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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance Application - Application - 30 WENTWORTH AVENUE 4/24/2025 w d„ V TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER VARIANCE J b t ZONING ROARD OF APPEALS .; NAME*Charles Parsons ADDRESS OF APPEAL.'30 Wentworth avenue quire Procedure & Re sets for an Applicat,ion Twelve 1 copies ofth l wing Inforintation mu he Office of Zoning Board of Appeals schedUles an.applicant submitted thirty days prior to the first public Bear fig. for aliearing&atcand prepares the legal notice for iilaijfiig t Failure to submit the required information within the time the parties in interest buttand for publication in the rlods prescribed may resii1t in a dismissal by the Zoning w p per he petitioner is notified that the legal notice hias Board of an application as i c oin l te., been prepared andthe cot of the arty inInterest fee. The information herein is an abstract of niore specific r l rir r e t listed t � ". LIVE O LEGAL NOTICE O Regulations and is not meant to supersede them. The NEWSPAPER: _Rgmet-will complete items that are underlined. "h 1,)ctitioncr pieRS, U1. the legal 110tICC f1,7 11 thC OffiCe Of the . Zoning Board of Appeals and.dclivers the leggy notice to t1 �l' ►" � "�� '� � ��� � 1 ical ne p �-for publication. S No ii do The pelitioner applies for a Building Permit and receives a Zoning Bylaw Dental forn'i completed by,the Bullcling P - BL1C NG THE Z 1I �w I Mi WIN ON, BOARD OF AL The petitioner should a pur on fits/her behalf,or be m '" "� �Y r p�� r� l a agent .r,attorney. In the absence y coinpletes,an to petitiont1 � l earanice withowdue cause onbelialf of the , Appeals " r Variance. Alt in r� tit l Callcompleted. � decide the matter l ���the information it�� received to date, STLP PLAN R titioner submilits all of the ricquilred plan mfbmiation s cited STEP 9-DECISION: in,plage.2,section 9 f"this, rorni. After the heitring and,decision, copy of the Board's decision, g ill be filed In the Office ofthe Town Clerk n nt to the S P" 1 � Pet itioncr n all Panties 1� ntcrMrMy'"'�tw An appeal theBoard's 'Flie Petitioner requests the.Assessor's Office to,coillpile a decision niay be inade PU11-SUant to Massachtisetts General Law ccrtified list Pat-ties 1 t M t 1�.tt n 1�w , § 17,,wifli iii t eill 20 1 fier th ' 11 I wg�is 1 1 Mi the Town Clerk., SIVP15: SUBMIT IC I Petitioner sublinits one 1 oricyinal and eleven 11)copies of all STEP 10., REC:ORDINCY THEE E. requircd inforni ation t+ Town,wn Clerk's Office to be certified PLANS. y the Town Clary with the time lend date of filing. 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I�� `, �VI � ,,, �aka > �,., r _ ,, � �!�e u i � ,.I r„ , fib; �, NA E: Charles Parsons ADDRESS: 310 Wentworth Ave, North Andover, MA 01845, P110NE: 5 3 7®63 2 EMAIL, charleshfiparsons@gmail.com If the petitioner andlorproper(y Owner i's o compay�r,voyoration or other enti(p,a list of1he nanu�s;anti addresses ofthe principals,officers,andlor managers intist be attached to thiSfit-m. SUBJECT PROPERIY INFORMATION O C ATI ON OF PROPER Y' 3 0 Wentworth Ave n e, North,Andover MA 0 184 5 ZONING D S CT: R4 ASSESSORS, (' PERTY MAP NO.:0167.10 LOT NO 1 0003 DEED RECORDED AT ESSEX NORTH REGISTRY OFDEEDS,AT BOOK 174,79 AGE 26 OR CERTIFICATE NO.-* 3 Wentworth) - 17343 Page:° 9 RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT PROPERTY Le. owi i*, bui t r, etc.), Owner CURRENT USE: Empty yard PROPOSE USE: Garen shed. PREVIOUS VARIANCE GRANTED: YES NOX DECISION NON arl-,IER REGULATORY REVIEW: YES, NOX ,IFYES, DESCRIBE STATUS- EXISTING CONDITIONS DESCR-1,I)TION.. Currently the tot,is are empty yard, with the exception of 2x raised garden beds, ' g 4 t f f NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE 1 r e i i PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION t 1. Briefly describc all proposed changes to the strUCtUre(s) and/or usc(s).- The proposed shed will be I O'x1 'in size, and will he placed on a gravel pad. our plan is to purchase a sled frorn a local - company(Easter Shed and Outdoor Living). The sled'will be professionally'manufactured and installed. . The intended f use of the garden shed will he for gardening tools and equipment along with storage of personal items.The shed will be set Ufrom the rear lot line to allow additional storage. The shed will NOT have power or sewer, and will not be used to house any animals. ti 2. State all sections of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw implicated in this variance etition: 195-4-3 Residence district, section S Chapter 195,Zoning . State the specific relief d sought from the North Amdo cr Zoning Bylaw, including all ordinance dimensional requirenients and proposed dimensional conditions; Relief from setback limits of building a new structure. Current setback limits for l 4 are roar setback, minimum o'and side -.. setback, minimum 1 '. Proposed valiance wo u ld be for a 6'rear setback and a 'side setback. . Identify and describe ri all plans and supporting do c urnents being submitted ith this var�anccpetition: The proposed o' 1 'slued will sit on a gravel pad, level with the e lsting grass la�lm. A picture of this is overfay d on the surveyors,nap Of OUr property.The shed will sit 'from the rear property,line and `from the side property line,This location is similar to other sheds in our neighborhood, specifically the shed immediately behind our property erty t Page 3 of i 2 S i NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE } 7 25 i highland avenue. Other sheds In our neighborhood are placed more closely to the rear and side property lines. Our } neighborhood has many smaller lots where maximising card space is crucial. { SUPPORTING STATEMENT - J7,T,I `y•rV }- {3 5t F}, t f r5 - _ 3f r =2x _7 '3 ,•} s_ r t a {' "� i- Y 2_ _�F i 'c_ ,{:}i F.f.. j.. {{.`3_- r r tft s i ` f. I_._S { y. s l rdf r _..f .. _ :; ..5 -•'r. -. - .e.._ .y's• r [ f1 _v 14 t' -rF-rF - ,:) - i r f4 ; ._ l' _ i 1. _4_ _ J_.-}C i lJ 1 :_ _`i+ J _ { _ .-✓!. 'J _ /=t r} 5{- {1 4 +'F f{ .`�S' t,{�l-- _i_ �}_-�_?r•.�!� . '} L+ `.�' :7 i�E 7 l a,fir - i i,� t +"t �e{�` .. _5 F 1. Describe the special eircumstances related to soil conditions, the shape or the topograpby of the land or structurethat are uniqtie to the parcef, There is nothing uni q ue about our parcel of}yard. The yard is approx. o'wide by ` in depth, with nothing on it apart from 2 raised flower beds.After purchasing the house in 2022 W'e then pur'eha and om'bined the empty plot adjacent to our house 34 Wentworth Ave). * Specify how the circumstances do not generally affect other properties in the zoning district: shed in this location will he similar to many of the other houses in our neighborhood. The location of the proposed shed will make our property look very much like many of those ether roperties. The location of the shed, along with our future plans of things like garden, childrens swing set, and stone patio, will make the property more attractive to the eye and generally will increase the curb appeal to anyone walling by our property. 3.Explain how the literal enforcement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw will rcsult in a substandal r *lp to the ownen, Our plot is small anal as such playing It 3 'from the rear and 'from the side would be unpleaing to the eye,would not allow us to optimize our yard space, and generally would detract from the appeal of our house and our'neighborhood, 4. Explain how the proposed aria is the minimum change that necessary to 1 w the reasonable use of the Jand or structure: The proposed variance will be asthetically pleasing to the eye and will allow us to maximize our usable yard space. The space behind the shed ' between shed and property line)will allow functional storage for personal properties out of sight from the street. The 2'space between the shed and the side property line allows enough space for lawn care and access o the neighbors fence. S. E Xplainail l;acting the Proposed l•ka a r11 a In haiqniony with the purpose and intent of the North Andover Zonffig law: Page 4 of } i i NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD of APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE { } Granting this variance will allow us to continue buildin our property into a desire able rid attractive home in North Andover.The shed will allow us to hide lawn rare items which otherwise would be seen from the street and generally appear"untidy" The proposed shed is an attractive building which will be astheti ally pleasing and will greatly increase the attractiveness of our home and the neighborhood. . Describe the impact on the neighborhood and how it 11 1 not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the public welfare: The proposed variance allows us to build a shed which will took good and add value to the neighborhood,Many people pass our Douse daily as our street is a popular amongst neighbors walking dogs and kids,.as well as jogging/ er israga and this shed will make our property more asthetically pleasin . over the past 2 years of ownership of the house we have done many things to improve the appearance and functionality of our house including painting the front door and garage door, re la inq shutters and windows, and buii inq a new deck. A.. Difference from Z jii g Bylaw regWr me : Indicate the Wm i n s that will not meet current Zonin la a irei en . (Lines A and B in case of a lot split) Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Per enta c Lot Frontage Parking q.Ft. Coverap Feet aces F ut Side 1' Side ar B. Flo . Existing Lot: Minimum Lot Setback Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space` Percentage Lot F�r iita Paring S t. 'overa.e Feet Spaces Frout Side A Side B Rtar 15 15 30 C. ProposedLot(s): Minimum Lot Setback Lot Area Sq.Ft. I)cn Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking Sq.Ft. Coverage FL t Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear Reqtdred Lot* required by Zoning Bylaw&Table 1Aiaimitui LotSe(back La Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parkilig Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear = Page 5 of NORTH AN OAR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE 8A. Existing Building(s): 0-ound Moor Sq. Numbev of Totaf Sq. Number Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* or uni is* *Rererences Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table I Stale number of units in bui[dincp(s). 8B. Proposed Building(s): Ground Floor Sq. N be of Total Sq. Number Ft. Floors lgl Ft. Use of Building* Of Units* 140 11 140 Garden Shed Rej�mnces uses,Imin the Zoning Bylaw R,To-tble 1. State numba of units in building(s). PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT, CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE f?1911'vaaosjer(5)mv requiredi I am we are) the owner(s) of the property subject to this variance petition and I(eve) consent and certify as follows: I I(xve) grant permission for officials and employees of the Town of North Andover to access my property for the purposes of this petition; 2. 1 (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) cei-fify that all the statements widiiii this applicatim and attachments are true and accurate to the best of y pir-P) ,uM edge and belief. x (PefitlonerSfgnature) (Date) x (Potitioner Sianature) (Date) If is Name of Attorney/Agent for Applicant: Address of Attorney/Agent: Phone Number of Attorney/Agent: Email Address of Attorney/Agent: Page 6 of 7