6 Riverbank Road Decision (CLERK CERTIFIED) CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL t'f
MAYOR
March 3, 2023
Decision
City of Salem Board of Appeals
The petition of MICHAEL MCKINNON at 6 RIVERBANK ROAD (Map 31, Lot 279) (RI
Zoning District), for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single-and Two-
Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a non-
conforming structure by constructing a two (2) story addition (12' 7"x 10' 7').
Renovations to the first and second floor, within the current footprint will also be done.
A public hearing on the above petition was opened on February 15, 2023 and was
closed on February 15, 2023.
On February 15, 2023, the following members of the Salem Board of Appeals were
present: Rosa Ordaz, Peter Copelas (Chair), Carly McClain, Paul Viccica, Nina Vyedin
and Steven Smalley.
Statements of Fact:
The petition is date stamped January 11, 2023. The petitioner requests to expand their
single-family residence by adding a two-story addition.
1. 6 Riverbank Road is owned by Michael McKinnon
2. The petitioner was Michael McKinnon.
3. The petitioner was represented by Architect, Steven Livermore.
4. 6 Riverbank Road is located in the R1 zoning district. (Map31, Lot279).
5. On February 15, architect, Steven Livermore, discussed the plans for the
petition. At 6 Riverbank Road they are planning on expanding the second
floor to put all of the bedrooms for the existing house on the second floor. On
the existing first floor, they are going to expand the living space for the
Petitioner's growing family. The Petitioner would like to raise the roof. The
Petitioner's plan is to construct a gable roof on the on the addition and to add
three "A"shaped dormers on the front of the home.
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6. The Petitioners plan to open up the living area and modify the two rooms that
were bedrooms into a television room or an office.
7. In the upstairs addition, the Petitioner's plan to construct three bedrooms and
a main bedroom upstairs.
8. Chair Copelas stated that he was confused by the plans and was appreciative
of Mr. Livermore clarifying and walking the board through the plans.
9. Mr. Livermore stated that the addition is largely replacing what is now a
patio. The Petitioner also plans on raising the gable roof up six feet (6 ft) and
then adding "A"dormers on the Riverbank Road side and placing shed
dormers on the rear elevation of the structure.
10.Peter Copelas asked Building Commissioner, Tom St. Pierre, with all the relief
requested at 6 Riverbank Road, was the special permit all that was needed
for this petition.
11.Tom St. Pierre, Building Commissioner, stated that the special permit was the
right requested relief and that the petition was not exceeding any of Salem's
zoning regulations.
12.Chair Copelas opened the meeting up to comments from the board. There
were none.
13.Chair Copelas opened the meeting up to comments from the public. There
were none.
14.Carly McClain made a motion to approve the petition.
15.The February 15, 2023 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 five (5) in favor (Steven Smalley, Peter Copelas(Chair), Rosa Ordaz, Carly McClain
and Paul Viccica and none (0) opposed to grant MICHAEL MCKINNON a Special Permit
per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single-and Two Family Residential Structures of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance to expand a non-conforming structure by constructing a two
(2) story addition (12' 7"x 10' 7'�.
Receiving five (5) 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.
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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.
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.
Date :',R 2 7 2023
I hereby certify that 20 days have
expired from the date this instniment
was received, and that NO APPEAL 6 L
has been filed in this office.
Peter Copelas/ Chair
A True Co Board of Appeals
ATTEST TY CLERK, Salem, Mass.
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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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