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Parking modification approved for two‑family at 112 George Street
Summary
A modification to the zoning parking requirement was approved to allow Aspire to build a two‑family house at 112 George Street. The landlocked lot cannot accommodate the two required off‑street spaces without blocking the sidewalk; board members cited safety and precedent in discussion.
A modification to the town’s off‑street parking requirement was approved to allow construction of a two‑family house at 112 George Street, the meeting record shows. The applicant was identified in the session as Raymond Shalub; the request was presented as an application by Aspire.
The presenter explained that the zoning code requires one off‑street parking space per unit, which for a two‑family would mean two spaces, but the parcel is landlocked. "There's no way to build a building there and also have off street parking without blocking the sidewalk with the cars," the presenter said, adding that vehicles would need to back onto George Street, creating a safety risk. A staff speaker noted the zoning code permits property owners to request a modification to that requirement and that the request before the group followed that process.
A committee member moved to approve the modification and the motion was seconded. Two participants vocalized "Aye" on the record and the chair confirmed the motion carried. The formal motion recorded in the meeting was to approve the requested modification to off‑street parking requirements for the two‑family project at 112 George Street; the mover was the Committee member who spoke at the motion, and the second was the Chair.
