Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals REVISED agenda 9.21.22
NOTICE OF MEETING
***Revised Agenda***
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals’ will be held on September 21, 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. REGULAR AGENDA
1)
Location:
25 Warren Street (R2 Zoning District)
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.
Location:
13 Willow Avenue (R1 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Michael Reiter
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of MICHAEL REITER at 13 WILLOW AVENUE(Map 33, Lot 628) (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 rebuild and replace a two (2) family home. The proposed structure will have additional dormers that were not with the original structure.
Location:
52 School Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
John and Marcy Hauber
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of JOHN AND MARCY HAUBER at 52 SCHOOL STREET(Map 27, Lot 4) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures and The Dimensional Table of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to add a two-story unit and two (2) two-car garages to create a two-family building and four (4) garage parking spaces. The proposed lot area per dwelling is 6,378 where 7,500 is
required. The existing and proposed side yard setback is 3.4’ where 10’ is required. The existing front yard setback is 6.3’ where is 15’ is required.
Location:
76 Lafayette Street (B5 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Adam Shoemaker
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ADAM SHOEMAKER at 76 LAFAYETTE STREET (Map 34, Lot 417) (B5 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.1.2 Principal Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a three (3) barrel, which is ninety-three (93) gallons, microbrewery and taproom on the first (1st) floor of 76 LAFAYETTE STREET.
5)
Location:
3 Federal Court (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Skomurski Development, LLC
Description :
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of SKOMURSKI DEVELOPMENT, LLC at 3 FEDERAL COURT(Map 26, Lot 500) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.1 Principal Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to renovate and convert a historic carriage house. All work will be done within the existing footprint of the existing structures.
*Revised description of relief*
6)
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.
7)
Location:
49 Essex Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Eric Duhaime
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ERIC DUAIME at 49 ESSEX STREET(Map 35, Lot 378) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to replace the existing egresses with new exterior egresses. The second-floor units would include stairs and a raised platform totaling 178 square feet. The first-floor unit "1L" will have a 6.5'x3' raised platform built leading down to a single step then to ground level. The first-floor unit "1R" will have a 3'x4' raised platform also leading down to one step then to ground level.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8/17/22
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.
Zoning Board of Appeals ***Revised Agenda*** 9.21.22
NOTICE OF MEETING
***Revised Agenda***
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals’ will be held on September 21, 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. REGULAR AGENDA
1)
Location:
25 Warren Street (R2 Zoning District)
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.
Location:
13 Willow Avenue (R1 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Michael Reiter
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of MICHAEL REITER at 13 WILLOW AVENUE(Map 33, Lot 628) (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 rebuild and replace a two (2) family home. The proposed structure will have additional dormers that were not with the original structure.
Location:
52 School Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
John and Marcy Hauber
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of JOHN AND MARCY HAUBER at 52 SCHOOL STREET(Map 27, Lot 4) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures and The Dimensional Table of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to add a two-story unit and two (2) two-car garages to create a two-family building and four (4) garage parking spaces. The proposed lot area per dwelling is 6,378 where 7,500 is
required. The existing and proposed side yard setback is 3.4’ where 10’ is required. The existing front yard setback is 6.3’ where is 15’ is required.
Location:
76 Lafayette Street (B5 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Adam Shoemaker
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ADAM SHOEMAKER at 76 LAFAYETTE STREET (Map 34, Lot 417) (B5 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.1.2 Principal Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a three (3) barrel, which is ninety-three (93) gallons, microbrewery and taproom on the first (1st) floor of 76 LAFAYETTE STREET.
5)
Location:
3 Federal Court (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Skomurski Development, LLC
Description :
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of SKOMURSKI DEVELOPMENT, LLC at 3 FEDERAL COURT(Map 26, Lot 500) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.2.4 Accessory Buildings and Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to renovate and convert a historic carriage house. All work will be done within the existing footprint of the existing structures.
*Revised description of relief*
6)
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.
7)
Location:
49 Essex Street (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant :
Eric Duhaime
Description:
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ERIC DUAIME at 49 ESSEX STREET(Map 35, Lot 378) (R2 Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to replace the existing egresses with new exterior egresses. The second-floor units would include stairs and a raised platform totaling 178 square feet. The first-floor unit "1L" will have a 6.5'x3' raised platform built leading down to a single step then to ground level. The first-floor unit "1R" will have a 3'x4' raised platform also leading down to one step then to ground level.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8/17/22
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.