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Peabody ZBA approves five property requests, including ADU and remand, with conditions
Summary
On June 15 the Peabody Zoning Board approved variances for a 17 Murdoch pool cabana (conditioned to 250 sq ft and corrected plans), a 648 sq ft ADU at 11 Lynch Street, lot-coverage and setback relief at 2 Danforth Street, a deck at 3 Reynolds Road, and a remand approval for redevelopment at 256 Newbury Street; votes were unanimous and several approvals required corrected plans or pre-permit filings.
The Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals voted on June 15 to approve multiple property requests and a court remand, imposing conditions intended to correct plan labels and limit scope.
Key outcomes (all roll-call approvals): - 17 Murdoch Drive: The board approved a conditional variance to allow a pool cabana, contingent on an updated plot plan labeling the structure as a cabana and a size limit reduced to 250 square feet; the applicant (represented by Richard Campo) agreed to correct the plot plan and the board required submission to the building commissioner before any construction or permit issuance.
- 11 Lynch Street: Attorney John Kelty sought relief to construct a 648-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to provide living space for an elderly parent; the board closed the public hearing and approved the requested rear-yard and side-yard variances following statements from neighbors that they had no objection.
- 2 Danforth Street: John Kelty also represented Jeffrey W. Hertel Jr. on a request to allow an addition that requires rear-yard relief and increased lot coverage (28.2% vs. 25% allowed). Kelty said the revised plan reduces the prior request and moves the proposed structure further from a nearby mobile home park; the board approved the variance as presented.
- 3 Reynolds Road: Owners Sean Wilson and Haley Ventura requested a deck; they presented photos and neighbor support. The board granted the variance to allow the proposed deck with standard pre-construction plan submission requirements.
- 256 Newbury Street (remand): The board considered a remand from Essex Superior Court for a proposed tear-down and new two-story auto sales office. Attorney Kelty presented a smaller plan (one fewer bay) and said the new building would be farther from the mobile home park at the rear. Councilor Dave Gamache and members of the Cole family spoke in support. The board approved the remand conditioned on the plan dated 06/11/2006 (job number 455) and set the rear yard at 14.5 feet as described on that plan.
Applicants and supporters repeatedly stressed neighborhood benefits and site improvements; opponents were generally absent or did not present sustained objections. Conditions on approvals generally required corrected plot plans, labeled uses (cabana vs. deck), or filing updated plans with the building commissioner before permits could be issued.
The board's actions were taken by roll-call vote; the meeting then accepted minutes and adjourned. Several applicants were told to file corrected plans and to obtain any necessary building-permit approvals before beginning construction.
