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Zoning board denies frontage variance for proposed subdivison at 64 Merrimack Road
Summary
The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to allow 64 Merrimack Road to be split or to permit reduced frontage (applicant sought 20 feet of relief where 100 feet is required). Neighbors cited narrow streets, emergency access and drainage concerns; the board found the hardship claim insufficient.
The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied a request by Model Realty to allow a subdivision or reduced frontage at 64 Merrimack Road, concluding the applicant had not established the required hardship to justify relief from the 100-foot frontage rule. Chair Nick Boucher opened the hearing and heard arguments from the petitioner and several nearby residents.
Neighbors submitted multiple written statements and spoke in…
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