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BOARD OF APPEAL CLERK'S OFFICE
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MA 01970
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FAX (978) 740-9846 100J MAR 2
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. 1 A 10' 43
MAYOR
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF ANA & ARLINDA BETTENCOURT
REQUESTING A VARIANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21 BALCOMB
STREET R-2
A hearing on this petition was held March 19, 2003 with the following Board Members
present: Nina Cohen, Chairman„ Stephen Harris,Nicholas Helides,Bonnie Belair and
Joseph Barbeau. Notice of the hearing was sent to abutters and others and notices of
the hearing were properly published in the Salem Evening New in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The petitioner is requesting a Variance from lot coverage to construct a 20 x 26 garage
for the property located at 21 Balcomb Street located in an R-2 zone.
The Variances, which have been requested, upon a finding 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,
and structure involve.
b. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioners..
c. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and
Without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of this 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. The petitioner's appeared and represented themselves at the hearing.
2. The petitioner is requesting a Variance for lot coverage to construct a 20 x 26 garage.
Plans were shown showing the proposed addition.
3. There was no opposition to this petition.
DECISION OF THE PETITION OF AND & ARLINDA BETTENCOURT
REQUESTING VARIANCES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 21 BALCOMB
STREET R-2
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On the basis of the above finding of fact, the evidence presented at the hearing, the
Zoning 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 petition.
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 5-0, to grant the Variances requested,
subject to the following conditions;
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statures, ordinances, codes and
regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimension submitted 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 the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structure.
Variance Granted
March 19, 2003
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Stephen Harris 0-C
Board of Appeal
HE CH-1 Y 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 day
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
certificate of the City Clerk that 20 days have elapsed and no appeal has been filed,
or that, if such appeal has been filed, that is 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 CerCrficate of Trtfe.
Board of Appeal
No. yy�-� City of Salem Ward
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APPLICATION
FOR
PERMIT TO BUILD ADDITION, MAKE ALTERATIONS OR NEW CONSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT-Applicant to complete all items in sections:I, ll, lll, IV,and IX.
ZONING
I. AT(LOCATION) DISTRICT
LOCATION (NU) (STREET)
OF BETWEEN AND
BUILDING CROSS STREET) CROSS LOT
SUBDIVISION LOT BLOCK SIZE
11. TYPE AND COST OF BUILDING -All applicants complete Parts A -D
A. TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT D. PROPOSED USE-FOR'DEMOLITION'USE MOST RECENT USE
1 ❑ New building Residential Nonresidential
2 ❑ �Addlflllresidential,enter number of new 12 ❑ One family 18 ❑ Amusement,recreational
added,it any,in part D,13) 19 ❑ Chruch,other religious
13 ❑ Two or more family-Enter number
3 Alteration(See 2 above) of units .................................................... 20 ❑ Industrial
21 ❑ Parking garage
4 ❑ Repair replacement 14 ❑ Transient hotel,motel,or dormitory-
Enternumber of units ........................... 22 ❑ Service station,repair garage
5 ❑ Wrecking(R multifamily residential,enter number 23 ❑ Hospital,institutional
of units in building in Part D, 13) 15 ❑ Garage 24 ❑ Office,bank,professional
6 ❑ Moving(relocation) 16 ❑ Carport 25 ❑ Public utility
7 ❑ Foundation only 26 ❑ School,library,other educational
17 ❑ Other Specify 27 ❑ Stores,mercantile
B.OWNERSHIP 28 ❑ Tanks,towers
8 ❑ Private(individual,corporation,nonprofit
29 Other-Speci/y
institution,etc.)
❑
9 ❑ Public(Federal,State,or local government
C.COST (Omit cents) Nonresidential-Describe in detail proposed use of buildings,e.g.,food processing plant,
machine shop,laundry building at hospital,elementary school,Secondary School,college,
parochial school,parking garage for department store,rental office building,office building
10. Cost of improvement ......................................................... $ at industrial plant.If use of existing building is being changed,enter proposed use.
To be installed but not included y�[� l
in the above cost / I `'��( '�YI\n.� Arr)nA
a. Electrical........................................................................... T—T
b. Plumbing..........................................................................
c. Heating,air conditioning.............................................
d. Other(elevator.etc.).....................................................
11. TOTAL COST OF IMPROVEMENT $
III. SELECTED CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDING -For new buildings and additions, complete Parts E-L;demolition,
complete only Parts J& M, all others skip to IV
E. PRINCIPAL TYPE OF FRAME F. PRINCIPAL TYPE OF HEATING FUEL G. TYPE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL 1. TYPE OF MECHANICAL
30 ❑ Masonry(wall bearing) 35 ❑ Gas 40 ❑ Public or private company Will there be central air
31 ❑ Wood frame 36 ❑ Oil 41 ❑ Private(septic tank,etc.) conditioning?
32 ❑ Structural Steel 37 ❑ Electricity 44 ❑ Yes 45 ❑ No
33 ❑ Reinforced concrete 38 ❑ Coal H. TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY Will there by an elevator4
34 ❑ Other-Specify 39 ❑ Other-Specify 42 ❑ Public or private company 46 ❑ Yes 47 ❑ No
43 ❑ Private(well,cistern)
F
J.DIMENSIONS M. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES:
48. Number of stones ............................................................
as. Total square feet of Hour area
all floors,based on exterior Has Approval from Historical Commission been received
dimensions ......................................... for any structure over fifty(50)years? Yes_ No=
50. Total land area,sq.ft...................................................... Dig Safe Number
K.NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES Pest Control:
51. Enclosed.............................................................................
sz. Outdooa............................................................................. HAVE THE FOLLOWING UTILITIES BEEN DISCONNECTED?
Yes No
L RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ONLY Water:
53. Enclosed............................................................................. Electric:
Gas:
Full..-. Sewer:
Sd. Number of
bathrooms DOCUMENTATION FOR THE ABOVE MUST BE ATTACHED
Partial BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED.
IV. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
Historic District? Yes_ No (If yes,please enclose documentation from Hist. Com.)
Conservation Area? Yes_ No (If yes, please enclose Order of Conditions)
Has Fire Prevention approved and stamped plans or applications? Yes_ No
Is property located in the S.R.A.district? Yes_ No_
Comply with Zoning? Yes_ No_ (If no,enclose Board of Appeal decision)
Is lot grandfathered? Yes_ No_ (If yes,submit documentation/if no,submit Board of Appeal decision)
If new construction, has the proper Routing Slip been enclosed? Yes_ No
Is Architectural Access Board approval required? Yes_ No (If yes,submit documentation)
Massachusetts State Contractor License # Salem License #
Home Improvement Contractor# Homeowners Exempt form(if applicable) Yes_ No
CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMMENCED WITHIN SIX (6)MONTHS OF ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT
If an extension is necessary, please submit
CONSTRUCTION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY: in writing to the Inspector of Buildings.
V. (DENT (CATION - To be completed by all ap ' ants
Name Mailing address-Number,street,city,and state ZIP Code Tel.No.
AmS _
Owner or
Lessee
2.
Contactor
Builders
Liceennse No.
3.
Architect or
Engineer
1 hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application
his authorized agent and we agree to conform to all a2 7bls of this jurisdiction.
Si nat re of applica � Application date
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VI. VALIDATION
Building 1141-93 FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Permit number
Building _/� n Use Group
Permit issued 19 7
C1f Fire Grading
Building
Permit Fee $ ;�2j Live Loading
Certificate of Occupancy $ Approved by: Occupancy Load
Drain Tile $
Plan Review Fee $
TITLE
NOTES AND Data- (For department use)
PERMIT TO BE MAILED TO:
DATE MAILED:
Construction to be started by: Completed by:
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SITE OR PLOT PLAN •For Applicant Use
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