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- Suffolk County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 212 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals convened to deliberate on a series of housing proposals poised to reshape various neighborhoods across the city. Key decisions included the approval of a contentious roof deck on Paris Street, the go-ahead for a legacy townhouse project at 7-13 Falulah Road, and the endorsement of a community-backed affordable housing initiative on Huntington Avenue.
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- Suffolk County
- 5/16/24
- 05/20/2024
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, multiple proposals for expanding existing residential properties were approved, signaling growth and change within various Boston neighborhoods. This includes significant expansions such as the addition of living space to two-family dwellings, conversions of single-family houses into two-family dwellings, and legalizations of uncertain occupancies. Despite some neighborhood concerns over property use and potential impacts on open space, the board moved forward with approvals, often contingent on further design review or stipulations to address specific issues like tree preservation.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 57 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals recently approved several significant projects that promise to impact the city’s landscape, with notable community backing underscoring the decisions. Key approvals included a comprehensive renovation of a Chestnut Street property, a proposal for a new single-family home in Jamaica Plain, a dealership expansion, and the introduction of a restaurant and mini-golf facility in a former retail space. Each project garnered support from various community members and organizations, highlighting the city’s ongoing evolution in both residential and commercial realms.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 123 Minutes
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Overview: In the recent Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the board granted approval for the Welcome Home Boston initiative, which aims to create affordable homeownership opportunities. The initiative includes the construction of residential buildings across four sites, all offering affordable units. Additionally, the board discussed a separate case of a roof deck reconstruction.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals approved several significant proposals, including a new cannabis delivery and manufacturing facility, multiple changes to residential building occupancy, and the expansion of a local restaurant. The board also endorsed the creation of a new green space for community use.