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Planning commission approves second‑story addition at 1641 Francis Avenue
Summary
Belmont commissioners approved a tier‑3 single‑family design review to add 1,208 sq ft (1,156 upper, 52 lower) and create a new second story at 1641 Francis Avenue; vote was 4‑0.
The Belmont Planning Commission on Sept. 2 approved a tier‑3 single‑family design review at 1641 Francis Avenue that allows a new second story totaling 1,156 square feet and a 52‑square‑foot ground‑floor addition, for a combined addition of 1,208 square feet.
Planning staff reported the site is a 5,500‑square‑foot lot with a slope of about 9.42% and a calculated maximum gross floor area of 2,932 square feet. The existing house is 1,717 square feet; staff said the proposed 2,872 square feet is below the maximum. Setbacks for the proposed second‑story addition were listed as front 29 feet 2 inches, side 6 feet, and rear 37 feet 10 inches; required setbacks are 15 feet front, 6 feet sides, and 15 feet rear.
An applicant who identified themselves as the homeowner said the project is intended to add two bedrooms to accommodate a growing family, with outreach undertaken to adjacent neighbors. Commissioners discussed massing, materials and neighborhood context; one commissioner questioned whether the proposed board‑and‑batten siding was consistent with nearby homes but ultimately found the project met the objective findings.
A motion to approve the single‑family design review (application number 2020Five-twenty4) passed by roll call vote, 4‑0. The commission noted the approval is appealable within 10 calendar days.
