Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals - 5.17.23 Agenda *REVISED*
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on May 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
***Revised***
**Via remote participation**
This is in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023
Peter A. Copelas, 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.
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Attending the Virtual Public Meeting:
- Go to Website link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964128644?pwd=cTNlTlFic2pKNWlOZnV3dW9yb1loUT09, go to the website link https://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.
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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.
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Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:
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Familiarizing Yourself with Zoom:
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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
- ROLL CALL
- CONTINUANCES
- Location: 11 ½ Hardy Street (R2, B1 Zoning Districts)
Applicant: Lori A. Pattison
Description: The petition of LORI A. PATTISON at 11 ½ HARDY STREET (Map 41, Lot 30) (R2, B1 Zoning Districts) for a special permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to alter and to enlarge the residential use of a nonconforming structure by restoring and using the third (3rd) floor unit. Petitioner is also seeking variances from section 4.1 Dimensional Requirements for lot area per dwelling unit where 1,423 sq. ft is proposed/3,500 sq. ft required. In addition, a variance per section 5.1.1 – 5.1.8 Off-Street Parking.
- Location: 31 Bertuccio Avenue (R1 Zoning District)
Applicant: Dean Boucher
Description: The petition of DEAN BOUCHER at 31 BERTUCCIO AVENUE (Map 24, Lot 104) (R1 Zoning District) for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to build a sixteen by forty sq. foot (16”x40”) two story single family residence .The relief will be from minimum lot area. Petitioner is seeking to construct on a lot size of two thousand nine hundred thirteen (2,913) sq. feet/Where fifteen thousand sq. feet (15,000) is required. In addition, relief requested is to build into the left side setback at four (4) feet and into the right-side setback at nine (9) feet/ Where ten (10) feet is required. The rear yard setback would be five (5) feet/ Where thirty (30) feet is required.
- Location: 31 Cedar Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant: 31 Cedar Street, LLC and Salem Residential Rental Properties, LLC.
Description: The petition of 31 CEDAR STREET, LLC and SALEM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC at 31 CEDAR STREET (Map 34, Lot 52) (R2 Zoning District) for a Variance per Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to subdivide this 1/4 acre parcel into two lots which will be non-conforming as to lot area, frontage, and lot area per dwelling unit, where one lot will be occupied by the existing two-family dwelling and the other lot to be occupied a new two-family dwelling on the vacant portion the lot.
- Location: 107 Leach Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant: North Shore Property Group, LLC
Description: The petition of NORTH SHORE PROPERTY GROUP LLC at 107 LEACH STREET (Map 33, Lot 542) (R2 Zoning District) for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a nonconforming three-family home with the addition of a dormer (8’ x 10’ ¾”) to allow for a full story. This will bring the full height of the structure to three stories.
- Location: 296 Highland Avenue (R1,B2,ECOD Zoning Districts)
Applicant: Italo De Souza
Description:
The petition of ITALO DE SOUZA at 296 HIGHLAND AVENUE (Map 8, Lot 29) (R1,B2,ECOD Zoning District) to Appeal the Decision of the Building Inspector. Petitioner wishes to have a permanent free standing internally illuminated sign. Internally illuminated signs are not allowed in the Entrance Corridor Overly District.
- REGULAR AGENDA
- Location: 18 Scenic Avenue (R1 Zoning District)
Applicant: Brant Engstrom
Description:
The petition of BRANT ENGSTROM at 18 SCENIC AVENUE (Map 9, Lot 44) (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 construct a second-story addition that will include one bathroom and one bedroom. The proposed addition will be within the footprint of the original structure.
- Location: 10 Hillside Avenue (R1 Zoning District)
Applicant: Ivonne Pleitez
Description:
The petition of IVONNE PLEITEZ at 10 HILLSIDE AVENUE (Map 15, Lot 375) (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 construct a 28’ x 8’ dormer addition for the second floor and to construct one additional bathroom.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.15.23 Meeting Minutes
3.22.23 Meeting Minutes
V. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
266, 282, 282R and 286 Canal Street Variance Extension Request
61 Mason Street Variance Extension Request
16, 18 and 20R Variance and Special Permit Extension Request
***9 Franklin Street Variance Extension Request***
VI. 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 two (2) business days before the meeting, program, or event.
This agenda is subject to change.