The board approved a special permit and variances for an accessory dwelling unit at 41 Bay Street, allowing rear and side setbacks of at least 4 feet and a 3.5% increase above the allowed floor-area ratio.
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The decision allows the 41 Bay Street property owner to replace a shed with an accessory dwelling unit despite reduced setback distances and slightly greater building area, based on the lot’s topography and layout. The board also approved smaller changes at 2888 Cranberry Highway, 17 Oak Street, and 2731 Cranberry Highway. For projects on state highways, the board adopted a policy requiring curb-cut approval before an occupancy permit can be issued.
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Approved minor site-plan changes at 2888 Cranberry Highway, including retaining a front parking space, removing a fence requirement, and removing a rear dumpster enclosure; the vote was 4-0-1.
Approved a 1-foot-2-inch extension to the deck at 17 Oak Street; the vote was 4-0-1.
Approved updated September 17, 2025 plans for 2731 Cranberry Highway and confirmed that the previously granted use variance remains in effect; the vote was unanimous.
Adopted a policy requiring state curb-cut approval before occupancy permits are issued for projects on state highways; the vote was unanimous.
Approved a special permit to remove the smaller shed at 41 Bay Street and variances allowing at least 4-foot rear and side setbacks and a 3.5% increase in floor-area ratio; each motion passed unanimously.
Approved a special permit at 44 West Central Avenue to lower the roofline by up to 1 foot while lifting the house onto a new foundation on the same footprint; the vote was unanimous.
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