Zoning board approves small rear-yard addition at 92 Celia Road

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals on July 28 voted to approve a finding allowing a 272-square-foot single-story rear addition to a preexisting nonconforming single-family dwelling at 92 Celia Road.

The applicant, Dimitris Stavropoulos, told the board the addition would “give value to the house and much needed space for my family.” The board heard no public comment and staff recommended approval with conditions. Chair Reina Rubin called for a motion, and the board voted to approve the petition.

The filing cited relief under the Braintree Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 135 §§403(a) and 701) because the proposed addition will be within the existing rear yard setback. The application states the proposed addition would sit at 15.1 to 16.6 feet from the rear property line where 30 feet is required; the existing structure sits about 5.1 feet into the setback. The board applied the standard for a finding and concluded the addition is “in harmony and not detrimental to the neighborhood,” as recorded in the motion.

Outcome and next steps: The board approved the finding. Staff will issue the related decision and the applicant must meet any conditions noted by staff before a building permit may be issued.

Speakers at the hearing included Chair Reina Rubin, Vice Chair Jose Perez, Clerk Angela Kavanaugh, Alternate Tom Cleaver, applicant Dimitris Stavropoulos, and planning staff.