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Zoning board grants Petro family variance for larger attached garage and ADU at 39 Smith Road
Summary
The Town of Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing roughly 400 square feet of additional garage footprint tied to an attached ADU at 39 Smith Road, citing septic placement, potential wetlands and lot shape as the board's hardship rationale; applicants were notified of a 20‑day appeal period.
The Town of Charlton Zoning Board of Appeals on April 7 approved a variance allowing an attached two‑car garage that exceeds the standard garage footprint by about 400 square feet for property at 39 Smith Road, contingent on the revised plans submitted to the board.
The board’s decision followed testimony from Mark Lindblom, the contractor representing homeowners James and Linda Petro, who said the revised design added fire‑rated walls and an extra egress to make the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) conform to the 1,250‑square‑foot ADU maximum…
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