Board approves 3‑foot side setback for 910 Cherry Street to allow interior reconfiguration

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 on Aug. 11 to grant a setback variance allowing a west side setback of 3 feet instead of the required 5 feet at 910 Cherry Street so the building owner can reconfigure interior spaces. Applicant Stefan Granteroff told the board his plan would create a common hallway to separate two office suites and said exterior and interior wall thicknesses would consume floor area, leaving a tight clearance under the existing 15‑foot floor‑plan width. He asked for a 2‑foot variance to ensure adequate room for ADA‑compliant circulation and egress. Granteroff said plumbing and other systems are located on the left (west) side of the building, making an eastward expansion cost prohibitive. Staff corrected a prior meeting date on the record (the item was continued from July 14, not June 9) and identified the property as 910 Cherry Street (Parcel ID 20986‑000‑000). The board asked about neighboring property owners; the applicant reported informal conversations in which nearby owners said they had no objection. After discussion, the board approved the variance 5‑0.