3 Lemon Street Statement of Grounds Outlook
Re: 3 Lemon Street Required Documents
From Brayden Varr <braydenvarr@gmail.com>
Date Thu 6/19/2025 4:04 AM
To Brennan Postich <bpostich@salem.com>
Cc MS Masonry and Stone Services <masonryserviceusa@gmail.com>
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Statement of Grounds
1. Community needs which are served by the proposal:
The proposed rear dormer will allow for the safe and functional use of existing space within the home,
meeting the evolving needs of the household and contributing to Salem's goal of supporting long-
term residential occupancy and livability.
2. Traffic flow and safety, including parking and loading:
The project does not increase the number of dwelling units or alter existing parking arrangements. It
will have no impact on traffic flow or safety in the area.
3. Adequacy of utilities and other public services:
The existing utilities are sufficient to support the proposed improvements. No new utility connections
or public service upgrades are required as part of this project.
4. Neighborhood character:
The dormer will be located on the rear of the home and designed to be consistent with the scale and
appearance of the existing structure and surrounding properties. It will not be visible from the street
and will preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. Dormers are already prevalent in this
neighborhood.
5. Impacts on the natural environment including greenhouse gas emissions and view:
The project is a modest alteration to an existing structure, minimizing environmental disruption. It
does not obstruct public views and may reduce energy inefficiencies by improving insulation and
usability of the upper floor.
6. Potential economic and fiscal impact, including impact on City services, tax base, and employment:
The proposed improvement may modestly increase the property's assessed value, contributing
positively to the city's tax base. It will be completed by local contractors, supporting short-term local
employment without additional burden on city services.
On Jun 18, 2025, at 20:31, Brennan Postich <bpostich@salem.com> wrote:
Hello Juliana, please write a Statement of Grounds addressing each of the six points below
(this does not need to be long,just one to three sentences for each point). To approve the