North Andover (MA) Zoning Board - 40B Hearing - 0 Prescott Street - June 9, 2026

The North Andover (MA) Zoning Board held a 40B hearing on June 9, 2026, to discuss the proposed residential development at 0 Prescott Street by East Mill Housing LLC. The meeting focused extensively on architectural adjustments, landscape plans, and a detailed review of requested zoning waivers related to setbacks, building height, floor area ratio, and parking. The applicant presented updated site plans, renderings, and landscape designs, emphasizing efforts to preserve existing trees and provide adequate buffers between the new buildings and adjacent residential properties. The board and community members raised concerns about the building massing, height relative to neighboring homes, parking adequacy, and the impact of waivers on future development flexibility. Discussions also covered the process and timing for finalizing waivers and conditions, with an emphasis on ensuring sufficient public input before closing the hearing. The board considered the legal challenges of denying waivers under 40B regulations and the importance of balancing affordable housing goals with neighborhood impacts. No final votes were taken, but the meeting set expectations for further refinement of waiver lists, conditions, and plans ahead of a potential vote at the next meeting.