HomeMy Public PortalAbout3 Belknap Ter ApplicationPERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 0247
(617) 972-6427
www.watertown-ma.gov
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF
Case Number:
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taxes or charges to the Town (Watertown Ordinance, Chapter
XVII). Upon deeming the submittal complete, the application will
be stamped/filed at the Town Clerk's office by DCD&P Staff.
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Date:
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TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
Site Address: 3 Belknap Ter
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
provace #s:
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Watertown MA 02472
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Parcel ID #s:
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Zoning District: T
Petitioner(s): Mark and Jamie Conti
Phone: 617-335-6628
Address: 3 Belknap Ter MA 02472
Email: Markc0385@gmail.com
Signature(s):
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Owner(s): Mark and Jamie Conti v
Phone: 617-335-6628
Address: 3 Belknap Ter Watertown M 2472
Email: Markc0385@gmail.com
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Agent: Norman Kherlop, NorDesign & Build, LLC
Phone/Email: 617-283-5299
Other Contacts:
Phone/Email: nordezines@yahoo.com
The Petitioner must be the fee simple owner or hold sufficient "interest" in the subject property (in which case evidence must be provided
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 (Specify Section(s) of the ZONING ORDINANCE from which relief is sought): Section 4.06
Alteration of Non -Conforming Building
Brief description of the project as it relates to the zoning relief requested —Include existing dimensions, proposed dimensions,
and any non -conformities that exist: Our family is requesting permission to expand the 2❑d story of our home by increasing the
square footage from 400 sq. ft. to 745 sq. ft. The architectural design calls for building a shed dormer on the rear of the home and
a shed dormer on the front of the home. The existing roof peak would not change, and as a result, building height will not change.
Our proposal to expand the internal square footage will not impede on any of the existing non -confirming set -backs because the
footprint of the home will not change.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
o Signed Applications (3 original & 17 copies)
o Written Supporting Statement (20 Copies)
o Release/Indemnification Waiver (1 copy signed)
o Newspaper Billing Authorization Form (1 copy signed)
o Any additional information relevant for review
o 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 APPLICABLE PROJECT DATA BELOW
Data
Required Existing Proposed
Staff Comments
A. Use (Article V, WZO)
B. Dwelling Units
1
1
1
C. Lot Size
5,000sqft
4,291sqft
4,291 sqft
D. Front Yard Setback
15ft
14.7ft
14.7ft
E. Rear Yard Setback
20ft
5.4ft
5.4ft
F. Side Yard Setback (left)
12ft
10ft
10ft
G. Side Yard Setback (right)
10ft
12.6ft
12.6ft
H. Building Coverage
30%
22%
22%
1. Impervious Coverage
J. Height/# of Stories
35ft/2.5
25.9ft/1.5
25.9ft/1.5
K. Lot Area per Unit
L. Gross Floor Area
M. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
n/a
29.73%
37.77%
N. Open Space
O. Parking Spaces
2
2
2
Other data:
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 fou»d online at: www.watertown-ma.gov
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Written 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 non -conforming use, structure, or
building to the neighborhood? YES/NO, Explain why. NO. The existing non -conforming structure will not
extend any further over any of the existing non -conforming setbacks. The proposed design is intended to blend in to
the existing design of the structure as well as the surrounding neighborhood. Supporting statements from surrounding
neighbors on the street and abutter are enclosed.
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. YES. The current structure is a Cape style single-family home in a residential neighborhood with homes
of similar style. The resulting structure after proposed alterations will remain a single-family home and will preserve
the Cape style characteristics. The use of the structure will not change, and it will remain the primary family
residence.
2. Will the proposed use/structures adversely affect the neighborhood? YES/NO, Explain. NO. The structure
after proposed alterations will maintain the same style and look as the current structure, while in addition, keeping
the same scale, style, materials, and look of other homes in the neighborhood. The alterations will continue keep the
structure to be one of the smaller homes on the street. Supporting statements from surrounding neighbors on the
street and abutter are enclosed.
3. Is there potential for nuisance or serious hazards to vehicle or pedestrians? YES/NO, Explain. NO. The
street is a dead-end street and not typically a busy street. There are only 6 additional homes on the street as the
neighborhood is small. This allows for some street parking and ample parking on Watertown St. for construction
vehicles. Once the construction is complete, there will be no additional nuisance or hazard to the property.
4. Will adequate and appropriate facilities be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use?
YES/NO, Explain. YES. The home will remain an owner -occupied single-family home and allow us to remain in
the home with suitable space for a growing family.
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.
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The proposal is to expand the 2nd story of our home from its current 400 sq. ft. condition to a more functional 700 sq. ft. space. In the
current condition, the 2nd floor consists of two bedrooms, one of which is occupied by my wife, Jamie, and I, while the other by our
two sons, Ryan (3) and Evan (1). The "master" is roughly 13x14 and our boys' room is roughly 11x14.
The additional space added to the 2nd story will allow us to create three bedrooms on the 2nd floor, which is preferable by us as parents
to be on the same level as our children. A true master bedroom will be created, roughly 12.5x15 with a proper closet (5x3) and master
bathroom (6.5x9). Two smaller bedrooms will be created for our boys, one bedroom measuring roughly 11x13 with a 6.5x2.5 closet
and another measuring roughly 11x11.5 with a 2x4 closet. A 2°d guest bathroom (in addition to the existing on the 1" floor) will be
added as well, measuring roughly 6.5x7.
Also, in scope for this project is a slight renovation to the 1S` floor living area. With the removal of roughly 3ft of wall to the right of
the main entrance/staircase, we will be converting the bedroom on the 1" floor to a family room to increase the living space on the
main floor. With these changes, the home will be transformed from a 3BR, 1BA to a 3BR, 3BA.
On a personal note, Jamie and I are life-long residents of Watertown. Our goal from the start of our marriage was to be able to raise a
family here where we grew up. We were fortunate enough to find our home when we did in 2016 from another loving family before the
Watertown housing market got too expensive. We love our home and our neighborhood and want nothing more than to remain here.
However, with two young boys our family has no room to grow in our home's current condition. While some may consider "building" a
luxury, we personally do not enjoy renovations. After researching the market extensively over the last 12-18 months, finding something
suitable for our family in our price range is not a reality if we want to stay in Watertown. This has left "building" as our only viable
option to achieve our goal of remaining in this home and in this town. We would personally like to thank the town and the Zoning
Board in advance for their consideration of our request to make our home perfect for our family.