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ZBA continues 282 Warren/73 Pleasant lot‑line variance request after questioning hardship
Summary
Applicants asked to redraw lot lines so 73 Pleasant becomes conforming and 282 Warren's build factor improves from roughly 52 to 26.69; the board questioned whether the hardship is self‑created and continued the hearing to March 20 for more information.
The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a request to redraw lot lines between 282 Warren Street and 73 Pleasant Street after questioning whether the requested variance would address a genuine, non‑self‑created hardship.
Applicants asked the board to allow a conveyance of a narrow, long five‑foot strip of land that currently links 282 Warren to Pleasant Street. Counsel said the reconfiguration would convert 73 Pleasant from a nonconforming lot into a conforming lot and significantly reduce — though not eliminate — 282 Warren's build factor. Attorney Timothy Fraser said the change would reduce 282 Warren's build factor from the low fifties (about 52.6) down to roughly 26.69; the zoning code requires a build…
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