The Land Use Committee met on February 24, 2026. See the report. Watch the video.
Approved
- 55 Auburndale Avenue (8-0) Special permit to raise the roofline of the existing attic by 5.25 feet to create habitable space, vertically extending nonconforming front setbacks. Petition documents Draft Order.
- 1445 Commonwealth Avenue (7-0-1, Councilor Roche abstaining) Special permit to construct a one-story mudroom addition and a two-story rear addition, further increasing the nonconforming FAR from 2.6 to 3.5. Petition documents Draft Order.
Held
- 11 Richfield Road (7-0, Councilor Farrell not voting) Special permit to raze the existing single-family dwelling and construct a new two-story single-family dwelling exceeding the maximum FAR. Neighbors raised concerns about the size of the proposed dwelling and drainage issues. The committee asked the petitioner to return with revised plans that are more consistent with the City’s zoning ordinances. Public hearing continued. Petition documents.
Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche.
Also Present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.
City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; Zach Melcher, Planning Associate.
