Zoning Board

CITY OF METHUEN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS THE SEARLES BUILDING 41 PLEASANT ST, ROOM 203 METHUEN, MA 01844 MEETING AGENDA 41 PLEASANT ST, THE GREAT HALL Thursday July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Roll call 3) Acceptance of Minutes a) May 28,206 4) New Business: a) Application for Fence Ordinance Waiver: i) 2026-10 Rebecca Squires A Fence Ordinance Waiver is required under chapter 9, Section 9-89 of the Municipal Code of Methuen (Ordinance Regulating Fences) for a 6 ft. privacy fence within a front yard along Cochrane St. at 1 AUTUMN LN, METHUEN MA 01844 (PARCEL ID: 712-59-39AJ) b) Application for Variance: i) 2026-11 Yoly Meran A Variance is required Under Section VI-D for a 16' x 16' 2 Story Addition (already under construction with-out permits), that is too close to the Side Setback (required is 15 feet, request is for 5.02 feet) and the Rear Setback (required is 20 feet, request is for 5.28 feet) in a CBD (Central Business District) Zone at 1 RIVER PLACE, METHUEN MA 01844 (PARCEL ID: 614-119-24). 5) Adjournment NEXT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING: August 26, 2026 Accessibility Notice Anyone needing an access accommodation to participate in City of Methuen programs or services, please contact Felix Garcia, ADA Coordinator at 978-983-8545 or fgarcia@methuen.gov at least 2 weeks in advance, or 2 business days before any Board or Commission meeting. This notice is available in alternative formats upon request. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by turning to Comcast Xfinity Channel 8 or Verizon FiOS Channel 32 or view on a computer or cell phone via live stream at https://www.methuentv.org/methuen-government-tv-live-stream/. Public participation will be opened during the meeting for those wishing to attend. In lieu of attending in person, to participate in the public hearing, email questions/comments by noon on July 21,2026 to LMoriarty@methuen.gov . Questions/comments will be provided to the Board, added the record and responded to accordingly.