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Home My Public Portal AboutApplication Form_201407281408066531 PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 0247 „F (617) 972-6427 ---- www.watenown-ma.gov TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF Case Number: Notice to Anmlicant: An application may be denied for outstanding Z6j�- - )6)q,11 taxes or charges to the Town(Watertown Ordinance, Chapter ❑ Fees received: XVII). Uppy deeming the submittal complete,the application will Town Clerk Stamp be ,am Sled at the Town Clerk's office by DCD&P taff. Required ❑ Complete submittal: {7� �� To a 4Yeasurer'slpprov�required by Ch.40,Section 5� TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Site Address: 12 Dana Terrace Watertown Ma 02472 I List application requests below: Special Permit(SP) — Variance M Site Plan Review(SR) SP/SR Parcel ID#s:Bk 61554,PG 211 _303-9B-0 I Special Permit Finding(SPF) For an amendment to previous relief,provide case#a: Zoning District: T I SR(Site Plan Review)meeting date,if required: Petitioner(s):Designer:Roger Johnsen Phone: 617-823-8471 Address: I Fitchburg Street B356 Somerville,Ma 02143 Email: rocky.johnsen@gmail.com Signature(s): � /�—�' Date: July 14,2014 Owner(s): Brenda van der Merwe and Chris Elzinga Phone: 617-388-7897 Address: 12 Dana Terrace Unit 2 Watertown,Ma 02472 Email: brendav@raveisre.com Signature(s): 6 tl)v� di" �&&Ae� Date: July 14,2014 Agent: Phone/Email: 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 ofb•usteeslofcer members, their afllation and contact information.. NATURE OF REQUEST Applicable Sections of Zoning Ordinance(Sped Section(s)of the ZONING ORDINANCEfrom which relief is sought): 4.06 Alteration to a non-conforming building.Change in FAR increase by.1 1,,00-(erVariance-for-seperation-of buildings. 5.04 Variance from rear and side yard setbacks. 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 goal is to provide a safe means of exterior egress from the home to safety.Critical to this form of exterior egress is travel over a garagA located closer than I O'to the existing home Alternate egress solutions 3A-ro explored but were fbund to be inappropriate as-- found in the attached drawings. THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at:wwwamtertown-ma.gov PERMIT APPLICATION FORM Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals 149 Main Street Watertown, MA0247 (617) 972-6427 RECEIVED DY _ www.watertotw-ma.gov OFFICE TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF 'rYATERTOWN. MA55- Case Number: Notice to Aonlicant: An application may be denied for outstay mg �; 5 2 tQ F I C taxes or charges to the Town(Watertown Ordinance, Chaptejo) 5�L 2 U P ❑ Fees received: XWI)• Upon deeming the submittal complete,the application will ! ._o e C b:k be stamped/filed at the Town Clerk's office by DCD&P Staff. i 3t::;;;i,c,.i ❑ Complete submittal: X Date: Town Treasurer's Approval(As required by Ch.40,Section 57) TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Site Address: 12 Dana Terrace Watertown Ma 02472 I List application requests below: Special Permit(SP) Variance(V) 8 Site Plan Review(SR) SP/SR Parcel ID#s:Bk 61554,PG 211_303-913-0 I Special Permit Finding(SPF) IV For an amendment to previous relief,provide case#s: Zoning District: T I SR(Site Plan Review)meeting date,if required: Petitioner(s):Designer:Roger Johnsen Phone: 617-823-8471 Address: 1 Fitchburg Street B356 Somerville,Ma 02143 Email: rocky.johnsen@gmail.com i Signature(s)� r �r- Date; July 14,2014 i Owner(s): Brenda van der Merwe and Chris Elzinga Phone: 617-388-7897 Address: 12 Dana Terrace Unit 2 Watertown,Ma 02472 Email: brendav@raveisre.com Signature(s):' A (�"_ .nH✓✓e Date: July 14,2014(,�L'A �/7rAo�r-C� Agent: Phone/Email: 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 properly 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 ORDINANCEfrom which relief is sought): 4.06 Alteration to a non-conforming building. Change in FAR increase by.1 5,00{r)-V-ariance-for sepgration.of-buildings. 5.04 Variance from rear and side yard setbacks. 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 goal is to provide a safe means of exterior egress from the home to safety.Critical to this form of exterior egress is travel over a garage located closer than 10,to the existing home found in the attached drawings. THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE The ZONING ORDINANCE can befound online at:uazw watertmmi-ma env SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS e Signed Applications(3 original& 17 copies) e Full Set of Plans,collated(20 Copies and PDF version) ❑ Written Supporting Statement(20 Copies) 1. Certified Plot Plan(for all applications) 2. Architectural Drawings(Floor,Elevations,etc.if applicable) 9 Release/Indemnification Waiver(1 copy signed) 3. Grading/Drainage Plan(if applicable) 4. Roof Plan(if applicable) e Newspaper Billing Authorization Form(1 copy signed) 5. Parking/Circulation Plan(if applicable) ❑ Any additional information relevant for review 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) I/T T I B. Dwelling Units 12 2 2 C. Lot Size I5000SF 5493SF (5493SF D. Front Yard Setback 115, 17'-7" I1T-7" E. Rear Yard Setback 120' 124'-6" 12.4' F. Side Yard Setback(left) 112' I22'-5" 122'-5" I G. Side Yard Setback(right) 110, I8'-9" I.6" H. Building Coverage 130 132 132 I. Impervious Coverage 185 167 167 J. Height/#of Stories I35/2.5 133/2.5 133/2.5 I K. Lot Area per Unit L. Gross Floor Area I- I3794SF 13896.5SF M.Floor Area Ratio(FAR) 1.5 1.7 1.71 N.Open Space 115 16 16 O.Parking Spaces I- 14 14 I 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 hefmmd online at:www.watertown-nia eov 2 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,all existing building footprints remain the same.None of the proposed work exacerbates the current non-conforming conditions. Petition for Special Permits)/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, I I i 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. Yes,the site is unique because it is a private way.The house is set back further than required from the front lot line due to the private way.Although the private way is not included in the lot size we believe the 556sf of land should be a consideration.There is no way to mitigate the current locations of buildings.The existing home is compliant with three setbacks. 2. Would enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance involve substantial hardship,financial or other? YES/NO, Explain. Yes,without these improvements the second floor unit will not have adequate egress in the potential event of a kitchen fire,or a fire at the rear of the house.The added space at the rear of the house allows for the creation of adequate egress.Egress at the right side yard will remove the only limited greenspace on the property.Please see following page. 3. Would granting of the desired relief be a substantial detriment to the public good? YES/NO, Explain. No,the proposed addition of space is 102sf and does not increase the existing building footprint.The use of a direct egress path from the kitchen over the garage to grade is for the good of the occupants,public and emergency responders. 4. Would granting the desired relief nullify or substantially derogate from the intent of this Zoning Ordinance? YES/NO, Explain. No,the intent of the additional space is to stay within the existing building footprint.The proximity of structures to the lot lines and each other is an existing condition.The proposed direction of exterior egress is a life safety concern. IF NEEDED, ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF PAPER TO THIS APPLICATION 3 ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR SUBMITTAL 3.Egress at the left side will require the removal and modification of windows on the second and especially the first floor where there is presently only one window providing light into the kitchen on that side of the house. i I 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:www.watertown-maanv 4