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Board approves transfer of 7-unit Walnut Street special permit amid neighbor concerns
Summary
The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Nov. 18 to transfer a previously approved special permit for a seven-unit building at 63 Walnut Street to new owners, who agreed to comply with prior conditions including signed construction plans and cleanup of site debris. A neighbor raised concerns about apparent construction activity and parking.
The Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals on Nov. 18 approved transferring a previously granted special permit for a seven-unit multifamily property at 63 Walnut Street to new owners, who said they will follow all prior conditions.
John Gerstelauer, who identified himself as a new owner, told the board he and his partner purchased the property less than a month ago and intend to proceed with the plans that had been approved earlier. "We've attached the prior approval and reiterated the nine specific items requested," Gerstelauer said, adding the applicants will comply with the conditions.
The board’s chair…
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