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Planning board approves Watts Street conversion to six units; no exterior alterations proposed
Summary
The board approved conversion of a four‑unit building to six units at Watts Street after confirming on‑site parking and no exterior changes; the project is subject to standard permitting conditions.
Chelsea’s Planning Board approved an application on Aug. 5 to convert existing storage space in the rear of a multi‑family building on Watts Street into two additional two‑bedroom apartments, increasing the total units from four to six. The applicant said no exterior changes are proposed and the existing parking layout meets zoning requirements.
Why it matters: The conversion adds housing stock without altering the building footprint or requiring new curb cuts. The board requested that the applicant stripe the rear parking area and confirmed the project would meet dimensional and parking rules.
Key facts - The petitioner said the building presently contains four residential units; two at‑grade spaces in the rear will be converted to two two‑bedroom units. - The site has six usable parking spaces; the petitioner agreed to stripe the rear spaces to clarify use. - The board approved the application with standard conditions and noted no exterior alterations were proposed.
Ending The project proceeds to the building‑permit process with standard Planning Department conditions.
