Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Variance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Zoning board grants variance for addition at 60 Green Street
Summary
The board approved a variance to allow an addition at 60 Green Street that reduces one side setback to 5.9 feet, citing lot configuration and neighbor support; departmental memos raised no objections.
Wakefield’s Zoning Board granted a variance allowing an addition at 60 Green Street that reduces one side setback to 5.9 feet, after the applicant presented site constraints and letters of neighbor support.
Applicant counsel explained the house is centered on the lot and that an addition on the left side is the most feasible option. He presented zoning tables and elevations showing the proposed garage and "hangout room" above it. Counsel said three immediate neighbors had submitted letters of support.
Board members reviewed departmental correspondence (Fire Department raised no objection; DPW requested an I&I fee notation) and discussed the separation to neighboring houses; several members described the design as tasteful and noted there would still be substantial distance to the nearest neighbor. The board found the circumstances constituted a hardship and that granting the variance would not substantially derogate from the chapter’s intent.
The motion to grant the variance passed unanimously among members present. The decision will reference the final plan set and include typical conditions requiring substantial compliance with presented plans.
Next steps: plan recording and standard follow‑up to ensure the final plans reflect the variance dimensions and any required notes (I&I fee) before permits are issued.
