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Board grants variance for additional garage bay at 43 Central Ave
Summary
The Zoning Board approved an interior side setback variance for a new garage bay at 43 Central Ave after the applicant presented neighborhood comparables; the board voted unanimously to grant the relief, 7–0.
The Zoning Board of Appeals on June 10 granted an area variance to allow an expanded garage at 43 Central Ave, finding that comparable properties in the neighborhood have similar encroachments.
The applicant presented a slide set of Google Street View comparables showing existing garages and yards that encroach into the 20‑foot total side yard band. The draft motion finds the requested interior side setback relief (district requirement 8 feet; proposed 2.5 feet; relief 5.5 feet or 68.8%) substantial but mitigated by the neighborhood context.
After deliberation the board voted 7–0 in favor. The motion notes the applicant demonstrated no additional adjacent land was available and that the proposal improves the lot condition by providing off‑street parking. The board attached the condition that construction proceed per the submitted plans.
The vote was recorded as in favor by the full board. The decision will be filed with the building department so the applicant may pursue permits consistent with the granted relief.
