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Aug 21, 2026

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Board Defers Two Multi-Unit Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 5, 2026

Six Hamilton Street housing variances approved

The Board approved six variances allowing apartment conversions at 295, 297, 299, 301, 305, and 307 Hamilton Street, provided each dwelling unit has at least 400 square feet. The Board tabled a separate request for an in-ground pool and patio at 6 Mountain View Avenue.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Six Hamilton Street variances tabled

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-0 to table six variance requests for converting office space at 295-307 Hamilton Street into residential apartments. The requests sought to allow average unit sizes below the 750-square-foot minimum, ranging from 483.33 to 732.50 square feet per unit.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Board Approves Taller Central Avenue Sign

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 15-foot sign at 581 Central Avenue, exceeding the 5-foot maximum in the zoning district. The vote was 3-1, with no public comments recorded.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Board Denies Fence and Lot Coverage Variances

The Board denied by default requests for 8-foot fences at 5 and 7 Washington Square after a 2-1 vote, denied a request to increase impervious lot coverage at 195 Euclid Avenue from 30% to 42%, approved larger signs at 64 Colvin Avenue, and tabled the 10 North Ferry Street appeal.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Board Defers Two Multi-Unit Projects

The Board deferred proposals for 9-unit and 8-unit residential buildings at 41 Ten Broeck Street and 4 Madison Place until comments are satisfied. It also tabled a request to exceed lot coverage at 195 Euclid Avenue and a sign-height variance at 581 Central Avenue.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Board Approves Larger Front-Yard Fence

The Board approved both variances for 463 Magazine Street by unanimous 5-0 votes, allowing a 6-foot-tall, fully opaque front-yard fence instead of the 4-foot and 60%-opacity limits.

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