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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 6:30pm

Important Announcement Regarding the November 18, 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting:

Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

 

For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:

 

Watching the Public Meeting:

Go to the website link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87543463914?pwd=L3Y2bnBHV20wWDdBVWZRK1JKcy9Sdz09

Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 875-4346-3914 followed by meeting password 705818, if directed to do so on screen.

Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 875-4346-3914 followed by meeting password 705818, if directed. Those only dialing in only 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/zoning-board-appeals

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.

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to bcorriston@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 this challenging situation for our community and the world.

Related Agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals - November 18, 2020 Agenda (REVISED)

Submitted on November 16, 2020 - 9:54pm
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Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 6:30pm
Related Event: 
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Submitted Project Materials for November 18, 2020 Meeting - Members of the public can view and download application materials at this link for all projects scheduled for the November 18, 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting.

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REVISED NOTICE OF MEETING*

* Revised to add extension requests for 0 Story Street.

 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm via remote participation.
 

Mike Duffy, Chair

 

Important Announcement:

Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

 

For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:

 

Watching the Public Meeting:

 

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.

 

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to bcorriston@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 this challenging situation for our community and the world.

 

REVISED MEETING AGENDA*

* Revised to add extension requests for 0 Story Street under Old/New Business

 

  1. ROLL CALL

 

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA

 

 

  1. Location:       78 Bay View Avenue (Map 44, Lot 136) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:     Stephan O’Sullivan and Patrick O’Sullivan (Property Owner: Philip Kelly)
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of STEPHAN O’SULLIVAN AND PATRICK O’SULLIVAN and property owner PHILIP KELLY for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from maximum height of buildings (stories) and minimum width of side yard to alter and expand a nonconforming single-family home by extending the first floor and porch; renovating the rear facade and adding second and third story balconies; and adding third-story front and rear dormers at 78 BAY VIEW AVENUE (Map 44, Lot 136) (R1 Zoning District).

     

  2. Location:       23 Andrew Street (Map 35, Lot 558) (R2 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Barbara Flaherty
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of BARBARA FLAHERTY for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from maximum height of buildings (stories) and a special permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures to expand a nonconforming three-family home by adding a three-level deck with roof and exterior staircase at 23 ANDREW STREET (Map 35, Lot 558) (R2 Zoning District).

     

  3. Location:       2 Dundee Street (Map 10, Lot 50) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Frank Lanzillo
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of FRANK LANZILLO for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from minimum lot area and minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct a 2.5-story, single-family home on the vacant lot at 2 DUNDEE STREET (Map 10, Lot 50) (R1 Zoning District).

     

  4. Location:       53 Canal Street (Map 34, Lot 87) (B4 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
    Applicant:    Kreshnik Rami
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of KRESHNIK RAMI for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from minimum depth of rear yard to build a 20’ by 40’ storage garage within the required rear yard setback at 53 CANAL STREET (Map 34, Lot 87) (B4 and ECOD Zoning Districts).

     

  5. Location:       1 Amanda Way (Map 9, Lot 308) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Danny Cerqueira (Property Owner: Elizabeth Sullivan)
    Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of DANNY CERQUEIRA and property owner ELIZABETH SULLIVAN for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures from maximum height of buildings (stories) to expand a nonconforming single-family home by adding a third-floor dormer at 1 AMANDA WAY (Map 9, Lot 308) (R1 Zoning District).

     

  6. Location:       14 Cambridge Street (Map 25, Lot 439) (R2 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Alan November
    Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ALAN NOVEMBER for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures to alter and enlarge an existing two-family home by adding a second-story shed dormer to the rear of the existing carriage house and constructing a one-story breezeway connecting the carriage house and main dwelling at 14 CAMBRIDGE STREET (Map 25, Lot 439) (R2 Zoning District).
     

  7. Location:       140 Highland Avenue (Map 14, Lot 264) (R1 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
    Applicant:    Johnny Polanco
    Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of JOHNNY POLANCO for a special permit per Section 8.2.4 Entrance Corridor Overlay District: Fences to allow a six-foot tall decorative concrete wall at the single-family house at 140 HIGHLAND AVENUE (Map 14, Lot 264) (R1 and ECOD Zoning Districts).

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
     
  1. September 29, 2020
  2. October 21, 20120

 

  1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Location:       34 Peabody Street, 47 Leavitt Street, and 38 Palmer Street (Map 34, Lots 384, 136, & 155) (R3 Zoning District)
    Applicant:     North Shore Community Development Corp.
    Description: Request for an eighteen (18) month extension of the November 29, 2017 Comprehensive Permit issued by the Board of Appeals to North Shore Community Development Corp. to construct multifamily housing at 34 Peabody Street, 47 Leavitt Street, and 38 Palmer Street (Map 34, Lots 384, 136, & 155) (R3 Zoning District). The Comprehensive Permit will lapse if construction is not commenced within three (3) years after it comes final.

 

  1. Location:       0 Story Street (Map 23, Lot 2) (RC Zoning District)
    Applicant:     Castle Hill Partners, LLC
    Description: Request for a twelve (12) month extension of the October 30, 2019 decision of the Board of Appeals granting variances from minimum lot width for each of three proposed lots on a 5.8-acre parcel of land at 0 Story Street.
     
  2. Location:       0 Story Street (Map 23, Lot 2) (RC Zoning District)
    Applicant:     Castle Hill Partners, LLC
    Description: Request for a twelve (12) month extension of the December 31, 2019 decision of the Board of Appeals granting variances from minimum lot frontage for each of three proposed lots on a 5.8-acre parcel of land at 0 Story Street.

 

 

  1. 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.

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.

Zoning Board of Appeals - November 18, 2020 Agenda

Submitted on November 12, 2020 - 6:54pm
Upload file: 
PDF icon boa_mtgagenda_11-18-2020.pdf
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 6:30pm
Related Event: 
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Submitted Project Materials for November 18, 2020 Meeting - Members of the public can view and download application materials at this link for all projects scheduled for the November 18, 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

You are hereby notified that the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm via remote participation.
 

Mike Duffy, Chair

 

Important Announcement:

Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but 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, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

 

For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:

 

Watching the Public Meeting:

 

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.

 

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to bcorriston@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 this challenging situation for our community and the world.

 

MEETING AGENDA

  1. ROLL CALL

 

  1. REGULAR AGENDA
  1. Location:       78 Bay View Avenue (Map 44, Lot 136) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:     Stephan O’Sullivan and Patrick O’Sullivan (Property Owner: Philip Kelly)
    Description:     A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of STEPHAN O’SULLIVAN AND PATRICK O’SULLIVAN and property owner PHILIP KELLY for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from maximum height of buildings (stories) and minimum width of side yard to alter and expand a nonconforming single-family home by extending the first floor and porch; renovating the rear facade and adding second and third story balconies; and adding third-story front and rear dormers at 78 BAY VIEW AVENUE (Map 44, Lot 136) (R1 Zoning District).

 

  1. Location:       23 Andrew Street (Map 35, Lot 558) (R2 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Barbara Flaherty
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of BARBARA FLAHERTY for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from maximum height of buildings (stories) and a special permit per Section 3.3.3 Nonconforming Structures to expand a nonconforming three-family home by adding a three-level deck with roof and exterior staircase at 23 ANDREW STREET (Map 35, Lot 558) (R2 Zoning District).

 

  1. Location:       2 Dundee Street (Map 10, Lot 50) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Frank Lanzillo
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of FRANK LANZILLO for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from minimum lot area and minimum lot area per dwelling unit to construct a 2.5-story, single-family home on the vacant lot at 2 DUNDEE STREET (Map 10, Lot 50) (R1 Zoning District).

 

  1. Location:       53 Canal Street (Map 34, Lot 87) (B4 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
    Applicant:    Kreshnik Rami
    Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of KRESHNIK RAMI for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from minimum depth of rear yard to build a 20’ by 40’ storage garage within the required rear yard setback at 53 CANAL STREET (Map 34, Lot 87) (B4 and ECOD Zoning Districts).

 

  1. Location:       1 Amanda Way (Map 9, Lot 308) (R1 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Danny Cerqueira (Property Owner: Elizabeth Sullivan)
    Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of DANNY CERQUEIRA and property owner ELIZABETH SULLIVAN for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures from maximum height of buildings (stories) to expand a nonconforming single-family home by adding a third-floor dormer at 1 AMANDA WAY (Map 9, Lot 308) (R1 Zoning District).

 

  1. Location:       14 Cambridge Street (Map 25, Lot 439) (R2 Zoning District)
    Applicant:    Alan November
    Description:     A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ALAN NOVEMBER for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures to alter and enlarge an existing two-family home by adding a second-story shed dormer to the rear of the existing carriage house and constructing a one-story breezeway connecting the carriage house and main dwelling at 14 CAMBRIDGE STREET (Map 25, Lot 439) (R2 Zoning District).
     
  2. Location:       140 Highland Avenue (Map 14, Lot 264) (R1 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
    Applicant:    Johnny Polanco
    Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of JOHNNY POLANCO for a special permit per Section 8.2.4 Entrance Corridor Overlay District: Fences to allow a six-foot tall decorative concrete wall at the single-family house at 140 HIGHLAND AVENUE (Map 14, Lot 264) (R1 and ECOD Zoning Districts).

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
     
  1. September 29, 2020
  2. October 21, 20120

 

  1. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Location:       34 Peabody Street, 47 Leavitt Street, and 38 Palmer Street (Map 34, Lots 384, 136, & 155) (R3 Zoning District)
    Applicant:     North Shore Community Development Corp.
    Description: Request for an eighteen (18) month extension of the November 29, 2017 Comprehensive Permit issued by the Board of Appeals to North Shore Community Development Corp. to construct multifamily housing at 34 Peabody Street, 47 Leavitt Street, and 38 Palmer Street (Map 34, Lots 384, 136, & 155) (R3 Zoning District). The Comprehensive Permit will lapse if construction is not commenced within three (3) years after it comes final.

 

  1. 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.

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.