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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID SARA REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7 A BUFFUM STREET I
A hearing on this petition was held on August 20, 2003 with the following Board
Members present: Richard Dionne Nicholas Helides, Stephen Harris, Joan Boudreau
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 News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner requests a Special Permit to extend a non-conforming use from a single family
to a two family dwelling for the property located at 7A Buff um Street located in a 1 zone,
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a
Special Permit is section 5-3 (2) (8), which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board'of
Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6
and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming
structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension of expansion, of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided however, that such change, extension,
enlargement of expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing
nonconforming use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by
the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding by the Board that
the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the City's inhabitants.
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land, building
or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands, buildings or
stuctures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
Substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner,
C. Desirable relief may 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.
i he Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented, and after
viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact
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DECISION ONTHE PETITION [)FDAVID SA|AREQUESTING ASPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT7ABUFFUM STREET
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1, Petitioner appeared o0the July 16. 2803meeting and presented his plans and
background Ofthe property.
2. The Board UfAppeals requested 8parking plan and had the petitioner come b8DK
h} the next meeting.
3. Plans were presented showing the proposed parking plan. .
4 Discussion was held to determine a limitation to the total number of registered
and inspected vehicles permitted 1obeparked onsite.
5. The petitioner requested 8limit (d2Vcars. The Board determined that the request
would completely cover the site with vehicles.
8, Resident John Pe|VSi0f2Walter Street commented that the city should not allow
uninspected vehicles to be parked on the premises, He further commented that
making arestriction based 0Dregistered vehicles would allow Oloophole.
7. The Board limited the number 8fregistered and inspected vehicles t014. parked
outside Ofthe building structure.
On the basis nfthe above findings 0ffact, and onthe evidence presented @t the hearing,
the Board ufAppeal concludes aSfollows;
1 . Literal enforcement 0fthe provisions ofthe ordinance would involve substantial
hardship onthe petitioner.
2. The relief requested can bogranted without substantial detriment tothe public good
and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district or the
purpose 0fthe ordinance,
3. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the neighborhood and
will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare 0fthe City's
inhabitants.
Therefore. the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 5 in favor and 0 in opposition, to grant the
relief requested, subject 1Othe following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, codes ordinances and
regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and safety o
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3, All construction shall bedone per plans and dimensions submitted.
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Petitioner shall obtain abuilding pert-nit prior k) beginning any construction,
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF DAVID SAIA REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7A BUFFUM STREET I
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S. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structure.
6. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
7. Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
$. Maximum of 14 currently registered and inspected vehicles allowed to be parked at
the exterior on site at any point in time.
Special Permit Granted
August 20, 2003 / . ��// Jr n
Nicholas Helides
Board of Appeal
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 MGL Chapter
40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office
of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special
Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that the 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 Certificate of Title,
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DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID SAIIA REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7 A BUFFUM STREET 1
A hearing on this petition was held on August 20, 2003 with the following Board
Members present: Richard Dionne Nicholas Helides, Stephen Harris, Joan Boudreau
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 News in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
Petitioner requests a Special Permit to extend a non-conforming use from a single family
to a two family dwelling for the property located at 7A Buffum Street located in a I zone.
The provision of the Salem Zoning Ordinance which is applicable to this request for a
Special Permit is section 5-3 (2) (8), which provides as follows:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary appearing in this Ordinance, the Board of
Appeal may, in accordance with the procedure and conditions set forth in Section 8-6
and 9-4, grant Special Permits for alterations and reconstruction of nonconforming
structures, and for changes, enlargement, extension of expansion, of nonconforming
lots, land, structures, and uses, provided however, that such change, extension,
enlargement of expansion shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing
nonconforming use to the neighborhood.
In more general terms, this Board is, when reviewing Special Permit requests, guided by
the rule that a Special Permit request may be granted upon a finding by the Board that
the grant of the Special Permit will promote the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare of the City's inhabitants.
A. Special conditions and circumstances exist which especially affect the land, building
or structure involved and which are not generally affecting other lands, buildings or
stuctures in the same district.
B. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would involve
Substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to the petitioner.
C. Desirable relief may 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.
The Board of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence presented, and after
viewing the plans, makes the following findings of fact
DECISION ON THE PETITION OF DAVID SAIA REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7A BUFFUM STREET I
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1. Petitioner appeared on the July 16, 2003 meeting and presented his plans and
background of the property.
2. The Board of Appeals requested a parking plan and had the petitioner come back
to the next meeting.
3. Plans were presented showing the proposed parking plan. .
4 Discussion was held to determine a limitation to the total number of registered
and inspected vehicles permitted to be parked on site.
5. The petitioner requested a limit of 20 cars. The Board determined that the request
would completely cover the site with vehicles.
6. Resident John Pelosi of 2 Walter Street commented that the city should not allow
uninspected vehicles to be parked on the premises. He further commented that
making a restriction based on registered vehicles would allow a loophole.
7. The Board limited the number of registered and inspected vehicles to 14, parked
outside of the building structure.
On the basis of the above findings of fact, and on the evidence presented at the hearing,
the Board of Appeal concludes as follows;
1. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance would involve substantial
hardship on the petitioner.
2. The relief requested 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.
3. The Special Permit granted can be granted in harmony with the neighborhood and
will promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the City's
inhabitants.
Therefore, the Zoning Board of Appeal voted 5 in favor and 0 in opposition, to grant the
relief requested, subject to the following conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statues, codes ordinances and
regulations.
2. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and safety shaLMe
Strictly adhered to.
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4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction. D T-
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DECISION OF THE PETITION OF DAVID SAIA REQUESTING A SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7A BUFFUM STREET I
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5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing
structure,
6. Petitioner shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy.
7. Petitioner shall obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to the Planning Board.
8. Maximum of 14 currently registered and inspected vehicles allowed to be parked at
the exterior on site at any point in time.
Special Permit Granted
August 20, 2003
Nicholas Helides � Z
Board of Appeal
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 MGL Chapter
40A, and shall be filed within 20 days after the date of filing of this decision in the office
of the City Clerk. Pursuant to MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special
Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision, bearing the
certification of the City Clerk that the 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 Certificate of Title.
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