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Neighbors and provider spar over size, appearance and lot-coverage for proposed group home; board signals willingness to continue
Summary
A nonprofit seeking to replace a two-story group home with an accessible single-story residence for up to eight adults with developmental disabilities presented design and program needs; neighbors raised concerns about scale, tree removal and lot coverage (applicant seeks ~33% where 25% is allowed). The board discussed Dover Amendment and agreed to seek a potential compromise, indicating a likely continuance.
A nonprofit provider told the Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals it needs to replace an aging, two-story group home with a single-story, accessible facility that would accommodate up to eight residents and meet state design and accessibility standards. The petitioner said the existing home has served five residents for decades and that an accessible single-level design—required by program and state rules—explains much of the additional square footage and interior layout.
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