Statement of Grounds1 (1) Statement of Grounds
1. Our proposed modification will not be substantially more detrimental than the
existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood.
2. Social, economic, and community needs are served by the proposal. This proposal
Will improve the appeal of the house to the current occupancy,adding a dormer to
our second floor will allow us to increase the usable space to add a bathroom. This
will allow to provide our two oldest children (boy and girl) their own separate
bedrooms.
3. Traffic flow and safety, including parking and loading are not expected to be
impacted by this proposal.
4. Existing utilities and public services are adequate.The addition will not impact the
ability for utilities or public services to access meters.
5. Impacts on the natural environment,including drainage. There will be no negative
impact on the natural environment.
6. Neighborhood character. The aesthetic of the addition fits nicely with the
surrounding properties, as there are other properties with similar addition. The
project is in keeping with the neighborhood character.
7. Potential fiscal impact. There is a potential for positive fiscal impact including
enhancing the city's tax base by increasing the value of the property
The Undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Appeals to vary the terms of the Salem Zoning
Ordinance and allow the project to be constructed as per the plans submitted, as the enforcement
of said Zoning By-Laws would involve practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship to the
Undersigned and relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the intent and
purpose of the Zoning Ordinances
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