2101 MCDOUGALL AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

% ,. BOIYD OF �DJUSZf1E11! FIYDIMG3, COMCLUSIOr3 lMD ORDER YIRI�MCE M0. 27-8T Baaed upon the written request for a variance ft�om the City's zoning code by: Mrs. Joan Squlexs ' 2101 McDougall Avenue _, , Everett, MA 98201 here�,nafter referred to as "Applicant," for a variance from E.M.C, 1g.42.020(A) and (B), Fencea, ta allow: a 6—foot fence oloeer than 10 feet to the principal building on an adjoining lot� and to allow a 6—foot fence in the tYont yard. on the following describad property Lots 1 and 2, Blook 441, Capitol H111 Addition commonly known as: 2101 NeDougaZl The Hoard of Adjuatment. following a public hearing on �aid application held on July 6, 1987 and further having reviewed all testimony, mekes the following Findinga, Concluaiona and Order: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1, Tnat there have been exeeptional or extraordinary circumatance� or conditions applying to the �ubject property or as tu the intended use thereof that do not apply generally to other properties in the aame vioinity or zone. Findings The applicant�s home wa� built in 1911. 45 Years prior to adoption of the uning code, on the back portion of the lot. Nith eubsequent additiona in later years (predating the applicant'a purchsae of the property), the �tructure was extended to the rear ;� property line abutting publia right-0f—�ray. The struoture on the ad�oining property to the south abuta the epplicant'a property line� i making it extremely difficult for her to fully utilize her properLy. Moreover, the ll�ont portion of the lot ls wooded, which encourages indigents, ohildren, and peopl.e walking their doga to treat the property ae a public park. Conclusion: The applicant has exceptional circumstances that do not generally apply to other properties in the area. 2, That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of • a substantial property right of the appellant po��essed by the ownera of other properties in the same vicinity or zone. Finding: The zoning code allows a 42" fence on any property line without a permit. Several other homea in the area, including the homes directly acrosa fYom the applicant on NcDougal and on 21st Street, have front yard fences higher than 42"� extending to the edge of the sidewalk. Being one block east of Broadway� this neighbo�hood le impacted by pedestrian trafflc and fence� are a mean� of malntaining privacy.