Zoning Board Approves Oversized ADU, 2-1

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What happened

The Zoning Board voted 2-1 to find a 1,166-square-foot in-law unit at 54 Indian Brook Road not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the state's 900-square-foot ADU cap, permitting its conversion to a legal accessory dwelling despite neighbor opposition over traffic and parking. The board unanimously approved a special permit for commercial outdoor storage at 890 Bedford Street with conditions capping vehicles at six trucks and six trailers and limiting hours to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Key decisions

• 🛠 Oversized ADU conversion allowed. The board voted 2-1 to find the 1,166-square-foot in-law unit not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than a conforming 900-square-foot ADU, permitting its conversion to a legal accessory dwelling unit. (Vote 2-1). Read case details
• 📋 Commercial outdoor storage permit approved. The board granted a special permit for commercial outdoor storage of trucks, trailers and materials, with conditions specifying maximum vehicle counts of six trucks, six trailers and one skid steer, storage container limits, non-organic material restrictions, no dumpsters, and operating hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Vote 3-0). Read case details

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