The Land Use Committee approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video):
- Extension of Time to Exercise Special Permit #264-23 at 1349 Centre Street: (7-0) Myrtha Chang granted extension to October 2, 2026, for site plan amendment and dimensional relief for additional parking.
- Extension of Time to Exercise Special Permit #366-23 at 255 Jackson Street: (7-0) Mary Beth Johnson granted extension to December 18, 2026, for construction of a rear addition.
- Extension of Time to Exercise Special Permit #260-22 at Crafts Street and Court Street: (6-0, Councilor Block abstained); Crafts Development, LLC and SRG Holdco Investments, LLC granted extension to November 6, 2025, for a large Elder Housing with Services facility.
- Special Permit for Parking at 31 Chase Street: (7-0) Cara Candal authorized to expand driveway in front setback within five feet of the front lot line. No member of the public spoke at the public hearing. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Special Permit for Parking at 140 Derby Street: (7-0) Derby Holdings LLC authorized to convert garage and construct additional parking within five feet of the front lot line. No member of the public spoke at the public hearing. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Special Permit for Dormer at 67 Chester Street: (7-0) Nancy Bauer and Mark Richard authorized to construct a dormer exceeding 50% of the wall plane below. No member of the public spoke at the public hearing. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
- Special Permit to Allow Three Attached Single-Family Dwellings at 56 Chapel Street: (7-0) John G. Negrotti granted approval for construction with reduced side setback and parking relief. Neighbor spoke at public hearing to say their concerns about a retaining wall have been worked out with the developer. Petition Documents Draft Council Order
The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following:
- Four Single-Family Attached Dwellings at 51 Oak Avenue: (7-0) Discussion on reduced side setback, driveway placement, and parking proximity to boundary lines remains open. Neighbors spoke at the public hearing raising concerns about traffic, density and parking. Petition Documents