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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
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MASSACHUSETTS
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BOARD OF APPEALS
o JOHN J. LYONS
%NURTH.O�. N ANDOVD• ` November 4, 1976
John W. Graham
5 Magnolia give
Petition No, 18-'76
Mr, John J. Lyons, Town Clerk
Town Office Building
North Andover, Na.
Dear Sir:
A public hearing was held by the Beard of Appeals on October 18, 1976 upon application
of John W. Graham who requested a variation of Section 6.3 and 'Fable 2 of the Zoning
By-Law so as to permit a variance from the side setback requirement as shown on a
plan of land located at 5 Magnolia Drive. The following members were present and
voting: Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman; Alfred E. Frizelle, Vioe-Chairman; Louis DiFruscio,
Clerk; Ralph R. Joyce; and Assoc. Member, Stephen R. Doherty.
The hearing was advertised in the Lawrance Eagle-Tribune on October 2 and 9, 1976 and
all abutters were duly notified by regular mail.
The variance requested was to enable Mr. Graham to construct an addition to his existing
dwelling and consisted of 3-4 ft. under the By-Law requirement of 15 ft. There were
no objections from abutters.
On a motion made by Assoc. Member, Stephen Doherty, seconded by Louis DiFruscio it was
voted unanimously to GRANT the variance requested.
The Board, in granting the variance pursuant to Sec. 9.5 of the By-Law, has determined
that each of the requirements set forth therein have been met which will be discussed
further herein. Mr. Graham has requested a variance of approximately 4 feet on the
sideline of his property to enable the construction of a family room. At present, a
porch is erected at the location but does not extend to the edge of the dwelling. The
unique position of the dwelling on the lot in relation to the street and the abutting
land precludes the positioning of the addition at another location. Due to the unique-
ness of the position of the dwelling on the lot it creates a hardship to the owner,
Mr. Graham, which the Board has determined to be substantial in light of the economic
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conditions at present which would require him to construct the addition in some other
manner or to forego construction and bear with thes
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adds area required
for his family. The granting of this variance will not create a substantial detriment
to the public good and will not nullify nor derogate from the intent and purpose of the
By—Law. The Board has given great weight to the opinion expressed by the abutter to
the property, Dr. Eugene Beliveau, who was recorded in favor of the petition and, further,
to the 'character of the neighborhood.
Very truly yours,
BOARD CP APPEALS
Frank Serio, Jr.,
Chairman
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date . . N.ovember. 4.,. .1976. . . . . . . .
Petition No.. .18-. 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of Hearing. .O00(!r. l 8,_ 1.97.6
Petition of . . JOHN W. GRAFiM
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Premises affected . .5. ag1?o1ia.Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Referring to the above petition for a variation from the requirements of the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Andover Zoning By—Law Sec. 6.3 and Table 2
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so as to permit the construction. of. a .13.3'. X .160 .addition.to. existing. dwelling. . . .
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Board of Appeals voted to . .OST. . . . . the
VARIANCE- . . . . . . . . . . and hereby authorize the Building Inspector to issue a
permitto John, W., Graham. . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for the construction of the above work, based upon the following conditions:
Signed
Frank. Serio, . Jr...,. ,Chairman . . . . . . .
Alfred L. Frizellet .Vioe�-Chairman
Louis DiPmecio, Clerk:
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Ralph R. Joyce
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Stephen R. Doherty, Assoc. Nember
Board of Appeals
Oversized Maps on file with the Town