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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE
J.u1 y ?? . . . . . .19.86
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will give a
hearing at the Town Building,North Andover, on. .T u e s d a y
eveni.ng. . . . . . . . the . 1.2 . day of . . .Au.g.0St. . . . . . . . . . . .
19.8 6 , at 7.:.36clock, to all parties interested in the appeal of
. . .Dorothy Thi e.ben. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
requesting a'variation of Sec.7.,. . P a.r.a. .7. . 1. . . .of the Zoning
7 . 2 , 7 . 3 & Table 2
By Law so as to permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
continua'tion ' of' e'xis-ting b.uildin.g -on .Lo.t . A &
construction of house - o'n ' 10 ;0'00' -s.q '.' ft-.- .on
Lot.B - as- shown. on. .p.l.ot. .pla.n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
on the premises, located at. . . .50 A. .5.8. .L i n.den. .Ave... . . .
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By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Serio , Jr .., Chairman
Publish in N . A . Citizen on July 24 & Jury 31 , •
1986
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE July 22,1986
NORTIi
O� +`�e �ti Notice is hereby given
s �•' ��+;•°o that the Board of Appeals
"" pwill give a hearing at the
TownBuilding, North An-
dover, on Tuesday evening
the 12 day of August,;
"AW;''��' 1986,at 7:30 o'clock',to all
�as,�c►+�yE� parties interested in the ap '
peal of Dorothy Thleben requesting a variation of Sec.
7,Para.7.1,7:2,7.3 and Table 2 of the Zoning Bylaw
so as to permit Continuation of existing building on Lot
A&construction of house on 10,000 sq.it.on Lot B as
shown on plot plan on the premises,located at 50&58
Linden Ave.
By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman.
Publish North Andover Citizen, July 24 &July 31,
�� 1986, k18
Legal Notice
TOWN OF NORTH ANDQVER
BOARD OF APPEALS
�10RTry NOTICE duly 22,1986
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o �ti N ice is hereby given
that the $oard of Appeals
a will give a hearing at the
Town Building, North An-
clover, on Tuesday evening
" °* �� ?-��,S• the 12 day of August,
1986,at 7:30 o'clock,to all
S^CHUS� parties interested in the ap-
peal of Dorothy Thieben requesting a variation of Sec.
7, Para.7.1, 7:2,7.3 and Table 2 of the Zoning Bylaw
so as to permit continuation of existing building on Lot
A&construction of house on 10,000 sq.ft.on Lot B as
shown on plot plan on the premises,located at 50&58
Linden Ave.
By Order of the Board of Appeals
Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman.'
Publish North Andover Citizen, July 24 &July 31
1986. k18
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'•`, <x,�; TOWN OF•NORTN ANDOVER;.",
;,...BOARD Of APPEALS k .sv
a NOTICEh Juy 22,1986
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Notice.is"hereby,given
- ,}���.A, ; .•,• o� . that the°Board of.Appeals `
will give:a,hearing at the
Town Building,•North,An
clover,.on Tuesday evening
12' day.,.of.,August,,'::
' • a��.l;.i•f"�s 1986,at 7:30 o'clock':to all
F r .��� • a�c►ius �� . lk ..
i s fi partles'interested In the ap
". peal of.Dorothy Thleben,requesting a variation of Sec."
7,Pa�a,,ts1;`7} ;7,3 and Table`2 of the Zoning Bylaw y
!j,. So as to permit r onfinuatiori of existing building on Lot
rA,&•construction of house on 10,000.sq,ft.on Lot Bas
shown on plot plan on the premises,'Iocated at 50A 58
�Uhdeti Ave; r
# :By%Order;of,the Board of Appeals,
' frank Serio,'Jr., Chairman.
Publish North Andover Citizen, July 24'&July 31
k1986. k18
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
Dorothy Thieben
58 Linden Ave .
N . Andover , MA 01845
Date: Jul y_30 . 1986
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Dear Applicant:
Enclosed is a copy of the legal notice for your application before
the Board of Appeals .
Kindly submit $ 5 . 72 for the following:
Filing Fee $ Paid
Postage $ 5 . 72
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Your check must be made payable to the Town of North Andover and
may be sent to my attention at the Town Office Building, 120 Main
Street , North Andover , Mass . 01845.
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Sincerely, . ,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Audr W. Taylor, Clerk
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MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
September 5 , 1986
Petition #1 0-'87
Dorothy T h i e b e n
50 & 59 Linden Ave ,
Mr , Daniel Long , Town Clerk
120 Main St .
N . Andover , MA 01845
'Dear Mr. Long :
The Board of Appeals held a public hearing on . Au9ust 12 , 1986. upon
. the application of Dorothy Thieben requesting a variance of Section 7 ,
Paragraph 7-1 , 7-2 , 7- 3 and Table 2 of. the Zoning Bylaws so as to
permit continuation of existing building on Lot A and construction of
house on Lot B . The following members were present and voting ; Frank
Serio Jr. , Chairman Alfred Frizelle Vice-chairman William Sullivan,
Raymond Vivenezio and Anna O ' Connor .
The hearing was advertised in the North Andover Citizen on July 24 and
July 31 , 1986 and all abutters were notified by regular mail . Motion
made by Raymond Vivenzio and seconded by Anna O ' Connor to GRANT the
petition as requested with the conditions that the garage 'be razed prior
to the issuance of a Building Permit and that only a single family
dwelling be allowed on Lot B . The vote was unanimous to GRANT this
petition
Sincerely ,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Frank Brio Jr . , Chairman
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
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BOARD Of APPEALS
NOTICE OF DECISION
Dorothy Thi eben Date , ,S�,ptember
58 Linden Ave
N . Andover , MA 01845 Petition No.. . . .l Q.-$7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of'Hearing. . A.0 g vs,t. .1.Z.,. .19 86
' Petition of . . ... . . . . .Do.r.o.thy. .Th.i.eb.e.n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premises affected . . . . . .5 8. .L i n.d.e n: .A.v.a .. .a n.d . 9 . 0.n d e.n. .q v e,. . . . . . . . .
Referring to the above petition for a variation from the requirements of Ud(. .S a c.t i on . 7., . .
-Para-gr-a•ph. .7_•1:, 7. 2.,.7-3• •an-d • T•able • 2- -of• Ah-e . Z.on.i.ng. .ByL•aws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
so as to permit . . .con.ti n.uat.i.on. .o.f. .ex.i.st.i.ng. .bu.i.1 d.i.n9. .on. .Lo.t . A. .an.d . c.Qbstructi on
•of• -hous.e . -on. .Lot. .B... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Board of Appeals voted to . . .GRANT. . : the' . I
•v a r-i-a n•c e. • . . • • . • • . • • • • • • • . • . . . and hereby authorize the Building Inspector to issue a
permit to . . . .con.str.uct. .a. sin.gIe. .fa.mi .l.y . .dwe.l.lin.g . o.n . Lot'-.B . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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fNjX f9Xc*"#X%W?r IXftM"WVQ'&kX based upon the following conditions:
The garage must be razed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit . . .
Only a single family dwelling allowed on Lot B .
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Signed Fr nk SerY*b Jr . , Chairman a
Afned. .Fri.ze1.1. ,. .Vise-.chairman
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• . . . . . . . . R.aym.ond. .Vi:ven.zi o. . . . . . . . . .
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Board.of Appeals
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Received by Town Clerk: �JjRECEIyp� t .4
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Applicant Dorothy ThiebenAddress 58 Linden Ave., North Andover
1. Application is hereby made:
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a) For a variance from the requirements of Section 7 Paragraph 7-2
and Table 2 of the Zoning By Laws . 17-3
b) For a Special Permit under Section Paragraph of the Zoning
BY .Laws •
c) As a Party Aggrieved, for review of a decision made by the,
-Building Inspector or other authority:
2. a) Premises affected are land x and building(s )x numbered
50 and 58 Linden Ave. Street . r
b) Premises affected are property with frontage on the Forth ( )
South ( ) East ( ) west ( ) side of
Street , and known as No. Street .
c) Premises affected are in Zoning District 4 and the premises
affected have an area of 15,000 square feet and frontage of
150 feet .
3. Ownership r . P`•''
a) Name and address of owner (if joint ownership, give all names ) :
Dorothy Thieben '
Date of Purchase 1930 ,Previous Owner Leonard Oates (dee, husband
b) If applicant is not owner , check his/her interest in the premises=
Prospective Purchaser Lesee Other (explain) `
44 Size of proposed building: 50 front; 26 feet deep;
P Height 2 stories; 25 feet .
a) Approximate date of erection: Spring 1987
b) Occupancy or use of each floor: Residential
c ) Type of construction: Wood Frame
5. Size of existing building: 30 feet front; 60 feet deep;
Height 2 stories; 30 feet . r� x
a) Approximate date of erection: 1930
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b, Occupancy' or use of each floor: Residential h a
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c ) Type of construction: Wood frame
6. Has there been a previous appeal , under zoning, on these premises?
No If so, when?
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Book 1210,,Page 212.
Lot A. Variance to allow cortinuy
ation of existing building with ` i' qr
�7 . Description of relief sought on this petition exception to zoning as per plot _.
Book 15172 page 233. Lot B. Variance to allow construction of house on 10,000 sq, A
ROT; per piot pans own. Lot A
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8. Deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds in Book Lot Bs,15Vage 233
Land Court Certificate No. Book Page ,
The principal points upon which I base my application are as follows:
(must be stated in detail ) _
-I have always been under the impression that these were separate lots because each is
taxecL 5y tne town Znaiviaua and sh different o a ds.
I have owned and paid taxes on these lots for many years with the hope that ourchildren ori
grandchildren could ild a home on the empty lot. Denial of variance willcreate a lnanci l
hardshipto family./Granting of variance will not be a detriment to the nei h or o 1 1
I agree to pay the filing fee, advertising in newspaper, and incidenta utilities'
expenses* available;
Sig urf P itioner s
Every application for action by the Board shall be made . on a form approved,;.
by the Board. These forms shall be furnished by the Clerk, upon request. ;
Any communication purporting to be an application shall be treated as mere,_, _
notice of intention to seek relief until such time as it is made on the
official application form. All information called for by the form shall
be furnished by the applicant in the manner therein prescribed.
Every application shall be submitted with a list of ".Parties In Interest"
which list shall include the petitioner , abutters , owners of land directly
opposite on any public or private street or way, and abutters to the
abutters within three hundred feet ( 300 ' ) of the property line of the
petitioner as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list,
notwithstanding that the land of any such owner is located in another city , , ` ''
or town, the Planning Board of the city or town, and the Planning Board of'` .
every abutting city or town. ;�
*Every application shall be submitted with an application charge cost in `
the amount of 25. 00. In addition, the '
$ petitioner shall be responsible
for any and all costs involved in bringing the petition before the Board.
Such costs shall include mailing and publication, but are not necessarily
limited to these. r
Every application shall be submitted with a plan of land approved by the .
Board. No petition will be brought befor.e the Board unless said plan has
been submitted. Copies of the Board ' s requirements regarding plans are
attached hereto or are available from the Board of Appeals upon
request.
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LIST OF PARTIES IN INTEREST }
Name Address
,-'Barbara and David Roche 36 Sylvan Ter. No.. Andover
Louise and James Fitzgerald 44 Sylvan Cer.' No. Andover
,iMartha and Norman Randall 54 Sylvan Ter.s. No. Andover a
Robert and Catherine McCarthy 48 Linden Ave., No. Andover
z,-� Ernest and Rosemary Seymour 36 Linden Ave. "
Antoinette McDowell 43 Linden Ave. 'r
Michael. and Karen Sousa 55 Linden Ave. t1 �
John Roche 65 Linden Ave.
Marilyn and Brendan Bresnahan 64 Sylvan Ter. 'r
Estate of Kenneth Dobson
c/o Doris McGibbon 133 Pleasant St. "
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NORTH ANDOVER BUILDING DEPARTMENT f NORTti 1
120 MAIN STREET o.<"1D;•.�O
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845 p
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INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS TEL. 888-8102
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
GAS INSPECTOR
August 11, 1986
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BaaLd ajy Appeats
Town U 4 bice Building
Natcth AndaveA, Ma.
Re: Petit i o" 66 Thiebm'8 DiSakya
Gentlemen:
Bath a� these petit o" appeat to be a chance 4aA
yawn Baand to allow young pevpte that gAew up to the town
to stay in town. OtheA Zot6 in the a wane o� zdm.iean zize
aA .6ma te)c.
VeAy tAu2.y yoms,
CHARLES H. FOSTER
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
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ZONING OFFICER
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The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
Plan of July 21, 1986. This property i,s the remainder of the former Oates
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thieben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land.
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have her randau titer build a house n
g g o this lot.
Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieber.!;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
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paying property taxes on land that could^be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the immediate area are
lacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
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Photographs:
A.) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B.) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C. ) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D.) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
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8/14/86
Call received from Mrs Bresnahan , the
daughter of Mrs . Thieben of Linden
Avenue stating that Mrs . Sousa , an
abutter who had originally objected to
this variance , had come to the house
to inform them that she had originally
received information that was incorrect
She does not object to this petition
now that she understands the complete
circumstances .
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
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As a Member of the "List of Parties in Interest" in the"Application for
Relief from the Zoning Ordinance" by Dorothy Thieben due to be heard on
August 12, 1986 and being unable to attend this meeting, we would like
to use this means to express our approval of the request as presented. It
is our understanding that this appeal will allow for the continued
existence of the house at 58 Linden Ave and the construction on the
adjacent 10,000 square foot lot of a single family home by Mrs.Thiebens'
granddaughter and her family.
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The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
Plan of July 21, 1986. This property is the remainder of the former Oatee
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thieben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land.
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, -again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many Years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have her grandaughter build a house on this lot.
Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieben;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
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paying property taxes on land that could^be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the immediate area are
lacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
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Photographs:
A. ) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B. ) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C. ) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D. ) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
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The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
Plan of July 21, 1986. This property i,8 the remainder of the former Oates
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thi.eben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land.
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have her grandaughter build a house on this lot.
Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
. neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieben;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
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paying property taxes on land that coul0be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the immediate area are
Tacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
C6"- e—\
Photographs:
A. ) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B. ) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C.) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D.) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
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The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
Plan of July 21, 1986. This property is the remainder of the former Oates
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thieben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land.
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have her grandaughter build a house on this lot.
Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieben;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
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. almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
NOT
paying property taxes on land that could^be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the inunediate area are
lacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
Photographs:
A. ) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B. ) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C. ) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D.) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
Plan of July 21, 1986. This property i,s the remainder of the former Oate's
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thieben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land.
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have her grandaughter build a house on this lot.
Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieben;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. 'There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
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paying property taxes on land that coul0 be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the immediate area are
lacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather.they than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
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Photographs:
A. ) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B.) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C. ) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D. ) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
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The property initially in question, is Lot B on the Cyr Engineering
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Plan of July 21, 1986. This property i,s the remainder of the former Oates
Greenhouse. Mrs. Thieben is the widow of the late Leonard Oates. This land
has been in the Oates family since 1915 and Lot B was created by the combining
of former lots 12 & 13, both 50 foot lots, again per Cyr Plan. Apparently
back in the early 1900's 50' foot lots were common.
North Andover taxes Lot A & Lot B as separate lots and they carry separate
book and page numbers at the Registry of Deeds.
Mrs. Thieben has paid property taxes on these lots for many years feeling that
at some time the vacant lot could be used as a house lot by either a family
member or sold off to finance retirement. It is currently Mrs. Thieben's intent
to have herau randhter build a house on this lot.
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- Lot B is taxed as a 9900 square foot lot and a look at the Assessors map of the
area indiacates that on Linden Ave. , between Woodstock to the south and 3 houses
beyond to the north there are 17 lots, 13 of which are 10,000 square feet or less.
This lot then is not small by neighborhood comparisons.
Erection of a single family home on this lot will improve the appearance of the
neighborhood as the old garage workshop currently on the lot which measures
approximately 20 x 42 will be taken down and replaced by a new home
approximately 24 x 44.
All utilities are on the street, in fact there were plumbing facilities
in the workshop.
Transfer of the land to Mrs. Thieber.;s granddaughter will allow a person who
has grown up in this town to return to it and bring her child up here. There
is no other way possible for Wendy to afford a house in her hometown.
Transfer of the land will also allow for close family relationships to
continue as there will then be 4 generations in the immediate area. We live
almost directly behind the land in question and Mrs. Thieben will continue to
reside at 58 Linden Avenue. (Lot A)
Denial of the variance, in addition to the harm caused Wendy and herfamily, would
present financial hardship to Mrs. Thieben in that she would be required to continue
NOT
paying.property taxes on land that coule be used for its intended purposes.
The second portion of the appeal is to request a variance on Mrs. Thiebens home
on Lot A at 58 Linden Ave. . This home was built around 1930 when zoning was not
as strict. This home lacks sufficient front set back and side set back on one
side to meet current requirements. Several homes in the immediate area are
lacking in one of these requirements.
We decided to combine this request with the other at this time rather than come
back at a later time for a separate hearing.
We appreciate your valuable time and ask for a favorable decision as soon
as possible.
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Photographs:
A. ) As viewed from McCarthy/Thieben lot line.
B. ) As viewed from Lynch/Thieben lot line.
C. ) As viewed from street at center of lot.
D.) Garage as viewed from Thieben Lot A.
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