Zoning Board of Appeals · September 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board will hear three new zoning matters: a variance request for an addition at 9 Sanborn Terrace, a special permit for a home-occupation massage therapy at 40 Merrimac Street, and an appeal challenging the building commissioner’s determination about a commercial use at 102 Friend Street (rear). A continued public hearing will consider a Comprehensive Permit for a 95-unit multifamily cottage rental development at 27 Kimball Road under Chapter 40B.
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Key decisions
Approved variance for 9 Sanborn Terrace to allow a 330 sq ft single-story addition (primary suite) despite existing nonconforming setbacks.
Approved special permit to allow a home-occupation massage therapy business at 40 Merrimac Street for the applicant as presented.
Agenda
New Hearings
1. 9 Sanborn Terrace
Variance application to construct an addition to the rear-right side of a pre-existing nonconforming single-family home at 9 Sanborn Terrace (Map 40 Lot 131) pursuant to Sections VI.B and X.I of the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance.
New Hearings
2. 40 Merrimac Street
Special Permit application to operate a massage therapy home occupation within an existing single-family home at 40 Merrimac Street (Map 88 Lot 11) pursuant to Sections V., X.J and XI.F of the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance.
New Hearings
3. 5 Ellis Court / 102 Friend Street (rear)
Appeal under G.L. c.40A §§8 and 15 filed by Michael F. Minahan, Jr. and Brittany Ann (Mosier) Minahan (residents of 5 Ellis Court) challenging the August 11, 2026 determination that the commercial use at 102 Friend Street (rear) (Map 52 Lot 244) is a pre-existing nonconforming use and declining enforcement; property located in the R8 district.
Continued Hearings
1. 27 Kimball Road
Comprehensive Permit (M.G.L. c.40B §§20-23) application by MP Properties IV, LLC to construct a 95-unit multifamily cottage rental development (1–3 bedroom units) on a 9.4-acre property at 27 Kimball Road (Map 73 Lot 19) in the R-40 district; 25% of units proposed as deed-restricted low/moderate income housing.