15 Abbott Street Legal AdDOMINICK
PANGALLO MAYOR
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR ♦ SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TEL. 978-619-5685
City of Salem
Zoning Board of Appeals
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ARSEN SHERAJ at 15
ABBOTT STREET (Map 15, Lot 116) (R1 Zoning District) for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.2
Nonconforming Uses of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to alter and change the existing nonconforming
two-family use in the R1 zoning district to a nonconforming three-family use by building a third
floor dormer. Parking spaces for five vehicles will be provided. The applicant also seeks a Variance
from Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements to increase the height of the structure to three stories,
where 2.5 stories is allowed, and a Variance from Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements to decrease
lot area to 1,200 sf per dwelling unit, where 1,500 sf per dwelling unit is required.
The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM via remote
participation. The agenda will be posted to the City Calendar and the Board of Appeals page on
www.salem.com by January 8, 2025, in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
Salem News publication dates: 1/1/25 and 1/8/25
Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A Sections 18 -25 and City
Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.
Applications and plans (if applicable) are on file and available for review during normal business
hours at the Department of Planning and Community Development, 98 Washington Street, Second
Floor, Salem, MA. These materials are also available for review online at
https://tinyurl.com/SalemZBA.