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Concord Zoning Board approves series of signage and setback variances; roundup of motions and votes
Summary
At its November meeting the Concord ZBA approved a bundle of variances — sign packages for downtown and retail sites, multiple residential setback variances, and an extension for a previously approved sign — summarized here with outcomes and next steps.
The Concord Zoning Board approved multiple sign and dimensional variances at its November meeting, acting on a mix of commercial wayfinding requests and residential setback cases.
Key outcomes (votes sourced from the meeting record):
- Advantage Signs (on behalf of Stephen Dupree): Board granted a one-time, one-year extension for an off-premise sign variance (motion passed; chair announced approval).
- Walter Dratner (conversion to two units at 8181 Village Street): Board granted two variances (lot-area and front-yard setback) to permit the conversion and adopt the applicant’s findings (motion carried 5–0).
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