Where it stands as of Wed, Jul 15
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the application to modify a 1965 variance condition and grant a 6.5-foot side setback variance for 6 Walker Street. The board approved the relief based on lot shape and septic constraints that made alternative garage siting impractical. No further board reviews or municipal approvals are pending.
- For Zoning Board of Appeals Voted 4-0 on July 15, 2026, to grant the side setback variance and modify the 1965 restriction, citing site constraints.
- For Public comment Abutters submitted letters of support for the application, and no opposition was voiced at the public hearing.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Approve the application for relief for 6 Walker Street as requested, amending the 1965 variance condition and granting the side setback variance. 6 Walker Street garage setback variance | Passed4-0 | 19:40 | |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Close the public hearing for 6 Walker Street. 6 Walker Street garage setback variance | Passed4-0 | 15:42 |
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6 Walker Street variance modification
The board opened the meeting by discussing recent state zoning legislation that revised variance standards under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, shifting guidance toward practical difficulty and financial hardship considerations. The board then heard an application from the homeowner at 6 Walker Street seeking to modify a 1965 variance condition requiring 30-foot setbacks and grant a variance allowing a garage addition within 6.5 feet of the side lot line. The applicant explained site constraints including septic locations and lot shape, noting abutter support, and the board unanimously granted the relief.
- Applicant: Daniel Ford, 6 Walker Street (Residence B district, Map 55, Lot 38A).
- Requested relief from a 1965 variance condition mandating 30-foot setbacks from property lines.
- Proposed attached garage addition will sit 6.5 feet from the side lot line.
- Existing lot conditions and septic placement on the opposite side make alternative siting impractical.
- No opposition was voiced, and letters of support from abutters were submitted.
Outcome: Approved unanimous relief modifying the 1965 restriction and granting the 6.5-foot side setback variance.