Zoning Board of Appeals

City of Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda 2/12/2024 at 6:30 PM The City of Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852 with public welcome and by using remote participation as follows: Members of the public may view the meeting via ltc.org or local cable channel 6. Those wishing to speak regarding a specific agenda item shall register to speak in advance of the meeting by sending an email to fcigliano@lowellma.gov dricker@lowellma.gov AND pcutrumbes@lowellma.gov indicating the agenda item and a phone number to call so that you may be issued zoom link to the meeting. If no access to email, you may contact Development Services at 978-674- 4144. All requests must occur prior to 4:00PM on the day of meeting. For help with zoom please visit: Joining a Zoom meeting – Zoom Support Review all application documents online at: https://www.lowellma.gov/1099/Zoning-Board I. Continued Business II. New Business ZBA-2023-56 Petition Type: Variance Applicant: Nayanne Silva Property Located at: 50 First Street Boulevard 01850 Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 5.1 and Section 6.1 Petition: Nayanne Silva to install an illuminated sign for their business located at 50 First Street Boulevard. The subject property is located in the Urban Mixed-Use (UMU) zoning district. The proposal requires Special Permit approval under Section 6.3 for an internally illuminated sign. It also requires a Variance under Section 6.3 for wall sign size, and any other relief required under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance. ZBA-2023-52 Petition Type: Variance Applicant: Peter Richards Property Located at: 159 Clark Road 01852 Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 5.1 Petition: Peter Richards to construct an addition to his home at 159 Clark Road. The subject property is in the Suburban Single Family (SSF) zoning district. The proposal requires Variance approval from  the Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals under Section 5.1 for the Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement and any other relief needed under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance. ZBA-2023-53 Petition Type: Special Permit Applicant: Splash Media East, LLC Property Located at: 6 Industrial Ave 01851 Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 6.3 Petition: Splash Media East, LLC has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a double- sided digital LED billboard at 6 and 110 Industrial Avenue abutting the Lowell Connector. The subject property is located in the General Industrial (GI) zoning district. The proposal requires Special Permit approval per Section 6.3 to construct a billboard. ZBA-2023-54 Petition Type: Special Permit Applicant: Nick Fotopoulos Property Located at: 1600 Middlesex Street 01851 Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 12.6 Petition: Nick Fotopoulos has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals to operate a used car dealership at 1600 Middlesex Street. The subject property is located in the Regional Retail (RR) zoning district. The project requires Special Permit approval per Section 12.6 of the Lowell Zoning Ordinance, and for any other relief required under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance. ZBA-2024-1 Petition Type: Variances Applicant: Landsmart, LLC Property Located at: 21 Christman Ave 01852 Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 5.1 and Section 6.1 Petition: Landsmart, LLC to subdivide the existing lot into three (3) lots, and construct three (3) single- family homes. The subject property is located in the Traditional Single-Family (TSF) zoning district. The proposal requires Variance approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals per Section 5.1 for relief from the minimum lot area, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, minimum frontage, maximum front yard setback, and maximum floor area ratio (FAR) requirements, and for any other relief required under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance. III. Other Business: Minutes for Approval: 1/22/2024 meeting minutes Per Order of the City of Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals – Van Pech, Chairman New business to be advertised by January 28, 2024 and February 4, 2024