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Est. Cost: $40,000.00
Fee Charged: $285.00
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Zoning:-S-t B2
Units Gained: Applicant: Ivett Rivera
Units Lost:..; 29 BOSTON STREET
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ISSUED ON. 01-Dec-2010 AMENDED ON. EXPIRES ON. 01-May-2011
TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK:
CHANGE OCCUPANCY TO(2)FAMILY DWELLING PER BOARD OF APPEALS TOTAL RENOVATION OF FIRST
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THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF SALEM UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS
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Fee Type: Receipt No: Date Paid: Check No: Amount:
BUILDING REC-2011-000578 01-Dec-10 1122 $285.00
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Unofficial Property Record Card - Salem, MA
General Property Data
Parcel ID 2"057-0 Account Number
Prior Parcel ID 22--
Property Owner LAFAVE(VETT Property Location 29 BOSTON STREET
Property Use Two Family
Mailing Address 180 NEWBURY STREET APT 3103 Most Recent Sale Date 8/6/2008
Legal Reference 27966-382
City DANVERS Grantor BIRO ALBERT P,
Mailing State MA Zip 01923 Sale Price 199,900
ParcelZoning B2 Land Area 0.036 acres
Current Property Assessment
Card 1 Value Building 167,800 Xtra Features
Value Value 0 Land Value 60,300 Total Value 228,100
Building Description
Building Style Old Style Foundation Type Brick/Stone Flooring Type Hardwood
#of Living Units 2 Frame Type Wood Basement Floor Concrete
Year Built 1920 Roof Structure Gable Heating Type Forced HIW
Building Grade Average Roof Cover Slate Heating Fuel Gas
Building Condition Average Siding Vinyl Air Conditioning 0%
Finished Area(SF)1579 Interior Walls Plaster #of Bsmt Garages 0
Number Rooms 7 #of Bedrooms 3 #of Full Baths 3
#of 314 Baths 0 #of 112 Baths 0 #of Other Fixtures 0
Legal Description
Narrative Description of Property
This property contains 0.036 acres of land mainly classified as Two Family with a(n)Old Style style building,built about 1920,having
Vinyl exterior and Slate roof cover,with 2 unit(s),7 room(s),3 bedroom(s),3 bath(s),0 half bath(s).
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itormr�.,ra CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEAL
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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
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November 3, 2010
Decision
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Petition of IVETT. RIVERA, seeking Variances from side and rear yard setbacks,
lot area per dwelling unit, and parking requirements, and a Special Pennit to convert
the current single-family home into a two-fancily home on the property located at 29
BOSTON STREET, Salem, MA[B-2].
A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on October 20, 2010, pursuant to Mass
General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on October 20, 2010 with the following
Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Robin Stein, Richard Dionne, Annie Harris,
Beth Debski, Becky Curran, Bonnie Belair (alternate), and Jimmy Tsitsinos (alternate).
Petitioner seeks Variances pursuant to Section 4.1.1, and a Special Permit pursuant to
Section 3.3.5, of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances.
Statements of fact:
1. The petitioner and owner of 29 Boston Street, Ivett Rivera, represented herself at the
hearing along with owner Arthur La Fave.
2. In a petition dated September 22, 2010, petitioner requested a Special Permit to
change the single-family home (a nonconforming use) on 29 Boston Street to
another nonconforming use, a two-family home. The Building Comrrcissioner also
determined that relief from side and rear yard setbacks, lot area per dwelling unit,
and parking requirements would also be required.
3. At the October 20, 2010 hearing, the petitioner presented revised plans showing a
rear exterior stair, required for the proposed second unit.
4. At the October 20, 2010 hearing, the Building Conutussioner noted that the
proposed stairs did not meet code and must be 36 inches nide; the petitioner agreed
to make this change.
5. At the October 20, 2010 hearing, the owners of an abutting property expressed
concerns about a dumpster parked behind the house, not located fully on the site.
6. Also at the hearing, Board members noted that this proposal would take cars off the
street because the plan provides three spaces not currently on the site.
'Flue Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented at the public
hearing, and after thorough review of the plans and petition submitted, makes die following
findings:
1. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public
good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or
purpose of the zoning ordinance, as the proposal improves the properlyand
provides parking not previously provided on the site.
2. The applicant may vary the terms of the Business Highway Zoning District
to allow for the conversion of the single-family house to a two-family house.
3. In permitting such change, the Board of Appeals requires certain appropriate
conditions and safeguards as noted below.
On the basis of the above findings of fact and all evidence presented at the public hearing
including, but not limited to, the Plans, Documents and testimony, the Zoning Board of
Appeals concludes:
1. Variances from side and rear yard setbacks, and lot area per dwelling unit are
granted to allow for the conversion of the single-family home on 29 Boston
Street to a two-family house, as shown on the submitted plans.
2. A Special Permit is granted to allow for the conversion of the single-family
home on 29 Boston Street to a two-family house, as shown on the submitted
plans.
In consideration of the above, the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor (Stein,
Curran, Debski, Dionne and Harris) and none (0) opposed, to grant petitioner's requests for
a Variances and a Special Permit subject to the following terns, conditions, and
safeguards:
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 to
and approved bythe 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 constnaction shall be in harmony with die
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's
Office and shall display said number so as to be visible front the strut.
S. Petitioner is to obtain approval Irom any City Board or Cuntntissiun having
jurisdiction including, but riot limited to the Planning Board.
9. Unless this Decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief gr rated
does not empower or authorize the Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the
structure(s) locates) on the subject property to an extent of more than fifty
percent (50%) of its floor area or more than fifty percent (501%,) of its
replacement cost at the time of destruction. If the structure is demolished by
any means to an extent of more than fifty percent (500%) of its replacement
cost or more than fifty percent (50%) of its floor area at the time of
destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the
provisions of the Ordinance.
10. Dumpster is to be kept on the property at 29 Boston Street.
11. The propertys use is limited to two one-bedroom units.
12. The exterior stairway is to be 36 inches in width, in accordance with the
requirements of the Building Commissioner.
Robin
Chair/O TtK
Stem,
Salem 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 Section 17 of the Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 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.
CITY OF SALEM
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DEPARTMENT A
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TEL:978-745-9595 FAX:978-740-9846
STOP WORK ORDER
29 BOSTON STREET
September 7, 2010
Ms Ivett Rivera
29 Boston Street
Salem,Ma. 01970
Dear Ms. Rivera,
In September of 2008 we issued a building permit for you to reconfigure some walls on the second floor of your
house at the above address. On April 23, 20091 made an inspection and withheld final approval of the permitted
work because new columns on the second floor were not adequately supported on the floors below.
On August 11 of this year you applied for a permit for a first floor kitchen and bathroom renovation.
I called you on or about that time and asked for more information regarding the proposed scope of work. I had
nothing from you until last week when your contractor called to arrange another inspection.
On September 4 of this year I came to your property and determined that adequate supports relative to the
September 2008 permit were installed but I also learned that the first floor renovation work included changing
the occupancy of the building to a 2-Family Dwelling.
No permits were applied for, nor granted for this work. Further,you will need relief from the Zoning Board
of Appeals before permits for that work can be issued.
780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, Section 118.1, regarding violations of
the construction code, states that it is unlawful to add, alter, or construct any structure
without the proper permit to do so.
No further work may be done until such time as the order is lifted. Any person who shall
continue any work in or about the building or structure after having been served with a
Stop Work Order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation
or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $1000, or by imprisonment for
not more than one year, or both for each violation; with each day constituting a separate
violation.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the Building Inspectors Office
at (978) 745-9595 ext. 5644
Sincerely,
Thomas McGrath
Assistant Building Inspector
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