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Board grants setback variance for basement egress at 20 Seventh Street
Summary
The Zoning Board granted a variance allowing a 5-by-5 roofed basement entrance to encroach up to 6.7 feet into the front setback on North Groton Street (RB zone, Ward 4). The board cited neighborhood precedent and safety/egress reasons.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance on Oct. 12 to allow a recently constructed 5‑by‑5 roofed basement entrance at 20 Seventh Street to encroach up to 6.7 feet into the required 10‑foot front yard setback on North Groton Street (RB zone, Ward 4).
Applicant Mario Pena told the board the entrance was installed during foundation work after a…
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