Zoning board carries application for 573 Springfield Avenue (Sotheby's office); parking, lot coverage and stormwater remain unresolved

An application to demolish and replace the existing structure at 573 Springfield Avenue and to relocate a Sotheby's International Realty office to the site was introduced to the Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment on Jan. 8. The applicant presented a design intended to maintain a residential appearance while accommodating office functions and parking, but the board carried the application for further review and additional experts.

Charles (Charlie) Opler, who testified for the applicant on operations and office needs, said the brokerage employs a small in‑office staff (manager, administrator and marketing person) while most agents work as independent contractors; the applicant estimated typical occupancy in the office would range from fewer than ten people to occasional assemblies for 20–40 people…