Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingAmesbury, MA · September 22, 2022
Minutes
By City Clerk at 9:49 am, Dec 16, 2022
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY - September 22, 2022
(Posted in accordance with the provisions of MGL Ch. 39, Sec. 23A, as amended)
City Hall – 8:00 p.m.
62 Friend St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
Attendance: Sharon McDermot (Chair), Donna Collins, David Haraske, and Michael McCarthy
Also in attendance: Vinny Tirone, Dir. of Inspectional Services
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AGENDA
1. MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: July 21, 2022
2. Special Permit – Cortez – 3 Erin Rd. – create in-law apartment.
3. Special Permit – Sanborn – 20 Glenwood St. – extend deck and build a 3-season porch on a pre-existing, non-
conforming lot.
Chair McDermot called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm and read the agenda items and asked if there were any changes
to the meeting minutes. No changes.
Chair McDermot motioned to approve the meeting minutes from July 21, 2022, seconded by Donna Collins. All in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ardis Cortez – 3 Erin Rd. – in-law apartment
After review of the information submitted, the Board is requesting supporting documentation to show that Erin Rd. is
zoned as rural cluster as opposed to R40.
Mr. Cortez agreed to a continuation hearing to provide proof that the property sits in an RC (Residential Cluster) zoning
district.
Jenn Sanborn – 20 Glenwood St. – expand deck / create 3-season room
Sharon McDermott and David Haraske make a motion to discuss.
Chair McDermot read the Summary of Findings. There is no detriment to the area should the Variance be
granted.
Donna Collins motioned to approve a Variance. Sharon McDermott seconded that motion. The Board
unanimously voted to grant the approve the Special Permit.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Motion passed unanimously.
NEXT MEETING – December 15, 2022.
12/15/22: Motion made to approve by Donna Collins. Seconded by David Haraske. All in favor to approve the
meeting minutes at the ZBA meeting held on 12/15/22
Agenda
By City Clerk at 2:13 pm, Aug 24, 2022
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