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Re:19 Chadwick Street
June 2,2016
IV. BASIS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
The Petitioner's proposed special permit meets all of the conditions for granting
of a special permit as set forth in the Zoning Bylaw as discussed above. In addition,
each of the required points 1 through 6 appearing in Section 9 of the Special Permit
Application are addressed in this application,including as follows:
1. The particular use proposed for the land or structure: The proposed use for the land
will be for the construction of a second dwelling unit and conversion to a two-
family dwelling which is an allowed use in the R-4 zone with and upon issuance
of the special permit.
2. T/w specific site is an appropriate location for such use structure or condition: The use
is permitted by right (with special permit) and the appearance will remain
consistent with other homes within the neighborhood. The home is surrounded
by multi-family homes as evidenced by the pictures submitted with the
application of homes located across the street from the subject property. The
specific site has been owned by the Petitioners for 17 years and will allow for the
continued ownership and occupancy for years to come in a familiar setting.
3. There will be no nuisance or serious liazard to vehicles or pedestrians:The residential
use of the property is presently allowed. Conversion of the home from a one
family dwelling to a two family dwelling will not create any hazard.
4. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the
proposed use: The Property is in an existing residential neighborhood with all
necessary facilities presently existing and in place.
5. The use is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Bylaw: Allowing the
construction of the proposed second dwelling unit will not derogate from the
intent or purpose of the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed use is a permitted use in
the R-4 zone and will allow further improvement(of both functional and
aesthetic repairs) that is consistent with and in keeping with other properties in
the neighborhood. The use is permitted by right and the appearance will remain
consistent with other homes within the neighborhood.
6. Specific reference and response to the criteria required b1 t/ 1W particular Special Permit
for which tliis application is made (i.e., the Eartli Removal Special Permit leas unique
criteria and submittal requirements.): The specific criteria required by a Special
Permit for a two family conversion are addressed in detail in the discussion
section of this memorandum above. Specifically,all of the dimensional criteria
have been satisfied as discussed in detail above and there are no other unique
criteria or submittal requirements.
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Memo to North Andover ZBA
Re:19 Chadwick Street
June 2,2016
Accordingly,for the reasons stated above,and others that will be presented at
the hearing,the Petitioner respectfully requests the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant
the requested special permit,and to allow the proposed construction of a second
dwelling unit and the conversion of the existing single family residence on the Property
to a two family dwelling.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas P. Clifford
By his attorn ,
Brian G.Va ,Esq.
SMOLAK&VAUGHAN LLP
21 High Street,Suite 301
North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Tel. (978)327-5217
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