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ZBA approves renovation and garage relocation at 65 Broadway/Bramfield with sidewalk and tree coordination condition
Summary
The board approved removal of later additions and a new attached garage that moves a current 1.1‑ft encroachment to a 5‑ft setback at 65 Broadway/Bramfield Street, finding the project consistent with surrounding lot sizes and with Historic Commission support. Approval included a condition to coordinate sidewalk repairs and tree work with city staff.
Attorney Lisa Me presented plans for 65 Broadway/Bramfield Street proposing to remove later additions and build a new connected garage, moving the garage away from an existing 1.1‑ft encroachment to a 5‑ft setback. The Historic Commission recommended approval, noting the proposed addition is subordinate to the historic structure and that the bulk of demolition targets non‑historic 1980s work.
Board members examined the demolition fractions and nonconformity criteria. The project increases lot coverage modestly (from ~25.1% to ~29.5%) but preserves the historic main mass, sets the garage back, and keeps new elements subordinate. The board voted to approve both requested special permits, subject to coordination with Public Services on any sidewalk work and consultation on street‑tree impacts.
The applicant will submit revised permit materials reflecting the board’s conditions before building permits are issued.
