Land Use voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video):
- Extension of Time for Special Permit #33-23 at 296 Watertown Street: Approved a one-year extension to allow a three-story structure with a FAR of 1.42 and reduced parking stalls. (7-0, Councilor Laredo Not Voting)
- Extension of Time for Special Permit #80-22 at 162 Middlesex Road: Approved for a one-year extension to construct side and rear additions, increasing nonconforming FAR and lot coverage. (7-0, Councilor Laredo Not Voting)
- Exceed FAR at 27 Cross Hill Road: Approved to construct additions exceeding the FAR within the existing footprint. The additions are aimed at expanding living space without altering the property’s front view. (7-0, Councilor Laredo Abstained; Public Hearing Closed 8-0)
Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Further, Extend Nonconforming FAR and Lot Coverage at 157 Baldpate Hill Road: Approved construction of basement and first story additions, further extending nonconforming FAR and lot coverage. (Approved 8-0; Public Hearing Closed 8-0)
Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Oversized Dormers in a Detached Accessory Building at 20 Wachusett Road: Approved the construction of oversized dormers, facilitating the conversion of a carriage house into an accessory dwelling unit. (8-0; Public Hearing Closed 8-0)
Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Series of Retaining Walls Exceeding Four Feet in Height at 161 Pine Ridge Road: Approved to address a previously unapproved construction of retaining walls, with conditions for proper drainage as per engineering recommendations. (8-0; Public Hearing Closed 8-0)
Petition Documents Draft Council Order
Land Use voted to deny the following:
- Parking Stall Within Five Feet of the Street at 113 Edinboro Street: Denied due to concerns over safety, visibility, and the precedent it might set for future nonconforming parking requests in the vicinity. (4-1-2, Councilor Farrell Opposed, Councilors Lobovits and Laredo Abstained, Councilor Downs Not Voting; Public Hearing Closed 8-0)