BOA 4-6 GREEN LEDGE- Application (Stamped) 3/30/2021
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET,2ND FLOOR
2021 NA M � SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
CITY Thomas St.Pierre,Director of Inspectional Services
SALEM, Phone:978-619-5641
Kimberly Driscoll Lev McCarthy,Staff Planner
Phone:978-619-5685
Mayor
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Application ID: ZBA-21-11 Date submitted: March 30, 2021
TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS:
The Undersigned represent(s)that they are the owner(s)of a certain parcel of land located at:
Address:4 GREEN LEDGE STREET Zoning District:4-Portion B2 and I
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s):
use as a contractors yard/landscaping business
For this reason,I am requesting:
[]Variance(s)from provisions of Section of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from.
[j—ru—ej A Special Permit under Section Sections 3.1.2 and 9.4 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to use as a contractors yard/landscape
business for use of vacant lot
L]Appealing a Decision of the Building Inspector:
L]Comprehensive Permit:
Current Property Use:none Are Lot Dimensions Included:Yes
The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning Ordinance and allow the project to be
constructed as per the plans submitted,as the enforcement of said Zoning By-Laws would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary
hardship to the Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Statement of Hardship(for Variances):
Statement of Grounds(for Special Permits):
The Petitioner Zacarias Tree and Landscaping Inc.,Roni Zacarias seeks permission for use of land at 4 and 6 Green Ledge Street to be
contractors yard/landscaping yard.
The locus are two vacant lots totaling 19,131 s.f.area with frontage along Green Ledge Street.A portion of 4 Green Ledge is within the
B-2 zone district,however the remaining portion of#4,and all of#6 Green Ledge are within the I District.
The parcels use will be use for parking of vehicles utilized in the landscape business and storage of equipment,and tools,and materials
of business.
The community needs served are from the business services provided to residents by the landscaping business maintaining homes and
businesses within the City in an attractive environmentally safe manner. Additional taxes are derived(vehicle excise tax)„seasonal job
opportunities provided,and utilization of space heretofore unused in an industrial district.
The vehicles used in the landscape business are driven from the lots to job sites and traverse from the location to Highland Avenue,
which is state highway Rt. 107 a commercial corridor with many businesses already on and adjacent thereto. The expected business
hours of the site are usually early morning,late afternoon,early evening(day light hours)and not throughout the day adversely affecting
traffic flow in daily normal busy times.
In place are adequate utilities to the site given nearby facilities and existing uses. No additional burden is placed upon city services. No
resident related needs such as school population result. Fire and police presently account this neighborhood within their protection
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planning.
With a nearby lumberyard,tire service and like commercial activity,the requested use is in keeping with the character of this
neighborhood.
The site environment is not effected by removal of existing vegetation as the lots are now vacant and any materials used in the business
will be secured and stored safely and neatly. Proposed is the fencing of the entire site for security.
Anticipated are positive fiscal impacts from the Petitioner's investment in improving the site;parking of vehicles within the confines of the
parcels(added excise tax as noted)additional job opportunities(usually 30 seasonal jobs available).
Overall the proposal does not result in a more detrimental effect on this neighborhood,and benefits to the City out way any perceived or
potential adverse impacts.
Petitioner:Zacarias Tree&Landscaping,Inc.Rony Zacarias, ff different from petitioner
Pres. Property Owner:309-311 Highland Avenue LLC
Address: 80 Mayfair Street,Lynn,MA 01904 Address:600 Loring Avenue,Salem,MA 01970
Telephone:781 704-1096 Telephone:978 741-4740
Email:zacariasservice@gmail.com Email:rich@centercorpretail.com
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
If different from petitioner
Representative:Attorney Samuel A.Vitali
Address:60 Andrew Street,Lynn,MA 01901
Telephone:781 599-6 3
Email:savitali@comcas t
Signature:
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Print Name: Samuel A. Vitali, Esq.
Address: 60 Andrew Street
Lynn, MA 01901
Phone: 781 599-6363
Date: March30, 20?1