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Zoning officer flags partial-demolition question for 53 River Road project
Summary
Zoning officer told the board that planned partial removal of framing and foundation walls at 53 River Road may require the applicant to return for variances if the work goes beyond the allowed partial demolition; he suggested a case-by-case approach to avoid unnecessary reapplications.
During the zoning officer report, staff described the condition of 53 River Road as an older house where work will require removing some framing and foundation walls before rebuilding. The officer said the yellow-highlighted framing on the plan represents elements the applicant may keep; areas shaded differently would require removal and could trigger a need for the applicant to return to the board for the same variances if more structure is removed than the plan allows.
Board members sought clarity on whether the proposed partial demolition would require reapplication for variances. The zoning officer urged due diligence and recommended that if the applicant limits removals to the highlighted framing, they could proceed under the existing approvals; if major parts of the structure are removed, the applicant would need to return for the variances previously granted.
