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Owner seeks rear‑setback and coverage variances to move carriage house at 169 Union Avenue
Summary
The owner of 169 Union Avenue requested modifications to previously approved variances to move a carriage house closer to the alley and to adjust coverage and driveway percentages. The board discussed neighborhood consistency and asked for clarification of prior approvals, parking, and permeability; the public hearing remains open.
Representatives for the owner of 169 Union Avenue asked the Zoning Board of Appeals Sept. 15 for modifications to variances the board previously granted for a detached carriage house. The applicant seeks a five‑foot rear‑setback (to the alley) where 25 feet is required, among other relief tied to lot width, principal coverage, and driveway percentage.
Tonia Yesenczyk of Y Engineering, speaking for owner Eric Grossman (appearing by representation), told the board the site sits within a historic review district and that the Design Review Board had recommended placing the carriage…
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