HomeMy Public PortalAboutAPPLICATION_Final_Fillable_PDF_Print_2015-08-27PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 0247
(617) 972-6427
www.watertown-ma.gov
THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON TO THE ZONING OFFICE
The ZONING ORDINANCE can be found online at: www.watertown-ma.gov
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF
Case Number: Notice to Applicant: An application may be denied for outstanding
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.
X_______________________________ Date: _______________
Town Treasurer’s Approval (As required by Ch. 40, Section 57)
Town Clerk Stamp
Required Ŀ Fees received:
Ŀ Complete submittal:
Site Address: List application requests below:
Special Permit (SP) Variance (V)
Site Plan Review (SR) SP/SR
Parcel ID #s: Special Permit Finding (SPF)
For an amendment to previous relief, provide case #s:
Zoning District: SR (Site Plan Review) meeting date, if required:
NATURE OF REQUEST
Applicable Sections of Zoning Ordinance (Specify Section(s) of the ZONING ORDINANCE from which relief is sought):
Brief description of the project as it relates to the zoning relief requested—Include existing dimensions, proposed dimensions,
and any non-conformities that exist:
Petitioner(s): Phone:
Address: Email:
Signature(s): Date:
Owner(s): Phone:
Address: Email:
Signature(s): Date:
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 of trustees/officer members, their affiliation and contact information..
82 Highland Avenue, Watertown
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Evan Heraty (617)877-3305
82 Highland Avenue eheraty555@gmail.com
July 13, 2015
Evan Heraty (617)877-3305
82 Highland Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 eheraty555@gmail.com
July 13, 2015
Vahe Ohannessian
Petitioner requests relief per Zoning Ordinance section 4.06(a) to add second story and new
steps/landing where existing structure is non-conforming with respect to side-yard setbacks.
1) Second story addition: Current 1st story encroaches on setbacks on right (by 8.7'), front (0.1') and left (2.2') . 2nd story
will exactly imitate the footprint of the existing 1st story (1st floor bump-out on West will be excluded from addition).
2) A 3'-4" wide open and uncovered landing and steps will be added on the left side of the property to provide access into
the first floor dining area from the existing driveway on the left. This protrudes into setback 5.5' where 4' is allowed.
NOTE: New front portico extends into setback no more than 4' as allowed by right (Section 4.11a Revised June 30, 2015).
New deck in rear does not encroach on any setbacks.
August 11, 2015
(339)222-8515 vaheo@outlook.com
FILL IN THE APPLICABLE 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:
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ŀ Signed Applications (3 original & 17 copies) Ŀ Written Supporting Statement (20 Copies) Ŀ Release/Indemnification Waiver (1 copy signed) Ŀ Newspaper Billing Authorization Form (1 copy signed) Ŀ Any additional information relevant for review
Ŀ 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.
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-ma.gov
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Single-family Single-family
2 MAX 1 1
5,000 s.f.3,980 s.f.3,980 s.f.
15'12.4'11.8'
20'50'36.5'
12 9.8'6.3'
10 1.3'1.3'
30%23%24%
85%38%43%
35 ft / 2.5 25' / 1.5 +/- 31' / 2.5
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-863 1,673
0.5 .22 .43
15%55%41%
2 2 2
12.4'*
* Proposed Front Yard Setback does not include proposed open portico which is allowed to encroach by no more than 4' by right
(Section 4.11(a) as revised June 30, 2015 and approved by Town Council)
** Open decks are allowed to encroach by 4' on left side yard setback, leaving 8' to property line. Proposed steps and landing
leave 6.5'.
*** Existing Side Yard Setback shown is based on distance from existing bumpout, not main house. Proposed second story
addition is not over bump-out, only main house, which is 5.9' from right side property line.
***
1 MAX
9.8' at house
6.5' at steps **
37%42%
52%49%
18'21'
IF NEEDED, ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF PAPER TO THIS APPLICATION
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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.
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.
NO. Proposed 2nd story addition of same footprint as first floor will make the dwelling more closely resemble the massing of
many other properties in the neighborhood, which are already 2 1/2 stories (appropriate for 2-family zone).
ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR SUBMITTAL
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-ma.gov
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1) SECOND STORY ADDITION:
A - HEIGHT/# OF STORIES (BY RIGHT):
Basement calculations have been made and determine this level to be a "Basement" in accordance with the
definition of basement in the zoning ordinance, therefore the addition is a 2nd story and not a 3rd story. One dormer
is proposed on the east side, keeping the newly constructed attic level (accessible by drop down ladder) less than a
half-story.
Existing height above average grade is approximately 18'-1", proposed is approximately 28' (based on definition of
height per Ordinance revised 6/30/2015).
B- ROOF OVERHANGS (BY RIGHT):
Existing roof does not overhang the exterior walls. The new higher roof is proposed to have an overhang of
approximately 12" for aesthetic purposes and will more closely resemble many roofs in the neighborhood, including
the immediate neighbor to the right. This additional overhang is allowed by right in accordance with Ordinance
section 4.11(a) revised 6/30/2015.
C- SETBACKS (EXTENSION OF EXISTING NON-CONFORMING):
- Right (west) side yard: 10' required, 1.3' exists at bumpout, and 5.9' at main dwelling. The 2nd story will also be
5.9' from the property line. Nothing will be built over the existing bump-out on right.
- Front (north) yard: 15' required, northwest corner of 1st floor is at 14.9', as will be the 2nd story.
- Left (east) side yard: 12' required, existing 1st floor and proposed 2nd story at 9.8'.
- Rear (south) yard: 20' required, existing and proposed are at 50'.
2) STEPS AND LANDING ON EAST (LEFT) SIDE
The proposed open and uncovered steps and landing encroach by 5.5' into setback where they are allowed to
encroach by 4' in accordance with Ordinance section 4.11(a) revised 6/30/2015.
OTHER COMPONENTS (BY RIGHT)
NEW FRONT PORTICO
Existing metal awning at front door will be replaced with a 4.5' x 8' open, covered portico which will encroach no
more than 4' into the front yard setback. This is allowed by right in accordance with Ordinance section 4.11(a)
revised 6/30/2015.
REAR DECK
A new 10'x14 deck is proposed in the rear of the property for a future phase. There are no setback encroachments
with this addition.