Zoning Board of Appeals, 3/19/26

During the meeting there were two items on the agenda. The Zoning Board had to discuss whether or not they had jurisdiction to hear the appeal to the building inspector’s decision on a Falcon Street property. In the second item on the agenda, the Board came to a decision on proposed development for East Militia Heights Drive. The meeting is currently available for viewing in the window below:

Agenda:

Minutes: Review and approve Minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting

Case #1 – 98 Falcon Street
The owners of 106 Falcon Road have applied for an Appeal of a Building Inspector Decision concerning construction of a single-family house at 98 Falcon Street. The appellants allege that the construction presents violations of the side yard setback requirement, the floor area ratio requirement, and concerns relating to stormwater management. The Building Commissioner found no zoning violation and declined the request for enforcement.

Case #2 – 105 Chestnut Street
Carnation Acupuncture, LLC, prospective purchaser of the commercial condominium unit known and identified as 105 Chestnut Street, Unit 35, Needham, MA, applied for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 3.2.2 of the Zoning By-Law to allow for more than one non-residential use on a lot, and for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 5.1.1.5 of the Zoning By-Law waiving the requirements of Section 5.1.2 (Required Parking) and Section 5.1.3 (Parking Plan and Design Requirements). The relief is associated with the request to use and occupy the Premises as an acupuncture office serving the general public. The property is located in the Chestnut Street Business (CSB) Zoning District.

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