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Select Board grants Peron family special permit to convert barn into house
Summary
The Select Board granted a special permit under zoning bylaw section 6.1.2 to John C. and Judith E. Peron to change an outbuilding to a primary dwelling at One Larry Rod Cross Road in the R2 zone; the planning board had already approved a subdivision that improved frontage and setbacks and utilities are available, according to the applicant.
The Stockbridge Select Board voted June 4 to grant a special permit to John C. and Judith E. Peron that allows conversion of an existing outbuilding (barn) into a primary dwelling at One Larry Rod Cross Road, pursuant to zoning bylaw section 6.1.2.
Applicant John C. Peron addressed the board and explained that the property had been reconfigured through a planning‑board approval that increased frontage and setback lengths, making the barn conversion feasible. He said town water, sewer and electric service reach the barn, so no new well or septic would be required. The applicant told the board the permit was necessary to complete a pending sale and that building‑department review requires bringing structures up to code before conversion.
Town staff said the planning board had unanimously approved the prior lot configuration and that the building commissioner had indicated the barn could be converted provided the work meets building code requirements. No public opposition spoke during the hearing. After a short deliberation the board closed the evidence portion of the hearing and voted to grant the special permit.
What’s next: The Perons will proceed with required building‑code upgrades and any necessary permits from the building department; the special permit was recorded in the minutes and incorporated into hearing records.
