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Applicant at 69 Oak Street to pursue renovations; zoning board continues special‑permit hearing

Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals · December 18, 2025
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Summary

Applicant for 69 Oak Street asked the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals for time to work with the building commissioner and provide a parking/site plan; the board agreed to continue the special‑permit hearing to allow the applicant to pursue a two‑family permit or return with materials supporting a three‑family special permit.

Acting Chair (name not specified) opened the hearing on case 2025‑12‑01, a special‑permit request to reinstate a three‑family dwelling at 69 Oak Street. Applicant representative Suresh Patel said the owner (listed in the application as Nan/Nanda Patel) and he purchased the building vacant and that it has been unoccupied since approximately 2014; he said the structure is not currently habitable and must be repaired before occupancy.

The board focused its review on the…

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