PROPOSAL: To convert and existing One Family dwelling into a two-family dwelling

– LEGAL NOTICE –

CITY OF EVERETT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

484 BROADWAY ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149

To Whom It May Concern:

This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition.

Whereas a petition has been presented by:

Property Address:

Person Requesting:

PROPOSAL:

To convert and existing One Family dwelling into a two-family dwelling

Reason for Denial:

1. Section 4 Dwelling Districts (b) Dimensional Requirements.
(17) (b) (2) Requires a minimum lot size of 7000 square feet for a two-family dwelling, the existing lot requesting relief is 4988 square feet, (2012) square feet deficient) in a residential dwelling within a Dwelling District.

2. Section 17 Off-Street Parking (A) (1): One- and two-family dwellings 2 spaces per unit.
3. Section 17 off street Parking (I): Each required parking space shall not be less than 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length exclusive of drives and maneuvering space.

4. Section 17 Off-Street Parking (J): Parking facilities shall be designed so that each motor vehicle may proceed to and from the parking space provided for it without requiring the moving of any other motor vehicle.

Violation: The existing lot requesting relief is 4988 square feet, (2012 square feet deficient) in a residential dwelling within a Dwelling District.

Violation: As per parking plan on plot plan owner intends to have 2 parking spaces to park 4 cars in tandem (stacked parking).

Zoning:

Section 3 (6) of APPENDIX A of the City of Everett Zoning ordinances requires “Pre-existing, non-conforming structures or uses may be extended, altered or changed in use, providing that such extensions, alterations or changes of use shall be permitted only upon the grant of a Special Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals and after a public hearing, a finding by the Board that such exten- sion, alteration or change of use shall not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing non-conforming use or structure.

Applicant must seek relief in the form of a special permit issued by the Board of Appeals.

BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE CITY OF EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS Mary Gerace – Chairman Roberta Suppa – Clerk July 29, August 5, 2022