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17 Lincoln Road ZBA Certified Decision CITY OF SALEM ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL ANNEX 2ND FLOOR,98 WASHINGTON STREET,SALEM k 01970 DOMINICK PANGALLO ' MAYOR June 26, 2026 Decision - En City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals The petition of KAYLA DORST at 17 LINCOLN ROAD (Map 31, Lot 0188) (111 Zoning District) for a finding per Section 3.2.8 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. The proposal would add an approximately twenty-five-foot by twenty-two-foot ADU to a nonconforming single-family house, with a proposed 13.3-foot front setback. On June 17, 2026, the following members of the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals were present: Hannah Osthoff, Peter Habib, Elena Eimert, Stephen Larrick, and Ellen Simpson (Acting Chair). Nina Vyedin and Christa McGaha were absent. Statements of Fact: 1. In the petition date-stamped May 12, 2026, the petitioner requests a finding per Section 3.2.8Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. 2. Kayla Dorst and Christopher Dorst own 17 Lincoln Road, and Kayla Dorst is the petitioner. Kayla Dorst and Christopher Dorst present on June 17, 2026. 3. 17 Lincoln Road is in the R1 Zoning District (Map 31, Lot 0188). 4. The stamped plot plan dated April 20,2026, by Norde-East Survey,shows that the existing single-family house's front setback is 12.2 feet. The nonconforming lot's area is 7,734 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required in the R1 Zoning District. 5. The City receives zero new public comments on the proposal before or at the June 17, 2026 public hearing. 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: Findings: The Board finds that the accessory dwelling unit will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. I I II I I 11111 I I IIIII II III II SO.ESSEX#54 Bk:43513 Pg:080 07/17/2026 08:57 AM DCSN Pg 1/3 eRecorded City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals June 26, 2026 Page 2 of 3 • The proposal serves community needs by creating an additional housing unit inside the City and allowing an existing resident to age in place. • Adequate utilities and other public services already serve the structure. • The addition's location allows for functional use of the ADU's bathroom and kitchen while being tied into the existing house. The proposed ADU does not exceed the structure's existing 12.2-foot front setback. • The proposal increases the property's assessed value while creating a temporary positive impact on 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 Ellen Simpson (Acting Chair))and zero opposed,to grant KAYLA DORST at 17 LINCOLN ROAD (Map 31, Lot 0188) (R1 Zoning District) a finding per Section 3.2.8 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) of the Salem Zoning Ordinance. The proposal will add an approximately twenty-five-foot by twenty-two-foot ADU to a nonconforming single-family house, with a proposed 13.3-foot front setback. 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. 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. 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. 11. 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. City of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals June 26, 2026 Page 3 of 3 12. Petitioner shall schedule Assessing Department inspections of the property, at least annually, prior to project completion and a final inspection upon project completion. ,-Alaznafi 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 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. Date JUL ULM I hereby certify that 20 days have expired from the date this instrument was received, and that NO APPEAL has been filed .n this office. ATrue Copy ATTEST: C CLERK, Salem, Mass.