Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · June 17, 2020
Agenda
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET ¨ SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL TEL: 978-619-5685
MAYOR
NOTICE OF MEETING
You are hereby notified that the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, June 17, 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:
• Go to the website link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87287870551?pwd=d01qc0NRRFJ0SThUN0ZFOHM5TXFJUT09
• Go to the website link https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID # 872-8787-0551 followed by
meeting password 272959, if directed to do so on screen.
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID # 872-8787-0551
followed by meeting password 272959, 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.
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.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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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.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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June 17, 2020 Meeting Agenda
MEETING AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL
II. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Location: 53-59 Mason Street (Map 26, Lot 90) and 38 Commercial Street (Map 26,
Lot 47) (NRCC Zoning District)
Applicant: The Long Game LLC
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of THE
LONG GAME LLC for a variance per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional
Requirements from minimum lot area per dwelling unit and a variance per Section
8.4.13 Transitional Overlay District to allow minor construction within the no-
construction buffer zone to construct 92 residential units above the existing
commercial space at 53-59 MASON STREET (Map 26, Lot 90) and 38
COMMERCIAL STREET (Map 26, Lot 47) (NRCC Zoning District).
2. Location: 9-11 Dodge Street, 217-219 Washington Street, and 231-251
Washington Street (Map 34, Lots 404, 405, 406) (B5 Zoning District)
Applicant: Dodge Area LLC
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of
DODGE AREA LLC for a variance from Section 4-51 On-premises signs in
nonresidential districts of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow a 2’4” wide by 16”
tall blade sign at the Hampton Inn Hotel at 9-11 DODGE STREET, 217-219
WASHINGTON STREET, and 231-251 WASHINGTON STREET (Map 34, Lots
404, 405, 406) (B5 Zoning District).
3. Location: 39R Clark Street (Map 7, Lot 34) and 41 Clark Street (Map 7, Lot 36) (R1
Zoning District)
Applicant: Diane T. Reddy
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of
DIANE T. REDDY for variances per Section 4.1.1 Table of Dimensional
Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from minimum lot frontage and
minimum lot width to construct a two-story, single-family home at 39R CLARK
STREET (Map 7, Lot 34) and 41 CLARK STREET (Map 7, Lot 36) (R1 Zoning
District).
4. Location: 8 Irving Street (Map 16, Lot 284) (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant: Carlos Delgado
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of CARLOS DELGADO
for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family
Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to alter and expand a
nonconforming two-family home by adding a third story and a special permit per
Section 3.2.4 Accessory Buildings and Structures to allow a second accessory
structure, a two-car garage at 8 IRVING STREET (Map 16, Lot 284) (R2 Zoning
District).
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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5. Location: 13 Cambridge Street (Map 25, Lot 566) (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant: Helen Sides (Property Owner: Michael Sherriff)
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of HELEN SIDES and
property owner MICHAEL SHERRIFF 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 single-family home by adding a shed
dormer at 13 CAMBRIDGE STREET (Map 25, Lot 566) (R2 Zoning District).
6. Location: 208 Jefferson Avenue (Map 24, Lot 77) (R3 Zoning District)
Applicant: Alan and Kendra LaFleur
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ALAN AND
KENDRA LAFLEUR for a special permit per Section 3.2.8 Accessory Living Areas
and Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a nonconforming single-family home by adding
an accessory living area to the rear of the existing structure at 208 JEFFERSON
AVENUE (Map 24, Lot 77) (R3 Zoning District).
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 15, 2020
2. February 19, 2020
3. April 1, 2020
4. April 15, 2020
5. May 20, 2020
IV. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
None
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.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.
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