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ZBA approves event-space special permit for 451 Broadway with six-month administrative review

2255570 · February 10, 2025
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Summary

The Zoning Board approved Alexa Furman's special permit and parking variance to open a small event/meeting space at 451 Broadway Street, with a six-month administrative review to monitor parking and neighborhood impacts.

The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals voted Feb. 10 to approve both a variance for off-street parking and a special permit under Article 12.3 to operate an event/meeting space at 451 Broadway Street, owned by Alexa Furman.

Alexa Furman told the board she intends to operate classes, training and occasional community or church events at the site, generally proposing hours between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. She said the space has no kitchen and would use catering; alcohol service would be considered only if a separate license is applied for and approved. Furman said the site currently provides five…

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