When and where is the Methuen Zoning Board hearing?

May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM in The Great Hall, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen.

What variance is being requested for 1 River Place?

A variance for a 16'x16' two-story addition to reduce the side setback to 5.02 ft and rear to 5.28 ft.

How can I submit comments for the hearing?

Email questions/comments by noon on May 20, 2026 to lmoriarty@methuen.gov to have them read into the record.

Public Hearing — 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA (2026-09)

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The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a variance request for a two-story 16'x16' addition at 1 River Place that does not meet side and rear setback requirements.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM in The Great Hall, Searles Building
Variance sought for 16'x16' addition at 1 River Place
Requested side setback: 5.02 ft (required 15 ft)
Requested rear setback: 5.28 ft (required 20 ft)
Application available by appointment at 41 Pleasant Street (978-983-8625)

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Methuen
Address: 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA · 2 filings

Case #

2026-09

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 public hearing notices in Methuen (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
Review the application and plans
Make an appointment to view documents at the Department of Health, Human Services, and Inspections, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street (978-983-8625).
2
Submit comments or questions
Email lmoriarty@methuen.gov by noon on May 20, 2026 to have your remarks read into the public record.
3
Attend the public hearing
Go to The Great Hall, Searles Building on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM to speak or observe the Board's decision.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Methuen Zoning Board hearing?: May 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM in The Great Hall, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen.
What variance is being requested for 1 River Place?: A variance for a 16'x16' two-story addition to reduce the side setback to 5.02 ft and rear to 5.28 ft.
How can I submit comments for the hearing?: Email questions/comments by noon on May 20, 2026 to lmoriarty@methuen.gov to have them read into the record.

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Legal terms in this notice

Variance: A permit allowing deviation from local zoning rules for a specific property.
Setback: Required minimum distance between a building and a property line.
CBD (Central Business District): A zoning designation for the city's primary commercial area.
Parcel ID: A unique identifier used by the municipality to reference a property.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICECITY OF METHUENBOARD OF APPEALSNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Cityof Methuen Zoning Board of Ap-peals will hold a public hearing on:May 20, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in TheGreat Hall, The Searles Building,41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, Mas-sachusetts, the following Petition:#2026-09 Juan T. Hernandez forYoly MeranA Variance is required Under Sec-tion VI-D for a 16' x 16' 2 Story Ad-dition (already under constructionwith-out permits), that is too closeto the Side Setback (required is 15feet, request is for 5.02 feet) and theRear Setback (required is 20 feet,request is for 5.28 feet) in a CBD(Central Business District) Zone at1 RIVER PLACE, METHUEN MA01844 (PARCEL ID: 614-119-24).The application and plan are avail-able for review by appointment inthe Department of Health, HumanServices, and Inspections at theSearles Building, 41 Pleasant Street,Methuen, MA (Phone: 978-983-8625) To participate in the publichearing, email questions/commentsby noon on the meeting day to lmori-arty@methuen.gov. Questions/com-ments will be read into the recordand responded to accordingly.Matthew J. D'Agostino, ChairmanMethuen Zoning Board of Ap-pealsET - May 4,11 2026