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Planning board denies variance request to convert large accessory building at 15 Garnet into guest house

5546177 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The board denied a variance that would have allowed conversion of a larger-than-permitted accessory structure into a two-bedroom short‑term rental guest house, citing lack of demonstrated hardship and neighborhood character concerns.

The Planning and Zoning Board on Aug. 5 denied a variance request to convert an existing accessory structure at 15 Garnet Avenue into a guest house that exceeds the city’s 500-square-foot guest-house limit. The applicants sought approval to use an existing office/garage building as a two‑bedroom short‑term rental and to increase the allowed guest‑house size from…

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