HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-08 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
Approved January 12, 2021
Town of North Andover
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Members Associate Members
D. Paul Koch, Jr., Esq., Chairman Michael T. Lis
Ellen P. McIntyre, Vice-Chairman Steven R. Seide
Allan Cuscia Frank J. Killilea
Alexandria A. Jacobs, Esq. Zoning Enforcement Officer
Ronn R. Faigen Paul G. Hutchins
MEETING MINUTES
Date of Meeting: Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Time of Meeting: 7:30 PM
Location of Meeting: Virtual Meeting
Signature: Jennifer Battersby
Town Clerk Date Stamp:
1. Call to Order called at 7:30pm
Members Present: D. Paul Koch, Jr., Esq., Allan Cuscia, Alexandria A. Jacobs, Esq., Ronn R.
Faigen, Steven R. Seide, Michael T. Lis, and Frank J. Killilea
Staff Present: Jennifer Battersby
Gavel given to: D. Paul Koch, Jr.
Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman makes preliminary announcement that this is a meeting of public record, is being broadcast
and recorded, and that anyone watching may email ZBA administrator with any questions, comments,
or opinions.
Chairman reads the Supplemental Legal Notice into the record.
2. Acceptance of Minutes
Motion made by Alexandria A. Jacobs to approve the November 10, 2020 meeting minutes.
Seconded by Allan Cuscia. R. Faigen voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. A. Cuscia voted yes. P. Koch
voted yes. M. Lis voted yes. The vote to approve is unanimous 5-0.
3. Continued Public Hearing of 281 Middlesex Street
Petition of Joseph Stewart for property at 281 Middlesex Street (Map 009.0, Parcel 0047), North
Andover, MA 01845 in the R-4 Zoning District.
The Applicant is requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw
Section 195-4.3.3 for the conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than five
residential units by Special Permit from Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Section 195-10.7
for the purpose of converting a single-family home to a multi-family home.
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The Applicant is requesting a Variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section
195-7.3(A) Yards (setbacks) and Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements for one front setback
in the R-4 Zoning District for the purpose of constructing a garage in the back area of the property;
he front setback
The Applicant is requesting a Variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section
195-7.3(B) Yards (setbacks) and Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements for one side setback
in the R-4 Zoning District for the purpose of constructing a garage in the back area of the property;
The Applicant is requesting a Variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section
195-7.3(C) Yards (setbacks) and Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements for one rear setback
in the R-4 Zoning District for the purpose of constructing a garage in the back area of the property;
Richard J. Byers, Esq. requests a continuation until the next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021.
Motion made by Allan Cuscia to continue the hearing. Seconded by Ronn R. Faigen. Roll Call Vote:
M. Lis voted yes. R. Faigen voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. A. Cuscia voted yes. P. Koch voted yes.
The vote to approve is unanimous 5-0.
4. Continued Public Hearing of 3 Great Pond Road
Petition of Elaine Finbury for property at 3 Great Pond Road (Map 096.0, Parcel 0021), North
Andover, MA 01845 in the R-3 Zoning District.
The Applicant is requesting a Special Permit pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws
Section 195-4.33 Residential Adaptive Re-Use Special Permit for a multi-family home and Section 195-
9.3(A)(5) Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Use for the purpose of converting Grange Hall in the Old
Center to a multi-family home with three (3) residential units.
The Applicant is requesting two Variances pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section
195-8.5(A) Design standards for parking and driveways in the R-3 Zoning District for the purpose of
installing six parking stalls for the multi-family home; specifically, the Applicant has requested a
arking
The Applicant is requesting a Variance pursuant to Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section
195-8.5(C)(2) Design Standards for entrance and exit driveways in the R-3 Zoning District for a
driveway entrance for the proposed multi-family home; specifically, the Applicant has requested an
Andrew Caffrey, Esq. requests a continuance until the next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021.
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Motion made by Allan Cuscia to continue the hearing. Seconded by Steven R. Seide. Roll Call Vote:
F. Killilea voted yes. R. Faigen voted yes. A. Jacobs voted yes. A. Cuscia voted yes. P. Koch voted
yes. The vote to approve is unanimous 5-0.
5. Miscellaneous
a. Letter from CHAPA, dated November 18, 2020, regarding 40B resale.
6. 2021 Election of Board Officers
Chairman advises that board officer election will take place in January.
7. Adjournment, meeting adjourned at 7:44pm Motion made by Allan Cuscia to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Ronn R. Faigen. Roll Call Vote: M. Lis voted yes. R. Faigen voted yes. A. Jacobs
voted yes. A. Cuscia voted yes. P. Koch voted yes.
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