One of the most significant approvals was for Jason Cody’s application, represented by Attorney Peter Acelino, seeking a special permit to add three residential units to an existing four-unit apartment building on Pitman Street. The proposal, which had been tabled from the previous meeting, included reducing the impervious area to 60% by removing the parking area behind the proposed addition. The new design featured three off-street parking spaces for each unit, addressing site circulation concerns from the earlier meeting.

Attorney Acelino highlighted the modifications made to the plan, including reducing the project from a triplex to a duplex concept and improving setbacks. The board discussed the total parking availability, which would accommodate six additional spaces for the new duplexes and provide a total of eight spaces for the property. A motion was made to approve the special permit, with an amendment to prevent further subdivision of the property, which passed unanimously.

The board then considered a proposal from Plymouth LP, represented by Attorney Thomas Kor, seeking a variance for open storage use of motor vehicles, boats, RVs, and campers on Plymouth Avenue. Kor emphasized the need for the variance given the medical district zoning limitations and the property’s history of various businesses. The board deliberated on the zoning regulations and voted to approve the variance unanimously.

In another notable decision, the board addressed a proposal from the new owners of a property to expand their storage facility. This proposal involved repurposing unused parking spaces for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and boats. The board discussed the adequacy of parking spaces and the necessity of the use variance, ultimately approving the proposal, recognizing the low demand for parking with the existing facility.

Further, the board approved a variance for a significant residential project by Northern Star LLC, represented by Attorney Arthur D. Frank Jr., to construct a 19,000-square-foot manufacturing warehouse facility on Robway. The board acknowledged the topographical challenges of the site and approved the variance with stipulations to maintain parking requirements.

The board also deliberated on a petition from Ruben Olivera for a special permit to increase lot coverage on High Street. The proposal included a new paver driveway and an accessory structure classified as a shed. Concerns were raised about ensuring the structure would not be used as living space, and the motion to approve the special permit with conditions was unanimously supported.

One item of discussion involved a request from the Souza Family Trust to divide the property on Lllo Street into two lots, creating a new non-conforming lot for a second dwelling. The board weighed the historical significance of the property against the need for residential development, ultimately deciding to table the motion for further deliberation.

The board also addressed procedural matters, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings and continuous review of board regulations. A motion to table the approval of minutes was made, reflecting ongoing discussions surrounding procedural clarity.