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Zoning board continues variance request for 181 Village Street to November

5733528 · September 4, 2025
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Summary

An applicant seeking variances to convert a downtown building at 181 Village Street into a triplex — including front-yard setbacks, reduced lot area and zero off‑street parking — asked for and received a continuance to the board's November meeting so he can submit a clearer parking plan.

Walter Dratner asked the Zoning Board of Adjustment to continue consideration of three variance requests for 181 Village Street, a downtown residential property he is proposing to convert to a three‑unit residence. The board agreed to continue the matter to its November meeting after members said the application lacked sufficient detail on parking and site layout. The requests before the board were variances from Section 28‑4‑1‑D‑1 (minimum front‑yard requirements) to permit 0‑foot setbacks along Village Street and Lilac Street where 10 feet are required; from 28‑4‑1‑B (minimum lot size) to permit a lot of 6,534 square feet where 7,500 is required; and…

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