18 Sutton Avenue Statement of Grounds
CONCISE DESIGN GROUP, LLC 7 KENT STREET #4 BROOKLINE, MA 02445
(617) 285-0872
DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: ZBA City of Salem
FROM: Andrew Falkenstein, Applicant
PROJECT: 18 Sutton Ave
RE: Statement of Grounds for Special Permit
Dear Board Members:
The above referenced project requests special permit relief for: 1. Side yard setback; 2. Rear yard
setback, and 3. Minimum lot size.
In regards to the yard setbacks, the proposed project does not add a new nonconformity. Instead, the
project extends an existing nonconformity, and to a lesser extent than existing.
Likewise, the minimum lot size is an existing condition which is not worsened by the proposal.
The project has no adverse impacts the applicant is aware of. The community and public health
interests are not affected. However, the benefits of the project are clearly weighed. The project will
keep a young family in its present home for many years to come, strengthening the community and
character of the neighborhood. Additionally, the proposal is compatible with the neighborhood in
terms of scale, design and materials.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Respectfully,
Andrew Falkenstein
Andrew Falkenstein, RA
Applicant – 18 Sutton Ave.