City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes of Meeting
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
A meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals (“Salem ZBA”) was held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the third floor conference room of 120 Washington St., Salem, Massachusetts at 6:30 p.m.
Those present were: Rebecca Curran (Chair), Jimmy Tsitsinos (alternate), Rick Dionne, and Bonnie Belair. Those absent were: Mike Duffy, Annie Harris and Jamie Metsch. Also present were Thomas St. Pierre, Director of Inspectional Services, and Danielle McKnight, Staff Planner.
Ms. Curran opens the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Curran announces that the next meeting will be held on Nov. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Ms. Curran announces the petitions requested to be continued, so that they may be heard by a full board: 41 Mason Street, 7 Florence Street, and 51R Canal St./4 Florence Street.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Dionne moves to approve the minutes of September 19, 2012, seconded by Mr. Tsitisinos and approved 3-0 (Ms. Belair abstaining).
Mr. Dionne moves to continue 41 Mason St. to November 7, 2012, with no evidence taken, seconded by Mr. Tsitsinos, and approved 4-0.
Ms. Belair moves to continue 7 Florence St. to November 7, 2012, with no evidence taken, seconded by Mr. Tsitsinos and approved 4-0.
Mr. Tsitsinos moves to continue 51R Canal St./4 Florence St. to November 7, 2012, with no evidence taken, seconded by Mr. Dionne and approved 4-0.
Petition of MARYANN KOCUR requesting a Special Permit to extend a nonconforming two-family home with the addition of third-floor dormers on the property located on 7 MARCH STREET CT. (R2 Zoning District).
Ms. Kocur, 7 March St. Ct., presents her petition. She would like to extend the second floor apartment, but she says now the repairs are crucial because her roof is leaking, and she would like to do the work all at once.
Ms. Curran notes it’s a full length dormer on both sides. Mr. Kocur says it will be attic space – no head room, just used for storage and one room. No plumbing will be up there. There will be no bathroom, but the space will be heated. Ms. Belair asks if this will be part of the second floor unit. Ms. Kocur says yes, eventually. Currently, the second bedroom in that apartment is so tiny a bed doesn’t fit.
Ms. Curran: This is a legal 2nd unit? Mr. St. Pierre says yes. Ms. Curran: You have parking? Yes.
Ms. Kocur says the material used will be vinyl siding to match what is there currently.
Ms. Curran opens the issue up for public comment; no one is here to comment.
Ms. Curran says she can’t tell where on the plot plan the house is. Ms. Kocur points out where her lot is on the plan.
Ms. Belair notes that it’s minor relief requested.
Mr. Dionne asks what year the house was built. Ms. Kocur says 1890s. Mr. St. Pierre notes they don’t have to go before historic commission.
Ms. Curran says there would be no adverse effect on the neighborhood or the city that would outweigh beneficial impacts.
Ms. Belair says this is in keeping with the neighborhood, and the relief is minimal.
Ms. Belair moves to approve the petition with seven standard conditions; the motion is seconded by Mr. Tsitsinos and approved 4-0 (Ms. Belair, Ms. Curran, Mr. Dionne and Mr. Tsitsinos in favor, none opposed). The decision is hereby incorporated as part of these minutes.
Mr. Dionne moves to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Tsitsinos; the motion passes unanimously.
The meeting adjourns at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Danielle McKnight, Staff Planner
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