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TOWN OF-NORTH ANDOVER VARIANCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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Town Clerk Ti m,e 90
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NAME:.william&KImbee Hai
ADDRIESS OF APPLICANT
56 Harold St. North Andover, MA 01845
Procedure & Requirements
for Application ion'" v 1W Ir ariance,
Twelve 12 i co es of the
P lowing information must be STEP : SCHEDULING OF HEARING AN:
submitted thirty days prior to the first public hearing. PREPARATION OF:LEGAL NOTICE:
Failure to submit the required information Within the time The Office of Zoning:hoard of Appeals schedules an applicant
periods prescribed may result in a dismissal by the Zoning for a hearing date and prepares the legal notice for mailing to
Board of an application as incomplete, the parties of interest(abutters)and for publication in the
The information herein is an abstract of more specific newspaper,
requirements listed in the Zoning Board Pules and
Regulations and is not meant to supersede them. The STEP 7 DELIVERY OF LEGAL NOTICE TO
petitioner will corn fete items that are underlined, NEWSPAPER.,
The petitioner may pick up the legal notice in person from the
STEP 1:ADMINISTRATOR PERMT DENLAL. Officce of the Zoning:hoard of Appeals or the legal notice can
The applicant applies for a Building,Permit and receives a be ema led to the petitioner for publication in the newspaper.' If
,Zoning Bylaw Denial fora completed by the Building the legal notice is published at least fourteen. 14 w days before
Commissioner. the hearing,then the Applicant is scheduled for a hearing date.
STEP 2, VARIANCE CE PLI A""TION FORM: STEP 8.PUBLIC BEFORE ZONING
Applicant completes an application forms to petition the Board BOARD F APPEALS:
of Appeals for a variance. All infor nation shall be completed. The applicant should,appear on his/her behalf,or be represented.
by an agent or attorney. In the absence of any appearance
STEP 3:PLAN PREPARATION: without due cause on behalf of the applicant,the Board shall.
Applicant submits all of the required plan information as cited decide on the matter by using the information it has received to
in page 2,section 9 of this form, date.
STEP 4 OBTAIN LIST OF PAIL"ITS IN INTEREST: the STEP :ICh 'I .
1.
Applicant requests the Assessor's Office to compile a certified After the heading and decision, a copy of theBoard's decision
list of Parties in.Interest(abutters). will be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk and sent to the
petitioner and.all Parties in Interest.Any appeal of the:hoard's
STEP 5 SUBMITAPPLICATION: decision may be made pursuant to Massachusetts General Law
Applicant submits one 1 original and eleven '11)copies of ch.40A, § 17, within twenty days after the decision is filed
all required information to the Town Clerk's Office to be with the Town Clerk.
certified by the Town Clerk with the time and date of filing.
The original shall be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office, STEP 10:RECORDING IW,-DECISION,AND THE
and the 11 copieswill be submitted to the Zoning Board of PLANS,
Appeals secretary. The applicant is responsible for recording certification of the
decision,and any accompanying plans at the Essex County,
North Registry of Deeds; 1 Union Street,Lawrence MA.01840
and shall complete the Certification of Recording forms and.
the?+or n o : nd to the Buildi,
forward it to rd of A ,deals a
llepartment.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
978-888- 888 Office of Community I ev. &Services 78-888- 501 Town Clerk's Office
North Andover Town Hall 978-888- 5 Assessor's Office
120 Main Street.
North Andover,MA.01845
78-6818-9542 Fax for Community Development offices
9 78 688- 545 Building Department
7888-9841 Zoning:hoard of Appeals Office
NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE
IMPORTANT,: APPLICANTS M"I,JST COMPLETE, ALL, ITEMS ON TIJIS FORM
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: \Afilfiam & Kimberly Hart
ADDRESS: 56 Harold St. North Andover MA 01845
PHONE: 917-538-1650 EMAIL: kimberlyhart97@gmail.com
If the petitioner andlor property owner is a company,corporation or other entity,a list of'the names and addresses of the
Principals,o fficers andlor managers m ust be attached to this form.
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 56 Harold St. North Andover MA 01,845
ZONING DISTRICT'- R-4
ASSESSORS PROPERTY MAP NO.:10
LOT NO.1:6
OWNER OF RECORD: \Afilfiam & Kimberly Hart
DEED RECORDED AT ESSEX NORTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS AT:
BOOK: PAGE 220 OR CERTIFICATE NO.:
RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT PROPERTY(i.e. owner, abutter, e c.):
Owner
CURRENT USE: Residential
PROPOSED USE: Residential
PREVIOUS VARIANCE GRANTED: YES N X DECISION O+ ./DATE:
OTHER REGULATORY REVIEW,-, YES—NOX IF YES, DESCRIBE STATUS:
EXISTING CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION:
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NORTH ANDOVER ZONING B01ARD OF APPEALS petitionVARIANCE
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
. Briefly describe all proposed changes to the structure(s) and/or use(s):
We would like to build an addition on to the back of our house where our deck and patio currently are, This addition would
include a coat closet, a bedroom and a fami�ly room.
2. State all sections of the North Andover Zoning BylawImpticated in this variance petition
C-5 bear Setback
3. State the specific relief bem' g sought from the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, including all ordinance
dimensional requirements and proposed dimensional conditions
The specific relief being sought fro the North Andover Zoning Bylaw is 14.1 feet in the rear.
4. Identify and describe all plans and supporting documents beffig submitted with this variance petition-,
denial, certified plotplan, desig � plans, abutter's list, deed, permit application
'age 3 of
NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OiF APPEALS petition VARIANCE
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
EACH F FOLLOWING EQ . NIE S FOR V .I] CE S E ESTABLISHED AND S,ETFORTHINCOMPLETE DETAIL BY
THE A.PPLI CA NT.1N A CC D/l NCE VVITH G.L.C.40A,
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 are no special circumstances,,
2. Specify how the circumstances do not generally affect other properties, in the zoning district:
There are no special circumstances,
3. Explain how the literal enforcement of the.North Andover Zoning Bylaw will result in a substantial.
h,ardship� to the owner:
The literal enforcement of the North Andover honing Bylaw would prevent us from adding the much needed additional
space for our family of 5 and force us to move out of our horde and neighborhood that we love. We have a 1oyr old
daughter and 2 sons ages 8,and 13. ,The Syr difference between our,2 boys makes sharing a room challenging hence the
need for a 4th bedroom. We are also ini, great need of a coat closet as well as a family room.
. xplain how the proposed variance is the minimum change that is necessary to allow the reasonable use
of the land or structure:
The proposed variance is the minimum change necessary to add a much needed 4th bedroom, a closet and family room
for our farr,ily to.spend q-uality time togeth,-er
S.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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i)i:uRTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD 01F APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE
Granting this variance supports the North Andover,Zoning Bylaws purpose by allowing homeowners to make practical and
reasonable, home improvements to their property without compromising the integrity of the neighborhood. The addition
would enhance the property whi,le keeping the overall aesthetic the same.
6. Describe the impact on the, neighborhood and how it will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the
public welfare:
This addition to our home would increase our property value thus benefitting the surrounding homes in the neighborhood.
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in no way would this,addition negatively impact the neighborhood.
7A. Difference from Zoning Bylaw requirements.* Indicate the dimension(s), that will not meet current
Zoning Bylaw Requirements. (Lines A and B yin 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. %
7B. Existing Lot:
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft, Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
.Sq.Fto' Coverase Feet -Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
%
30 15 15 30
X. Proposed Lots):
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet ,Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
% 30 15 15 15.9
%
7D. Required Lot: (As required by Zoning Bylaw&Table 2)
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet §p ace,- Front Side A Side B Rear
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NORTH V ING BOARD OF APPEALS petition for a VARIANCE
8A. Existing Building(s)#,—
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
12 (ex. basem�et 21100 Residential
*References Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
State number of units,in building(s).
8B. Proposed Building
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
600 Resi'dential
*References Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1,
State number of units in building(s).
PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT) CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
(Signatures of Petitioner(s)are required)
are we are) the owner(s) of the property subject to this variance petition and I (we) consent and certify as
follows:
1. 1 we grant pen-nission 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 certify that all the statements within this application and attachments are true and accurate to the
best of my (our)knowledge and belief.-
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(Petitioner Sig ' to (Date)
A
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(Petitioner Si nature) (Date)
f Applicable:
Name of Attorney/Agent for Applicant:
Address of Attorney/Agent:
Phone Number of Attomey/Agent:
Email Address of'Attomey/Agent,-,
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NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, petition for a VARIANCE
9. PLAN OF LAND 6. Names addresses and phone
Each application to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall numbers of the applicant,owner or
record,and land surveyor.
be accompanied by the following described plan. record,
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 constr,uction/convers'lon/and/or a
proposed change in use. 10. APPLICATION FILING FEES
0 10.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
I). Five(5)or more parking spaces, identified in M.,G.L ch.40A§11 on abutters list
11). Three(3,)or more dwelling units, for the legal notice check. Also,the applicant
111).2,000 square feet of building area. shall supply first class postage stamps for each
Major Projects shall reqWire, that in addition to the 9B address listed on the abutter's list,plus an
&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
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*9.B. Plan Specifications: four 94)sets,of mailing labels no larger than
I). Size of plan-, Ten(10)paper copies of F'x2-5/8"(Three(3)copies for the Legal,and
a plan not to exceed 1 FIX 1 T1 one(1)copy for the Decision mailing).
preferred scale of'111=401
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 the 2005 Revised Fee Schedule.
by a Registered Professional Engineer.
Registered Architect,and/or a to* A Variance once granted by the;SBA will
Registered Landscape Architect may lapse in one(1)year if'not exercised and a new
be required for Major Projects. petition must be submitted
*9,. C. *Required Features On Plan.
1). Site Orientation shall include-,
1. North point
2. Zoning dis,trict(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.
11). Legend& Graphic Aids shall
include*
1. Proposed features in solid lines&
outlined in red
2. Existing features to be removed in
dashed lines
3. Graphic scales
4. Date of Plan
5. Title of Plan
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