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21 BUFFUM STREET - BUILDING JACKET. i21 BUFFUM STREET I tk 1 *gON@rq,gQ CITY OF SALEM9 MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF APPEAL m 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR y + „ (•Q SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01 970 TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 Dai FAX: 978-740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR November 30, 2011 Decision City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals Petition of TAMMIE FAVA requesting a Special Permit under Sec. 3.3.5 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance in order to construct a third story dormer on the two-family home at 21 BUFFUM ST (R-2 Zoning District). A public hearing on the above Petition was opened on November 16, 2011, pursuant to Mass General Law Ch. 40A, § 11. The hearing was closed on November 11, 2011 with the following Zoning Board of Appeals members present: Rebecca Curran, Richard Dionne, Annie Hams,Jamie Metsch, and Jimmy Tsitsinos (alternate). Petitioner seeks a Special Permit pursuant to Section 3.3.5 of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinances. Statements of fact: 1. Tammie Fava presented her petition at the hearing. 2. In a petition date-stamped November 10, 2011,petitioner requested a Special Permit to extend a nonconforming two-family home by constructing a third-floor shed dormer addition. 3. At the meeting on November 16,2011, a resident opposed the petition if it would involve making the building a three-family home. The petitioner stated she was not asking for a third unit. 4. At the hearing, Board member expressed concerns about the design of the dormer, petitioner revised the drawing to raise the roofline and match the pitch of the new dormer roof to that of the existing roof. The 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 the following findings: 1. Desirable relief maybe granted, since the proposed modification will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. 2 2. 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. A Special Permit under Sec. 3.3.5 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a nonconforming two-family house is granted, as shown in the submitted plans. In consideration of the above,the Salem Board of Appeals voted, five (5) in favor(Curran, Harris,Dionne, Tsitsinos and Metsch) and none (0) opposed, to grant petitioner's request for a Special Permit subject to the following terms, 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 by the Building Commissioner. 3. Plans were revised and submitted at the meeting,with the drawing dated 11/16/11 and initialed by the Chair. Final drawings to be submitted to the Building Commissioner for approval. 4. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 5. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction. 6. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. 7. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 8. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. 9. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board. 10. Unless this Decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief granted does not empower or authorize the Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structure(s) located on the subject property to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its floor area or more than fifty percent (50%) 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 (50%) 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. 3 Rebecca Curran, Chair Salem Board of Appeals A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE QTY 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 MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING DEPARTMENT {t ? ! rr 120 WASHINGTON STREET,3RD FLOOR 3; TSL. (978) 745-9595 FAX(978) 740-9846 KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR THomm ST.PIERRE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/BUILDING M^1ISSIONER March 5,2011 John Christiansen 300 Second Crowne Point Road Barrington N.H. 03825 R.E : 21 Buffum Street Dear Mr. Christiansen, The property at 21 Buffum Street is a legal non-conforming two family structure.City of Salem Zoning permits the following: In the event of a loss, the structure can be rebuilt on the same footprint and contain the same bulk area as long as work begins within two years of the loss. Sincerely, _ C� Thomas St.Pierre Building Commissioner/Zoning Officer cc.file The Commonwealth of Massachusetts OF Board of Building Regulations and Standards CITY S M Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR Revised dMor Mar 2011 Building Permit Application To Construct,Repair,Renovate Or Demolish a One-or Two-Family Dwelling This Section For Offici .Use Only L{� Building Permit Number: Date/Applied; d I A P Building Official(Print Name) Signature ate SECTION 1:SITE INFORMATION 1.1 Progy/rty�ddry9s�y �T 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers L la Is this an accepted d street?yes_ no Map Number Parcel Number 1.3 Zoning Information: 1.4 Property Dimensions: Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft) 1.5 Building Setbacks(ft) Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard Required Provided Required Provided Required Provided 1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System: Public❑ Private O Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone? Municipal❑ On site disposal system ❑ Check if yes❑ SECTION 2: PROPERTY O H ✓P v V 9 ' rf/Az T Name(Print) � City,State,ZIP ' No.and Street Telephone Email Address SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK=(check all that apply) New Construction❑ Existing Building❑ Owner-Occupied ❑ 1 Repairs(s) ❑ Alteration(s) ❑ Addition ❑ Demolition ❑ Accessory Bldg.❑ Number of Units Other ❑ Specify: Brie Description of Proposed Work2: �� o. SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only (Labor and Materials 1.Building $ 1. Building Permit Fee:$ Indicate how fee is determined: 2.Electrical $ ❑Standard City/Town Application Fee O Total Project Cost'(Item 6)x multiplier x 3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees: $ 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ List: 5.Mechanical (Fire $ Suppression) Total All Fees:$ Check No. Check Amount: Cash Amount: 6.Total Project Cost: $�� eev O ❑Paid in Full ❑Outstanding Balance Due: ' /�->•-� lll�9. ��/'a COS rti9��. SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5.1 Construction Sopervisor Li cen (CSL) License Numbers Expiration Date Name of CSL Holder S` V. \ D � List CSL Type(see below) No.and Street `�C� Type Description �„( ,� 6�f V U Unrestricted(Buildings el 35,000 cu.R. v —vim- Ill 1� R Masonry s d l&2 Famil Dwellin City/I'own,State,ZIP M RC Roofing Covering WS Window and Siding C� SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 3`32-6 2-0 f I 1 Insulation Telephone Email address D Demolition 5.2 Registered Home Improvement Contractor(HIC) i . HIC Company Name or HIC Registrant Name HIC Registration Number Expiration Date . No.and Street Email address City/Town, State ZIP Telephone SECTION 6:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit. Signed Affidavit Attached? Yes..........❑ No...........O SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I,as Owner of the subject property,hereby authorize to act on my behalf,in all[natters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. Print Owner's Name(Electronic Signature) Date SECTION 7b:OWNER[OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION By entering my name below,I hereby attest ouder "e pains 4nd penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in tivs application i true and ac he b of my know ge and understanding. `� ' Print Owner's or Authorized Agen['s Name(E ectronic Signature) � Date NOTES: 1. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hives an unregistered contractor (not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration program or guaranty fund under M.G.L.c.142A.Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at www.mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.gov/dps 2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below: Total floor area(sq.ft.) (including garage,finished basement/attics,decks or porch) Gross living area(sq.ft.) Habitable room count Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths Type of heating system Number of decks/porches Type of cooling system Enclosed Open 3. "Total Project Square Footage"maybe substituted for"Total Project Cost" 6uFF-vM S-r 12 i / 1 , 1 6C,A L c 1/411 _ ►�-o�� SAS K C L EVATI ON' 13uH- um ST / � IZ a o� N SGALE� STiZEL— T E- LEVATfOhl Ut t� _51DE- E-LEVATI ON L - - $U NFU M S`C. i NEW CaOKH5 . 1 J 0��. 3K� FLp 7b�5T5 22" FL-cogF To csTS f i � I �Loo K 5c�c5 F STI��E �" E� �v��TlaN hl ((( The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards CITY OF Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR SALEM �! Revised Mar 2011 Building Permit Application To Construct, Repair,Renovate Or Demolis One-or Two-Family Dwelling This Section For O ial Use Only Building Permit Number: to Applied: Building Official(Print Name) Signature Date SECTION 1: SITE INFORMATION 1. Prope Address: 1.2 Assessors Map&Parcel Numbers 1.l a Is this an accepted street?yes_ no Map Number Parcel Number 13 Zoning Information: 1A Property Dimensions: Zoning District Proposed Use Lot Area(sq ft) Frontage(ft) 1.5 Building Setbacks(ft) Front Yard Side Yards Rear Yard Requited Provided Required Provided Required Provided 1.6 Water Supply:(M.G.L c.40,§54) 1.7 Flood Zone Information: 1.8 Sewage Disposal System: Public L4' Private❑ Zone: _ Outside Flood Zone?Check if yes❑ Municipal"site disposal system ❑ SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNERSHW 2.1 Own o �1ecord: > h0/0, -T�V A- SDI� i I q> U Name(Print) City,State,ZIP a 1 L3�Pf� s-r Q�x'a8-%L6 a-CAUA7K�YA(�. No.and Street Telephone Email Address SECTION 3:DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK=(check all that apply) New Construction❑ Existing Building al Owner-Occupied ❑ Repairs(s) ❑ 1 Alteration(s) ❑ 1 Addition ❑ Demolition ❑ Accessory Bldg. ❑ 1 Number of Units_ Other ❑ Specify: Brief Description of Proposed Work 2: /11 _ At f ( ( A 'r1 — SECTION 4:ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Item Estimated Costs: Official Use Only (Labor and Materials 1.Building $ t 1. Building Permit Fee: $ Indicate how fee is determined: 2.Electrical $ � ❑Standard City/Town Application Fee ❑.Total Project Cose(Item 6)x multiplier x 3.Plumbing $ 2. Other Fees. $ 4.Mechanical (RVAC) $ List: 5.Mechanical (Fire $ Suppression) Total All Fees: $ sr Check No. -Check Amount: Cash Amount: 6.Total Project Cost: $��y, O�.U' ©t 0Paid in Full ❑Outstanding Balance Due:' SECTION 5: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5.1 Construction Supervisor License(CSL) , 1'4 _R 1.O, N AAA �/f/L�(/� L Licensc Number(J xp ra' u Date Name of CSL older t3-� /�tL/ List CSL Type(see below) No. and Street Type Description Unrestricted(Buildings up to 35.000 cu.ft. Fe' ) C-1--t/>"-zr- � �� t] Restricted 1&2 Family Dwelling Cityfrown,State,ZIP M Masonry RC Reading Covering WS Window and Si& p SF Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 7 y�' — L �c2 •C I Insulation Telephone Email address I D Demolition 5.2 Registered Rome Im vement Contractor(HIC) F L ,fLd/,L"5 v � �/,��Gl "[� HIC Registration Number / rcp on Date HIC Compan lame or C egistrant p}i J� ;�4 / /q,? f N6 Streef J F(�;?J?\OP4944 Email address - ,tylTown State,ZIP 6 / Telephone SECTION 6:WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c. 152.§ 25C(6)) Workers Compensation Insurance affidavit must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the Issuance of the building permit Signed Affidavit Attached? . Yes .......... ❑ No........... ❑ SECTION 7a:OWNER AUTHORIZATION TO BE COMPLETED WHEN OWNER'S AGENT OR CONTRACTOR APPLIES FOR BUILDING PERMIT I,as Owner of the subject roperty,hereby authorize �S Ao -e to act on my behalf, in a matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. p Print Owner's Name ectronic Signature) �// ate SECTION 7b:OWNER' OR AUTHORIZED AGENT DECLARATION By entering my name Blow,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information contained i s alr9okation is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. Print OVn!:;s thorized Agent's Name(Electronic Signature) Date NOTES: I. An Owner who obtains a building permit to do his/her own work,or an owner who hires an unregistered contractor (not registered in the Home Improvement Contractor(HIC)Program),will not have access to the arbitration program or guaranty fund under MG.L. c. 142A Other important information on the HIC Program can be found at www.mass.gov/oca Information on the Construction Supervisor License can be found at www.mass.¢ov/dos 2. When substantial work is planned,provide the information below: Total floor area(sq. ft.) (including garage,finished basementlattics,decks or porch) Gross living area(sq.ft) Habitable room count Number of fireplaces Number of bedrooms Number of bathrooms Number of half/baths Type of heating system Number of decks/porches Type of cooling system Enclosed open 3. "Total Project Square Footage"maybe substituted for"Total Project Cost"