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Taunton ZBA continues debate over Winthrop Street restaurant and six upstairs units
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested special‑permit application for a family restaurant and six 1‑bedroom apartments at 381 Winthrop St., citing missing square‑footage and parking detail and a legal dispute over whether unit counts fall to the planning board. The hearing was continued to January after a 4–1 vote to allow more information and coordination with city staff.
Attorney Brianna Carrara told the Zoning Board of Appeals on Dec. 19 that her client seeks a special permit under section 4‑45‑0‑3 to extend a preexisting nonconforming building at 381 Winthrop St. to create a family restaurant with a 3‑season deck and six one‑bedroom units above. She said the filing meets required rear‑yard setbacks, parking requirements and that the planning board has signaled support in a letter the board provided to the ZBA.
Carried through an architect's presentation by engineer Evan Watson, petitioners described a stepped building that would extend roughly 900 square feet into the front setback area and produce what the applicant…
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