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Board approves variance to convert 2119 Burdett Avenue into three-unit residence
Summary
An unnamed board approved variance PLZBA2025004848 to convert 2119 Burdett Avenue from a former dental office into a three-unit rental, after finding the proposal an unlisted environmental action with a negative declaration.
An unnamed board voted to approve a use variance (PLZBA2025004848) to convert 2119 Burdett Avenue from a former dental office into a three-unit rental apartment on a motion introduced and explained during the meeting. The board also found PLCBA 2025-0048 to be an unlisted environmental action and approved a negative declaration, clearing a procedural review required before the variance could be granted.
The applicant, speaking at the meeting, said the property owner submitted a business plan and new designs and described the proposed end use as "a triplex," asking the board to grant a variance from the property's current mixed commercial-residential designation. "It would now be a triplex, which I think fits in the neighborhood," Speaker 2 said.
During discussion, a board member asked whether approval would create a binding precedent. Legal counsel replied that decisions are made on each application’s own merits and that past approvals are persuasive but not binding on future boards. The board formally voted on a motion to find the proposal an unlisted environmental action and adopt a negative declaration before taking the variance vote.
When moving the variance, the presiding board member outlined the findings required for a use variance, saying the property "is unable to provide a reasonable return unless the variance is approved" and describing the hardship as unique and not self-created. The motion said the requested variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood and noted the surrounding area contains apartments and student housing. "This is a dental office that we're bringing into being student housing," the mover said.
After a second, the board voted in favor of the variance. Multiple board members recorded their approval by roll call/voice at the meeting; the motion carried. The applicant thanked the board, saying the approval "brings it to closure" for the family.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed by agreement of those present. No formal conditions, dollar figures, or implementation dates for the conversion were provided in the transcript.
