
where an equipment rental business is currently located. Petitioner
intends to set up and operate a retail fruit and flower market in this
building.
2. The petitioner seeks a variance to allow her to install a greenhouse on
the Canal Street side of the property, and to erect a stairway and
plant patio at the building's front entrance.
3. The petitioner submitted a letter signed by the abutters and other
Canal St. business operators in support of the petition for variance.
4. There was no opposition to the petitioner's request.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DARLENE GALLIEN
FOR VARIANCES AT 130 CANAL STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
• at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follow,JSP�ss
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1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
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2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
• 6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
5. Petitioner shall make every effort to put into effect the addition of
parking spaces on the northern border of the property.
Variances Granted
August 17, 1994 (/J/�
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CARL D. GOODMAN FOR A VARIANCE CLERK
AT 220 CANAL STREET (R2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 7, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary
Barrett, Nina Cohen Albert Hill and Associate Member Arthur
Labrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting a Variance for a change in use for the
property located at 220 Canal Street.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially
affect the land, building or structure involved and which are not
generally affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same
district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
• c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
d. Speaking in favor of the petition:
Peter Carter - Real Estate Broker;
Crown Goodman.
e. Speaking in opposition to the petition:
Darius & Donna Matczak, 224 Canal St.
James & Jane Gammon, 212 Canal St.
Stella Tardiff, 222 Canal St.
George & Doris Beauregard, 216 Canal St.
William & Helen Dixie, 222 Canal St.
Oscar & Yvette Ouelette, 218 Canal St.
Collette Corny, 226 Canal St.
William Fiore, 226 Canal St.
Laurie Anderson, 222 Canal St.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF CARL D. GOODMAN FOR A
VARIANCE AT 220 CANAL STREET (R-2)
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would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner. T S oFFJAF ss
3. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and
substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the
purpose of the Ordinance.
4 . The opposition to the Variance from residents on both sides of
220 Canal Street.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 0-5 in opposition to the
motion to grant the Variance, having failed to garner the required
votes to pass, the motion is defeated and the petition is denied.
VARIANCE DENIED
December 7, 1994
Albert C. Hill, Jr.
• Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION
17 OF THE MGL CHAPTER 40A AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE VARIANCE OR SPECIAL
PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A COPY OF THE
DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20 DAYS
HAVE PASSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS
BEEN FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE
SOUTH ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER
OF RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF
TITLE.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GREGORY KAPOGLIS
FOR VARIANCES AT 9 CHERRY HILL AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held July 20, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen and
Associate Member Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variance from lot size and
frontage to allow construction of a single family dwelling. Property is
located in the R-1 district, Residential Single Family.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. The petitioner submitted architectural plans showing a single family
dwelling that he proposed to build on the site. The proposed dwelling
meets all zoning requirements as to front, rear and side setbacks.
3. The proposed dwelling does not meet zoning requirements as to lot size
and frontage.
4 . An abutter, Mr. Rouleau of 7 Cherry Hill Ave. expressed concern that
the neighbors be forewarned of any blasting that may take place on the
site, and that such blasting be done in a manner to put the adjacent
properties at least risk.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GREGORY KAPOGLIS FOR
VARIANCES AT 9 CHERRY HILL AVENUE, SALEM
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5. An abutter, Mr. Garette of 5 Cherry Hill Ave. , stated"'he2woui(94Q�'.4
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6. The Ward Councillor, Leonard O'Leary, stated he had no objections
provided the abutter's concerns were addressed by the property owner.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
• 1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A pre-blast survey is to be done if there is any blasting required.
5. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
Variances Granted
July 20, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GREGORY KAPOGLIS FOR VARIANCES
AT 9 CHERRY HILL AVENUE, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNIVIA06PD AND THE CITY
CLERK SALEM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owners Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOAN MASON C' CLERK,S0, MASS
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FOR VARIANCES AT 13 CHESTNUT STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting variances from lot size
and frontage to allow single family dwelling to be converted to a two
family dwelling in this R-2 District.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Petitioner submitted a petition with twelve (12) signatures from
abutters that were in favor.
2. The petitioner can provide the required three (3) on site parking
spaces.
3. Three (3) people spoke in favor including Councillors Hayes and
O'Leary.
4 . There was no opposition to the petitioner's request.
5. It is not economically feasible to maintain the property as a single
family.
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JEAN MASON
FOR VARIANCES AT 13 CHESTNUT STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence prgsignted
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: Cvn SA1EM. �{qgS
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1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
3. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
4. petitioner is to maintain three (3) on site parking spaces.
• Variances Granted
August 17, 1994
Stephen O'Grady, Sec etary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SA11;F9. H4SS
C!ERK's OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO, TR. FERRAGAMO FAMILY TR.
FOR VARIANCES AT[7 CLARK ST 7j 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held December 1, 1993 and continued until
January 19, 1994 with the following Board Members present: Francis X.
Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady.
Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the
hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance
with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variances to reconfigure
the above three lots in order to create three buildable single family lots
as follows: A variance from lot area from 15,000 sq.ft. to 11,400 sq. ft.
and from lot width from the required 100 feet to 50 feet at 7 Clark St. A
Variance from lot width from 100 feet to 59 feet at 22 Barnes Circle and
from lot width from 100 feet to 66 feet at 20 Barnes Circle.
• Before hearing the merits of this petition, the Board of Appeal has to
consider whether or not there is substantial and material change from a
previous petition which was denied by this Board on June 17, 1992. The
Board of Appeal, after hearing the evidence presented, and after receiving
Consent from the City of Salem Planning Board, voted unanimously, 4-0, that
there was substantial change, said change being the addition of land area
from 5000 sq.ft. to 11,400 sq. ft. to 7 Clark St. The Board will hear the
petition.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
• of fact:
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO TR. , FERRAGAMO FAMILY TRUST FOR
VARIANCE AT 7 CLARK ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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1. The plan submitted to the Board added a substi�ntia15 amodnt-ec�E' land to 7
Clark St. bringing the total land area to 11,400 @ggar'eSfere`t�`es opposed to
the 5,000 square feet originally submitted to the Board. This original
petition was denied by the Board of Appeal.
2. The two remaining lots, 20 Barnes Circle and 22 Barnes Circle will have
the required 15,000 square feet of lot area and the frontage of these lots
will remain as they currently exist.
3. The proposed use, single family house lots, is consistent with the
existing zoning.
4. The existing neighborhood consists mainly of single family homes and a
substantial number of these homes are on lots that are significantly
smaller that the lots proposed by the petitioner.
5. The topography of the land is irregular and such irregularity does not
exist generally in the district.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
• but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed lots shall be reconfigured in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted with the original petition dated
September 30, 1993.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Building Inspector prior to beginning any construction .
5. Petitioner shall obtain the approval of the City of Salem Planning
• Board.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PAUL FERRAGAMO, TR. FOR VARIANCES AT 7 CLARK
ST. , 20 BARNES CIRCLE & 22 BARNES CIRCLE, SALEM
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Variance Granted CLFRK'S OFFICE
January 19, 1994
Francis X. Grealish, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
• Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and n0 appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOSEPH MARTEL FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 10 CLOUTMAN STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett,
Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing
was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of the petitioner voted
unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners leave to withdraw this petition
for a Special Permit to allow existing deck that extends
nonconforming side setback and Variance to encroach of rear setback.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
June 15, 1995
Step en C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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CITY OF SALEM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DONALD V. FRISONE
FOR A VARIANCE AT 43 CLARK STREET (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a variance from frontage
to allow property to be divided and to construct a single family duelling
on each lot. Property is located in the Residential Single Family Zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment Lo the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following f'ndings
of fact:
1 . Although one neighbor spoke in opposition to the request, several
neighbors, including abutters appeared in support.
2. Most of the property in the surrounding neighborhood has less than the
frontage required by the zoning ordinance and the requested variance
would be in keeping with the neighborhood.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DONALD V. FRISONE
FOR VARIANCES AT 43 CLARK STREET. , SALEM
page two
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
• public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
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subdivision of the subject property.
7. Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City of Salem
Assessor's Office and shall display said number so as to be visible
from the street.
• Variances Granted
August 17, 1994 �
Gary M. Barrett, Vice Chairman ( J
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF STEVEN E. ZIELINSKI FOR
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A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from side and
rear setbacks to allow a shed at 8A Cleveland Road Extension. This is a
Residential Single Family District (R-1) .
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1 . Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
• petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition in this matter.
2. One neighbor Janet Puleo, 6A Cleveland Road Ext. spoke in favor.
3. This will allow petitioner a fuller use of the property.
4. No other location would be feasible for the shed.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant
the variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes and regulations. '
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
•
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF STEVEN E. ZIELINSKI FOR
A VARIANCE AT SA CLEVELAND ROAD EXT, SALEM
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• 3. All construction shall be done as per the plan and dimensions
submitted.
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Stephen O'Grady, Secretary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
• copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ARTHUR BABY
FOR A VARIANCE AT 12 CLEVELAND STREET (R -1)
A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a variance from use,lot
size and frontage to allow parcel to be divided and to construct a two
family dwelling.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioners.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to petitioner's application to divide his lot
and construct a two-family dwelling.
2. A letter signed by several abutters was submitted in favor of the
petition.
3. John Donahue, City Councillor for the ward in which the property is
located, argued, in favor of the petition that the proposed residence
would enhance value of the surrounding homes and remove a vacant lot.
•
DECISION ON -THE PETITION OF ARTHUR BABY
FOR VARIANCES AT 12 CLEVELAND STREET. , SALEM
page two
• On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence ,Tse�t.,d „
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: U JJ 0 A#'J 9a
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject'property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke
and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
4. A building permit is to be obtained prior to beginning any
construction.
• 5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City of Salem
Assessor and shall display said number so as to be visible from the
street.
7. Petitioner shall obtain frontage waiver from the City of Salem Planning
Board.
Variances Granted
September 21, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ARTHUR RABY FOR
VARIANCES AT 12 CLEVELAND STREET, SALEM
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• A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNIN�`'�BOAA&D tNpp H TY
CLERK
CLERK CITY OF
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Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant Ito�'S 'ec£ onCl'7 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM,EM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM AND SALLIE CASS
FOR A VARIANCE AT 92 COLUMBUS AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis X. Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Albert
Hill, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variances to allow a
temporary boat shelter in this R-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition.
2. Removal of the shelter would expose the unfinished boat to the
elements.
3. One abutter spoke in favor of the petition.
4. Petitioner has been unable to complete the boat as originally scheduled
due to financial constraints and it becoming a larger project that
originally estimated.
• 5. There have been no complaints received regarding this shelter.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WILLIAM AND SALLIE CASS FOR
VARIANCE AT 92 COLUMBUS AVENUE, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the CeViedence9LPmsAnte
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows IERK'S OFFICE
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. The temporary boat shelter is to remain as per the original plans.
2. A building permit is to be maintained.
3. This variance shall expire on May 1, 1996
Variance Granted
• January 19, 1994 kl
Stephen C. Touchette, V. Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN C. MOUSTAKIS FOR A
VARIANCE AT 23 DEARBORN STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held November 2, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from front and
side setbacks to allow a storage shed at 23 Dearborn Street. This property
is located in a R-2 District (R-2) .
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
• petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. Sally Hayes, the Ward 6 Councillor, wrote a letter in favor of the
petition.
3. The petitioner is faced with the hardship of lifting and carrying his
snowblower and/or lawnmower up the steep cellar stairs.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant
the variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per plans and dimension submitted.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF JOHN C. MOUSTAKIS FOR
• A VARIANCE AT 23 DEARBORN STREET, SALEM
page two
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
Variances Granted
November 2, 1994
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Stephen Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
• Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of .Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JENNIFER & JONATHAN REARDON
FOR VARIANCES AT 142 DERBY STREET (B-1)
A hearing on this petition was held May 18, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Albert Hill and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variance from parking
to allow the use of the first floor of the building as a retail use. in
this B-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
• involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. Two people spoke in favor of the petition.
3. The first floor of the property was formerly used for business.
4. The petitioners will be selling gift items, greeting cards, etc.
5. Petitioners will rely on walk-by pedestrian traffic.
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VARIANCE AT 142 DERBY STREET, SALEMp�
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented y
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: 1- -7
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but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the'provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
9 A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
Variance Granted
May 18, 1994
Step�hette, Acting Chairman
Board of Appeal
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owners Certificate of Title.
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AT 58 ENDICOTT STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
At the request of the petitioner, his request for a Variance to convert a two
family dwelling into a three family dwelling has been granted leave to
withdraw by a unanimous vote of the Zoning Board of Appeal.
VARIANCE WITHDRAWN
April 27, 1994
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Board of Appeal
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PETITIONER: JOHNSON, Barry
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF REBECCA ANTOINE FOR A
VARIANCE AT 69 ESSEX STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held July 27, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett,
Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing
was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of the petitioner voted
unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners leave to withdraw this petition
for a Variances from use and parking to allow retail business in this
Residential Two Family District.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
July 27, 1995
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Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF SUN CHA KIM FOR A VARIANCE
AT 107 FEDERAL ST. (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held March 16, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, V. Chairman; Gary Barrett,
Albert Hill and Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque.
Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of
the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from use
and parking to allow former variety store to be converted to a single
bedroom apartment in this R-2 district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
• the land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. There was vigorous neighborhood opposition.
2. No one spoke in favor.
3. The petitioner to failed demonstrate or to meet the burden of
proof relative to legal hardship.
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AT 107 FEDERAL ST. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on th@L19V!8erW'GE
presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. The relief requested cannot 'be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 2 in favor 3 opposed ( Mr.
Touchette, Mr. Labrecque voted in favor, Mr. Hill, Ms. Cohen & Mr.
Barrette voted in opposition) to the motion to grant, having failed to
garner the required four affirmative votes to pass, the motion is
defeated and the petition is denied.
VARIANCE DENIED
March 16, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Associate Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION
17 OF THE MGL CHAPTER 40A AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE VARIANCE OR SPECIAL
PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A COPY OF THE
DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20 DAYS HAVE
PASSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS BEEN
FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE SOUTH
ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER OF
RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN
GOODMAN FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 124-124 1/2 FEDERAL STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 7,1994 after having been
continued from November 2, 1994. The following Board Members were
present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen,
Albert Hill and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
At the request of the petitioners Counsel, Daniel J. Casey, the Board
of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant leave to withdraw this
petition for a special permit to allow a single family dwelling to be
converted into a two family dwelling. Granted leave to withdraw
without prejudice.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
December 7, 1994
Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from rear
setback to allow construction of an addition. Property is located in the
R-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. The granting of the variance requested would allow the petitioner a
fuller use of the property.
3. The proposed addition would encroach on the rear setback only.
4. This is the only feasible location for the requested addition to be
placed on the site.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF RICHARD URBANOWICZ FOR A
VARIANCE AT 1 FLYNN STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
• Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4 . A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new addition shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
Variance Granted
April 27, 1994 \
Step en Touchette, Acting Chairman
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CONTRACT ENGINEERING CLERK'S OFFICE
FOR VARIANCES AT 7 FRANKLIN STREET. (B-1)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners are requesting variances from use, density, setbacks and
parking to allow existing structures to be demolished and to construct a
new building to be used for light manufacturing. The property which is
located in the B-1 district is currently owned by the National Grand Bank.
The petitioners are under a Purchase and Sale Agreement.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1 . The existing structures are vacant and dilapidated.
2. The petitioner proposes to demolish the existing structures and replace
with a new structure.
3. The petitioner conducts a light manufacturing business involving the
precision crafting of machine parts for the semi-conductor industry.
4. The petitioner is currently operating the business in Beverly.
5. There is currently six (6) employees, all would have on site parking.
6. Petitioner receives inventory shipments approximately once a month and
customer deliveries involve small packages requiring the use of a pick
up truck.
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FOR VARIANCES AT 7 FRANKLIN STREET. , SALEM
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the required number of parking spaces. CITY OF SALEM. MASS
8. The petitioner proposes to use essentially the same footprintLasKtheFrlCE
existing buildings on the lot.
9. The proposed use is less intense than previous uses and fits with the
other commercial and industrial uses in the area.
10. The Ward 6 Councillor, Sally Hayes, and the Ward 4 Councillor, Leonard
O'Leary spoke in favor.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the, Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
• variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted with the exception that the front of the building be no
closer to the lot line than shown on the plans.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A building permit is to be obtained prior to beginning any
construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7. Any drainage problems will be addressed, especially with respect to the
abutter at 96 North St.
8. The petitioner shall install sidewalks in front of its premises in
conjunction with the Planning Department and consistent with he
improvements of the abutter, Merit Oil Corp.
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VARIANCES AT 7 FRANKLIN ST. , SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHARLES & PAULETTE PULEO FOR VARIANCES AND
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 5 FREEMAN ROAD (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held May 18, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Member Hill was present but
excused himself from the proceedings because of his personal relationship
with the Petitions. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others
and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a Variance and Special
Permit to expand and extend side setback to allow the rebuilding of a
screened in porch and a deck. The property is located in the Residential
Single Family District (R-1) .
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding of
the Board that:
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
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AND VARIANCE AT 5 FREEMAN ROAD, SALEM Gy
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public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance. cFgs y
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The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented,
and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners proposal.
2. Neighbors of the petitioners and abutters to the subject property
appeared in support of the petition.
3. The porch and deck to be constructed by the petitioners will be
identical to one which previously existed on the site and which was
removed by the petitioners upon learning that said porch and deck
encroached upon side yard setback.
4. The only physical exterior change to the structure to be constructed
will be that a portion of the porch and deck will now be screened.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
• 1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship on the petitioner.
3. The relief requested can be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance.
4. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the
neighborhood and will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the city's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
relief requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, codes
ordinances and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done per the plans and dimensions submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Dept. relative to smoke and fire
safety shall be strictly adhered to.
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SPECIAL PERMIT AT 5 FREEMAN ROAD, SALEM
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5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
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Variance and Special Permit Granted
May 18, 1994
Gary M. Barrett, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter
40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not
• take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the
City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that,
if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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VARIANCE AT 4 FRIEND STREET (R-2) cn L
A hearing on this petition was held November 2, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from front
setback to allow construcation of a dormer at 4 Friend Street. This
property is located in a (R-2) district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
• petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. The change will not alter the existing foorprint of the dwelling.
3. The proposed change will allow the petitioner a better and fuller use
of the property.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioners.
2. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment of the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
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VARIANCE AT 4 FRIEND STREET, SALEM
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3. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
• but not the district in general.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes, and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
Variance Granted
November 2, 1994
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Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN P. KEANE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE
RULING AT 26 GARDNER STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 7, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert
Hill, Nina Cohen and Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent
to abutters and others and notice of the hearing were properly published
in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioners are requesting an Administrative Ruling in accordance with
MGL 40A, Section 8, concerning property at 26 Gardner Street.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, makes the following finding of fact:
1. Petitioner sought to demonstrate that the property at 26 Gardner
• Street had been used and occupied as.a three family dwelling at
the time the Salem Zoning Ordinance was passed, in 1965.
2. No physical evidence was offered in support of the petitioner's
allegation. The property owner, John P. Keane, stated that the
building contained 3 separate apartments when he purchased it in
1979. He further represented that no building permits were issued
for any new construction on the property, except for roof repair
work, between 1965 and 1979.
3. Thomas Crane, who resides at 38 Gardner Street, stated that he had
known the provious occupants, the Cloutier family, during the 1960's
and that he had entered the house many times during that period. He
stated that the house was wued at the time as a two family dwelling.
4. Richard Dion, who resides at 23 Gardner Street stated that he too had
known the previous occupants and had entered the house during the
1960's when he was living at his current residence on Gardner Street.
He stated that the house was used during that period as a two family
dwelling, with members of the family occupying room on three floors.
5. Three other abutters, Richard Reed of 16 Cabot Street, Ann Sylvester
of 18 Cabot Street, and Susan Dion of 23 Gardner Street stated that
it was their belief that Mr. Kean's property was first occupied as a
three family dwelling after he became the owner.
•
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF JOHN P. KEAN FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE
RULING AT 26 GARDNER STREET (R-2)
page two
Therefore, based on the above findings of fact and on evi p s ntt��e__d -the
• Salem Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to dettleLiiBners
request for an Administrative Ruling regarding the legal effi 8f SthLE»roger y.
CLERK'S OFFICE
Nina Cohen
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the x
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
day have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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JUN 29 2 52 PH '94
CITY OF SALEM, MASS
CLERK'S OFFICF
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF RICHARD MARDEN & DARLENE JOHNSON
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 GLENDALE STREET (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert Hill,
and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners,owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to
allow construction of a deck which will extend nonconforming rear setbacks,
the property is located in the R-1 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
• forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3. This is the most feasible location for the deck to be located.
4. According to the plans submitted the deck will be constructed a a
height of two (2) feet from ground level.
Jun 19 2 52 PH 19q
CITY OF SALEM Hass
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF RICHARD MARDEN AND DARLENE JOHNSON
CLERK'S OFFICE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 GLENDALE STREET, SALEM
page two
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
• 1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Special Permit Granted
June 15, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of appeal
AN 19 2 52 PH N
CITY OF SALEM, MASS
CLERK'S OFFICF.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF RICHARD MARDEN AND DARLENE JOHNSON
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 GLENDALE STREET, SALEM
page three
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
• Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM, MASS,
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MAXINE BOCK
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 50-52 HIGHLAND AVE. (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held September 21,1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to
allow professional office at 50-52 Highland Ave. Property is located in
the R-2 zone.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
• extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Petitioner sought to offer the professional services of her husband,
Martin Bock, as an acupuncturist licensed by the Massachusetts Board
of Medicine, in their home at 50-52 Highland Avenue.
2. Petitioner represented that all acupuncture services will be offered
during normal business hours of 9:00 to 5:00 weekdays.
3. Petitioner further represented that patients will enter the
petitioner's home through a door on the Highland Avenue side of the
building.
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MAXINE BOCK FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT
AT 50-52 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
page two
4. Any signage on the structure will be designed in cooperation with the
• Planning Department's ECOD Sign Committee, in accordanc�], it�r the
requirements of the Entrance Corridor Overlay Zone Ordina c
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidenl p' resentp
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: �`Etck'S'0F1GF�
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
3. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
• 4 . A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
5. A Certificate of Inspection is, to be obtained.
6. Approval of the City of Salem Entrance Corridor Overlay District
(ECOD) be obtained for any signage.
Special Permit Granted
September 21, 1994
✓Y�:e�� C L r. 1
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of appeal
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MAXINE BOCK
FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 50-52 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
page three
• A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BO& 41) THE OT'Y'54
CLERK
CITY 0:
CLERK'S Oi t iCE
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF SALEM, MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY A. NADEAU D/B/A A-1 AUTO ANNEX FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 296 HIGHLAND AVENUE (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held November 2, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman;
Stephen O'Grady, Nina Cohen, Gary Barrett, Albert Hill and Associate
Member Joseph Ywuc. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and
others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the
Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to allow the use of the
property as a used car lot. Property is located in the B-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to
this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides
as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance,
the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and
conditions set forth in Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits
for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and
• for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such
change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to
the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be
granted upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special
Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans. makes the
following findings of fact:
1. Specific and material changes to original plan were needed in
order to rehear. The only change was a reduction of parking
spaces, from 25 to 15 and to add landscape work.
2. No specific and material changes were presented for USE, which
was the basis for special permit. Prior decision was denied
based on use.
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY NADEAU D/B/A A-1 AUTO ANNEX FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 296 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
• page two
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in
harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, three (3) in
favor, two (2) , Mr. Barrett and Nina Cohen in opposition to the
motion to grant the special permit. Having failed to garner the four
affirmative votes required to pass, the motion to grant fails and the
petition for a Special Permit is denied.
Special Permit Denied
November 2, 1994
Stephen O'Grady, Secretary
Board of Appeal
. A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the
date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special
Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the
decision, bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days
have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal
has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in
the South Essex Registry or Deeds and indexed under the name of the
owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate
of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY A. NADEAU D/B/A A-1 AUTO ANNEX FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 296 HIGHLAND AVENUE (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary
Barrett, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of
the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the
hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to allow the use of the
property as a used car lot. Property is located in the B-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to
this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides
as follows:
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance,
the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and
conditions set forth in Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits
for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and
for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such
change, extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be
substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to
the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be
granted upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special
Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans. makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The petitioner failed to file a set of accurate, scaled drawings
showing the proposed use of the site.
2. The petitioner failed to provide evidence that the request could
be granted without substantial detriment to the public good or
without nullifying and substantially derogating from the intent of
• the district or the purpose of the ordinance.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GARY NADEAU D/B/A A-1 AUTO ANNEX FOR A
• SPECIAL PERMIT AT 296 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM
page two
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the 6Nt4eAe%ALEM MASS
presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: CLERK'S OFFICE
1. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in
harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, three (3) in
favor, one (1) , Mr. Barrett in opposition to the motion to grant the
relief requested. Having failed to garner the four affirmative votes
required to pass, the motion to grant fails and the petition for a
Special Permit is denied.
Special Permit Denied
July 20, 1994
• Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the
date of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk.
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special
Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the
decision, bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20 days
have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal
has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in
the South Essex Registry or Deeds and indexed under the name of the
owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate
of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CITY OF
CLERK 4S OC
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHARLOTTE MADSON
FOR VARIANCE AT 2 HILLSIDE AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held July 20, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen and
Associate Member Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variance from rear setback
to allow construction of a screen porch which will be one story high.
Property is located in the R-1 district, Residential Single Family.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. Two people spoke in favor.
3. The proposed addition of a screened porch will allow the petitioner a
fuller use of the property.
4. Due to the configuration of the lot and location of the dwelling, the
porch could not be located in any other location.
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHARLOTTE MADSON FOR
• VARIANCE AT 2 HILLSIDE AVENUE, SALEM
page two
On the basis of the above findings of fact, ando h{� evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as laY AILEM, MASS
bS OFF1ir .
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
• 3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new addition shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Variances Granted
July 20, 1994
Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
•
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHARLOTTE MADSON FOR VARIANCE
• AT 2 HILLSIDE AVENUE, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARIPt�DORgS CFA TY
CLERK �FRK�S F )FSS
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF OLDS VILLAGE MALL REALTY TRUST o m v
FOR VARIANCES AT 400 HIGHLAND AVENUE (BPD/ECOD) T 3
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A hearing on this petition was held July 20, 1994 and continued unti4? Jq1j,
27, 1994. Board Members present at the July 27, 1994 meeting were: `S'tepfren
Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of
the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variances from use,
maximum lot coverage, parking requirements, and all other requirements so
as to permit the premises to be used for all B-2 purposes as set forth in
the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance and to allow the proposed retail mall to
be constructed as per the plans submitted in this BPD zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The petitioner notified all abutters of this hearing by certified mail
and presented the return receipts for the Board's review.
2. The site is presently in a dilapidated condition in that there remains
a vacant, rusted steel shell structure from a previous owner as well as
debris and overgrown weeds which cover the lot.
3. The petitioner purchased the site in 1993 at a foreclosure auction from
a local bank.
4. Hillary J. Rockett, Trustee of the Petitioner Trust, owns, manages and
has developed several properties, both commercial and residential,
throughout the North Shore.
• 5. The site, which fronts directly on Highland Avenue Route 107, directly
abuts a development of residential condominium homes.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF OLDE VILLAGE MALL REALTY TRUST FOR
VARIANCES AT 400 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM " c
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6. Approximately 15 cond6minium owners were present at the hearinand
all spoke in favor of the petition. A petition containing sev �l w
dozen signatures of other condominium owners and abutters,
all 4nt —�
favor of the proposed development, was also submitted to the Bg�d. -u
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7. Leonard O'Leary, the Ward 4 Councillor, was present at the hearing and
spoke in favor of the petition as being a benefit to the neighborhood.
8. Prior to this hearing, the petitioner has met several times with the
Association of condominium owner to successfully address their concerns
regarding this project. As a result, several mitigation measures
will be implemented by the petitioner including the submittal of an
application for a new curb cut on Highland Avenue, landscaping and
screening between the site and the condominium development.
9. The petitioner undertook an exhaustive study, with the help of profes-
sionals, in determining that the best way for this site to be developed
was commercial development.
10. Under the present BPD zone regulations, manufacturing, warehousing and
wholesale distribution are allowable uses, each of which would likely
have a greater negative impact on the abutters.
11 . The proposed development of this site includes a single story 'IL"
• shaped building of approximately 45,000 square feet for commercial use.
12. The petitioner intends to lease retail and commercial space in the
proposed development to create a "convenience" type of strip mall as
allowed in B-2 districts.
13. The premises, prior to being rezoned to the present BPD District, was
zoned B-2, as most of Highland Avenue remains zoned today.
14. The fact that the premises are directly abutted by a large condominium
development of one side with the highway and steep ledge on the other
sides, creates special circumstances affecting this J and.
15. The petitioner agreed with a request of the neighbors "that as a con-
dition of approval, thee petitioner be required to obtain permission
from the State and any other authorities that access and egress to the
site be directly from Highland Avenue.
16. The proposed development, when completed, will add jobs and tax
revenue to the City, and will help beautify an important property
along the entrance corridor into the City, which is in keeping with the
stated goals of the Entrance Corridor Overlay District and the purposes
of the Zoning Ordinance.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
• 1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF OLDS VILLAGE MALL REALTY TRUST FOR C,
VARIANCES AT 400 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SALEM r t
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2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance qu%d -J
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner. F,_
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3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment towyrth�
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted and varied by further conditions.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
• 6. A Certificate of Inspection for each business is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner must obtain the approval of the Entrance Corridor Overlay
District Committee.
8. Petitioner must obtain the approval of the State Department of Public
Works for access and egress from Highland Avenue.
9. Petitioner must obtained approval of and adhere to all conditions of
Site Plan Review. .
Variances Granted
July 27, 1994
Step en O'Grady, Membd'r
Board of Appeal
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND TRE 6TY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CAMP LION OF LYNN FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
AT 488 HIGHLAND AVENUE (BPD)
A hearing on this petition was held May 18, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman, Gary
Barrett, Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Associate Member Nina
Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of petitioners Attorney, Joseph
M. Sano, voted unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners leave to withdraw
this petition for a Special Permit to allow Camp Lion of Lynn to
transmit signals of the existing tower currently used by Warner
Cable. Property is located in the (BPD) zone.
• GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
May 18, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GLORIA RILEY
FOR VARIANCE AT 247 JEFFERSON AVENUE (B-1)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from rear & side
setbacks to allow construction of an addition. Property is located in the
R-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. There was a petition in favor signed by six (6) neighbors and abutters
submitted to the Board.
3. The proposed above ground pool would encroach on the rear & side
setbacks only.
4 . Due to the topography of the land, which is hilly, this is the only
feasible location for the pool to be placed on the site.
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
• 4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
Variance Granted
April 27, 1994
Gary M. Barrett, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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CITY OF SALEM. MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF 5 READ STREET REALTY TRUST
FOR VARIANCES AT 280 JEFFERSON AVENUE (B-1)
A hearing on this petition was held March 16, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Albert Hill, Gary
Barrett, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from use to
allow property to be used as a dance studio. Property is located in the
B-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was neighborhood support for this petition. Two neighbors plus
two Councillors, Mr. McCabe and Mr. Donahue spoke in favor.
2. The petitioner submitted a petition signed by twenty four (24)
neighbors and abutters in favor of this request.
3. The petitioner meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance with
regards to parking for this specific use.
4. The property is currently a variety store/sub shop with beer and wine
license and the proposed use will be a much more passive use.
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VARIANCE AT 280 JEFFERSON AVE. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence- presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
• 3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
5. The front door only shall be used as the entrance and exit. Tirg rear
door is to be used for emergency only. " -;;o
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Variance Granted " e
March 16, 1994
Albert C. Hill, Member
Board of Appeal
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AT 280 JEFFERSON AVE. , SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF FREDERICK J. MCINTIRE REQUESTING
A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16-18 JUNIPER AVENUE (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held November 15, 1995 with the
following Board Members were present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman,
Gary Barrett, Nina Cohen, Albert Hill and Associate Member Joseph
Ywuc. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
At the request of the petitioner, Frederick J. McIntire, the Board of
Appeal voted 4-1, to grant leave to withdraw this petition for a
Variance to convert a (2) two family dwelling into a (3) three family
dwelling for the property located at 16-18 Juniper Avenue. Granted
leave to withdraw without prejudice.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
November 15, 1995
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Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
Appeal from this decision,if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed
within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the
office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted
herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that
it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex
Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN H. RONAN
FOR VARIANCES AT 274 LAFAYETTE STREET (R-3)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert Hill
and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from side, rear,
lot size and distance between buildings to allow the fire damaged carriage
house to be demolished and rebuilt. Property is located in the R-3 zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
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1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. The petitioner represented that his immediate neighbor at 276 Lafayette
St. , was in support of his proposed reconstruction.
3. The Salem Historic Commission has reviewed the plans and have given
their approval.
4. The existing carriage house is in disrepair as a result of age and a
fire that damaged parts of the interior and the roof.
5. The proposed structure will be used as a garage.
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DECISION OTHE
PETITION
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the .subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
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I. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted and approved by the Historic Commission.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new addition shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. Final Approval be obtained from the Salem Historic Commission.
Variances Granted
June 15, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
• DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN H. RONAN FOR VARIANCES
AT 274 LAFAYETTE STREET, SALEM
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CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ENRICO TASSINARI FOR :2 s
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A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the following
Board Members' present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, are requesting a Variance from lot size
and frontage to allow property to be sold as a buildable single family lot
at 73 R Lawrence Street, Salem. Property is in a Residential Two Family
Zone (R-2) .
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
• involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no oppsition in this matter.
2. Only lot size and frontage are short; all other set backs meet
requirements.
3. This is the most feasible solution for the usage of land in question.
4 . Owner took title to property in May 1983 and had an understanding that
it was a building lot.
5. This will conform to the neighborhood in a R-2 district.
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FOR VARIANCES AT 73 R LAWRENCE STREET, SALEM n N
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence pre9ente(d
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 t3 rant
the variance requested, subject to the following conditions: m co
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1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
3. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
4. Petitioner shall obtain building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
5. Need to file a waiver from frontage from subdivision control law.
6. Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner shall obtain proper street numbering from the City of Salem
Assessors office and shall display said number so to be visible from
the street.
• Variances Granted
September 21, 1994
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Stephen O'Grady, Secretary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF 3AYNE L. FALLIS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT
37 LIBERTY HILL AVE. (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Vice Chairman;
George Ahmed, Albert Hill, Stephen O'Grady and Associate Member Nina
Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to allow a professional
office (acupuncture) in this Residential Two Family District.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to
this request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as
follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance,
the Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and
conditions set forth in Sections 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits
• for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and
for changes, enlargement, extension or expansion of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided, however, that such change,
extension, enlargement or expansion shall not be substantially more
detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be
granted upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special
Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare
of the City's inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans. makes the
following findings of fact:
1. There was substantial neighborhood opposition.
2. There is a school in the area and the neighbors expressed concern
with the increase in traffic.
3. The proposed use would have a negative impact and would not be in
harmony with this residential neighborhood.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JAYNE L. FALLIS FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT AT 37 LIBERTY HILL AVE. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evfdih Si LEA; y,
presented, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: CURK'S OfoFICE�SS
1. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will not be in
harmony with the neighborhood and will not promote the public health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 0-5 in
opposition to the motion to grant the relief requested. Having failed
to garner the four affirmative votes required to pass, the motion to
grant fails and the petition for a Special Permit is denied.
Special Permit Denied
February 16, 1994 //
Step�2y Memz
Board of Appeal
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section
17 of MGL Chapter 40A and shall be filed within 20 days after the date
of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant
to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted
herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no
appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has been filed, that it
has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South Essex Registry
or Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record or is
recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PHILIP J. O'KEEFE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 81 LINDEN STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner,owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to extend
nonconforming side & rear setbacks to allow construction of a deck. The
property is located in the R-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3. This is the most feasible location for the deck to be placed.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF PHILIP J. O'KEEFE C17y3 21 P11 X94
FOR AtSPECIAL PERMIT AT 81 LINDEN STREET, SALEM C�fF SS pA114ASS
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
Special Permit Granted
April 27, 1994
AtephenOlrady,GMem(ber
Board of appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF MERTHON, GUSTAVO, ANA 6 CAROL MANON FOR A
VARIANCE AT 36 LORING AVENUE (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June \15, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Gary Barrett,
Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing
was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of petitioners Attorney, Henry A.
Lucas, Jr. voted unanimously 5-0 to grant petitioners leave to
withdraw this petition for a Variance to convert a two family
dwelling into a three family dwelling in this Residential Two Family
• District.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
June 15, 1995
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Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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CITY OF S,
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ESTHER REALTY TRUST
FOR VARIANCES AT 72 LORING AVENUE (B-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert Hill,
and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variance from use and
parking to allow the second floor of the premises to be used as a
self-defense studio. Property is located in the B-2 zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. A letter from Ms. Marilyn Maguire, 81 Loring Ave. was received and read
into the record, expressing her opposition and citing increased traffic
and parking and her concern with safety.
2. The petitioner will provide parking on the adjacent lot which he owns.
3. This is a use that is not specifically addressed in the Salem Zoning
Ordinance.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
• but not the district in general.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ESTHER REALTY TRUST FOR CITY OF SALEM MASS
• VARIANCES AT 72 LORING AVENUE, SALEM CLERK'S OFFICE
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2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
I. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
3. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
4. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
Variances Granted
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Albert C. Hill, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WENDI GOLDSMITH
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 MALL STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Albert Hill, and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to allow
construction of a second story on an existing nonconforming single story
addition. Property is located in the R-2 zone.
The -provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The petitioners need the additional space to grow as a family.
3. The proposed construction of a second level in the most feasible way
to obtain additional space.
• 4. Property will remain a .single family.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF WENDI GOLDSMITH
• FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 MALL STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the eMi0ehbeC0rd8^&nted,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 4-1 (Mr. O'Grady opposed) to
grant the Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
• 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. No business operations are to be allowed out of dwelling.
Special Permit Granted
June 15, 1994
4Sten O'Grady, S retary
Board of appeal
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FOR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 7 MALL STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 4OA. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ROBERT BOUCHARD FOR A VARIANCE rLERr,S OFF:,MASS
AT 31 MARLBOROUGH ROAD (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett,
Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing
were properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variance from front
yard setback to allow construction of a single family dwelling in
this single family district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding
of the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially
affect the land, building or structure involved and which are not
generally affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same
district.
• b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
1. The petitioner and counsel were advised that there were only four
(4) Board members present and it would take a unanimous voted to
grant their request. They were given an opportunity to continue
this petition until the following week or to withdraw without
prejudice and return at a later date.
2. Councillor O'Leary, Ward 4, spoke in favor of the petition.
3. The immediate abutter, Cheri Anderson, 35 Marlborough Road, spoke
in opposition. She represented to the Board that she had
purchased the property from the petitioners and that they were
told the property had been denied a variance. Also expressed her
concern regarding the closeness of the proposed dwelling to her
• home.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ROBERT BOUCHARD FOR VARIANCE
• AT 31 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SALEM
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4. There is no record on file indicating there has ever been any
Board of Appeal action on this property.
5. A letter from the Zoning Enforcement Officer, Leo E. Tremblay,
grandfathering this property was read into the record.
6. The parcel in question is a corner lot thus having two front yard
setbacks to meet.
7. The 26'x 36' single family dwelling proposed by the petitioner
will encroach to within six (6) feet of both Marlborough Road and
Michael Road.
8. The petitioner to failed demonstrate or to meet the burden of
proof relative to legal hardship.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence
presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
• would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and
substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the
purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted three (3) in favor one
(1), Ms. Cohen, in opposition to the motion to grant, having failed
to garner the required four affirmative votes to pass, the motion is
defeated and the petition is denied.
VARIANCE DENIED
July 20, 1994
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION
17 OF THE MGL CHAPTER 40A AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE VARIANCE OR SPECIAL
PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A COPY OF THE
DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20 DAYS
HAVE PASSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS
BEEN FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE
SOUTH ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER
OF RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF H. DREW ROMANOVITZ FOR A VARIANCE
AT 13 - 13 1/2 MEADOW STREET (B-4)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the
following Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, V. Chairman;
George Ahmed, Stephen O'Grady, Albert Hill and Associate Member Nina
Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening
News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances to allow
property to be divided and a variance from minimum parking
requirements in this B-4 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding of
the Board that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect
• the land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioner.
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating
from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence
presented at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the
following findings of fact:
4 . The petitioner to failed demonstrate or to meet the burden of
proof relative to legal hardship.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF H. DREW ROMANOVITZ FOR VARIANCES
AT 13 - 13 1/2 MEADOW STREET, SALEM
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presented at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions do not exist which especially affect the
subject property and not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
would not involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. The relief requested cannot be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good or without nullifying and substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the
Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 3-2, Mr.O'Grady, Mr.
Touchette, Ms.Cohen voted in favor, Mr.Ahmed & Mr. Hill voted in
opposition to the motion to grant, having failed to garner the
-required four affirmative votes to pass, the motion is defeated and
the petition is denied.
VARIANCE DENIED
February 16, 1994
• Albert C. Hill, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
CITY CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION
17 OF THE MGL CHAPTER 40A AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE
DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFIC"c OF THE CITY CLERK.
PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE VARIANCE OR SPECIAL
PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A COPY OF THE
DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20 DAYS HAVE
PASSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS BEEN
FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE SOUTH
ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER OF
RECORD OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF GABRIEL ROSSI JR. , TR. FOR A VARIANCES AND
SPECIAL PERMIT AT 73 NORTH STREET (BPD)
A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman, Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a Variance and Special
Permit to expand nonconforming structure and a Variance from parking at 73
North Street. The property is located in a BPD district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
• reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding of
the Board that:
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings or structures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
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AND VARIANCE AT 73 NORTH STREET, SALEM
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C. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment toK the
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public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented,
and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact:
1. This is a re-filing of a petition already granted in 1988.
2. The only change in the construction plans is the material being used
for the walls.
3. There was no opposition to the petitions.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on -the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship on the petitioner.
3. The relief requested can be granted without substantial detriment to
• the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from
the intent of the district or the purpose of the ordinance.
4. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the
neighborhood and will promote the public health, safety, convenience
and welfare of the city's inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
relief requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, codes
ordinances and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done per the plans and dimensions submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Dept. relative to smoke and fire
safety shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with
the existing structure.
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SPECIAL PERMIT AT 73 NORTH STREET, SALEM
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7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. CLERK'S OFFICE
8. Petitioner shall display the street number so that it is visible from
the street.
Variance and Special Permit Granted
September 21, 1994 \
Stephen Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter
40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not
• take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the certification of the
City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that,
if such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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FOR VARIANCES AT 90 NORTH STREET (B-1/ECOD)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 continued till July 20,
1994 and continued again until July 27, 1994. Board Members present at the
July 27, 1994 meeting were: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett,
Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and
others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variances from rear and
side setback requirements to replace existing structures, tanks, canopy and
to allow a third curb cut. The property is located in the B-1/ECOD
district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no vocal opposition to the petition.
2. The petitioner was cooperative and amenable to addressing the concerns
raised by interested citizens and representatives of the City at the
public hearing.
3. Correspondence was received from Owen Meegan; Staley McDermet, William
Luster, City Planner; and Gary Jerome, Construction Supervisor for
Merit.
4. Merit has agreed to remove the now existing billboards on the property.
5. Merit has further agreed to submit its proposed signage plan for review
• and approval to the Entrance Corridor Sign Review Committee.
6. Merit has agreed to install a stockade fence on the property.
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7. Fire Inspector was in favor of the increased curb cut on North eet
as requested by the petitioner for safety reasons having to do wroth L
traffic concerns on North Street and in and out of the station.
8. Merit has agreed to work with the Planning Department to assure that
the trees to be planted along Franklin Street are similar to others in
the area.
9. Merit has reduced the northernmost curb cut on North Street to 30 feet,
and it has maintained a 40 foot southernmost curb cut on North Street.
10. Merit has agreed to lay concrete sidewalks along North and Franklin
Streets abutting its property. It has further agreed to install a
handicapped ramp at the corner of North and Franklin Streets, and to
further install curbing along Franklin Street to maintain a sidewalk of
five feet in width.
11. The City Planner suggested petitioner plant trees along the North
Street side of its property. Merit objected to said suggestion for
safety reasons as the trees might impact visibility and ingress and
egress.
12. The requested third curb cut will be used by tanker trucks making fuel
• delivery to the station, and will be utilized for cars exiting on
Franklin Street. This will have a positive impact on traffic safety.
13. The placement of certain telephone poles affects the petitioners
ability to change the placement of its requested curb cuts.
14. The petitioner has agreed to several other details in the layout of its
station as set forth in a letter dated June 28,1994 from Gary Jerome to
the City of Salem Planning Department, Zoning Board of Appeal and Fire
Prevention and a letter dated July 22, 1994 from Gary Jerome to William
Luster.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
• variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
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Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. A Certificate of Inspection shall be obtained.
7. Concrete sidewalks shall be installed along North and Franklin Streets.
8. Where handicapped ramp is being installed at corner of North and
Franklin Streets, petitioner shall lay new curbing to allow for five
foot wide sidewalks.
9. Petitioner shall submit to the Entrance Corridor Overlay District
Committee for approval of any and all proposed signage on the property.
10. In addition to the landscaping reflected on the plans submitted,
• petitioner shall plant 4-5 trees along the Franklin Street side of the
property at the perimeter of the station.
11. Fence is to be wooden stockade.
12. Petitioner will investigate the feasibility of using concrete berms in
the station around landscaped areas.
Variances Granted
July 27, 1994
Gary9. Barrett,
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
• Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHRISTOPHER ZORZY
FOR A VARIANCE AT 115 NORTH STREET (B-1)
A hearing on this petition was held September 21, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, the prospective owners of the property, are requesting a use
Variance to permit the street level of the structure located at 115 North
Street to be used as an office, showroom for windows and siding and for
storage of carpentry materials in a B-1 zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the requested variance.
2. The premises is currently being used as a retail establishment for the
display and sales of televisions.
3. There will be no warehousing storage of materials on the property.
4. There will be no carpentry work performed on the property.
5. The proposed use would be similar in nature to the use currently on
site.
6. The surrounding area have retail establishments of substantially the
same nature as the proposed use, and the proposed use would be in
keeping with the neighborhood.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CHRISTOPHER ZORZY
FOR VARIANCES AT 115 NORTH STREET, SALEM
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8. The petitioners intends to repair the exterior facade of the sVLu R Sed H KESS
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioners.
2. The requested relief can be granted without substantial detriment to
the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from
the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
• 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke
and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
4. A building permit is to be obtained prior to beginning any
construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
8. Petitioner shall pave the driveway and parking lot of the subject
property.
9. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or commission
having jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board,
and its Entrance Corridor Overlay District Sign committee for approval
of any and all signage to be displayed on the property.
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF CHRISTOPHER ZORZY FOR
VARIANCES AT 115 NORTH STREET, SALEM
page three
Variances Granted
September 21, 1994 (OCT
Gary M. Barrett, Vice Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF JOHN D. SPINALE
FOR VARIANCES AT 0 NORTH PINE STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting to have the owner occupied
condition be removed and the existing variance reaffirmed or, in the
alternative a new variance to allow the continued use of the property to be
used as a single family dwelling without the owner occupied condition. The
property is located in the R-2 district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. This building meets none of the zoning requirements as set forth in
Table I or Art. VI, section 6-4 with respect to lot size, frontage,
maximum lot coverage, front, rear or side setbacks.
2. The petitioner was granted a variance on September 29, 1982 conditioned
on the maintenance of one (1) off street parking place on site and also
conditioned on the owner's occupancy.
3. The petitioner requests a variance be granted without the owner
occupied condition.
4. The property in question is unique because of its peculiar size and
configuration and because of the unique structure, an historic carriage
• house that has been converted into a residence on the site.
5. There was no opposition to the petitioner's application.
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ETITION OF
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FORIVARIANCESHATP0 NORTH PINEOSTREET, SALEM �UC 1S
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• On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the cevRd"�i(}ty sei�Led
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows: "FFjgSS
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
3. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
• 4. Property can only be used as a single family residence.
5. One (1) off street parking space is to be maintained on site.
Variances Granted
August 17, 1994 . u, o
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ALICE MARCHAND
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 29 NORTHEY STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert Hill,
and Nina Cohen. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and
notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening News in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to allow
construction of a second floor porch which will extend nonconforming side
setbacks, the property is located in the R-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ), which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
• Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3. This second story porch will be in harmony with the neighborhood.
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 4-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
Special Permit Granted
June 15, 1994 a I l3
Albert C. Hill, Member J
Board of appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
. Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID AND BRENDA DUMAIS
FOR A VARIANCE AT 38 OAKLAND STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; George Ahmed,
Albert Hill, Stephen O'Grady and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of
the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variances from rear &
side setbacks to allow an existing wood patio. Property is located in the
Residential Two Family District. (R-2)
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. There is an existing structure on the site.
3. The patio as it exists allows the petitioners a fuller use of their
property.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID & BRENDA DUMAIS FOR
VARIANCE AT 38 OAKLAND STREET, SALEM
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2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning 'Ord inance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted. ,
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioners shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Inspector of Buildings.
• Variance Granted
February 16, 1994
George A. Ahmed, Secretary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEE L. COTE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 3 PARKER COURT (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur LaBrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Special Permit to the
already nonconforming side and rear setbacks to allow construction of a two
story addition. Property is located in the R-2 zone.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
• provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petitioners request.
2. The proposed addition minimally impacts the encroachment on rear and
side setbacks.
3. The proposed construction as reflected on the plans submitted will
greatly enhance, and be in keeping with the character of the
neighborhood.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEE L. COTE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 3 PARKER COURT, SALEM
page two
• On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
4 . Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
• 5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
Special Permit Granted
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• A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within' 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CAMPBELL & DALE SEAMANS FOR VARIANCE AND
OR SPECIAL PERMIT AT 34 PLEASANT STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held December 1, 1993 and continued
until January 19, 1994 with the following Board Members present:
Francis Grealish Jr. , Chairman; George Ahmed, Stephen Touchette and
Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and
others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
40A.
The Board of Appeal at the request of petitioners Attorney, George
Atkins voted unanimously 4-0 to grant petitioners leave to withdraw
this petition for Variance and/or Special Permit to allow garage to be
used as home occupation, namely woodworking shop. Property is located
• in a Residential Two Family (R-2) district.
GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
January 19, 1994
Georg Ahmed, Secretary
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ANDRE M. AOUN
FOR A VARIANCE AT 8 RANDALL STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held February 16, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; George Ahmed,
Albert Hill, Stephen O'Grady and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of
the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances to allow a home
bakery business dealing with specialty orders and no retail. Property is
located in the Residential Two Family District. (R-2)
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The petitioner has owned this home for six (6) years.
2. The petitioner needs the additional income.
3. The petitioner and his wife will be the sole employees.
4. The majority of orders will be taken by phone and customers will be
seen by appointment only.
5. The petitioner will pick up supplies and deliver the finished product.
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VARIANCE AT 8 RANDALL STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, anBLon Yh'e evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
I . Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
I. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
• 3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
5. This variance is to remain in effect for a period of three (3) years,
the petitioner may reapply at that time.
6. Parking shall be provided in accordance with plan submitted.
7. Customers shall be seen by appointment only.
8. There shall be no outside signs.
9. This is to remain an owner occupied business.
10. No retail sales shall be permitted and goods must be delivered to
customers.
11. There shall be no employees.
Variance Granted
February 16, 1994
Step en Touchette, V.Chairman
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DEGISION ON THE PETITION OF ANDRE M. AOUN A FOR VARIANCE
AT 8 RANDALL STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF W & G REALTY TRUST FOR VARIANCES AT 24 SAUNDERS
STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held May 18, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Albert
Hill, Stephen O'Grady and Associate Member Nina Cohen. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting variances from use,
density and number of buildings on a lot to allow the construction of sixty
(60) residential units. The property is located in a Residential Two
Family District.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
• other land, buildings or structures in the same district.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings of
fact:
1. Petitioner was previously granted variances from use, density and
parking requirements on February 17, 1988, August 9, 1989 and again on
January 16, 1991, to permit the construction of multi-family housing.
2. Due to a downturn in the economy, no construction took place on the
petitioner's property prior to the expiration of the variances.
3. Substantially similar variances were granted to the petitioner for the
same parcel on July 22, 1992. Again, economic fortunes prevented the
development of the parcel.
4. Petitioner represents that it now intends to develop the parcel to
create housing for the elderly or assisted living for the elderly.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF W & G REALTY TRUST FOR VARIANCES AT 24 SAUNDERS
STREET, SALEM
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5. Such elderly housing or assisted living quarters would o je p�o�sl�d'
by the abutters, provided that all conditions to previous vajC���4granted
by the Board of Appeal concerning this parcel be required to be d�
by the property owners. F
6. The proposed use of this site as elderly housing or assisted living for
the elderly is consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions of Variances granted by the Board of Appeal concerning
• this parcel on February 8, 1988, August 22, 1989 January 16, 1991, and July
22, 1992 shall be incorporated and made part of this decision. Said
conditions are as follows:
a. Construction be as per the plans submitted and be approved by the
Planning Board.
b. Proposed construction conform to all applicable provisions of the
Massachusetts State Building Code, the Salem Fire Prevention Code, the
Salem City Ordinances and the Massachusetts General Laws relative to
fire safety.
c. All requirements of the Salem Fire Dept. be strictly adhered to.
d. Proper numbering be obtained from the City of Salem.
e. All snow removal and trash removal be solely at the expense of the
Condominium Association and be part of the condominium documents.
f. The condominium documents control the sale or rent of the parking
to the owners of the condominiums only.
g. A certificate of occupancy for each unit be obtained.
h. The lot be landscaped as per plan and as approved by site plan
review.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF W & G REALTY TRUST FOR VARIANCES AT 24 SAUNDERS
STREET, SALEM
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I. Public safety access be maintained as per plans submitte�kaS
meeting fire and police requirements. "i
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k. Ninety Five (95) parking spaces be maintained, five (5) of these
spaces are to be provided on the site for the use of the residents of
Saunders Street.
1. Developer confer with abutters as to the establishment of proper
buffer between the development and the abutters property.
m. The site is to be kept periodically reasonably clear of weeds and
other debris and maintained and cleaned at all times.
2. The proposed house be dedicated to elderly housing or assisted
living quarters for the elderly
VARIANCES GRANTED
May 18, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
• A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
APPEAL FROM THIS DECISION, IF ANY, SHALL BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 17 OF
THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40A, AND SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 20
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF FILING OF THIS DECISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK. PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 11, THE
VARIANCE OR SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTED HEREIN SHALL NOT TAKE EFFECT UNTIL A
COPY OF THE DECISION BEARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY CLERK THAT 20
DAYS HAVE ELAPSED AND NO APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED, OR THAT, IF SUCH APPEAL HAS
BEEN FILED, THAT IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED OR DENIED IS RECORDED IN THE SOUTH
ESSEX REGISTRY OF DEEDS AND INDEXED UNDER THE NAME OF THE OWNER OF RECORD
OR IS RECORDED AND NOTED ON THE OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
BOARD OF APPEAL
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THEERESA M. CIVIELLO FOR A
VARIANCE AT 3 SAVONA STREET (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held November 2, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to
abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly published in
the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting a Variance from lot area
to merge two lots into one at 3 Savona Street. This property is located
in a Residential Single Family dwelling. (R-1)
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally
• affecting other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the
petitioners.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district of the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. Petitioner Theresa M. Civiello appeared in support of her request for a
variance from lot area to merge two lots located at 3 Savona Street.
Lot 356, which is 5,987 sq. feet and lot 357, which is 6,903 sq. feet.
The combined lot will have a total square footage of 12,890 sq. feet.
3. Mr. John Condon, of 40 Ravenna Avenue, and Mr. Leonard O'Leary, Ward
Councillor, spoke in favor of the petition.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
• 1. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioners.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF THERESA M. CIVIELLO FOR
A VARIANCE AT 3 SAVONA STREET, SALEM
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2. Desirable relief can be granted without subst #tial d�t"zW the
public good and without nullifying or subst:441 by �, e[Fgating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the OrftdggeS OFFICE
3. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, ordinances,
codes, and regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Departmeent relative to smoke and
fire safety shall be strictly ahered to.
Variances Granted
November 2, 1994
• Nina V. Cohen
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City -
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DEIULIS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
FOR VARIANCE AT 7 SEEMORE STREET (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting Variance from the
required 100 feet frontage to 53.71 feet of frontage to allow construction
of a single family dwelling. Property is located in the R-1 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The lot is an odd shaped lot having frontage on only one improved
street.
2. There was one abutter concerned with the location of any structure on
this lot, these concerns were met by the petitioner.
3. There was no other opposition.
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VARIANCE AT 7 SEEMORE STREET, SALEM S OFrICf
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. No structure shall be constructed any closer than 122 feet to the front
yard lot line.
Variance Granted
• April 27, 1994
Steph n Touchette, Vice Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owners Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF KATHLEEN MCSWEENEY
FOR A VARIANCE AT 5 STUDER PLACE (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis X. Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Albert
Hill, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from rear & side
setbacks and distance from structure to allow existing pool, deck and shed
in this R-2 district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Three abutters signed a petition in favor of this request.
2. The direct abutter, Helen Malia, wrote a letter in favor after the deck
was moved.
3. The deck, as relocated, is the only feasible location for the deck.
The shed as it stands is the only feasible location for it to be placed and
it satisfies the neighbors and abutters.
4. The granting of this variance allows petitioner a fuller use of her
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF KATHLEEN MCSWEENY FOR A
VARIANCE AT 5 STODDER PLACE, SALEM
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1. Special conditions exist which especially affect theRsubfec`L�Cproperty
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed construction shall be done in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Building Inspector prior to beginning any construction .
Variance Granted
January 19, 1994
AStepen O'Grady, M tuber
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF BYRON & DONNA LOCKE
FOR A VARIANCE AT 36 UPHAM STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a variance from use to
allow the conversion of a two family dwelling into a three family dwelling.
Property is located in the Residential Two Family Zone.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
• 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. Neighbors were overwhelming in their support of the petitioner's
request.
2. There was no opposition.
3. Petitioners have agreed to designate and mark on the property five (5)
parking spaces.
4. Petitioner stated the property was previously a three (3) family
dwelling and they would return it to that use.
5. Petitioners own and reside on the abutting property.
6. The proposed construction would be in keeping with the character of
the neighborhood.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF BYRON & DONNA LOCKE
FOR VARIANCES AT 36 UPHAM STREET. , SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented
• at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1 . Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not 'the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3 . All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke
and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to.
4 . A building permit is to be obtained prior to beginning any
construction.
• 5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
7. Petitioner shall designate and mark with appropriate striping on the
property five (5) parking spaces.
Variances Granted
August 17, 1994 l
Garrett, Vice Chairman
Board of Appeal
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• A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF BYRON & DONNA LOCKE
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT AT 36 UPHAM STREET (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Gary Barrett, Stephen
O'Grady, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners,owners of the property, are requesting a Special Permit to
allow construction of two (2) full size dormers which will encroach on the
front and side setbacks, the property is located in the R-2 district.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this
request for a Special Permit is Section 5-3(j ) , which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the
• Board of Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set
forth in Section 8-6 and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and
reconstruction of nonconforming structures, and for changes, enlargement,
extension or expansion of nonconforming lots, land, structures, and uses,
provided, however, that such change, extension, enlargement or expansion
shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming
use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit
requests, guided by the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted
upon a finding by the Board that the grant of the Special Permit will
promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. The petitioner purchased the property in 1993.
2. The granting of the special permit would allow the petitioners a fuller
use of their property.
3. The building had been vacant for about two years.
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• 4. The roof is deteriorated and in need of repair.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. The Special Permit requested can be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially
derogating from the intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
2. The granting of the Special Permit requested will promote the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's inhabitants and may
be granted in harmony with the neighborhood.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
Special Permit requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all City and State statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions
submitted.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and
fire safety are to be strictly adhered to.
• 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to starting
construction.
5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained.
Special Permit Granted
April 27, 1994
Stepen Touchette, Acting Chairman
Board of appeal
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
MGL Chapter 40A. , and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of
filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL
Chapter 40A. , Section 11, the Special Permit granted herein shall not take
effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City
Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if
such appeal has been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is
recorded in the South Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of
the owner of record or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of
Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THOMAS & NANCY KELLY
FOR A VARIANCE AT 11 VINNIN STREET (R-1)
A hearing on this petition was held January 19, 1994 with the following
Board Members present: Francis X. Grealish, Chairman; George Ahmed, Albert
Hill, Stephen Touchette and Stephen O'Grady. Notice of the hearing was
sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were properly
published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioners, owners of the property, are requesting a Variance to extend
shed dormer. Property is located in an R-1 district.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the proposed request.
2. Extension of the shed dormer will be in conformance with the existing
structure.
3. The proposed construction will allow the petitioners a fuller use of
their property.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THOMAS AND NANCY KELLY FOR A
VARIANCE AT 11 VINNIN STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on Cthe"e' iden6eFpresented
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
'3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0, to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. The proposed construction shall be done in strict accordance with the
plans and dimensions submitted.
• 3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit from the City of Salem
Building Inspector prior to beginning any construction .
5. Exterior finishes of the proposed construction shall be in harmony
with the existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained.
Variance Granted
January 19, 1994
George A. Ahmed, Secretary
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THOMAS AND NANCY KELLY FOR VARIANCE
AT 11 VINNIN STREET, SALEM
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall 'be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF THE JOHN BERTRAM HOUSE
FOR A VARIANCE AT 29 WASHINGTON SQ.NO. (R-2)
A hearing on this petition was held August 17, 1994 after having been
continued from May 18, 1994, June 15, 1994, and July 20, 1994. The
following Board Members were present: Stephen Touchette, Chairman,
Gary Barrett, Stephen O'Grady, Nina Cohen and Associate Member Arthur
Labrecque. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others
and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter
40A.
At the request of the petitioners Counsel, Joseph Correnti, Esq. , the
Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to allow petitioner's request
for a variance to allow the construction of an acoustical chiller in
this Residential Two Family District to be withdrawn without
prejudice.
• GRANTED LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE
August 17, 1994
Stephen C. Touchette, Chairman
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND
THE CITY CLERK.
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A hearing on this petition was held June 15, 1994 continued till July 20,
1994 and continued again until July 27, 1994. Board Members present at the
July 27, 1994 meeting were: Stephen Touchette, Chairman; Gary Barrett,
Nina Cohen and Albert Hill. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and
others and notices of the hearing were properly published in the Salem
Evening News in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from rear and
side setback requirements to allow construction of a 20 foot by 32 foot
garage. The property is located in the Residential Two Family District.
The Variances which have been requested may be granted upon a finding by
this Board that:
1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
• 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. According to petitioner's plot plan, area of lot totals 5580 square
feet. Existing structure consists of a 900 sq.ft. single family
residence.
3. Petitioner represented that, although the submitted plans show a
281x32' garage, they propose to build a 20' x 32' garage, taking up a
total square footage of 640 sq.ft.
4. Taken together, the square footage of both structures is less than 28%
of total lot area.
5. This is the most feasible location on the property to place the
proposed garage.
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF ALFRED MANIERO FOR m '
VARIANCES AT 17 WHEATLAND STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence p(peseated
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows:
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variances requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted and varied by further conditions.
• 3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
4. A Building Permit is to be obtained prior to beginning construction.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
6. Exterior finishes of the proposed garage shall be in harmony with
the existing structure. l
Variances Granted
July 27, 1994
Nina V. Cohen, Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
• been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
Board of Appeal
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C17Y Or SALEM, MASS
CLERK'S OFFICE
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CECILE A. BERUBE
FOR VARIANCES AT 18 WILLSON STREET (R-2/13-1)
A hearing on this petition was held April 27, 1994 with the following Board
Members present: Stephen Touchette, Acting Chairman; Stephen O'Grady, Gary
Barrett, Associate Members Nina Cohen and Arthur Labrecque. Notice of the
hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of the hearing were
properly published in the Salem Evening News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner, owner of the property, is requesting Variances from density and
setbacks,specifically, with respect the lot shown as Lot A on the plan
submitted, petitioner requests 5,000 sq.ft. lot size and area per dwelling
unit, 50 foot frontage and side yard of six (6) feet on easterly boundary
of lot A in order to allow existing garage to remain. With respect to the
lot shown as Lot B on the plan submitted petitioner is requesting 5,000
sq.ft. lot size and 50 foot frontage. Property is located in an R-2/13-1
district.
The Variance which has been requested may be granted upon a finding by this
Board that:
• 1. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the
land, building or structure involved and which are not generally affecting
other lands, buildings and structures involved.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented
at the hearing, and after viewing the plans, makes the following findings
of fact:
1. There was no opposition to the petition.
2. There was neighborhood support in the form of seven (7) letters from
neighbors and abutters.
3. Petitioner and her late husband purchased the property as two (2)
separate lots.
4. Lot B was never built on as the petitioner and her late husband had
intended this lot to be sold in case of any financial circumstances that
could arise. Over the years these lots have merged.
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF CECILE A. BERUBE FOR
VARIANCES AT 18 WILLSON STREET, SALEM
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On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the gy�dence presseent5e8
at the hearing, the Board of Appeal concludes as follows- Or SA EMMISS
CLERK'S OFFICE
1. Special conditions exist which especially affect the subject property
but not the district in general.
2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would
involve substantial hardship to the petitioner.
3. Desirable relief can be granted without substantial detriment to the
public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the
intent of the district or the purpose of the Ordinance.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted unanimously, 5-0 to grant the
variance requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances,
codes and regulations.
2. Property to be divided in strict accordance with the plans and
dimensions submitted.
3. Petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the Salem Fire
Department relative to smoke and fire safety.
• 4. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board of Commission
having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
Variance Granted Q/
April 27, 1994 LIQ/(/ '
i a V. Cohen,`Associate Member
Board of Appeal
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY
CLERK
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of
the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days after the date of filing of this decision in the office of the City
Clerk. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the
Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a
copy of the decision bearing the certification of the City Clerk that 20
days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed, or that, if such appeal has
been filed, that it has been dismissed or denied is recorded in the South
Essex Registry of Deeds and indexed under the name of the owner of record
or is recorded and noted on the owner's Certificate of Title.
• Board of Appeal