HomeMy Public PortalAboutApplication1_201807300954410119PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 0247
(617) 972-6427
www.watertown-ma.gov
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Site Address:
List application requests below:
Special Permit (SP)
Site Plan Review (SR)
Special Permit Finding (SPF)
For an amendment to previous relief,
SR (Site Plan Review) meeting date,
Variance (V)
SP/SR
case #s:
53 Wilmot St. Watertown MA, 02472
Parcel ID #s: 620 29 11F
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Petitioner(s): Anastasia & Teli Kandilas Phone: 617-581-9059
Address: 53 Wilmot St. Watertown MA, 02472 Email: thesaint1453@hotmail.com
Signature(s): j Atoie ` 24,40 , ) Date: a ' 13 )ap 8-
owner(s): Anastasia & Teli Kandilas Phone: 617-581-9059
Address: 53 Wilmot St. Watertown MA, 02472 Email: thesaint1453@hotmail.com
Signature(s): /� Date: a \ I -- ) .20 r
Agent: Josh Safdie, AIA jsafdie@kmaccess.com
/ 617-641-2802
Other Contacts: Phone/Email:
The Petitioner must be the fee simple owner or hold sufficient "interest" in the subject property (in which case evidence must be pro-
vided as to the nature of the property interest and the fee owner shall co-sign this application. For legal entities such as corporations,
LLC, etc, list the type and legal status of ownership, the name of trustees/officer members, their affiliation and contact information..
NATURE OF REQUEST
Applicable Sections of Zoning Ordinance (Speck Section(s) of the ZONING ORDINANCE from which relief is sought):
4.06(a) Alterations to existing non -conforming side yard setback @ 8.4' where 10' is required.
Brief description of the project as it relates to the zoning relief requested —Include existing dimensions, proposed dimensions,
and any non -conformities that exist:
To extend the non -conforming single story side yard set -back an additional 17', and to construct
a second floor above the existing 1 -story portion of the building plus 5.1' for a total of a 17.5'
second floor addition. The addition will maintain the existing setback of 8.4'.
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE
The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at: www.watertown-ma.gov
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
❑ Signed Applications (3 original & 17 copies)
❑ Written Supporting Statement (20 Copies)
O Release/Indemnification Waiver (1 copy signed)
O Newspaper Billing Authorization Form (1 copy signed)
❑ Any additional information relevant for review
0 Full Set of Plans, collated (20 Copies and PDF version)
1. Certified Plot Plan (for all applications)
2. Architectural Drawings (Floor, Elevations, etc. if applicable)
3. Grading/Drainage Plan (if applicable)
4. Roof Plan (if applicable)
5. Parking/Circulation Plan (if applicable)
6. Landscape Plan (if applicable)
7. Site Utility Plan (if applicable)
8. Lighting Plan (if applicable)
NOTE: THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED "COMPLETE" UNLESS ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
ARE SUBMITTED.
FILL IN THE APPLICAB
PROJECT DATA BELOW
Data Required Existing Proposed Staff Comments
A. Use (Article V, WZO)
B. Dwelling Units
C. Lot Size
D. Front Yard Setback
E. Rear Yard Setback
F. Side Yard Setback (left)
G. Side Yard Setback (right)
H. Building Coverage
I. Impervious Coverage
J. Height/# of Stories
K. Lot Area per Unit
L. Gross Floor Area
M. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
N. Open Space
O. Parking Spaces
Other data:
single family
dwelling
No Change
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1
No Change
5,000 SF
5,052 SF
No Change
15'
15.4'
No Change
20'
46.9
29.9'
10'
8.4'
No Change
12'
12'
12'
30%
19.1%
26%
85%
38%
44%
35'/2.5
± 27'/2.5
No Change
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5,052 SF
No Change
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1,520.7 SF
2,254 SF
.50
.30
.44
15%
59.4%
49%
2
2
No Change
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR
OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
The ZONING ORDINANCE can hefonnd online at: wi-urw.watertown-ma.aaov
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en Supporting Statement
Petition for Special Permit Finding(s) Sec. 4.06 (a) (project must meet the following criterion)
1. Is the proposed change substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use, structure, or building to the
neighborhood? YES/NO, Explain why.
No. The proposed change extends an existing non -conforming condition, but does not increase the existing
encroachment on the required side yard setback. There are a number of houses on this block with similar
dimensions and lots sizes the what is proposed. Please see additional explanation below.
Petition for Special Permit(s)/Amendment Sec. 9.05 (b) (project must meet all of the following criteria)
1. Is the subject site an appropriate location for such use, structure, and/or condition? YES/NO, Explain.
2. Will the proposed use/structures adversely affect the neighborhood? YES/NO, Explain.
3. Is there potential for nuisance or serious hazards to vehicle or pedestrians? YES/NO, Explain.
4. Will adequate and appropriate facilities be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use? YES/NO, Explain.
Petition for Variance(s)/Amendment Sec. 9.14 (b) (project must meet all of the following criteria for a variance)
1. Is the variance being sought due to circumstances related to the soil conditions, shape, or topography of such land or structures,
and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located? YES/NO,
Explain.
2. Would enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance involve substantial hardship, financial or other? YES/NO, Explain.
3. Would granting of the desired relief be a substantial detriment to the public good? YES/NO, Explain.
4. Would granting the desired relief nullify or substantially derogate from the intent of this Zoning Ordinance? YES/NO, Explain.
IF NEEDED, ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF PAPER TO THIS APPLICATION
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Nature of Request:
Applicable Sections of Zoning Ordinance (specify section(s) of the ZONING ORDINANCE from
which relief is sought):
Table 5.04 - We are seeking relief from the side yard set back on the North, non -driveway,
side of the house. The table states that the side yard set back on this side should be 10'.
Brief description of the project as it relates to the zoning relief requested - Include
existing dimensions, proposed dimensions, and any non -conformities that exist:
The existing house is non -conforming in regards to the side yard set back on the North,
non -driveway, side of the house. The existing condition is that the North side of the house,
including the front porch, is 45.5' long and 8.4' from the property line. This includes a
covered front porch (1 story), a 2 -story main house, and a 1 -story addition.
The proposed plans extend the house an additional 17' toward the rear property line but
does not exceed the existing encroachment on the side yard setback. The addition includes
both a second floor addition above the existing 1 -story portion of the building and a 1 -story
addition. The last 11.3' at the back of the house will be 1 -story.
Additional Comments:
The primary use for this addition is to create a suite for the Kandilas' daughter, Genna.
Genna is 17 and she will be graduating from the Perkins School this spring. Genna will not
be able to to live on her own as she enters adulthood. The Kandilas moved to Watertown in
2007 so that Genna could attend Perkins. Genna has spent most of her life in this house,
and it will be important for her to stay in this house as continuity is very important for Genna.
The Kandilas are part of the community and know many of their neighbors. This addition will
allow the Kandilas to continue to live in their house as a nuclear family as their daughter
becomes an adult.
Genna's suite has an entrance from the driveway so that care -givers can enter directly into
the suite. It has a bedroom and an "activity" room, where special equipment including a
swing, a treadmill, and a sensory chair are located. It is important that the rooms in this suite
follow straight lines so that Genna can trail her hand along the wall to find her way between
the different spaces.
This addition respects the street frontage and building massing that is typical along Wilmot
Street. This addition maintains a large backyard similar to the other single family homes in
the neighborhood. By allowing this addition to extend straight back, it will look like the other
simple rectangular houses in the neighborhood and have clean rear and side elevations.
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR
OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at: wmv _watertown-ma.eov_
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