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Norton ZBA finds planned second‑story addition at 133 Lincoln Street will not be substantially more detrimental
Summary
The Norton Zoning Board voted to approve a finding under section 175 that a vertical addition at 133 Lincoln Street—within the current footprint—will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood; the board noted the footprint will not change and health‑department review will handle septic compliance.
The Norton Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a finding under section 175 that a proposed second‑story addition at 133 Lincoln Street will not be substantially more detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.
Applicant Bruce Manuel Gonsalves told the board the work adds living space within the existing footprint — adding two bedrooms, a bathroom and a den — and that the structure’s height will remain within the 35‑foot limit. The board said the footprint is unchanged and accepted the submitted plan for the purposes of the zoning finding, even as members noted the plan relies on an older septic plan and is not a formal property line survey.
The board highlighted that septic compliance is handled by the health department as part of the building‑permit process; the applicant reported that the septic system had already been sized for the additional bedrooms. With no public speakers in favor or opposition, the board voted yes on the finding (recorded votes show Mr. Tenore, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Noel/"Newell" voting in favor). The chair said staff would use the plan of record in the written decision.
The board’s action is limited to the zoning finding; any required health‑department approvals or building‑department permits remain subject to those agencies’ review.
