The Board approved five zoning applications, including home additions, a two-story deck, a dormer and a home-based childcare program for up to 10 children.
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Approvals covered projects at 50 Hillside Terrace, 39 Thomas Street, 73-75 Foster Road, and 38-40 Wiley Road. The Board also approved childcare at 91 Waverley Street, limited to 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with two driveway parking spaces and staggered 15-minute pickup and drop-off times. The application for 69-71 Slade Street was withdrawn, and discussion of possible zoning changes for short-term rentals was postponed.
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Approved two special permits for an addition at 50 Hillside Terrace by a 5-0 vote, with one member not participating.
Approved a special permit for a second-floor addition at 39 Thomas Street by a 5-0 vote, with one member not participating.
Accepted withdrawal of the application for enclosed porches at 69-71 Slade Street by a 5-0 vote, with one member not participating.
Approved a special permit for a large-family childcare program at 91 Waverley Street by a 5-0 vote, with one member not participating. Conditions require operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, two driveway parking spaces, and pickup and drop-offs staggered every 15 minutes.
Approved a special permit for a two-story open deck at 73-75 Foster Road by a 5-0 vote, with the Chair not participating. Stamped drawings from a structural engineer were required.
Approved three special permits for raising the ridge height and constructing a dormer at 38-40 Wiley Road by a 4-0 vote, with two members recused.
Postponed discussion of conditions and criteria for a possible zoning amendment concerning short-term rentals.
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