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Zoning board rejects request to modify work at 58 Massasoit Avenue after owner absent
Summary
The board voted to reject a pending application to modify earlier approvals for work at 58 Massasoit Avenue after the property’s ownership and the applicant’s presence on the agenda were unclear; building inspector and neighbors reported recent construction activity on the property.
The Sudbury Zoning Board of Appeals voted April 7 to reject an application to modify approvals for work at 58 Massasoit Avenue after neither the listed applicant nor a clear representative appeared and the board learned ownership may have changed.
Chair Frank Reap said the board had been unable to confirm a representative for the Massasoit Avenue property and that records suggested the property had transferred to a different limited liability company. Building Inspector Andrew Lewis told the board that a person who said he recently purchased the property had visited the building department and that recent on-site activity included dumpsters, an unregistered truck and roofing removal.
Neighbors and town staff said work had continued on the building, including removal of a large portion of the roof and interior rough electrical and plumbing. Neighbor Michael Cameron and Andrew Lewis described ongoing activity, and the building inspector said the new owner told him the new owner was not aware of prior approvals when he bought the property.
Several board members expressed frustration with the property’s history of partial compliance and unapproved work. Member Jennifer Pincus said the board had been patient through an “unusual” process; member Bill Ray and others urged action. The board debated whether to give the absent party time to appear at 7 p.m., but a majority said they would not delay further.
The board then voted, by roll call, to reject the application for the modified special permit. The chair explained the effect of rejection: the property may continue construction only in conformance with the original approved permit from 2023; applicants who wish to pursue different changes must reapply under the original permit process and time limits apply. The board instructed town staff and the building inspector to continue enforcement and monitoring of on-site activity and to contact the owner to ensure compliance with the approved permit.
