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Zoning board approves demolition and two‑family construction at 18 Thomas St with multiple variances
Summary
The board approved variances allowing demolition of an existing warehouse and construction of a two‑family residence at 18 Thomas St after the applicant reduced the footprint and impervious coverage where possible; the motion passed unanimously.
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved multiple area variances June 10 to permit demolition of a warehouse and construction of a two‑family residence at 18 Thomas St.
Sean Corp of Reveal Architecture (speaker 11) presented a revised plan that reduced the building footprint and increased the rear‑yard setback compared with earlier submissions. The applicant said efforts lowered impervious coverage and tightened the floorplate to reduce the amount of relief requested.
The board’s drafted motion lists several variances including minimum lot size (district requirement 6,000 sq ft; proposed 2,294 sq ft), average lot width (required 80 ft; proposed 40 ft), maximum principal coverage (required 40%; proposed 65%), multiple front/rear/interior side setbacks, and parking relief (district requires 3 spaces; proposed 2). The draft motion notes the proposal represents an improvement over current lot conditions and changes the use from warehouse to residential.
After discussion the board voted 7–0 to grant the variances. The decision records that the project will meet minimum permeability requirements and that the board appreciates the applicant’s effort to reduce the magnitude of nonconformance. The motion directs the applicant to file required construction documents and coordinate with staff on parking and site improvements.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
