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Board approves second‑story addition over garage at 12 Loring with footprint limit
Summary
The zoning board granted a dimensional variance at 12 Loring to allow a second‑story addition above an existing garage, conditioned so the vertical addition not extend beyond the current building perimeter and that footprint limits be verified if engineering plans are later provided.
The Lincoln Zoning Board approved a dimensional-variance request for 12 Loring on Dec. 2, allowing a second-story addition above an existing garage so long as the structure does not extend beyond the existing building perimeter. A board member moved to approve, the motion was seconded and the board recorded ayes and approved the application.
Applicant Thomas Omar (represented by a contractor) explained the plan to remove the garage roof and build up a full second floor above the garage footprint; he and the contractor confirmed the addition will be vertical only and will not enlarge the building’s existing perimeter. The board noted the house predates current setback rules and that similar additions exist nearby.
Chair read the planning board record: the planning board had questioned the lack of a survey plan but concluded the vertical addition would not extend further into the side-yard setback and forwarded a positive recommendation (4–0). Neighbor David Hart spoke in favor, calling owner Rosie Cruz "a good neighbor" and saying the proposed work fits the neighborhood’s character.
The board attached a condition — similar to other applications heard that night — that the addition be limited to the existing perimeter absent stamped engineered measurements and that the change be vertical only. The motion passed with ayes recorded and the variance approved.
Next steps: the contractor may submit construction drawings and any required surveys or engineered plans to the building department for permit review; the zoning official will confirm compliance with the board’s condition before permits issue.
