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ZBA roundup: continuances and approvals including 21 Catherine, 199 Plain and 257 Aiken
Summary
At its Jan. 13 session the Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals continued two petitions and approved variances and special permits for several properties, including conditions requiring updated site plans in two cases.
The Lowell City Zoning Board of Appeals handled a mix of procedural continuances and final votes at its Jan. 13 meeting, approving variances and a sign permit, and continuing two matters for additional information.
Votes at a glance
- ZBA 2024‑42 (119 Foster St.): Continued to Jan. 27, 2025. Motion to continue made by Member Prokop and seconded by the vice chairman; roll call votes recorded by the chair and members approving the continuance.
- ZBA 2024‑59 (21 Catherine Dr.): Variance approval to construct a front porch and for relief from floor‑area ratio per Section 5.1, subject to the condition that an updated site plan be submitted to the Department of Planning & Development (DPD). Motion by Member Prokop; second by Member Javi; roll call: Chairman Peck — approve, Member Callahan — approve, Member Briere — approve, Member Prokop — approve, Member Javi — approve. Outcome: approved with condition.
- ZBA 2024‑61 (199 Plain St.): Special permit approved for internally illuminated signage (section 6.34). Motion by Member Brokaw; second by the vice chairman. Roll call: unanimous approval. Outcome: approved.
- ZBA 2024‑65 (257 Aiken Ave.): Variance approval to construct a single‑family home on a substandard lot; board approved with a condition that updated plans show a maximum building height of 32 feet. Motion by Member Prokop; second by the vice chairman; roll call recorded approval with conditions.
- ZBA 2024‑489 (451 Broadway): Continued to Feb. 10, 2025 (see separate article). Applicant was asked to submit additional materials including a parking plan, a business plan describing operations and hours, and an amended application showing the property owner as Salon Solutions Realty LLC.
Other routine business included approval of the board minutes for Dec. 9, 2024 and adjournment.
Several approvals carried standard conditions aimed at clarifying documents or ensuring compliance with DPD and building department requirements; two approvals required the applicant to submit amended site plans or corrected application paperwork.
