Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingSalem, MA · May 15, 2024
Minutes
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2024
A meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals (“Salem ZBA”) was held on Wednesday, May 15,
2024 at 6:30 pm via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Act of 2023 and a Special Act
extending remote participation meetings.
Chair Nina Vyedin calls the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
Chair Vyedin explains how individuals can participate in the meeting remotely via Zoom, and that
instructions to participate remotely can also be found on the Salem website. Ms. Vyedin also
explains the rules regarding public comment.
ROLL CALL
Those present were: Nina Vyedin, Paul Viccica, Ellen Simpson, Hannah Osthoff, and Stephen
Larrick. Also in attendance were Daniel Laroe – Staff Planner, Voula Orfanos — Acting Zoning
Officer, and Jonathan Pinto – Recording Clerk. Those absent were: Carly McClain
MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2024
Ms. Osthoff states she has one suggested edit, noting that on the Maitland Farms petition, the
standard condition numbering is inaccurate.
Mr. Viccica states that for the 30 Northey Street application, the special condition should replace the
word “present” with “represent”.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Viccica motions to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting of
the Zoning Board of Appeals, as amended. Ms. Osthoff seconds the motion. The vote is five (5)
in favor and none (0) opposed. The motion passes
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Extension of Variances at 266, 282, 286, and 282R Canal Street and 2 Kimball Court
Chair Vyedin introduces the matter, noting the extension request would be through January 12,
2025.
Chris Koeplin introduces himself and discusses the requested extension. Mr. Koeplin explains that
the building at the site was demolished and that they are still in the process of obtaining building
permits.
Chair Vyedin opens the floor to public comment but there is none.
City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
May 15, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Motion and Vote: Ms. Osthoff motions to approve the variance extension at 266, 282, 286, and
282R Canal Street and 2 Kimball Court through January 12, 2025. Mr. Viccica seconds the motion.
The vote is five (5) in favor, and none (0) opposed. The motion passes
Extension of Special Permit at 6 Lathrop Street
Chair Vyedin introduces the matter.
Kristin Kolick introduces herself on behalf of the petitioner, and notes that Michael Buonfiglio is
also present. Ms. Kolick describes the extension request for a Special Permit to convert a two-
family home to a three-family home. The original Board decision was granted in December 2021,
and pursuant to a full 18-month demolition delay, and extension was granted in September 2023.
Ms. Kolick explains that since applying for building permits, the petitioner discovered they had to go
before the Conservation Commission and received an order of conditions in April. Therefore, the
petitioner requires more time and is seeking an extension to November 17, 2024.
Chair Vyedin opens the meeting to public comment but there is none.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Viccica motions to approve the Special Permit extension at 6 Lathrop Street
through November 17, 2024. Ms. Simpson seconds the motion. The vote is five (5) in favor, and
none (0) opposed. The motion passes
Next Meeting
June 12, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and Vote: Mr. Viccica motions to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Osthoff seconds the motion.
The vote is all in favor. The motion passes.
The meeting ends at 6:50 PM on May 15, 2024.
For actions where the decisions have not been fully written into these minutes, copies of the
Decisions have been posted separately by address or project at:
https://www.salem.com/zoning-board-appeals/pages/zoning-board-appeals-decisions-2024
Respectfully submitted, Daniel laroe, Staff Planner
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Agenda
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TEL: 978-619-5685
DOMINICK PANGALLO
MAYOR
*Revised*
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will be held
on May 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
Nina Vyedin, 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 Website link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83964128644?pwd=cTNlTlFic2pKNWlOZnV3dW9yb1l
oUT09 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.
• Project materials are available for download at (https://tinyurl.com/SalemZBA)
Providing Public Comment During the Meeting:
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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Agenda for May 15th, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Agenda for May 15th, 2024
MEETING AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL
II. REGULAR AGENDA
*Revised to remove the application of 50 Circle Hill Road*
1. Location: 50 Circle Hill Road (R2 Zoning District)
Applicant: Pasquanna Developers, Inc.
Description: The petition of PASQUANNA DEVELOPERS, INC. at 50 CIRCLE
HILL ROAD (Map 9, Lot 256) (R1 Zoning District). This is a refiling for a Variance
from Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to
construct two (2) single-family dwellings on five (5) separate and contiguous
land court parcels. One proposed dwelling will meet the requirements of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance for R1 Zoning. The other dwelling will be constructed at
10,788 square feet. The relief, if granted, would be for minimum lot area, lot
area per dwelling unit and lot width.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from April 17th, 2024.
V. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
a. Extension request for variances at 266, 282,286 and 282R Canal Street
and 2 Kimball Road.
b. Extension request for a special permit at 6 Lathrop Street.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda is subject to change.
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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City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals
Agenda for May 15th, 2024
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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