Zoning Board of Appeals
Regular MeetingLowell, MA · May 13, 2024
Minutes
Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes
May 13, 2024 at 6:30 P.M.
Note: These minutes are not completed verbatim. For further detail, contact the Division of
Development Services, 375 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA or refer to video recordings available online
at www.LTC.org.
Members Present: Chairman Pech, Vice Chair Callahan, Member McCarthy, Member Briere, Member
Procope, Member Hovey
Members Absent: Member Nickerson
Others Present: Peter Cutrumbes, Assistant Planner
The following represents the actions taken by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the 5/13/2024 meeting. This
meeting was held in the City Council chambers. Attendees had the ability to participate via Zoom as
permitted by Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, signed into law on July 16, 2022.
Chairman Pech called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
I. Continued Business
II. New Business
ZBA-2024-15
Petition Type: Variance
Applicant: Lexx Estates LLC
Property Located at: 63 Chambers Street 01852
Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 5.1; Section 6.1.4
Petition: Lexx Estates, LLC has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals seeking Variance approval to
demolish a pre-existing, non-conforming 6-bay garage and construct a 6-unit townhouse-style
development at 63 Chambers Street. The property is located in the Traditional Neighborhood
Multifamily (TMF) zoning district and requires Variance approval under Section 5.1 for relief from the
usable open space requirement and under Section 6.1.4 for relief from the off-street parking
requirements and for any other relief required under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance.
On Behalf:
The applicant’s attorney, Catherine Flood, digitally submitted a request to continue to the June 10
meeting.
Speaking in Favor:
None
Speaking in Opposition:
None
Discussion:
V. Pech noted the applicant asked to continue to the 6/10 meeting.
Motion:
G. Procope motioned to continue to the 6/10 meeting, seconded by S. Callahan. The vote was unanimous
(6-0).
III. Other Business
45 Concord Road – Variance Extension Request
The applicant is requesting a six (6) month variance extension for a variance issued by the Zoning Board
of Appeals on May 22, 2023.
On Behalf:
John Geary, attorney for the applicant, spoke on behalf. The applicant is requesting a 6-month extension.
They received a Variance for LA/DU to develop the land. J. Geary said the applicants are in the process of
finalizing business plans and financing.
Speaking in Opposition:
None
Speaking in Favor:
None
Discussion:
D. McCarthy said he is glad they are asking for an extension because he thinks it is a good project. S.
Callahan echoed this sentiment and has no objections.
Motion:
G. Procope motioned to approve the six (6) month Variance extension. M. Briere seconded. The vote was
unanimous (6-0).
Minutes for Approval:
4/22/2024 meeting minutes
G. Procope motioned to approve the minutes. S. Callahan seconded. The vote was unanimous (6-0).
IV. Adjournment
G. Procope motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by S. Callahan. The meeting was adjourned at
6:37 PM.
Agenda
City of Lowell
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
5/30/2024 at 6:30 PM
The City of Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 30,
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-2024-16
Petition Type: Variance
Applicant: Samuel Borba
Property Located at: 85 Seneca Street, 01852
Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 6.1
Petition: Samuel Borba has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals seeking Variance approval to create
a parking area at 85 Seneca Street. The subject property is located in the Traditional Two-Family
(TTF) zoning district, and requires Variance approval per Section 6.1.10 for relief from the maximum
curb cut requirements and minimum driveway setback requirements, and any other relief required
under the Lowell Zoning Ordinance.
ZBA-2024-17
Petition Type: Variance
Applicant: Christopher T. Natale
Property Located at: 43 Fletcher Street, 01854
Applicable Zoning Bylaws: Section 9.8
Petition: Christopher T. Natale has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals seeking Variance approval
to demolish the existing building and construct a mixed-use building comprised of 20 residential units
and 3,442 square feet of commercial space. The subject property is located in the Urban Mixed-Use
(UMU) zoning district, and the Multi-Family Overlay – Mid-Rise (MFOM) overlay district. The
proposal requires Variance approval per Section 9.8.4 of the Lowell Zoning Ordinance for relief from
the minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirement, and for any other relief required under the
Lowell Zoning Ordinance.
III. Other Business:
19-20 Academy Drive – Administrative Review
The administrative review for the project located at 19-20 Academy Drive. The applicant was granted
Variance approval to convert the existing building into twelve (12) residential units with the condition
of an administrative review. The project was completed in January 2024.
Minutes for Approval:
5/13/2024 meeting minutes
Per Order of the City of Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals – Van Pech, Chairman
New business to be advertised by May 15, 2024 and May 22, 2024
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