Three cases were heard at this session of the Zoning Board. A Cabot Street business secured a permit to change the line of work their building was intended for. A Webster Street resident received neighborhood support to make a slight expansion to their 19th century home. Finally, the Charles River Center closed their public hearing on building a new residence that will allow residents of all abilities to call the town their home. 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 – 381 Webster Street
The owners applied for a Special Permit to allow the extension, alteration, and enlargement of the lawful, pre-existing non-conforming single-family home. The relief is associated with reconstruction and enlargement of the existing single-family dwelling. The property is located in the Single-Residence B (SRB) zoning district.
Case #3 – 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 December 18, 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 – 381 Webster Street
The owners applied for a Special Permit to allow the extension, alteration, and enlargement of the lawful, pre-existing non-conforming single-family home. The relief is associated with reconstruction and enlargement of the existing single-family dwelling. The property is located in the Single-Residence B (SRB) zoning district.
Case #3 – 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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