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ZBA approves rear‑setback variance for accessory dwelling at 115–117 Andrew St.
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a variance to allow the construction of an egress 'doghouse' addition to create an accessory dwelling unit at 115–117 Andrew Street, reducing the rear setback from 20 feet to about 11 feet 9 inches; approval is conditioned on required fire protection equipment.
The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals on July 14 approved a variance allowing an addition at 115–117 Andrew Street to create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that will reduce the rear yard setback.
Jared Jamal, representing the property owner Jorge Hernandez, said the existing building is nonconforming — about 16½ feet from the rear lot line where…
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