Where it stands as of Wed, Apr 15
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for 12 Wood Street on April 15, 2026, allowing a newly constructed deck sitting 13 feet from the rear boundary.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Approve the special permit application as written for 12 Wood Street 12 Wood Street special permit | Passedunanimous | 5:41 |
Every time it came up newest first
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12 Wood Street special permit
Alberto Jara of Pike Universe LLC requested a special permit under zoning bylaws Sections 174-18 and 174-9 to alter a pre-existing non-conforming single-family residential structure at 12 Wood Street. An as-built survey revealed that a newly constructed deck sits 13 feet from the rear boundary instead of the expected 16 feet, encroaching slightly toward the Sudbury River open space behind the lot. With no objections from board members or the public, the board approved the permit as submitted.
- 12 Wood Street, Residence B zoning district
- Deck setback reduced from 16 feet to 13 feet due to lot boundary angle
- Structure borders the Sudbury River to the rear with no adjacent residential abutters behind it
- A 20-day appeal period begins after the town clerk files the written decision
Outcome: Special permit approved unanimously