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ZBA Approves Two‑Story Garage at 36A Barrows Road; Owner Must Meet Building‑Code Requirements

6192686 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a variance permitting a 27‑foot tall two‑story detached garage and minor front‑yard placement at 36A Barrows Road (property straddles Worcester/Holden), with recommended plan and waiver conditions and usual building‑permit checks.

Applicant Scott Barrows asked the Zoning Board for two variances for 36A Barrows Road: relief from the 15‑foot maximum height for accessory structures (proposed 27‑foot height) and permission for an accessory structure to occupy the front yard. The property is an unusual lot that straddles the Worcester‑Holden boundary; the existing primary dwelling is in Holden and the Worcester portion is where the…

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