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BOARD OF APPEAL
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A petition of THE STEP UP KINGS, LLC requesting a Special Permit per Sec. 3.3.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance to allow the petitioner to convert an existing single-family house into a two-family dwelling at 321
LAFAYETTE STREET(Map 32,Lot 228) (R-1,R-2, and ECOD Zoning District).
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on October 17, 2018 pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, § 11
and was closed on that date with the following Salem Board of Appeals members present: Mike Duffy
(Chair),Jim Hacker,Patrick Shea,and Paul Viccica.
Statements of fact:
1. Attorney Paul M.Lynch represented the petitioner.
2. In the petition date-stamped September 25, 2018, the petitioner requested a Special Permit per Sec.
3.3.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the petitioner to convert an existing single-family house into a
two-family dwelling.
3. The property is a single-family detached dwelling located in e R-1, R-2, and Entrance Corridor
Overlay Zoning Districts.{: 11. 1
4. The requested special permit, if granted, Would allow the petitioner to convert the existing single-
family house into a two-family dwelling. N
5. At the public;hearing, no members of the public spoke in fav it of:;the petition and none spoke in
opposition. � it
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, makes the
following findings:
The Board finds that the proposed two-family dwelling will not be substantially more detrimental to the
neighborhood than the existing nonconforming single-family house.
1. There are community needs that are served by the proposal by providing an additional housing unit.
2. There are no major traffic flow and safety impacts including parking and loading.
3. Utilities and other public services are adequate.
4. There are no negative impacts to the neighborhood character.
5. There are no negative impacts to the natural environment.
6. Potential economic and fisd'al•impact, including impact on Cityl'ervices, tax base, and employment is
positive.
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City of Salem Board of Appeals
October 26,2018
Project: 321 Lafayette Street
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On the basis of the above statements of facts and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals voted four (Mike
Duffy [Chair],Jim Hacker, Patrick Shea, and Paul Viccica) in favor and none opposed, to issue a Special
Permit per Sec. 3.3.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the petitioner to convert an existing single-family
house into a two-family dwelling, subject to the following terms, conditions 'and safeguards:
1. Petitioner shall comply with-'all city and state statues, ordinances, codes and regulations.
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2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimension subIli
mitted to and approved by the
Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to s,rrloke 'and fire safety 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.
6. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but
not limited to the Planning Board.
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A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNIN ;BO�I2D AND THE CITY CLERK
Appeal from tbis decision,if any,shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Lams Cbapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20
days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the 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 certificate of the City Clerk has been filed with the Essex South
Registry of Deeds.
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