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Peabody zoning board continues Morrissey variance request for ADU at 19 Roosevelt Ave
Summary
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals continued an application from Matthew and Maria Morrissey seeking dimensional variances to add a garage and an accessory dwelling unit at 19 Roosevelt Ave after board members raised concerns about substantial setback relief and incomplete plans.
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals on the night of the recorded meeting continued an application from Matthew and Maria Morrissey seeking dimensional variances to build an attached garage and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 19 Roosevelt Ave in an R-1 zoning district.
Board members said the request requires unusually large setbacks from required dimensions and the plans submitted lacked key measurements the board needs to confirm ADU size and compliance. Because of those concerns, the Morrisseys asked to continue the matter to the board’s next February meeting, and a motion to continue was made and entered on the record.
The applicants sought relief for multiple dimensional requirements: a front yard of 24.2 feet rather than the required 25 feet; a left side yard of 3.7 feet rather than 20 feet; and a rear yard of 25.4 feet rather than 35 feet. The proposal…
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