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Board approves Vineyard 5 LLC guest‑house conversion with 0.5‑mile parking condition
Summary
The Board approved conversion of a residential unit at 221–225 Spring St. to a 3‑bed guest house, imposing a condition requiring a yearly lease for one designated parking space within 0.5 mile to be filed with zoning upon certification renewal.
Vineyard 5 LLC received board approval Feb. 24 to convert a 3‑bed unit at 221–225 Spring St., Unit 7, into a guest house, subject to a required annually renewed lease for one designated parking space within 0.5 mile of the property. The applicant said a private property owner on Fair Street is prepared to lease a spot and that the lease will be produced for zoning review.
Board members debated whether a 0.25‑mile or 0.5‑mile radius was appropriate; the motion adopted a 0.5‑mile condition so the leases remain feasible over time. "This property is in the general business district… the relief sought is minimal to a reasonable enjoyment of this permitted use," one member said during deliberations. The motion carried unanimously after members weighed hardship (substandard lot and limited on‑site parking) against neighborhood character.
The decision includes the usual 12‑month project commencement and public‑notice fee conditions. The zoning office will review any submitted lease and confirm it designates an exclusive parking space for the guest‑house unit as required by the condition.
