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Council approves one‑year permit for two storage containers at 558 Amesbury Road with relocation condition
Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved Ryan Walsh’s request to keep two storage containers for up to one year, contingent on relocating them to the southwest corner of the lot and reapplying if more time is needed; councilors discussed floodplain and contents concerns before voting.
After a public hearing, the City Council approved a conditional special‑permit allowing two storage containers at 558 Amesbury Road for one year.
Applicant Ryan Walsh told the council he needs the containers while preparing his house for sale and expects to keep them up to 12 months; he described the contents as landscaping materials, gravel, rocks and motorcycle parts but said there were no engines or oil. Planning staff had suggested relocation of the containers outside floodplain/wetland areas to the southwest corner of the lot. Councilor Ferrera expressed concern about placing large containers in wetlands or floodplain areas because of potential leakage; Walsh said he could move the containers closer to the house off the flood zone but that moving them to the southwest corner would damage his yard and impede truck access.
The council approved two conditions: a one‑year limit after which the applicant must reapply and relocation to the southwest corner of the lot as recommended by staff. The roll call to approve the conditions and the permit passed 10 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent.
Councilors advised Walsh to work with department staff to find acceptable placement that minimizes yard damage and complies with floodplain and wetland recommendations. The permit requires compliance with the two conditions or return to the council for amendment.
