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BZA permits conversion of Rice Street accessory structure to potential dwelling with kitchen condition
Summary
The board approved a special permit at 60 Rice Street allowing an accessory building currently shown as a playroom to be used as living space, and required that a full kitchen be installed before the structure is occupied as a dwelling unit.
Antonio Barros, owner of the structure at 60 Rice Street, told the board the building had been presented as a playroom and storage area but should be permitted as a dwelling in case future use turns residential. The applicant said the current interior layout shows a sink/bar and bathroom; the board required a condition that a full kitchen be installed if and when the structure is used as a dwelling.
There was no public correspondence in the file and no public testimony. The chair and members reviewed the plans and discussed where a kitchen would need to be installed before the space is used for sleeping occupancy. The board granted the special permit under zoning sections cited in the motion, with the kitchen requirement noted on the file drawing.
