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Planning Board approves multiple ADU and housing site plans; unanimous votes
Summary
The Planning Board approved several accessory dwelling unit (ADU) site plans and larger multiunit proposals on May 5, 2026, voting unanimously on each application while asking staff to tighten tech-review guidance and clarify ADU ordinance details for future meetings.
Tony Gonzalez, chair of the Planning Board, convened the board on May 5 and led a series of site-plan reviews and votes that resulted in unanimous approvals for multiple ADU and multiunit housing projects.
The board approved a conditioned site plan for 18 Fred Street, where representatives described converting an unfinished garage into a separate ADU and noted one outstanding technical item: ensuring separate water and electric shutoffs so units can be isolated in an emergency. The board’s action included the condition that staff verify utility isolation and fire-safety measures before final sign-off.
Amanda Langer presented an 887-square-foot two-story ADU at 9 Edson Street, describing dedicated water and sewer services, a rear setback that meets zoning, and off-street…
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