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Home My WebLink AboutComplaints - 271 STEVENS STREET 5/2/2017 @ D R3 g May2,2017 MAY Re:271 Steven Street Dear Members of The North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals, q("YARD OF APPEALS The meeting on 3/14/17 provided a great deal of information related to proposed design of 2 homes. There were professionals and family members there discussing this lot as 2 separate lots. We now understand that part of the process is to present designs to explain why there is a need for a variance. Our continued concern is why 271 Stevens Street would be considered 2 separate buildable lots. Mr.Brecher discusses the1963 variance in his application. Yet his present design does not fall into the parameters of the approved Variance plan from 1963. How is this non-recorded variance relevant at this point when new borders are being proposed? The town map shows this as a single lot at.96 acres. The public notice states requesting to subdivide one lot Into two. It becomes confusing when there is discussion that implies this already exists as 2 lots. We have not seen any written proof of 2 separate lots only an approved variance that was not recorded or acted on. The documentation in the Registry of deeds Book 983 page 258 is reflective of the original 1957 purchase recorded in 1963. A key point of the application is the hardship involved: Mr.Brecher's application refers to a decrease in property value for Mr. Melvin if the property is not considered 2 separate lots. The home was not listed for sale as 2 separate lots. It was listed as a single family home. Please see attached. A second point of hardship is related to the design and preservation of an older home that to our knowledge has not been registered as a historical home by the town. If this is a significant concern it Is possible to complete the renovation to the existing home and preserve and control the aesthetics without subdividing the lot Since Mr Brecher does not own the property and any expense he has encored at this point have been of his own choice we do not see any specific hardship to the applicant based on the North Andover Zoning Board By Laws. Based on our present laws and town requirements the present request involves substantial modification to the zoning bylaws for residential 3 area. Lot 1 does not meet the 25,000 sf min lot size. The present location of the existing home does not meet the front or side yard requirements. The 75%CBA is not obtained on either proposed lot. Proposed lot 2 now requesting variance for front setback for 21 feet. Lot I only becomes nonconforming with the approval of a subdivision. It is possible to maintain the appropriate lot size and CBA maintaining this property as a single family lot and renovating the existing home. We again do not approve this project as 2 lots and hope the Zoning laws will be maintained as recommended for our residential area. Respectfully submitted, Patricia and Scott Massey 411 Pleasant Street 10/1002016 271 Stevens St,North Andover,MA,01845-M'LS?1978337-Coldwel'l Banker is ColdwelIBankerHomes.com lit�a�r�~atlti mna'�m;ata�s,A 271 Stevens Q North Andover, MA 01845 $450,000 l-or Sale Under Contract Single Family 4 Beds 1 Full Bath 1 Martial Bath 1,808 Sq.Ft, 0.96 Acres I Uf 1 y pq r G I ��@NNIIJJ�NNYYUJYd�iN �(�„ / /J r � 11 1 ( j i J r i I 7 i r hUps llwww.coldwelibannkertiomes.com/malnorth-andover/271-stevens-sVpid 11325283/ 1/3 101'10/2016 271 Stevens St,North Andover,MA OW5-MLS 71976337-Coldwell Banker Attention Buyers/Contractors Seeking Breath Taking Views of Weir Hill and Stevens Pond! YOUR SEARCH lS, OVER! Rare opportunity to own and renovate/rehab this beautiful property in sought after North Andover location convenient to Town Common, Olde Center, Youth Center, Playground, Walking and Hiking Trails, Schools, Shopping and Restaurants. Town Water, Town Sewer and Natural Gas. Full Property Details for 271 Stevens St Price:$450,000 Taxes-$5,498(2016) Status;Under Contract Type:Single Farnily MLS 11);71978337 Updated:8/2/2016 Added:322 day(s)ago Viewed-42 ticnes Property History 271 Stevens St,Nardi Andover,MA Listed at$450,000 on 11/23/1':5 Rooms Parking BATHROOMS Parking Features:Off-Street Total Bathrooms;2 Full Bathrooms:I Location Half Bathrooms:1 County:Essex BEDROOMS Structural Information Total Bedrooms:4 Bedroorn 2:Second Floor Architectural Style:Colonial Bedroom 3,Second Floor Description/Design:Detached Bedroom 4:Second Floor Basement:Yes Square Feet:1,808 Year Built:1880 OTHER ROOMS Living Room:First Floor Lot Features Family Room.First Floor Kitchen:First Roar Lot Size(Acres)t 0.96 Lot Size(Sq.Ft.):41,818 Financial Considerations Tax Amount:$5,498 Tax Year.2016 Usted by William Raveis R.E.&Home Services, MaLireen M. Heinze Or call us at(866) S39- 3 https://www.coldwellbanl(erhomes,com/matnortli-andovert271-stevens-sYpid-11325283/ 2/3