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The petition of ELISA HOFMEESTER at 9 CAMBRIDGE STREET(Map 25, Lot 564) (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 two (2)
story addition and construct a new fifteen (15) ft by twenty (20) ft two-story (2)
addition at the rear of the dwelling. The proposed side yard setback will be 2.3 feet.
A public hearing on the above petition was opened on August 17, 2022 and continued
to September 14, 2022 and again was continued to October 19, 2022 and was closed
on October 19, 2022.
On July 27, 2022, the following members of the Salem Board of Appeals were present:
Mike Duffy (Chair), Nina Vyedin, Peter Copelas and Steven Smalley.
Statements of Fact:
The petition is date stamped May 16, 2022. The petitioner seeks a Special Permit per
Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single-and Two-Family Residential Structures of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance to demolish a two (2) story addition and construct a new
fifteen (15) ft by twenty (20) ft two-story (2) addition at the rear of the dwelling. The
proposed side yard setback will be 2.3 feet.
1. 9 Cambridge Street is owned by Elisa Hofineester
2. The petitioner was Elisa Hofineester.
3. The petitioner was represented by Helen Sides.
4. 9 Cambridge Street is located in the R2 zoning district. (Map25, Lot564).
5. The requested relief, if granted, would allow the Petitioner to construct a new
fifteen (15) ft by twenty (20) ft two-story (2) addition at the rear of the
dwelling.
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6. On August 17, 2022, due to lack of a quorum, the petition was continued to
September 14, 2022 and again until October 19, 2022.
7. On October 19, 2022, Helen Sides, architect, presented to the board.
8. This property is located next to Hamilton Hall and was given The Salem
Historical Commission's approval for their requested relief.
9. The applicant is expecting to demolish the existing two (2) story addition to
construct a new two (2) story addition where the current two (2) story
addition is. The current addition was not part of the original structure. The
addition was constructed poorly with no foundation or insulation. The owners
would like to redo the structure with a more functional kitchen and a
mudroom. There will also be a half bathroom on the first floor in the
addition and a full bathroom on the second floor of the addition.
10. Ms. Sides went over the plans of the additions.
11. Chair Duffy opened the meeting up to comments from the board. There
were none.
12. Chair Duffy opened the meeting up to public comments.
13. Two (2) letters of support were read into the record. 1. Kiefer, 13 Chestnut
Street and M. Selbst, Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut Street.
14. Peter Copelas made a motion to approve the petition.
15. The October 19, 2022 meeting of the Board of Appeals was held remotely, via
the online platform Zoom in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022.
On the basis of the above statements of fact and findings, the Salem Board of Appeals
voted four (4) in favor (Steven Smalley, Mike Duffy(Chair), Peter Copelas and Nina
Vyedin. There were none (0) opposed to grant ELISA HOFMEESTER a Special Permit to
demolish a two (2) story addition and construct a new fifteen (15) ft by twenty (20) ft
two-story (2) addition at the rear of the dwelling.
Receiving four (4) in favor votes, the petition for a Special Permit is GRANTED.
Standard Conditions:
1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes, ordinances, codes
and regulations.
2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted
to and approved by the Building Commissioner.
3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire
safety shall be strictly adhered to.
4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any
construction.
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5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the
existing structure.
6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained.
7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained.
8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any City Board or Commission having
jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board.
9. All construction shall be done per the plans and dimensions submitted to
and approved by this Board. Any modification to the plans and dimensions
must be approved by the Board of Appeals unless such changes are
deemed a minor field change by the Building Commissioner in consultation
with the Chair of the Board of Appeals.
10.Petitioner shall schedule Assessing Department inspections of the
property, at least annually, prior to project completion and a final
inspection upon project completion.
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Mike Duffy hair
Board of Appeals
A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK.
Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days of filing
of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not
take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk has
been filed with the Essex South Registry of Deeds.
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