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Zoning subcommittee approves rezoning of 100 Beaumont Ave to Residential B to allow two single‑family lots
Summary
The subcommittee voted to approve a zone change at 100 Beaumont Avenue from Residential A to Residential B to enable subdivision into two single‑family building lots while retaining the existing house; planning staff said the change is consistent with nearby development and state accessory‑dwelling rules inform options for future housing.
The Zoning Subcommittee voted to recommend approval of a zone change for 22,034 square feet at 100 Beaumont Avenue from Residential A to Residential B to allow construction of two single‑family lots while keeping the existing house on a separate lot.
Applicant Andrew Crane presented site plans showing two single‑family houses conforming to setback requirements and said abutters had reviewed and signed supportive statements. Planning staff noted that the proposal is consistent with recent decisions on Beaumont and comparable to a prior subdivision on the street. While the Planning Board was split at its hearing (four members present, three voted to deny and one in favor at that meeting), the subcommittee found the proposal consistent with neighborhood frontages and the state accessory dwelling unit law, which affects how future additional units might be constructed.
Council members said the proposal exceeded the frontage of many houses on the street and matched existing character. The subcommittee voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the full City Council; the item will appear on the Council agenda for Aug. 5 for final action.
— What the committee decided: Approved a recommendation to rezone 100 Beaumont Avenue to Residential B to permit two single‑family building lots; referral goes to full City Council for final vote.
