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ZBA approves garage and second‑floor addition at 64 Harrison Avenue
Summary
The board granted setback relief to allow a two‑car garage with living space above at 64 Harrison Avenue after the applicant cited lot constraints and trees/storm‑drain location as hardships.
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals on June 10 approved a variance that will allow a proposed 24‑foot‑wide two‑car garage with an above‑garage bedroom and bathroom at 64 Harrison Avenue.
Applicant Anthony Giardina requested right‑side setback relief to allow a 13.8‑foot side yard where 20 feet is required in the R‑1 district. Giardina told the board the driveway already exists on the right side, relocation would disturb storm infrastructure and trees on the left, and lot layout provides limited compliant options.
Board members reviewed the hardship statement, discussed alternatives and recessed briefly to restore full membership; after reconvening the board voted in favor of the variance. A roll call recorded yes votes from Slattery, Gilbert, Osborne, O’Brien and Galucci; the chair announced the applicant was approved.
Why it matters: the variance allows the homeowner to add both vehicle storage and living space. The board cited existing site constraints and potential impacts to storm drain infrastructure and mature trees as supporting hardships.
Details: the applicant said the left side would require tree removal and disturbance of a storm drain; the board asked for typical building‑department oversight and permits.
