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15 Wall Street ZBA Stamped Decision �ONDITi� CITY OF SALEM 9 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL ANNEX 2ND FLOOR,98 WASIIINGTON STREET,SALEM MA 01970 DOMINICK PANGALLO MAYOR r, r.a February 25, 2026 = a Decision to City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals Cx) The petition of DAVIE LYNN SLOCUM & LOGAN WYNN OWLE at 15 WALL STREET (Map , Lot 0090) (R1 Zoning District)for Variances per Section 3.2.4(2)Accessory Buildings and Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a single-family building on an undersized lot. One Variance would allow a lot area and lot area per dwelling unit of 9,169 square feet where 15,000 square feet are required, with a ninety-foot frontage and 90.22-foot width where 100 feet are required. The other Variance would allow a two-car garage 8.2 feet from the house where ten feet are required. On February 11, 2026, the following members of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals were present: Nina Vyedin (Chair), Christa McGaha, Hannah Osthoff, Peter Habib, Elena Eimert, Stephen Larrick, and Ellen Simpson. Statements of Fact: 1. In the petition date-stamped January 7, 2026, the petitioner requested Variances per Section 3.2.4(2) Accessory Buildings and Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. 2. Vervates Realty Trust owns 15 Wall Street. Davie Lynn Slocum & Logan Wynn Owle were the petitioners. Attorney Ryan Carlucci, Davie Lynn Slocum, and Logan Wynn Owle presented on February 11, 2026. 3. 15 Wall Street is in the R1 Zoning District (Map 15, Lot 0090). 4. On February 11, 2026, Mr. Carlucci presented plans to construct a single-family building on an undersized lot, alongside constructing a two-car garage 8.2 feet from the house, where ten feet are required. 5. Parcels in the neighborhood typically range between 3,500 square feet and 11,000 square feet. 13 Wall Street, directly adjacent to 15 Wall Street, is assessed as a 3,559-square-foot lot. 15 Wall Street is the second-largest lot on Wall Street. 6. 15 Wall Street contains dense foliage and boulders throughout the property and ledge on the property's rear. 7. The City received zero public comments on the proposal before the February 11, 2026 public hearing. One member of the public commented on the proposal at the public City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals February 25, 2026 Page 2 of 3 hearing. The member who offered a comment at the hearing was Tara Kidney, 15 Witchcraft Road. Variance Findings: 1. Special conditions and circumstances especially affect the land, building, or structure involved,generally not affecting other lands,buildings,and structures in the same district. The Applicant owns a uniquely large lot with a significant number of boulders, a large amount of ledge, and dense foliage. 2. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance involves substantial hardship to the Applicant in attempting to put the property to productive use. The property's site, soil, and topographical characteristics make it infeasible for reasonable use without relief from the Ordinance's provisions. The Applicant would be unable to create economic use of the property without the requested relief. 3. Desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good, and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent of the district or purpose of the Ordinance. The Applicant requests a single-family house in a single-family district conforming to all setback requirements. The proposal requests a house in a similar location and scale to the surrounding neighborhood. The proposal requests relief necessary to accommodate structural columns located on the house's front porch. Based on the above statements of fact and findings, the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals voted five in favor (Nina Vyedin (Chair), Christa McGaha, Hannah Osthoff, Peter Habib, and Elena Eimert) and zero opposed to grant DAVIE LYNN SLOCUM & LOGAN WYNN OWLE at 15 WALL STREET(Map 15, Lot 0090) (R1 Zoning District)Variances per Section 3.2.4(2)Accessory Buildings and Section 4.1.1 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a single- family building on an undersized lot. One Variance would allow a lot area and lot area per dwelling unit of 9,169 square feet where 15,000 square feet are required, with a ninety-foot frontage and 90.22-foot width where 100 feet are required. The other Variance would allow a two-car garage 8.2 feet from the house where ten feet are required. Standard Conditions: 1. Petitioner shall comply with all city and state statutes,ordinances, codes and regulations. 2. All construction shall be done as per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by the Building Commissioner. 3. All requirements of the Salem Fire Department relative to smoke and fire safety shall be strictly adhered to. 4. Petitioner shall obtain a building permit prior to beginning any construction. 5. Exterior finishes of the new construction shall be in harmony with the existing structure. 6. A Certificate of Occupancy is to be obtained. 7. A Certificate of Inspection is to be obtained. City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals February 25, 2026 Page 3 of 3 8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any city board or commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to,the Planning Board. 9. Petitioner shall obtain street numbering from the City of Salem Assessor's Office and shall display said number so as to be visible from the street. 10. All construction shall be done per the plans and dimensions submitted to and approved by this Board. Any modification to the plans and dimensions must be approved by the Board of Appeals unless such changes are deemed a minor field change by the Building Commissioner in consultation with the Chair of the Board of Appeals. 11. Petitioner shall schedule Assessing Department inspections of the property, at least annually, prior to project completion and a final inspection upon project completion. Special Conditions: 1. The petitioner shall endeavor to preserve existing trees to the maximum extent feasible along the rear property line, as shown on the plot plan dated January 9, 2026, by Hancock Survey Associates, Inc. XIM Vqe66;1/4610 Nina Vyedin, air Zoning Board of Appeals A COPY OF THIS DECISION HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE CITY CLERK. Appeal from this decision, if any, shall be made pursuant to Section 17 of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, and shall be filed within 20 days of filing of this decision in the office of the City Clerk. Pursuant to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Variance or Special Permit granted herein shall not take effect until a copy of the decision bearing the certificate of the City Clerk has been filed with the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds.