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Neighbors tell ZBA they fear 'industrial' garage, cite safety and blight at 30 Larchmont
Summary
Multiple neighbors told the ZBA they oppose the variance for 30 Larchmont, citing property neglect, parked commercial equipment, stagnant pool cover hazards, increased traffic and loss of neighborhood character.
During public comment the board heard repeated concerns that the property has been neglected and that a 1,900‑square‑foot garage would introduce industrial scale and commercial vehicle storage into a residential block. Residents described excavators and a loader sitting on the lot since tree removal last October, stagnant water on a pool cover they described as unsanitary and a potential drowning hazard, and long periods of apparent inattention by the owner.
Speakers urged the board to deny the variance until outstanding maintenance and code issues are addressed. Debbie Russell said the property has been a "blight" and that unregistered vehicles sit on site; Joe Fernlock emphasized safety risks and asked why a residential lot should store heavy equipment. Residents also requested renderings, landscaping and drainage plans before any approvals to assess visual and safety impacts on adjacent yards and children who use the street.
