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Gardner ZBA delays decision on 163–165 Pine St. special‑permit modification after parking, retaining‑wall and egress issues
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The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals on May 20 continued review of a proposed modification to the special permit for 163–165 Pine Street, citing outstanding questions about parking, a retaining wall and a second means of egress.
The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals on May 20 continued review of a proposed modification to the special permit for 163–165 Pine Street, citing outstanding questions about parking, a retaining wall, and the property's second means of egress.
Attorney Christine Tree, representing owner Jonathan Bombacci, presented revised site plans that move the rear retaining wall closer to the rear lot line and that show an additional maneuvering area intended to make “Space 8” usable. Tree said the retaining‑wall change adds about $5,000 to the project and that bollards will be installed near an exterior stairway for safety.
The proposal also includes an offer from the owner of 307 Pine Street to provide up to five off‑site parking spaces about 1,200 feet from the subject…
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