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ZBA grants special permit for second ADU at multi‑family property, subject to site‑plan review
Summary
The board approved a special permit allowing a second accessory dwelling unit and related lot‑coverage and parking adjustments at the subject multi‑family property, with conditions to proceed through planning/site‑plan review and to ensure ADU sizing complies with building rules.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted Jan. 15 to grant a special permit allowing an additional accessory dwelling unit at a multi‑family site (petition presented by attorney Peter Solino), along with relief tied to lot coverage and parking geometry. Counsel said the proposal would provide 12 on‑site parking spaces to meet demand and argued the development would not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood.
Board members discussed the calculation of ADU size limits and whether the cap (900 sq ft per ADU or other sizing rules) was met; counsel said he had not confirmed the exact ADU sizing with the building department but that the petition seeks only special‑permit relief (not a variance) for lot‑coverage and parking geometry. The board conditioned approval on planning/site‑plan review and noted staff would examine ADU sizing during permitting.
The motion to grant the special permit carried in a recorded voice vote with multiple members in favor and at least two members opposed; the board directed the applicant to complete required site‑plan and building‑department reviews before permits are issued.
