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Planning Board – Apr 28, 2026

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What was decided

The Planning Board held a public hearing on Site Plan Review #170-26 and Special Permit #205-26 for 46 Federal Street, a project to demolish an existing dwelling and build five townhouse units with reduced parking aisle width. The Board made required special permit findings, then approved the special permit and site plan review with conditions from the Parking & Traffic Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Health, and Engineering Department. The Board also approved the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes as amended.

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Terms used here

MBTA Communities
The state law (Section 3A of the Zoning Act) requiring cities and towns near MBTA service to allow multifamily housing by right in at least one district.
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.

All the terms in the glossary

Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Beverly's Agenda Center. First recorded by Beverly Publick on .