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Neighbors oppose ADU at 75 Washington Street; applicant withdraws application

5441561 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

An application to build a 900-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 75 Washington Street was withdrawn after multiple neighbors raised privacy, safety and parking concerns; the applicant indicated willingness to redraw plans and refile.

An application to construct a detached, 900-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 75 Washington Street was withdrawn after substantial neighborhood opposition and board questions about setbacks, parking and emergency access.

Attorney John Kelty presented the application on behalf of the Jacoosh family, seeking side-yard variances for a 45-by-20-foot ADU in the rear yard that would require a 6-foot left side setback where 15 feet is normally required. Kelty said the lot is narrow…

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