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Stewart’s redevelopment at 177 South Broadway seeks multiple variances; board flags signage and design-review follow-up

5968407 · September 15, 2025
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Summary

A proposed redevelopment of the Stewart’s/Mobile site at 177 South Broadway requires several area variances, including build-out percentage on two street frontages, front-yard setbacks, and freestanding sign area. The applicant presented revised site plans, design-review approvals, and planning-board sketch approval; the board left the public

Libby Clark, attorney for the applicant, and Ryan Rebedu of Stewart’s presented a revised redevelopment plan for the corner site at Lincoln Avenue and South Broadway (commonly the Stewart’s / Mobile parcel) and requested multiple area variances on Sept. 15.

Requested relief and project background: The application seeks relief from build-out percentage on Lincoln Avenue (required 70% to proposed ~14% in one frontage) and South Broadway (required 70% to proposed 0% on the other frontage); front setbacks measured from South Broadway and Lincoln will exceed the 0–12-foot build-to requirement; a minimum building-height item was listed in the denial but the applicant believes they can meet that requirement with a second-story or a false second-floor facade; and a freestanding monument sign…

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