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Applicant withdraws 29 Ford Street conversion petition without prejudice
Summary
The petitioner for 29 Ford Street, a conversion to a three‑family dwelling in R2, asked to withdraw the application after board questions about setbacks, parking and density; the board allowed withdrawal without prejudice, permitting the owner to reapply.
The zoning board accepted a request to withdraw, without prejudice, an application to convert a nonconforming duplex at 29 Ford Street into a three‑family dwelling.
Darwin Fortuna, a licensed architect representing petitioner Elmar Ventura, described the constrained lot and the proposed dormer and attic conversion to add an additional residential unit. Inspectional Services flagged multiple areas requiring relief, including reduced lot area per unit, parking dimensions and setback issues. After a lengthy technical discussion, the applicant opted to withdraw the petition without prejudice rather than press a controversial variance at this meeting; the board recorded the withdrawal, which allows the owner to revise plans and refile in the future.
