18 Sutton Avenue Petition FormCity of Salem
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
Stavroula Orfanos, Director of Inspectional Services
Phone: 978-619-5641
Brennan Postich, Staff Planner
Phone: 978-619-5685
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Application ID: ZBA-25-17 Date submitted: May 1, 2025
TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS:
The Undersigned represent(s) that they are the owner(s) of a certain parcel of land located at:
Address: 18 SUTTON AVENUE Zoning District: B2
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s):
Relief from dimensional requirements of R1 district. Specifically: lot area; side yard setback; rear yard setback
For this reason, I am requesting:
[ ]Variance (s) from provisions of Section of the Zoning Ordinance, specifically from Side Yard - allowed 10', proposed 3.8' & 9'. Lot Area
- allowed 15,000, proposed 9,429. Rear Yard - allowed 30', proposed 21'..
[ true ] A Special Permit under Section 3.3.5 of the Zoning Ordinance in order to perThe SW side lot setback is remaining nonconforming
(4.4' to 9' where 10' is required)
[]Appealing a Decision of the Building Inspector:
[] Comprehensive Permit:
Current Property Use: single family Are Lot Dimensions Included: Yes
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
Ordinance.
Statement of Hardship (for Variances):
Statement of Grounds (for Special Permits):
Petitioner: andrew falkenstein
Address: 7 Kent St #4, brookline, ma 02445
Telephone: 6172850872
Email: andrew@concisedes.com
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
If different from petitioner
Property Owner: jon magnuson
Address: 18 Sutton St, 18 Sutton Ave. 01970
Telephone: 6172850872
Email: jmagnuson724@gmail.com
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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If different from petitioner
Representative:
Address: ,
Telephone:
Email:
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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