During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on a proposed redesign of a residential property that has drawn mixed reactions from local residents. The proposal involves converting a single-family home into a two-family dwelling, with significant reductions in both unit size and footprint—reportedly by 50%. Despite these changes, several neighbors have expressed opposition, as indicated by letters sent to the city.

The meeting highlighted the presence of neighbors who had previously voiced concerns, marked by red stars on a map presented during the discussion. These properties had submitted letters opposing the redesign. In contrast, properties marked with yellow stars had previously opposed the old design but had not communicated any updated positions regarding the new proposal.

A petition from April, which included signatures from residents on Davis Street, Sunset Road, and Rocky Neck Avenue, was also referenced, indicating ongoing community concern. A site visit was conducted prior to the meeting, but only three neighbors attended, suggesting a limited turnout from those most affected by the proposal.

The primary request from the property owner is for a use variance to allow more than one principal building on a single merged lot. The discussion also touched on the complexities of zoning regulations, with questions raised about whether additional variances would be necessary for the three-family designation, which had been previously rejected by city officials.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for public comment, as officials prepared to address the concerns raised by the community. The outcome of this proposal remains uncertain as further discussions and potential adjustments are anticipated.