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ZBA approves parking/stair variance at 153 Franklin, a rear porch at 380 Beechmont and conversion of 302 Union to a daycare
Summary
The board approved area variances for 153 Franklin Avenue (front‑yard parking and stair setback), a rear screened porch/deck at 380 Beechmont Drive, and a conversion of 302 Union Avenue from office to a day care; the latter drew questions about pickup logistics but was approved as consistent with neighborhood needs.
In a series of shorter votes the Zoning Board approved three separate, mostly uncontroversial items:
• 153 Franklin Avenue: The board granted area variances to permit an at‑grade front‑yard parking space and to locate an exterior stair within the front setback. Architect Gail Asher told the board parking is constrained in the downtown area and that the design…
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