HomeMy WebLinkAboutVariance Application - Application - 427 SUMMER STREET 4/23/2026 "VOINN OF N ORT11 ANDOVER VARIANCE
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Town Clerk'llrne Star np
NAME: Kevin and Carole Loughran
ADDRESS OF laPPUCAN ' : 427 simmer St. North Andover, Ma 01845
Procedure ur e equire ants
for wn .Applicaflon for a Variance
Twelve (12)copies of'the following information must be STEP 6:SCHEDULING OI+HEARING AND
submitted thirty 130)days prior to the first public hearing. PREPARATION OF LEGAL,NOTICE:
Failure to submit the required information within the time The Office of Zoning Board of Appeals schedules an applicant
periods prescribed may result in a dismissal by the Zoning for a licaring date and prepares the legal notice f'or mailing to
Board of an application as incomplete. _ the parties of interest(abutters) and for publication in[lie
The information herein is an abstract of more specific newspaper.
requirements listed in the Zoning Board Mules and
Regulations and is not meant to supersede them. The STEP T: DELIVERY OF LEGAL NOTICE TO
petitioner will complete items that are underlined. NEWSPAPER:
The petitioner may pick up the legal notice in person from the
STEP 1: ADMINISTRATOR PERMIT DENIAL: Office of the Zoning Board of Appeals or the legal notice can
The applicant applies for a Building Permit and receives a be emailed to the petitioner for publication in the newspaper. If
Zoning Bylaw Denial form completed by the Building the legal notice is published at least fourteen(14)days before
Commissioner, the hearing,then the Applicant is schedule(] fora hearing date.
STEP 2:VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM: STEP 8: PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING
Applicant completes an application form to petition the Board BOARD OF APPEALS:
of Appeals for a Variance. All information 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 requited 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 PARTIES IN INTEREST: The STEP 9: DECISION:
Applicant requests the Assessor's Office to compile a certified After the hearing and decision, a copy of the Board'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 Board's
STEP 5: SUBMIT APPLICATION: decision may be made pursuant to Massachusetts General Law
Applicant submits one (1) original and eleven (11)copies of c1r.40A, § 17,within twenty(20)days after the decision is filed
all required infon-nation 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 Cleric's Office,, STEP 10: R.ECORDING THE:,DECISION ANDTHF
and the 1 1 copies will 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 form and
forward it tc the Zoniigbard of'App eals and to the B ildin
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Tepartment.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
978-688-9533 Office of Community Dev. & Services 978-688-9501 "'Gown Clerk's Office
North Andover Town Hall 978-688-9566 Assessor's Office
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01 845
978-688-9542 Fax for Community Development offices
978-688-9545 Building Department
978-688-9541 Zoning Board of Appeals Office
1"El"'I'TIONER IWORMA"TION
NAME: Kevin and Carole L-oughran
ADDRESS: 427 Surnmer St
PHONE: 978 794 3505 EMAIL: Ioughran4 a@verizon.net _
If the petitioner aiad/or property owner i.s a company, corporation or other entity,a list gf'the naiiaes and addresses of'the —�
principals,gfficers and/or managers must be attached to this,ibraay.
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
I...00ATION OF PROPERTY: 427 Summer St.
ZONING DISTRICT: R2 ASSESSORS PROPERTY MAP NO.: 107
LOT NO.:A-0082
OWNER OI' RECORD: Kevin M. and Carole Loughran
DEED RECORDED AT ESSEX NORTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS AT:
BOOK: 18069 PAGE 213 OR CERTIFICATE NO.:
RELATIONSHIP TO SUBJECT PROPERTY (i.e. owner, abutter, etc.):
Owner
CURRENT USE: Residential
PROPOSED USE: Residential
PREVIOUS VARIANCE GRANTED: YES NO x DECISION NO./DA'TE:
OTHER REGULATORY REVIEW: YES NO x IF YES, DESCRIBE STATUS:
EXISTING CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION:
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PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
l . Briefly describe all proposed changes to the structure(s) and/or-use(s):
We would like to install a prefabricated shed on the property at the end of the driveway. Shed will primarily be used to stare
a lawnrnower with a snowblower attachment.
2. State all secti oils of the North Andover Zoni rig By]a.w irriplicated in dais variance petition.
Section 195 - 3.3. Section S Table 2.
3. State the specific relief being sought fronr the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, including all ordinance
dimensional requirements and proposed dimensional conditions:
We are seeking a relief of 20 feet. This would place the stied 10 feet off the property line on the left side of the proper-ky.
4, Identify and describe all plans and supporting documents being submitted with this variance petition:
Septic Location plan
Plot Plan with proposed shed location.
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1. Describe the special circtrrrrstances related to soil conditions, the shape or the topography of the land or
structure that are Unique to the parcel:
2. Specify how the circumstances do not generally affect other properties in the zoning district:
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3. Explain hoar the literal enforcement of the North Andover Coning Bylaw will result in a substantial
hardship to the owner:
Placing the shed at the 30 foot setback will position the shed 6 feet from the center of the; leaching tank and possibly on
top of the PVC piping feeding the tank,
4. Explain how the proposed variance is the nainimuni change that is necessary to allow the reasonable use
of the land or structure:
The proposed change would place the structure approximately 21 feet frorn the center of the leaching tank. This would
allow roam should septic repairs be necessary or needed,
5. Explain why granting the proposed variance will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the
North Andover Coning Bylaw:
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6. Describe the impact on the neighborhood and how it will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the
public welfare:
There will be no impact to the neighborhood. We have a 9 foot hemlock hedge between us and the neighbors on the left.
The neighbors will bairly see the roof line of the shed from their adjacent yard.
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. Covera e Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
A, 50500 47732 9.45 % 156.35 4 30 30 30 30
BE
7B. Existing Lot:
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
50500 47732 9.45 % 156.35 4 30 30 130 30
7C. Proposed Lot(s):
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq,Ft. Open Space Percentage Lot Frontage Parking
Sq.Ft. Coverage Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
50500 47592 9.50 % 156.35 4 30 30 10 30
7D. Required Lot: (As required by Zoning Bylaw &Table 2)
Minimum Lot Setback
Lot Area Sq.Ft. Open Space Percentage ntage Lot Frontage Pat-king
Sq.Ft. Covet-age Feet Spaces Front Side A Side B Rear
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8A. Existing Building(s):
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
*References Uses from the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
State number of units in building(s).
8B. Proposed Building(s):
Ground Floor Sq. Number of Total Sq. Number
Ft. Floors Height Ft. Use of Building* of Units*
140 1 10 14 Shed 1
*References Uses From the Zoning Bylaw&Table 1.
"State number of units in building(s).
PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT, CERTIFICATION & SIGNATURE
(Signatures ol'Pefitioner(s)are required)
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. 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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If'Applicable:
Name of Attorney/Agent for Applicant:
Address of Attorney/Agent:
Phone Number of Attorney/Agent:
Email Address of Attorney/Agent:
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9. PLAN OF LAND 6. Names addresses and phone
Each application to the Zoning Board of Appeals shall numbers of the applicant, owner or
be accompanied by the following 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(21). 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
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 4 of all parties in interest
1). Five(5)or more parking spaces, identified in M.G.L ch. 40A §I I 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 require,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
*9. B. Plan Specifications: four 94)sets of mailing labels no larger than
i). size or plan: Ten (10) paper copies of I"x2-5/8"(Three (3) copies for the Legal, and
a plan not to exceed I t"x 17", 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 the 2005 Revised Fee Schedule.
by a Registered Professional Engineer.
Registered Architect, and/or a Do- A Variance once granted by the,ZBA 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 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.
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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