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30 FAULKNER.ROAD
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
978-502-7506
July 25, 2017
RE. 30 Faulkner Road
Members of the ZBA,
Thank you for taking the time to review our Request for Variance at the above referenced
location. As stated previously, our request is largely based on expansion limitations due to the shape of
the lot and the fact that the dwelling was oriented to follow the shape of an undeveloped road. Pursuant
to the Boards' request we have made the following changes and addressed general concerns;
• We've reduced the overall variance request by over two feet. The previously requested plans had
a side setback of 7.2 feet, while the newly proposed plans have a side setback of 9.3 feet. We
were able to reduce the setback by adding an additional storage area to the rear of the garage that
will fall within the existing setback requirements. By doing this, we are also able to lower the
overall height of the structure by nearly 3.5 feet.
• We have attached requested elevations,new floor plans and an updated plot plan with Mylar to
this package.
• The Board requested alternative configurations for the proposed addition. Specifically, coming
square off the house as it sits on the lot. After meetings with both the architect and the engineer,
it was quickly determined that this scenario is simply not feasible in keeping with the context and
character of the neighborhood streetscape.
• Water runoff will be addressed by capturing roof water with gutters and downspouts leading
towards storm drains. Additionally, a natural swale will be created between the abutting
properties to deviate any surface water away from the neighboring property. We are also
proposing a row of trees and bushes along the property line to help infiltrate storm water and act
as a privacy barrier in lieu of the existing stockade fence. There will be definitively no surface
water migration from the subject property to any neighboring properties
Thank you again for your consideration to this matter.
Sincerely,
Vincent Grasso &April Lucibello