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ZBA grants special permit for two small additions at 39 Damon Street
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two modest two‑story additions — one extending a nonconforming front-yard condition and one to a nonconforming side-yard condition — at 39 Damon Street after the applicant reduced the footprint and the board found no substantial detriment to the neighborhood.
The Town of Concord Zoning Board of Appeals on March 13 approved a special permit allowing two small two‑story additions at 39 Damon Street that extend existing nonconforming yard setbacks.
Joe Palmer of North River Builders presented revised plans and said the team reduced the size of one addition and removed a previously pursued variance for the east side after discussions with the board. "We reduced the size of that addition, pulled it back in, so it's now within that side yard setback," Palmer said, describing the adjustments made in response to prior comments.
Board members discussed the unique history of the house, including an earlier building footprint and an 1885 original foundation that makes parts of the structure legally nonconforming. A nearby resident, identified as Mister Brown, and neighbors spoke in support, urging the board not to reopen earlier approvals.
The board found the proposed extensions are no more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing condition, noting the east-side encroachment would be less than the current house. The board then moved and seconded a motion to grant the special permit for a 164-square-foot east elevation addition (front yard setback to 17.4 feet) and a 95-square-foot west elevation addition (side yard setback to 9.9 feet); the motion passed on an aye vote.
Applicants may proceed to permitting consistent with the special permit and approved plans.
