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NAME:Abigail Anderson
ADDRESS Or APPEAL:157 Greene Street, North Andover, MA 01845 s- =
Procedure & Requirements
for an Application for a Variance
Twelve(12)copies of the following information must be The Office of Zoning Board of Appeals schedules an applicant
submitted thirty"days prior to the first public hearing. for a hearing elate 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)pllcation 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 OF LEGAL NOTICE TO
Regulations and is not ineant to supersede them. The NEWSPAPER:
etitioner 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
STEP 1: ADMINISTRATOR PERMIT DENIAL: local newspaper for publication.
The petitioner applies fora Building Permit and receives a
Zoning Bylaw Denial form completed by the Building STEP 8: PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING
Commissioner. BOARD OF APPEALS:
The petitioner should appear on his/her behalf,or be
STEP 2: VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM: 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 sliall decide on(lie matter by using the information it has-
received to date.
STEP 3: PLAN PREPARATION:
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'rown Clerk and sent to the
STEP 4: OBTAIN LIST OF PARTIES 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 filed
with the Town Clerk.
STEP 5: SUBMIT APPLICATION:
Petitioner submits one(1)original and eleven(11)copies of all STEP 10: RECORDING THE DECISION AND THE
required information to the Town Clerk's Office to be certified PLANS.
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,
I I 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 6: SCHEDULING OF HEARING AND Department.
PREPARATION OF LEGAL NOTICE:
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
978-688-9533 Office of Conununity Dev. &Services 978-688-9501 Town Clerk's Office
North Andover Town Hall 978-688-9566 Assessor's Office
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
978-688-9542 Fax for Convnunity Development offices
978-688-9545 Building Department
978-688-9541 Zoning Board of Appeals Office
NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE
IMPORTANT:APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AL,LITEMS ON THIS FORM
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: Abigail Anderson
ADDRESS: 157 Greene Street, North Andover, MA 01845
PHONE: 917-363-1236 EMAIL: abbyanderson157@gmaii.com
If/fie pelitiorer ori(f/m•propet•1)1 owner is a company,cotpor•ntron or other enlitj,a list of the names and addresses of 1he
principals,officers andlor managers oarst be atlached to this form.
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 157 Greene Street, North Andover, MA 01845
ZONING DISTRICT: R4 ASSESSORS PROPERTY MAP NO.:33
LOT N0. 10
OWNER OF RECORD: Abigail Anderson (Cooper)
DEED RECORDED AT ESSEX NORTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS AT:
BOOK: 13796 PAGE 177 OR CERTIFICATE NO.:
RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT PROPERTY(i.e. owner, abutter,etc.):
Owner
CURRENT USE: Residence
PROPOSED USE: Residence
PREVIOUS VARIANCE GRANTED: YES NOx DECISION NO./DATE:
OTHER REGULATORY REVIEW: YES NOx IF YES, DESCRIBE STATUS:
EXISTING CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION:
Existing steps and landing are non-compliant with building code and are in need of repair.
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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
1. Briefly describe all proposed changes to the structzrre(s) and/or use(s):
Replacee. istingesteps and.landing..to.be_safer..and_code.mcompliant...Ihe..plan.s..include..add.i.ng.a..srna.t.l.intericr.entry.area in...
order to be able to open the door without bumping against the interior steps.
2. State all sections of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw implicated in this variance petition:
North,An.doverZoning.,.ay.laws-Section.195.-7.3.Yar.ds_(.selbacks).Table.2....Sum.mar.y of,.Dimensienal_.Requirernents.._.G-2.__..._..
Setback-Front Insufficient
3. State the specific relief being sought from the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, including all ordinance
dimensional requirements and proposed dimensional conditions:
S.e.eking...9..7...feeet-of_relief......Proposed,-fr.ont,setbaek...is,.20.3._fee..t,...s.etb.ack.required..per_Table..2.is..3.0..feet._...P ropos ed_ro.ofed..._...._
entry to be 5'x 7.5', proposed platform 3.5'x 5.35'and proposed steps .92'x 5.35'. Current steps and entry are already
-insufficient.:,.and,need-to-be-replaced:,--- —...-,,.,.,..— ,....,,—..... — _...,..,.....m,
4. Identify and describe all plans and supporting documents being submitted with this variance petition:
1. Certified Plot Plan(Sullivan Engineering Group); 2. Architectural drawings (Front Elevation,Side Elevation, Front entry
'floor plan scale;frorit-en ry�floor p an en ergs
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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
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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:
..There.is..a..significant elevatisin_ch.angs from-fini.sh_.flo..ortra.:.walkway..at_Gre.ene..Street and.the_entrance_requires.code
compliant steps and landing with railings.
2. Specify how the circumstances do not generally affect other properties in the zoning district:
The-new entry-will-be w.it.)_be_with.in...character_of theimm.edi.ate..abutters...Olher.houses_in he-.neighborhoo.d.have.similar .,.....,.
encroachments into setback for safety.
3. Explain how the literal enforcement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw will result in a substantial
hardship to the owner
.W.e w.ould ue.t..b.e_.able to laue_a.fronLentry._into thebouse..as the..footprint_of.the..home.sils on.the..minimum.front_setback........._
4. Explain how the proposed variance is the minimum change that is necessary to allow the reasonable use
of the land or structure:
Dimensions_requested.,,are.the:.minimum..need ed..for.the.-steps,_Ian.ding,..han.dralls...and_railing.
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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It is_all4wing.a,_saf e_an.d.compl ian.t:.pede.s.trian...Conn.ection fr.om..lhe.house.to.the.-public_ri g ht of,.way.._
6. Describe the impact on the neighborhood and how it will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the
public welfare:
..The.n.ew.enlry.will-he improve.accessibility..and._safety.-.I.t will-also.,fit..in..aesthelically....wi.th-the.._other homes in.the...,
neighborhood.
7A. Difference from Zoning Bylaw requirements: Indicate 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. Coverage Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
A. %
9.7'
B. %
7B. Existing Lot:
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spices Front Side A Side B [tear
O�q
26.5'
7C. Proposed Lot(s):
Minimum Lol Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet S aces Front Side A Side B Rear
% 20.3'
7D. Required Lot: (As regiiired by Zoning Bylaw&Table 2)
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft, Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spices Front Side A Side B Rear
% 30
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SA. Existing Building(s):
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Floors Height F(. Use or Building* of Units*
OR,cfer.noes Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1,
`i Sints number of units in buitding(s).
SB. Proposed Building(s):
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Flours Heigh( Ft. Use of Duildin * of Units*
*Referertces Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
**State number of units in building(s).
PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT, CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
(Signatrires of peritioner(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:
I_ 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) petitions;
3. 1 (we) certify that all the statements within this application and attachments are true and accurate to the
best of my(o► )knowledge and belief.
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(PetitionJ Signature) ( ate)
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(Petitioner Signature) (Date)
If Applicable:
Name of Attorney/Agent for Applicant:
Address of Attorney/Agent:
Phone Number of Attorney/Agent:
Email Address ofAttomey/Agent:
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