Zoning Board Denies Norton Avenue Lot Split

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What happened

The board denied a variance to split a Norton Avenue lot into two undersized house parcels, finding no legal hardship in the conforming property. It continued a hearing on a 16-resident sober house at 190 Washington Street to April 9 for fire-safety and life-safety plans. The board approved a special permit converting a former law office at 676 Bedford Street into four residential units.

Key decisions

• 🏢 Special permit for conversion to four units. The board approved a special permit to convert the former law office into two additional two-bedroom apartments, bringing the building to four residential units. The property has 11 parking spaces against a nine-space requirement. (Vote Approved unanimously). Read case details
• 📋 Sober house special permit hearing continued. The board continued the special permit hearing to April 9, 2026 to allow time for a life-safety plan, sprinkler proposal, and draft decision from Town Attorney Questel. No decision was made on the permit request. (Next: April 9). Read case details
• 🏠 Lot split variance denied. The board voted 3-0 to deny the variance to split the lot into two undersized parcels. Town Attorney Questel advised there was no legal hardship because it is a developed, conforming property. (Vote 3-0). Read case details

Next dates

• April 9: Sober house special permit hearing

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