Zoning Board approves housing variances
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The Zoning Board approved a lot split and new single-family home at 14 Jeanne D’Arc Street and approved converting 71 Willie Street into a 30-unit residential building; both approvals include conditions from Planning, Engineering, Transportation, and stormwater review.
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What this means
The board granted exceptions to local zoning rules so a developer can split a lot to build a new single-family house and another developer can convert an existing building into 30 apartments. A variance is a formal exception from the zoning rules; these approvals require the applicants to meet specific conditions (design limits, engineering comments, stormwater permits, and transportation measures) before final permits are issued. The 71 Willie Street approval included requirements intended to limit parking and traffic impacts, such as a transportation demand plan and secure bike storage.
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- Approved variance for 14 Jeanne D’Arc Street (Three Bridge Development, Inc.) to exceed the maximum front yard setback; conditions: no more than 3 feet of exposed foundation on side/rear elevations, comply with four Planning Board conditions dated May 25, 2026, and meet Engineering Department requirements (Comment Memo dated May 11, 2026). Vote: unanimous (5-0).
- Approved variances for 71 Willie Street (71 Willie Street, LLC) for relief from off-street parking and lot area per dwelling unit to allow conversion to a 30-unit building; conditions: Transportation Demand Management Plan subject to Transportation Engineer approval, provide lighted secure outdoor bike storage, comply with Engineering Department comments, and obtain a stormwater permit and comply with LRWWU stormwater requirements. Vote: passed (4-1), Member Hovey opposed.
- Approved meeting minutes from May 11, 2026 and adjourned at 7:32 PM.
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