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Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Application ID: ZBA-25-21 Date submitted: ,June 11, 2025
TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS: I
The Undersigned represent($)that they are the owner(s)of a certain parcel of land located at:
Address:3 LEMON STREET Zoning District:R2
An application is being submitted to the Board of Appeals for the following reason(s):
Add;nq a dorm to the existing attic.
For this reason,I am requesting:
11Me 1 Variance(s)from provisions of Section another story of the Zoning Ordinance,specifically from We wail be adding another story
making a dorm to the existing attic.The height will be the same as the existing house. '
I else I A Special Permit under Section of the Zoning Ordinance in order to
L)Appealing a Decision of the Building Inspector:
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U Comprehensive Permit:
Current Property Use:residential 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
constricted 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 Hardship
I am the owner of a single-family home located at 3 Lemon Street, Salem,
Massachusetts. I am applying for a variance to construct a rear dormer addition in
order to finish the attic space and make it a safe, functional, and livable part of my
home. I respectfully submit the following statement of hardship in support of this
request:
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( a` Special conditions ]i)ci circ:tinistant es dial espo(.ially affe-o ttit, larid, butirlinq. or
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the same district:
They existing structure at 3 Leman Street has a steeply pitched roof and limited
ceiling height in the attic. rendering it largely unusable for practical living purposes.
The depth and configuration of the lot, combined with the roof's existing slope.
prevent any meaningful use of the attic without modest exterior expansion. This
physical constraint is not universally shared by nearby homes, some of which
already benefit from dormers or other structural modifications. As such, these
circumstances create a unique limitation on my property that warrants relief.
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b) Literal enforcement of the Ordinance would involve substantial hardship to the '
applicant:
Without the requested variance, I will be unable to complete
the attic renovation, I
which is essential for accommodating the growing needs of my household. In the
current housing market, expanding within the existing footprint is both financially
and logistically necessary. The inability to finish the attic would significantly limit
i the utility of the home and impose an undue hardship on my family, who otherwise
C must navigate costly alternatives such as relocation or major structural overhauls.
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c) Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good.
and without nullifying or substantial) derogating from the intent of the district or
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the purpose of the ordinance: a
The proposed dormer will be located at the rear of the house, preserving the
character of the front elevation and minimizing visual impact to neighbors and the
public way. The design will be in harmony with the style of the existing home and
the surrounding neighborhood. The project does not seek to increase the building
footprint or change the use of the structure. It is a modest and thoughtful
improvement that allows for a safer, more functional use of existing space.
Granting this variance supports the continued residential use of the home without
undermining the purpose of the ordinance or adversely affecting public welfare.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Srayden Varr
3 Lemon Street
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Salem. MA 01 P70
Phone. (61 i) 800-4977
Statement of Grounds(tor Spcelal Permlts):
Petitioner:Juliana Silva
Property Qwntr:Brayden Varr
Addms-, 3 lemon St Salem.MA
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