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28 Crowdis Street ZBA Final Decision DOMINICK PANGALLO MAYOR CITY OF SALEM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL ANNEX 2ND FLOOR, 98 WASHINGTON STREET SALEM MA 01970 May 20, 2026 Decision City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals The petition of PAMELA BEAUDRY at 28 CROWDIS STREET (Map 14, Lot 0258) (R1 Zoning District) for a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residences of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a ten-foot rear sunroom addition, decreasing a 29.9-foot rear setback to 19.9 feet where thirty feet are required. A public hearing on the above petition was opened on April 15, 2026, pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40A, § 11, was continued to May 6, 2026, and was closed on May 6, 2026. On April 15, 2026, the following members of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals were present: Nina Vyedin (Chair), Christa McGaha, Peter Habib, Elena Eimert, and Ellen Simpson. Hannah Osthoff and Stephen Larrick were absent. On May 6, 2026, the following members of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals were present: Christa McGaha (Acting Chair), Hannah Osthoff, Peter Habib, Elena Eimert, Stephen Larrick, and Ellen Simpson. Nina Vyedin (Chair) was absent. Statements of Fact: 1. The petition, date-stamped February 25, 2026, requests a Variance from Section 4.0 Dimensional Requirements of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. The petition was amended with the Applicant’s consent on February 19, 2026, to request a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family Residences of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. 2. Colleen D’Alessandro and Lawrence D’Alessandro own 28 Crowdis Street. Pamela Beaudry is the petitioner and representative, presenting on April 15, 2026. Kevin Kieler, an employee of Brady-Built Sunrooms, presents on May 6, 2026. 3. 28 Crowdis Street is in the R1 Zoning District (Map 14, Lot 0258). 4. On April 15, 2026, the Board requests to continue the petition to the May 6, 2026 meeting to allow for additional time to hear the petition. The representative consents to the continuance request. 5. The City receives zero comments on the proposal before or at the April 15, 2026 meeting. City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals May 20, 2026 Page 2 of 4 6. At the April 15, 2026 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board votes five in favor (Ellen Simpson, Nina Vyedin (Chair), Christa McGaha, Peter Habib, and Elena Eimert) and zero opposed to continue the hearing to the special meeting scheduled on May 6, 2026. 7. On May 5, 2026, Board Member Stephen Larrick, who was absent at the April 15, 2026 hearing, signs an affidavit of service per M.G.L., Chapter 39, Section 23D certifying that he examined all evidence on 28 Crowdis Street including an audio recording of the missed session. 8. On May 6, 2026, Board Member Hannah Osthoff, who was absent at the April 15, 2026 hearing, signs an affidavit of service per M.G.L., Chapter 39, Section 23D certifying that she examined all evidence on 28 Crowdis Street including an audio recording of the missed session. 9. The City receives zero comments on the proposal before or at the May 6, 2026 meeting. The Salem Zoning Board of Appeals, after carefully considering the evidence presented at the public hearings, and thoroughly reviewing the petition, application narrative, and plans, makes the following findings that the proposed project meets the provisions of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance: Special Permit Findings: The Board finds that change or extension of the reconstruction, extension, alteration, or change will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. 1. Community needs are served by the proposal. The proposal creates an accessible space that replaces a deficient stone patio. 2. The proposal has a minimal impact on traffic flow and safety. The proposal does not intrude on access to and from the site. 3. The proposal has negligible impacts on utilities and other public services. Adequate utilities and other public services already serve the structure. 4. The proposal has minimal impacts on neighborhood character. The sunroom’s location is reasonably located on the property and is at an appropriate scale. 5. The proposal has minimal impacts on the natural environment, including greenhouse gas emissions and view. The proposed sunroom has a minimal impact on the environment. 6. The proposal has a positive potential economic and fiscal impact, including impacts on the City’s services, tax base, and employment. The proposal will increase the property’s tax base while providing a temporary positive impact on City employment. Based on the above statements of fact and findings, the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals voted five in favor, (Hannah Osthoff, Peter Habib, Elena Eimert, Stephen Larrick, and Christa McGaha (Acting Chair)) and zero opposed, to grant PAMELA BEAUDRY at 28 CROWDIS STREET (Map 14, Lot 0258) (R1 Zoning District) a Special Permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two- City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals May 20, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Family Residences of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a ten-foot rear sunroom addition, decreasing a 29.9-foot rear setback to 19.9 feet where thirty 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. 8. Petitioner is to obtain approval from any city board or commission having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the Planning Board. 9. Unless this Decision expressly provides otherwise, any zoning relief granted does not empower or authorize the Petitioner to demolish or reconstruct the structure(s) located on the subject property to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its floor area or more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at the time of destruction. If the structure is demolished by any means to an extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost or more than fifty percent (50%) of its floor area at the time of destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with the provisions of the Ordinance. 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. __________________________ Hannah Osthoff, Secretary 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 City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals May 20, 2026 Page 4 of 4 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.