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August 13 2018
Decision
City of Salem Board of Appeals
Petition of ERIC EASLEY,requesting a special permit per Sec 3.3.3 Non-Conforming Structures to allow the
petitioner to expand the existing two-family home by constructing a second floor and farmers porch at 63
LAWRENCE STREET (Map 23 Lot 119)(R-2 Zoning District)
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on July 18, 2018 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, § 11 and
closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Peter A. Copelas, Mike
Duffy,Jimmy Tsitsinos, Chris Drucas,Jim Hacker.
The petitioner is seeking a special permit per Sec 3.3.3 Non-Conforming Structures to allow the petitioner to
expand the existing two-family home by constructing a second floor and farmer's porch.
Statements of fact:
1. In the petition date-stamped June 12, 2018, the Petitioner requested a special permit per Sec 3.3.3
Non-Conforming Structures to allow the petitioner to expand the existing two-family home by
constructing a second floor and farmers porch.
2. Eric Easley,petitioner presented the petition.
3. The property is located in an R-2 Zoning District.
4. The property has been on the City's problem property list and has been abandoned for many years.
The property was vandalized over the years and the City paid to have the abandoned property
boarded up. The property was once used as a neighborhood store.
5. The petitioner purchased the property in January of 2018 and is an existing two (2) family home. The
petitioner is proposing to use the property as a two (2) family home.
6. The existing property is a two (2) family single level house that is approximately 31 feet by 46 feet.
The proposal is to add a second floor addition with the same dimensions (31ft x 46 ft.) The petitioner
is also proposing a farmer's porch to extend off the front of the house approximately 4.5ft.The front
porch stairs, as proposed,will be located at the zero lot line and align approximately with the existing
front porch at 69 Lawrence Street.
7. The requested relief,if granted,would allow the Petitioner expand the existing two-family home by
constructing a second floor and farmers porch.
8. At the public heating one (1) member of the public spoke in support and two (2) spoke in opposition
to the petition due to privacy and parking concerns.
City of Salem Board of Appeals
August 1,2018
Project 63 Lawrence Street
Page 2 of 3
The Salem Board of Appeals, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public hearing, and
after thorough review of the petition, including the application narrative and plans, and the Petitioner's
presentation and public testimony, makes the following findings that the proposed project meets the
provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance:
Findings for Special Permit:
The Board finds that the proposed expansion of the existing non-conforming structure is not
substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming structure to the neighborhood.
1. There are positive social, economic or community needs served by the proposal as the property will
be removed from the City's problem property list,be rehabilitated and provide two (2) housing units.
2. There are no impacts on traffic flow and safety,including parking and loading as the petitioner meets
the parking requirements of the zoning ordinanc.v.
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3. The capacity of the utilities is not affected by the project.
4. There are no significant impacts to the natural environment,including drainage.
5. The proposal fits with the existing neighborhood character.
6. The potential fiscal impact,including impact on the City tax base is positive.
On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted five (Peter A.
Copelas, Mike Duffy,Jimmy Tsitsinos, Chris Drucas,Jim Hacker) in favor and none (0) opposed, to grant a
special permit per Sec 3.3.3 Non-Conforming Structures to allow the petitioner to expand the existing two-
family home by constructing a second floor and farmers porch subject to the following terms, conditions and
safeguards:
1. The 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 to and approved by the
Building Commissioner
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly
adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction.
5. Exterior finishes of new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Inspection shall be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained.
8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including,but
not limited to, the Planning Board.
City of Salem Board of Appeals
August 1,2018
Project 63 Lawrence Street
Page 3 of 3
Special Conditions:
1. The petitioner shall install privacy walls with a window along the sides of the proposed rear porch.
Peter A. Copelas (Vice-'Chair)
Board of Appeals
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-.J1'ection 17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A,and shall be filed within 20
days of fik'ng of this decision in the oce of the City Clerk Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A,Section 11, the Variance or
Special Permitgranted herein shall not take eect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Ckrk has been filed with the Essex South
Registry of Deedy.