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Board denies open-space waiver for proposed Greenland Road dealership
Summary
The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a requested open-space variance that would have reduced required open area from 50% to 43% for the proposed BMW dealership at 1575 Greenland Road; members cited open-space standards and environmental concerns.
A separate motion to grant an open-space variance for the proposed dealership at 1575 Greenland Road was denied by roll call. The applicant had sought permission to reduce required open space to 43% from the 50% minimum in the zoning rules, but the board voted against that relief and discussed the importance of open-space standards.
Debbie Luddington, an abutter, told the board she was concerned about reduced open space, environmental impacts and property values. The applicant responded that the design would move pavement away from wetlands and include stormwater treatment and that traffic and environmental issues would be addressed during planning-board review.
The denial leaves the applicant with one variance approved (building footprint) but still requiring either redesign to meet open-space standards or further appeals. The board recorded a roll call vote; the transcript notes the denial but does not list individual vote tallies.
