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ZBA grants finding for 9 Searle Ave. addition, citing neighborhood support and no new nonconformities

Town of Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals · December 29, 2025
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Summary

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously found that a two-story rear addition and dormers at 9 Searle Ave. will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and granted the requested finding under 40A section 6, subject to standard conditions.

The Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a finding under Massachusetts General Laws c.40A, §6 allowing an alteration to preexisting nonconforming front and side yards and usable open space at 9 Searle Avenue.

Attorney Robert Allen said the house, built in 1935, is an existing two-family dwelling in a T5 district. The proposal calls for a rear two-story addition, two dormers to finish the third-floor attic, and limited…

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