0 Northborough Road common driveway special permit | southborough.infohttps://southborough.info/issues/0-northborough-road-common-driveway/2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00Zoning Board of Appeals, Wed, Sep 16: 0 Northborough Road frontage variance and special permithttps://southborough.info/topics/IW-Yyg8ixZc/32026-09-16T12:00:00ZThe board resumed a public hearing on an application by Bartolini Properties LLC seeking frontage relief for property at 0 Northborough Road (Map 62, Lot 3) in the Residence A district. The applicant sought a variance to allow a 15-foot wide Massachusetts Water Resources Authority easement/right-of-way to serve as frontage for two proposed residential lots on a common driveway. After town counsel clarified that the board had authority to grant the frontage variance but could not create lots or override subdivision control requirements that fall under the Planning Board, the board approved the variance as drafted and accepted the withdrawal of the companion special permit application. Outcome: Approved the variance as drafted (5-0) and accepted withdrawal of the special permit (5-0).Zoning Board of Appeals, Wed, Aug 12: 0 Northborough Road special permit continuancehttps://southborough.info/topics/FEB1UdYQ72U/22026-08-12T12:00:00ZThe board considered a special permit application by Bartolini Properties LLC for property at 0 Northborough Road surrounded by MWRA land. The applicant requested a continuance to the September meeting, and no public testimony was offered. Outcome: Continued to September 16, 2026, at 7:15 PM.Zoning Board of Appeals, Wed, Jul 15: 0 Northborough Road common driveway special permithttps://southborough.info/topics/SfMRh_yUWvM/12026-07-15T12:00:00ZBartolini Properties LLC applied for a special permit under Section 174-9E to allow 15 feet of frontage on a pre-existing nonconforming 8-acre parcel to divide the land into two residential building lots served by a common driveway. The applicant presented historical deeds from an 1896 state taking for the Wachusett Aqueduct granting a 15-foot right-of-way for road access to Northborough Road. Following a brief recess, the board and applicant agreed to continue the hearing to August 12 so Town Counsel could participate directly and clarify whether granting the permit creates a new nonconformity ahead of Planning Board review. Outcome: Hearing continued to August 12, 2026, at 7:15 PM.