Beverly Planning Board endorses two ANR plans and one definitive subdivision without covenant

The Beverly Planning Board unanimously endorsed two Approval-Not-Required (ANR) plans for Payne Avenue properties and a definitive subdivision plan without covenant for 24 Lothrop Street at its Sept. 16 meeting.

At the start of the meeting, Derek Chequith, chair of the Beverly Planning Board, opened the session and the board considered three separate property matters that the board characterized as ministerial approvals.

- 14 Payne Avenue: The board endorsed an ANR plan that segments about a 38,000-square-foot parcel (designated Parcel A) for conveyance to abutting property owners; the board noted prior special-permit findings tied to Old Fort Avenue frontage and confirmed the standards of MGL chapter 41, section 81L continue to be met. The motion to endorse was moved by Miss Flannery, seconded by Mr. Gomes, and passed unanimously.

- 22 & 29 Payne Avenue: The board endorsed an ANR plan that combines a house lot and an adjacent vacant lot into a single conforming lot to satisfy lender requirements in a refinancing. The applicant's representative told the board the frontage predates the subdivision control law and the lot conforms to frontage and setback requirements; Miss Flannery moved to endorse and Mr. Miller seconded; the board approved the endorsement unanimously.

- 24 Lothrop Street: The board endorsed a definitive subdivision plan without covenant for a 220-square-foot parcel created to provide additional parking for an abutter; the applicant reported that a variance and a waiver of frontage had been granted previously and that the appeal period had expired. Miss Flannery moved the endorsement; Mr. Miller seconded and the board approved the motion unanimously.

Why it matters: These approvals are procedural but advance property conveyances and refinancing transactions. The actions also close out prior board steps (special permits and waivers), allowing the applicants to record plans at the registry of deeds and proceed with subsequent transactions.

Quotes (from the record)

- Miranda Samasco, speaking for an applicant: "The application this evening is to basically allow a little bit under 38,000 square foot parcel, designated as parcel a, to be segmented from the greater parcel so that it can be conveyed to the neighbors."

Next steps

Applicants were instructed to sign and record the approved plans. The board noted signature logistics for the chair and a board member who would sign documents to complete the record.

Action recorded

Three endorsement motions were made and seconded during the meeting; all passed unanimously.