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Attorney Peter Salino said the barn that previously stood on the property was demolished after the historical commission and the building department determined it was structurally unsafe; the demolition followed earlier proposals to convert the barn into apartments. Salino told the board the petition now proposes to provide two off‑street parking spaces per unit for the existing three‑family building and to create a conforming lot for a single‑family house. The requested relief included frontage and lot‑coverage waivers for Lot 1 in the S single‑family district; the petitioner argued hardships tied to the existing structure location and lot shape.

Multiple neighbors and abutters submitted a written petition and spoke in opposition, asking the board to deny the variance and expressing concern about demolition of historic gardens and the barn, neighborhood character and privacy to backyards. Dana Barnes, a director of the Greater Fall River Art Association (located nearby), spoke in favor of the petition and told the board Tetral Real Estate had substantially rehabilitated the Chauncey Sears house and that additional off‑street parking could benefit the neighborhood.

The board made a finding that the current proposal was substantially different from prior versions and then voted to grant the variance to divide the lot, subject to successful site‑plan review for both resulting lots and conditions to address stormwater/runoff. The motion to grant the variance carried by recorded vote (John Frank; Jim Calkins; Dan DePere; Ricky Sahadi; Chairman Joseph Perera — all recorded as yes). The board also required site-plan review to confirm stormwater controls and that drainage impacts are addressed prior to conveyance or building permits.

The decision allows creation of a single‑family lot; the board noted the division would not authorize a specific new house design and that any future construction on Lot 2 would require separate review and applicable permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2.20.2025 Fall River City Zoning Board of Appeals","oneSentenceSummary","The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 20 granted a variance to allow the owner of 72 Belmont St. to divide the parcel into a three‑family lot and a new conforming single‑family lot, after the property's barn was demolished.","taxTitle","Fall River City, Bristol County, Massachusetts","taxId",4215,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316725,"ZBA approves variances and special permits for 295 Bedford St. mixed-use project with parking conditions",1144,876000,2020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6&start=876&end=2020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6/thumbnail_876000.jpg","/articles/6316725/Fall-River-City/Bristol-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-approves-variances-and-special-permits-for-295-Bedford-St-mixed-use-project-with-parking-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316725-75ec262e6a01305a5aac453cbb30c84f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677065&Signature=YJBENypLtYO7lzRlF3DTdml6u8j7hvdxNF36G-kCOnbbuPwd3ivMALrn0wY20Bi2bQdMP367oVzs7b0cID7VRBtThQxqJx5WAO-ssfNhX5X1MxEJhOhEWqBcOw5xys6Aa7OnkYNeJga4E6bM0ENXBByJnFRwjjHPwd5vcO16V1yzEWRVkHCwz6rQlRwHWyPbuAvzDxJ0BPpHkxxhJ~IOJ1N60iYklTNUtG7Gc74okwbHd6qWF~rDWJxkDbmtBDKiU~FitGfG1gGZyzgoNuj4c3LLJDSfJR7QgiOpF06QTtzCb4pa3KsEEK1pd4qcg2kNOCCB0omleAZOfby0Ku8R6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 20 approved variances and special permits for a proposed five‑story mixed‑use building at 295 Bedford St. that would contain 52 apartments and about 8,000 square feet of adult day care space on the ground floor.

Attorney Peter Salino, representing 295 Bedford Street LLC, told the board the project would provide 52 residential units across four apartment floors above the First Floor commercial space, and include 74 on-site parking spaces—52 reserved for residents, 10 for commercial tenants and 12 flex spaces inside a slab-on-grade garage area. The project site is in the MD Medical zoning district and an HD housing development overlay; the petition sought variances for use and side-yard setbacks and special permits to reduce required parking and landscaping in parking areas (cited in the application as Section 86 attachments and Section 86-4-45).

Board members sought specific conditions to reduce future conflicts over parking and the day-care tenant: they required the applicant to sign and label parking spaces as presented (residential, commercial/employee, flex), to post signage restricting employee and residential spaces, and they prohibited overnight parking of commercial vans at the site. The board also discussed limiting maintenance/storage and repair of commercial vehicles in the maintenance/storage area used to house plows and building supplies.

The board voted to grant the two variances (use in the medical district and side setbacks) and the special permits. The variances passed by voice vote with five affirmative votes (Ricky Sahadi; Dan DePere; Jim Calkins; John Frank; Chairman Joseph Perera). The subsequent special-permit motion, with the parking and signage conditions, also passed with affirmative votes recorded in the transcript (John Frank; Jim Calkins; Dan DePere; another member recorded as Theresa Haddie in the transcript; Chairman Joseph Perera). The transcript shows the board and staff recommending written conditions to reflect the unit count and the signed parking designations before permits proceed.

The board received a letter of support from Kenneth Viola Jr., Executive Vice President of Bristol County Economic Development Consultants, characterizing the project as more than $20 million in private investment in a federal opportunity zone and saying the project would expand market-rate housing in the city.

The board closed the hearing on the application after voting on variances and special permits with conditions; the recorded votes and conditions will be incorporated into the permit and site-plan review process.","The Zoning Board granted variances and special permits allowing a five‑story, 52‑unit residential building with 8,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor adult day care at 295 Bedford St., subject to conditions on parking signage and a ban on overnight commercial vans.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316729,"Fall River ZBA tables Marino-Benavides proposal to split parcel containing three multifamily buildings",542,265000,807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6&start=265&end=807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6/thumbnail_265000.jpg","/articles/6316729/Fall-River-City/Bristol-County/Massachusetts/Fall-River-ZBA-tables-Marino-Benavides-proposal-to-split-parcel-containing-three-multifamily-buildings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316729-888bc2d5709179897f242341b7d69371/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677065&Signature=ADCIdaV1U6c85tptPWB7BulTLucIvqf6zgOJZW1thBocxECKBVhZ3TQx7LJpiJx0gYDH9p35DFm0cq9uxDuovu~iuNJtB575LtKbQX2mx44tohTlUQHlfp~FgHyAVOu0C4DD31Cml30cu9S3BUm-Eici~84obum8ejEhlvgtOYRMXmbELcpWsaZXIwCGJ6rQA79Us7mL9-loIqKyCHkZ23Yg4bVKjYyHHsrnD7bGQnd75ZZx8xx8gpb5CggFcqNJnc24so1YvSrm9etKgHOMh96G8eJDiUk3ixC~4aZfp2~hbLvUpUUcSThdhAmsQXxGkLoNtAAEW9SNUqFeTzN1oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Appeals for Fall River City on Feb. 20 tabled a petition by Marino z. Benavides to divide a single parcel that contains three existing multifamily buildings at 84 Everett St., 94 Everett St. and 310 Alden St.

Attorney David Asad, representing the petitioner, told the board the parcel historically contained the three buildings and that the request seeks a special permit under Section 86-4-23(b) of the City of Fall River zoning ordinance to create three separate lots, each to contain one of the existing dwellings. Asad said sewer connections appear separate for some buildings and asked the board to require boundary markers if the division is approved.

Board members raised concerns about inconsistencies on the submitted plan, including the unit count for 94 Everett Street. Asad said 94 had been shown as a three-family on the application but assessor records indicate it may be a four-family, and the plan submitted to the board did not match assessor field cards. The chair moved to table the petition so the applicant can correct the plans and, if appropriate, amend the petition to request authorization for a four-unit configuration at 94 Everett.

There were no members of the public who spoke in favor or opposition when the chair asked. The board took a roll call on the motion to table; the motion passed with five affirmative votes (Ricky Sahadi; Dan DePere; Jim Calkins; John Frank; Chairman Joseph Perera). The board set the next hearing date for March 20, 2025.

The board and counsel noted converting a former bakery or commercial space to a dwelling may require a separate filing if the prior use has been discontinued more than two years, and asked the petitioner to check building-department classifications before returning.

The petition remains pending; the board did not make findings on the merits pending corrected plans and clarification of unit counts and existing uses.","The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to table a petition to divide a single parcel that contains three existing multi-family buildings at 84 and 94 Everett Street and 310 Alden Street. The application was continued so the petitioner can correct unit counts and plan details.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316709,"ZBA allows continuance for after‑the‑fact garage at 106 Boulder St.; applicant to provide revised plan or reduce relief",1375,3951000,5326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6&start=3951&end=5326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6/thumbnail_3951000.jpg","/articles/6316709/Fall-River-City/Bristol-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-allows-continuance-for-afterthefact-garage-at-106-Boulder-St-applicant-to-provide-revised-plan-or-reduce-relief","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316709-663a712365dbac7e038bbe822cb9947f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677065&Signature=fB0HhlM-RpoAA8YSbqjsIz2x8BaN0XfmKrX3AI1PTKNlpmhxHzKYExwrO09nRXL~XDf3mPEn5ZoJmBww-eVZ0Tdqah2-HFFKDO1C6IeoYMYBeHDSKWKtgBw0WK9HiiozWTSTvCSCkX8xnnFhrEW8GziXtQPD5Naabdgkt-lBpaksBvP4Uyy5EPJDaR3QlKSTe2AZBVYxCtQYrGzwbdKr31vz~B-edi-4BH4yocbOdxT-21cxoFgcMSbqTRMPYQ4VId4JSc~uC0z4dNs5rgCT5JMfgz4KUmnRxPP4wki-T28N35W3-lSQrBdGGmtjVHp7czxEmOumJ3C-~i0WoMYyWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An after‑the‑fact petition concerning a 1,200‑square‑foot accessory structure at 106 Boulder St. was continued by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 20 so the property owner can work with staff on design changes or a revised plan.

Attorney Peter Salino said the property owner replaced a dilapidated garage with a prefabricated 30-by-40′ structure sited on pavement without building permits. The owner, Robin Machado, explained the structure was erected to provide safe storage while caring for an elderly family member and said he uses it to keep a truck and trailer and some supplies. Neighbors on both sides submitted a petition in support of the replacement structure and several abutters told the board the lot looks cleaner than it did previously.

Planning staff noted the accessory structure exceeds the permitted 750‑sq. ft. for accessory buildings in the district, is sited close to property lines (as little as 2–3 feet in places), and the lot is largely paved, creating a very high lot‑coverage percentage. Staff raised separate concerns about increased runoff because the new roof drains onto pavement that discharges toward the street and neighboring properties.

The board discussed options to minimize the relief requested—shifting the building a few feet to meet setbacks, reducing structure size toward the 750‑sq. ft. allowed threshold, and removing some pavement to reduce lot coverage. The applicant requested a continuance while exploring those options; the board agreed to continue the hearing to the March 20 meeting if the applicant pays the continuation fee and returns with revised plans or a mitigation strategy. On continuance the transcript records a unanimous vote in favor of continuing (recorded as yes by board members who voted).","An after‑the‑fact filing for a 1,200‑sq. ft. accessory structure at 106 Boulder St. was continued after the board and staff raised concerns about lot coverage, lack of permits and increased impervious area; applicant agreed to seek options to reduce relief or to shift the structure.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6316714,"ZBA tables petition to divide property at 560–572 William St., asks for clearer easement and parking plan",691,3225000,3916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6&start=3225&end=3916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2375893-7835c39dc7aea009137ab501f253ffd6/thumbnail_3225000.jpg","/articles/6316714/Fall-River-City/Bristol-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-tables-petition-to-divide-property-at-560572-William-St-asks-for-clearer-easement-and-parking-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316714-efabba639b2a234f258f2d5e3206d92e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773677065&Signature=JX6y8fnssn4UhoNrD9J-9KfTcxznImnm8tEKdimbIdKdohIAng2LSoJNzhAIs2qu9vcpjNA-p-3xxZyVW20NWtFbkmKtNM6mghIO8ZJgeAunp-AN1F9Man92SpKASzvymD31WTUbiUFMGqepcYlMdtRaTglmJ3tBpHxWInTJ4T8YUVPFETBgomTjVKbsPOHApFRT1Aro6r7JA2FFsYCp9uKZS~uJxVB5APSFxkgiNQQ4JaqIDF4nK6BSN46jkGamAcjiL92cWxSGcjuYJBKcGsOB67j0ubo5Zc~p52mrqnDDYHlgUigaMA7QP8cJ6VZcxDvYU2f40Ih6qUzye~u7mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Appeals continued (tabled) a petition by Around the Clock Services Inc. to divide a parcel containing three structures at 560, 570 and 572 William St. into three distinct lots.

Attorney Peter Salino, representing the applicant, said the three buildings predate 1954 and that the filing is a Section 86-4-23(b) special-permit request to create separate lots for two existing three‑family buildings and a single‑family building. Salino acknowledged there is existing parking in a narrow access chute between the two front buildings and proposed a six‑foot access/utility easement to provide frontage for the rear lot. He said the applicant is willing to preserve parking between structures for the benefit of the rear lot if necessary.

Nearby resident Paul DeSilva told the board he opposed the division, saying the tight site and steps at the rear limited practical vehicle access and that dividing the property into three lots would create conflicts over who controls the existing parking area. Board members and staff agreed the submitted plan lacked sufficient detail about cross‑easements, the practical width of the access, stormwater and utilities; several members suggested the petitioner return with a clearer plan showing easements, parking assignments and utility separations.

The board voted to table the petition and asked the applicant to return with a detailed plan showing easement dimensions, parking locations and utility separations; the motion to continue passed by recorded vote (John Frank; Jim Calkins; Dan DePere; Ricky Sahadi; and another member recorded as Jim Curry in the transcript all voting yes). The board recommended deeded cross‑easements and staking of property corners so future buyers will know the recorded access, and suggested the petitioner address stormwater/runoff as part of site‑plan review.","A request to divide a parcel containing three structures at 560, 570 and 572 William Street was continued after board members and neighbors raised questions about a narrow utility/access easement, parking logistics and documentation; the board asked the applicant to return with a more detailed plan.","actionData","errors"]

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