Board approves rear‑yard setback reduction for deck, conditions accessory apartment
May 28, 2026
The board granted a rear‑yard setback reduction for a second‑story deck at 49 Eastern Avenue and conditioned approval on the deck not being enclosed and the accessory apartment remaining an additional unit.
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A representative for the property at 49 Eastern Avenue said the owner seeks a reduction of rear‑yard setback from 40 feet to about 25.3 feet to accommodate a second‑story deck that ties into an accessory‑apartment application. The applicant’s representative said the deck provides egress and circulation for the dwelling and that the accessory apartment will be maintained within the dwelling.
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