Zoning Board of Appeals – Apr 22, 2026
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- Time
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What was decided
The board heard and granted two variance requests, one for a two-bay garage at 60 Longmeadow Road and one for retail, storage, and office use at 32 Dunham Road. The board allowed the applicant at 26 Mason Street to withdraw a garage/ADU variance request and allowed the applicant at 21 Bridge Street to withdraw a lot subdivision variance request, both without prejudice. A special permit and variance request for a wireless facility at 12 Tozer Road was continued to May 27, 2026, and the March 25, 2026 minutes were approved.
Decisions recorded
- Granted a Variance at 60 Longmeadow Road for a two-bay garage addition encroaching into the side yard setback, 4-0.
- Granted a Variance at 32 Dunham Road to allow 9,000 sq. ft. of retail use by Boston Consignment and 12,000 sq. ft. for storage and office use, 4-0.
- Allowed the applicant to withdraw the application at 26 Mason Street without prejudice, 4-0.
- Accepted the written request to withdraw the application at 21 Bridge Street without prejudice, 4-0.
- Accepted the written request to continue the application at 12 Tozer Road to the May 27, 2026 meeting, subject to signing the Waiver and Agreement, 4-0.
- Approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes as written, 4-0.
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Terms used here
- special permit
- Permission from a board the zoning names, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, for a use or project the zoning allows only with that board's approval.
- variance
- Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.
Source
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