Zoning Board of Appeals

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals’ will be held on October 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

**Via remote participation**

This is in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022.

Mike Duffy, Chair  

Important Announcement:   

Every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so on matters not requiring a public hearing, we will post on the City of Salem’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.  

Individuals may participate remotely in the meeting via a remote participation platform called Zoom. Members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting may access the remote participation meeting through any one of the following ways:   

Attending the Virtual Public Meeting:   

• Go to the website link 
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964128644?pwd=cTNlTlFic2pKNWlOZnV3dW9yb1loUT09
• Or, go to the website linkhttps://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID #839 6412 8644 followed by meeting password 011324 if directed to do so on screen.    
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID #
  839 6412 8644 followed by meeting password 011324 if directed. Those calling in will not have access to the direct video feed of the meeting, but can follow along with the project materials available for download at Salem.com/ZBA   
• Watch the meeting live on Salem Access Television Chanel 22.   

• Project materials are available for download at this link (https://tinyurl.com/SalemZBA)   

Providing Public Comment During the Meeting:    

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of the hearing designated for each agenda item. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment.   

• Dial *9 on your phone’s dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free number.
• Click the “Raise Hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on your computer or phone.   

For each agenda item, the moderator will identify attendees with raised hands by their screenname or the last 3 digits of their telephone number and will then unmute them. The moderator will then request that the attendee unmute their device to provide their full name, address, and comment for the record.    

The moderator will go down the list of attendees in the order presented by the Zoom application. The attendee list is ordered so that phone numbers are first, followed by an alphabetical list of the screen names of attendees accessing Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Anyone that speaks about an issue unrelated to the agenda items will be immediately muted.   

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:   

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to zoningboardcomments@salem.com.    

Familiarizing Yourself with Zoom:   

We encourage members of the public to install and familiarize themselves with Zoom in advance of the meeting.   

If you plan on providing public comments and are logging into this meeting via the Zoom application, please test your speakers and microphone ahead of time. If we have trouble hearing you when you speak, we will move on to the next person and try to return to you later in the list. If this happens, we recommend that you call the toll-free number to access the meeting and provide your comment.    

The Zoom meeting will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to connect and practice with the audio and raise hand functions.   

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances.   

MEETING AGENDA  

I. ROLL CALL 

II. CONTINUANCES

1) 

Location: 

70 Proctor Street (R1 Zoning District)

Applicant: 

George Lambos

Description: 

A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of GEORGE LAMBOS at 70 PROCTOR STREET(Map 15, Lot 386) (R1 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5  Non-conforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to convert a two (2) family dwelling into a three (3) family dwelling by constructing the third (3^rd) dwelling in the basement. 

2) 

Location: 

9 Cambridge Street (R2 Zoning District)

Applicant :

Elisa Hofmeester

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ELISA HOFMEESTER at 9 CAMBRIDGE STREET(Map 25, Lot 564) (R2 Zoning District), for a

Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to demolish a two-story (2) addition and construct a new fifteen (15) ft by twenty (20) ft two-story (2) addition at the rear of the dwelling. The proposed side yard setback will be 2.3 feet.

3) 

Location: 

25 Warren Street (R2 Zoning District) Request to Withdraw Without Prejudice

Applicant :

Megan Nentwich

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of MEGAN NENTWICH at 25 WARREN STREET(Map 25, Lot 270) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5  Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to demolish a one-story porch and add a three (3) story addition to the rear of the property.  The additions will be 8’ x 13’ feet and will be used as bathrooms. The rear yard setback will be reduced from two (2) feet to one (1) foot. 

4)

Location:

1 and 2 Leefort Terrace (R2 Zoning District)

Applicant:

BC Leefort Terrace, LLC

Description: 

A continuance of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of BC LEEFORT TERRACE, LLC at 1 LEEFORT TERRACE (Map 41, Lot 249) and at 2 LEEFORT TERRACE(Map 41, Lot 242) (R2 Zoning District), for a Comprehensive Permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct one hundred twenty-four (124) new units,  Fifty (50) of those units will be replacing the current units at Leefort Terrace.

5) 

Location: 

10 Osborne Street (R2,B1 Zoning District)

Applicant:

Atlantic Coast Homes

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ATLANTIC COAST HOMES at 10 OSBORNE STREET(Map 27, Lot 314) (R2, B1 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to renovate and expand the existing third floor dormer in the existing house for two (2) townhome units and a rear addition with garage parking below.  The addition would have three (3) townhome units.  This proposal would create a total of five (5) townhome units and eight (8) parking spaces.  The existing lot and building are nonconforming in lot area, frontage and front and side setbacks.

III. REGULAR AGENDA 

1) 

Location: 

20 Commercial Street (NRCC Zoning District)

Applicant:

Stacey Correia

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of STACEY CORREIA at 20 COMMERCIAL STREET(Map 26, Lot 50) (NRCC Zoning District), for a Variance per Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements and 5.0 General Regulations of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to make a 100 (one hundred) foot curb cut where a 30 (thirty) feet maximum curb cut is allowed.

2)

Location:

198 Loring Avenue (R1 Zoning District)

Applicant:

Francisco Gomez

Description:

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of FRANCISCO GOMEZ at 198 LORING AVENUE (Map 31, Lot 31) (R1 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct and open a barbershop at the location of 198 LORING AVENUE.

3) 

Location: 

11 Orleans Avenue (R1,B2 Zoning Districts)

Applicant :

Scott Charlton

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of SCOTT CHARLTON at 11 Orleans Avenue(Map 8, Lot 36) (R1,B2 Zoning Districts), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5  Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a 16’ x 18’ one story addition. In the R1 Zoning district the side setback is 10’.  The project will be within that setback at 7’7”.

4) 

Location: 

181 Marlborough Road (R1 Zoning District)

Applicant :

William Craig

Description: 

Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of WILLIAM CRAIG at 181 MARLBOROUGH ROAD (Map 10, Lot 16) (R1 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5  Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to demolish the second floor and construct a new second and third floor of the property. All construction will stay within the existing footprint of the structure. Relief is requested for three (3) stories, where two and half (2.5) stories is allowed.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  

IV. OLD/NEW BUSINESS  

V. ADJOURNMENT  

Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event. 

This agenda is subject to change.