HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance - Application - 25 Beechwood Drive 1/14/2021 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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Town Clerk Time Stamp
2021
NAME:Albacado Limited Partnership Tr) ;, t
ADDRESS OF APPEAL:00 Beachwood Drive
Procedure & Requirements
for an Application for a Variance
Twelve(12)copies ofthe following information must be The Office of Zoning Board of Appeals schedules an applicant
submitted thirty(M days prior to the first public hearing. for a hearing date and prepares the legal notice for mailing to
Failure to submit the required information within the time the parties in interest(abutters)and for publication in the
periods prescribed may result in a dismissal by the Zoning newspaper. The petitioner is notified that the legal notice has
Board of an a lication as incomplete. been prepared and the cost of the Party in Interest fee.
The information herein is an abstract of more specific
requirements listed in the Zoning Board Rules and STEP 7:DELIVERY QF LEGAL NOTICF�,TO
Regulations and is not meant to supersede them. The NEWSPAPER-
petitioner will complete items that are underlined. The petitioner picks up the legal notice from the Office of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and delivers the legal notice to the
LTEPliARM11SWTRATOR PERMIT DENIAL: local newspaper for publication.
The petitioner applies for a Building Permit and receives a
Zoning Bylaw Denial form completed by the Building STEP : PUB IC HEARING BEFORE UM ZONIN
Commissioner, BOARD PF A PE L :
The petitioner should appear on his/her behalf,or be
TEP L.X'A_RI AN E A W aC&TAO-11 EM represented by an agent or attorney. In the absence of any
Petitioner completes an application form to petition the Board appearance without due cause on behalf of the petition,the
of Appeals for a Variance. All information shall be completed. Board shall decide on the matter by using the information it has
received to date,
STEP 3:PLAhI I'REPARATIt)N,
Petitioner submits all of the required plan information as cited STEP 9:DECISION:
in page 2,section.9 of this form. After the hearing and decision,a copy of the Board's decision
will be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and sent to the
STEP 4:OBTAIN LIST OF PA„) .T1ES IN INTEREST% petitioner and all Parties in Interest.Any appeal of the Board's
The Petitioner requests the Assessor's Office to compile a decision may be made pursuant to Massachusetts General Law
certified list of parties in Interest(abutters). ch.40A,§ 17,within twenty(20)days after the decision is fled
with the Town Clerk.
STET'S:SUBMIT APPLICATIU1",t
^-- '-- .$ EP 0•R1ICORDING THE DECISION AND THE
Petitioner submits one(1)original and eleven(11)copies of all �.�...�-�
required information to the Town Clerk's Office to be certified ELA. &
by the Town Clerk with the time and date of filing, The The petitioner is responsible for recording certification of the
original shall be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office,and the decision,and any accompanying plans at the Essex County,
l 1 copies will be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals North Registry of Deeds; 1 Union Street,Lawrence MA 01840
secretary. and shall complete the Certification of Recording form and
forward it to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Building
STEP fi.-�V_MDULINGQF 11EARING AND Department.
PREPARATION QF LEGAL NUTICC S:
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
978-688-9533 Office of Community Dev.&Services 978.688-9501 Town Clerk's Office
North Andover Town Nall 978-688.9566 Assessor's Office
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
978-688-9542 Fax for Community Development offices
978-688-9545 Building Department
978-688-9541 Zoning Board of Appeals Office
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NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE
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UffQRTANT ,APPLICANTS MAST COMPLETE ALL FIFE S ON TINS FORM
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: Albacado Limited Partnership
ADDRESS: PO Box 334 North Andover MA 01845
PHONE: (617)592-3391 EMAIL:
If the pelitloner and/or properly owner is a company,corporaden or other entity,a list of the names aid addresses of the
principals,officers andlor managers must be attached to this form.
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 00 Beechwood Drive
ZONING DISTRICT: CDD-3 ASSESSORS PROPERTY MAP NO.:34
LOT NO.:50
OWNER OF RECORD: Albacado Limited Partnership
DEED RECORDED AT ESSEX NORTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS AT:
BOOK: 467 PAGE 289 OR CERTIFICATE NO.:
RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT PROPERTY(i.e.owner,abutter,etc.):
Owner
CURRENT USE: Vacant
PROPOSED USE: Climate Controlled Storage Units
PREVIOUS VARIANCE GRANTED:YES NO x DECISION NOJDATE:
OTHER REGULATORY REVIEW: YES_NO IF YES,DESgRIBE STATUS:
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EXISTING CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION:
Existilig 2.8 acre+L-parcal Is cWrently vacant land CoMprised of�etlands and uplands areaq.
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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
1. Briefly describe all proposed changes to the structure(s)and/or use(s):
.T'.17e.[le.Yet,Jose�li.IL,k�e.,a�9t ��:�9.,-tti[e.�:.Stoxy�..encinsnrt calf-stn7,ap.a,,:facili.�-��amSmaIL,JEs�Sltag..catflG�,.aE���p�,l[1�Igg4.,.�.,,,.,
spaces for new tenants outside the gate.Additional parking for existing tenants Is provided within the gate around the
perlpl°rer5r•aF1hebuilding:__.�y��.��..��.—�...Y.__..�..��,�.�.��,_..�.mm..�_w.�— ..�_� .�..r..� ..M.,..__.�._..,._,..._.�.._�._. � . �.
2. State all sections of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw implicated in this variance petition:
3. State the specific relief being sought fiom the North Andover Zoning Bylaw,including all ordinance
dimensional requirements and proposed dimensional conditions:
The-subjeclJot-w,as. atertln,-t99-CWa,the-DeflnWve_5ubdhtJs%o.ca.plara..(l?f...;,.12902)_.as,..a.mnfo,rmingJ.ot<...How,aver..suboct,to-
the 1996 Lot Line Adjustment plan(also attached), It appears resulted In reduction In buildable area which apparently has
•inadvert ntkyrenderedihe-atibjectiot-unbultdable-byway-oflnsaffietent-eBA.-WVe°have=calaulated-th-at--ther-currenttot-has-°
l� �f m ( ), h excludes f the area within 1 ft of the wetlands.
s rox,72%Conki uaus Buildable Area CBA which excludes all of �m Po.Et ,.UO
CBA Proposed=78,491 SF 72%of minimum lot area required for zoning
4. Identify and describe all plans and suppoiling documents being,submitted with this variance petition:
1996 Lot Line Adjustment plan
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GorRtlguousa buildable;area(CBA}Stto 1135 7 I R
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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
EACH OF FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR A VARLgNCE MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND SET FORTH IN COMPLETE DETAIL BY
THE APPLICANT INACCORDANCE WITH G.C.C.40A,§la
1.Describe the special circumstances related to soil conditions, the shape or the topography of the land or
structure that are unique to the parcel:
.,ThisparcRl..was.cmated,as-a-cwkmirag._Io How—ave specal..cQnditcm.kuWvertendyrenderedlhe otnoab.Widabta.by.-.—.
way of lot line adjustment In the 1990s. For this reason,conditions are unique to this parcel.
2. Specify how the circumstances do not generally affect other properties in the zoning district:
..�.Rae..t�.flae�cattora.�a�3iie�pr�em�ata..on�k�ab�Stipgperiter�y_abutter.itis.notfea,sib[e...teGper#erm. .11raaauijusta�artt t�
obtain the required contiguous buildable area.As such,these circumstances do not generally affect other
-properties-within-th"oning~district,. _..�.. ..
3.Explain how the literal enforcement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw will result in a substantial
hardship to the owner:
Ibrat.a�aafQrcgrne<at..ot.li�Zanirag.� w�as.resaalied..lra.tblslot.belrag..aant�aildable..htc_way�of..Inaufficie�C,E�,.�s.��..,�.=
As such,a substantial economic hardship would be experienced by the landowner if the literal enforcement of the Zoning
-Bylaw-was-upheld.--Additionally;the-°town-would-sufferzhardsHp"-due-to-#hMoss-ofimproved property-taxivvenues-, - —
from the development of the parcel.
4.Explain how the proposed variance is the minimum change that is necessary to allow the reasonable use
of the land or structure:
tippropo�eda�riarace_�st.�..la�a,mirror.r�tir"rr�.3°���utred.�.f�du�ta.pask.iraaduerternt.aactlrzr.�nf.tiaeelcztiit��.
adjustement.There are no current opportunities to perform a lot line adjustment with the abutting property to obtain the
•regtttred-eBA.-_.
5.Explain why granting the proposed variance will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the
North Andover Zoning Bylaw:
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contiguous tluttdable p �. 71
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6. Describe the inlpact on the.neighborhood and how it will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the
public welfare:
,Tbe_pmposec,iise—mate+m tralled..s-elf..g.forage,mia.pami.fted-by-ri9hUn-thaLDDaZonitag ULgtict—Ihe surmundltig.--_
neighborhood is comprised of industrial facilities.as such the proposed use is consistent with the neighborhood.The
,proposed use°ismottnticipated crease-lartd-values.-,.
7A.Difference front Zoning Bylaw requirements: Indiente the dimension(s) that will not meet current
Zoning Bylaw Requirements.(Lines A and B in case of a lot split)
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Covers a Fect S paces Front Side A Side B Rear
A.
B. %
7B.Existing Lot:
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spaces 1 Front Side A Side B Rear
124,684 124,684 0 % 584 ft - 15 ft 1511 20 ft n/a
7C. Proposed Lot(s):
Minimunr Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft, Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
S .Ft. Covers a Feet S aces Front Side A Side B Rear
124,684 73,563 41 % 584 ft 27 15 ft 15 ft 20 ft n/a
7D. Required Lot:-(As required by Zoning Bylaw&Table 2)
Minhoum Lot Setback
W Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
mill Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet S aces Front Side A Side B Rear
108,900 35,937 70 % 250 23 23 ft 46 ft 205 ft n/a
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enntlguou buildable area( 1 �1}Sectlota 5 7 1
SA. Existing Building(s):
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Ntuuber
Ft. .Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
NIA
*References Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
*;Stale number of units in building(s).
SB. Proposed Building(s)-
Ground Floor Sq, Number of Total Sq, Number
It. Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
30,000 3 45 90,000 Climate Controlled Self Storage(warehouse)
wlleasing office
*References Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
-State number of units in building(s).
PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT,CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
(&Vurlurm of PettRoner(s)are required)
I am(we are)the owner(s)of the property subject to this variance petition and I(we)consent and certify as
follows:
l. I(we)grant permission for officials and employees of the Town of North Andover to access my property
for the purposes of this petition;
2. I (we)certify that I(we)have read the Board's Rules and Procedures before submittal to ensure the
completeness of my(our)petition;
3. 1(we)certify that all the statements within this application and attachments are true and accurate to the
best of my(our)knowledge and belief.
ex f v �_t O C7 owner
(P61tioner Signature) (Date)
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(Petitioner Signature) (Date)
If Applicable:
Name of Attorney/Agent for Applicant: Robert Duval,TrMoran Inc,
Address of Attorney/Agent: 48 Constitution Drive,Bedford NH
Phone Number of Attorney/Agent: 603-472-4488
Email Address of Attorney/Agent: rduval@tfmoran.com
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C.bnti�tpus bt�ld�ble�z�a{��31�j�ec�ttart i��'71 A .,. 777
9. PLAN OF LAND 6. Names addresses and phone
Each application to the Zoning Board of Appeals shal I numbers of the applicant,owner or
be accompanied by the folldwinng described plan. record,and land surveyor.
Plans must be submitted with this application to the 7. Locus
Town Clerk's Office and the ZBA secretary at least
thirty(30)days prior to the public hearing before the 9.D. Minor Project
Zoning Board of Appeals. Minor projects,such as decks,sheds,and
garages,shall require only the plan information
A set of building elevation plans by a Registered as indicated with an asterisk(*). In some cases
Architect may be required when the application further information may be required.
involves new construction/conversion/and/or a
proposed change in use. 10. APPLICATION FILING FEES
W.A. Notification fees:Applicant shall provide
9.A. Major Projects a check or money order to:"Town of North
Major Projects are those,which involve one of the Andover"for the cost of first class,certified,
following whether existing or proposed: return receipt x#of all parties in interest
1). Five(5)or more parking spaces, identified in M,G.L ch.40A§1 h on abutters list
11). Three(3)or more dwelling units, for the legal notice check. Also,the applicant
11I).2,000 square feet of building area. shall supply first class postage stamps for each
Major Projects shall require,that in addition to the 913 address listed on the abutter's list,plus an
&a 9C feature,that the plans show detailed utilities, additional two(2)for the decision mailing,
soils,and topographic information. 10.B. Mailing labels: Applicant shall provide
*9.B. Plan Specifications: four 94)sets of mailing labels no larger than
1). Size of plan: Ten(10)paper copies of l"x'2-5/8"(Three(3)copies for the Legal,and
a plan not to exceed i 1"xl T', one(1)copy for the Decision mailing).
preferred scale of 1"=40'
11). Plan shall be prepared,stamped and 10.C. Applicant shall provide a check or
certified by a Registered Professional money order to:"Town of North Andover"per
Land Surveyor. Please note that plans die 2005 Revised Fee Schedule.
by a Registered Professional Engineer.
Registered Architect,and/or a ► A Variance once granted by the ZBA will
Registered Landscape Architect may lapse In one(l)year if not exercised and a new
be required for Major Projects, petition must be submitted
*9.C. *Required Features On Plan.
I). Site Orientation shall include:
1. North point
2. Zoning district(s)
3. Names of streets
4. Wetlands(if applicable)
5. Abutters of property,within 300'
radius
6. Locations of buildings on adjacent
properties within 50' from
applicants proposed structure
7. deed restrictions,easements,
il), legend&Graphic Aids shall
include:
I. Proposed features in solid lines&
outlined in red
2. Existing features to be removed in
dashed lines
3. Graphic scales
4. Date of Tian
S. Title of Plan
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