Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 11/17/2021

NOTICE OF MEETING 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on 
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 6:30 pm via remote participation 
in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021. 
 

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/81881306720?pwd=U09GalhHNVBVYUVRV0UxeEVLYjVsdz09

·         Or, go to the website link https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 818 8130 6720 followed by meeting password 084025, if directed to do so on screen.   

·         Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 81881306720  followed by meeting password 084025, 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 phone 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 comment 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:      10 Lynn Street (Map 26, Lot 609) (R2 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     Timothy Doggett 

Description: Will hold a continuation hearing for all persons interested in the petition of TIMOTHY DOGGETT to appeal a decision of the Building Inspector per M.G.L ch.40A sections 8 and 15. The petitioner is appealing the Building Inspector’s decision to grant a Building Permit for a two-family residential dwelling at 10 LYNN STREET. (Map 26, Lot 609) (R2 Zoning District)

 2) Location:      0 Story Street (Map 23, Lot 12) (R2 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     Castle Hill Realty Group, LLC

           Description: Will hold a continuation hearing for all persons interested in the petition of CASTLE HILL REALTY GROUP, LLC to appeal a decision of the Building Inspector per M.G.L ch.40A sections 8 and 15 to construct two foundations for two single-family dwellings at 0 STORY STREET (Map 23, Lot 12) (RC Zoning District).

​3) Location:      9 Buffum Street  (Map 26, Lot 318) (R2 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     Valerina Condor

           Description: Will hold a continuation for all persons interested in the petition of VALERINA CONDOR, LLC for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a nonconforming two-family home by expanding the third story from a gable to mansard roof at 9 BUFFUM STREET (Map 26, Lot 318) (R2 Zoning District). Additionally, the Petitioner seeks an infill addition to the side porch area.

4) Location:      31 Calumet Street  (Map 10, Lot 57) (R1 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     Roberta Reddy

           Description: Will hold a continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ROBERTA REDDY, for variances from provisions of Section 4.1.1. Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance for minimum lot area, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, and minimum lot frontage to create three lots at 31 CALUMET STREET. (Map 10, Lot 57)

5) Location:      6 Lathrop Street  (Map 36, Lot 337) (B4 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     MICHAEL BUONFIGLIO

           Description: Will hold a continuation for all persons interested in the petition of MICHAEL BUONFIGLIO for a special permit per Section 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to change from one nonconforming use (two-family dwelling) to another nonconforming use (thee-family dwelling) at 6 LATHROP STREET (Map 36, Lot 337) (B4 Zoning District)

6) Location:      9 Appleton Street  (Map 27, Lot 221) (R2 Zoning District) 

Applicant:     WRIGHT FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST

           Description: Will hold a continuation for all persons interested in the petition of WRIGHT FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST, for a special permit from provisions of Section 3.2.8 Affordable Accessory Dwelling Units of the Salem Zoning Ordinance for an existing detached accessory building as defined in subsection 8 of Section 3.2.8 that is not in compliance with the setbacks of the principal dwelling unit at 9 APPPLETON STREET (Map 27, Lot 221) (R2 Zoning District). 

                   III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
                       October 20, 2021

                   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.