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Developer withdraws large Washington Street proposal after public opposition, will file again
Summary
After extensive public comment and board questioning, the applicant asked to withdraw without prejudice a proposal for a multi-story, 56-unit development at 1139 and 1151 Washington St.; the ZBA allowed the withdrawal.
The developer of a proposed multifamily project at 1139 and 1151 Washington Street withdrew the application without prejudice on Aug. 25 after a lengthy board hearing and substantial public commentary opposing the proposal.
Applicant Steven Young and counsel Tom Kavanaugh described revisions to the proposal, including a reduced unit count (applicant said he was considering 56 units rather than the original 59), added landscape screening along Jefferson Street, changes to balcony glazing to improve privacy, and a…
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