IPSWICH, MA RESIDENTS ONLY SHOULD SIGN THIS PETITION

Summary
On June 7th, 2022 the residential property located on 236 High Street, Ipswich MA was sold. The new owner, Maggie Hackett, a dog trainer has applied to the zoning board of appeals (ZBA) to open a commercial dog kennel and training center on High Street. Residents of Ipswich, MA are opposed to this.

Notification of Abutters
Maggie Hackett requests a special permit and/or variance pursuant to, but not necessarily limited to sections XI.J - XI.K, seeking approval for a Commercial Use as established in V.D. Table of Use Regulations to operate a kennel and associated use to include, but not limited to for training, breeding, boarding and some of which may be rescue dogs.

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WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY PETITION the Zoning Board of Appeals to REJECT the special permit and/or variance pursuant to, but not necessarily limited to sections XI.J - XI.K, seeking approval for a Commercial Use as established in V.D. Table of Use Regulations to operate a kennel and associated use to include, but not limited to for training, breeding, boarding and some of which may be rescue dogs.

WE STATE OR BELIEVE:

1. That the petitioners are residents of Ipswich, MA. Most being abutters or close residents to the property
2. In ordinance of bylaw footnote 2 - the lot would need 5 acres of more to run a kennel.
3. The close proximity, within 150ft, of the kennel to other dwellings.
4. The property resides in a Rural Residential A Zoning, as well as, the Water Supply Protection District
5. That a kennel at the property, will change the characteristics of the neighborhood, harm wetlands and water supply, and be a noise/smell nuisance to our neighborhood and town.
6. Traffic will be an issue on an already busy road and narrow property lot.

Supporting Documentation

• 236 High Street Zillow Property
• Ipswich Local News: Woman wants to open dog kennel in residential area
• Ipswich Local News: Neighbors line up to oppose kennel
• Ipswich MA Zoning Board or Appeals: Meeting Notes June 16th, 2022
• Ipswich MA Zoning Board or Appeals: Meeting Notes June 21th, 2022

Misc Updates and Notes

• July 21st, 2022 at 7:30pm is the follow-up zoning board of appeals meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at Ipswich Town Hall located at 25 Green Street