The board was unable to conclude the hearing on the Charles River Center’s 40B application at its final meeting of 2025, as stormwater remained a key concern for neighboring residents.The meeting is currently available for viewing in the window below:
RJ Kelly Acquisition, LLC, applied for a Variance to allow a use or activity not otherwise permitted in a zoning district to allow the renovation and re-use of the existing commercial building for self-storage. The property is located in the New England Business Center (NEBC) zoning district.
Case #2 – 59 East Militia Heights Drive
Charles River Heights LLC, Applicant, has applied to the Board of Appeals for a Comprehensive Permit to redevelop 3.5 acres of land for 86 affordable residential units. Half of the units will be supportive housing serving individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities with associated Charles River Center (CRC) staff. The development consists of four buildings: three of the buildings will be one-story structures each containing 6 studio apartments, with a community room and outdoor amenities; the fourth structure will be a 3-story building containing 68 units comprised of studios, 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. There will be a total of 61 parking spaces. 6 spaces each for the 1-story structures. The remaining and majority of parking spaces to be located in a parking lot behind the 3-story building. The property is located in the Single Residence A (SRA) zoning district.
Agenda:
Minutes: Review and approve Minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. Case #1 – 105 Cabot StreetRJ Kelly Acquisition, LLC, applied for a Variance to allow a use or activity not otherwise permitted in a zoning district to allow the renovation and re-use of the existing commercial building for self-storage. The property is located in the New England Business Center (NEBC) zoning district.
Case #2 – 59 East Militia Heights Drive
Charles River Heights LLC, Applicant, has applied to the Board of Appeals for a Comprehensive Permit to redevelop 3.5 acres of land for 86 affordable residential units. Half of the units will be supportive housing serving individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities with associated Charles River Center (CRC) staff. The development consists of four buildings: three of the buildings will be one-story structures each containing 6 studio apartments, with a community room and outdoor amenities; the fourth structure will be a 3-story building containing 68 units comprised of studios, 1 bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. There will be a total of 61 parking spaces. 6 spaces each for the 1-story structures. The remaining and majority of parking spaces to be located in a parking lot behind the 3-story building. The property is located in the Single Residence A (SRA) zoning district.
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