The board approved changes to the 105 Chestnut Street (409 South Street) housing project, reducing buildings from 8 to 5 while increasing units from 196 to 208 and parking spaces by 42.
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The board approved an insubstantial change to the previously approved housing project, so the listed modifications can proceed without a new public hearing. It also approved permits or variances for properties at 72 Holman Street, 101 Grove Street, 957 Boston Turnpike, and 82 Howe Avenue. The board granted a six-month extension for the 525 Hartford Turnpike variance, allowing additional time for environmental reviews, traffic signal grant applications, and project financing.
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Approved a variance for 72 Holman Street to support a rear addition and deck despite the property's existing lot constraints.
Approved a special permit with waivers for 101 Grove Street to replace a nonconforming garage with a conforming attached garage and an in-law apartment.
Approved two special permits for 957 Boston Turnpike for an automobile and motorcycle salesroom and a garage and repair shop as part of a proposed Patrick Subaru dealership on a 16.34-acre parcel.
Approved a special permit with waivers for 82 Howe Avenue for an addition to a preexisting nonconforming dwelling.
Determined that proposed changes to the 105 Chestnut Street (409 South Street) comprehensive permit were insubstantial, including reducing buildings from 8 to 5, increasing units from 196 to 208, adding 42 parking spaces, and increasing building height by 10 feet while remaining below the 50-foot municipal limit.
Granted a six-month extension of the variance for 525 Hartford Turnpike, which allows a maximum building height of 63 feet.
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