Zoning Board of Appeal - 2026-03-24

Approved 200-unit mixed-use residential project by Excorpity Capital with 29 affordable units (17% of leasable area), 8 artist units, 66 parking spaces, and retail space. Building is 6-7 stories, approximately 150,000 square feet. Requires variances for multifamily use in community commercial/industrial zones, height (70 feet vs 35 feet allowed), FAR (4.7), and open space.

Approved change of occupancy from single-family to six-unit dwelling on 16,000 square foot lot in West Roxbury. Two units in existing structure, four in rear addition, with 10 parking spaces. Requires relief for use, height, stories, FAR (0.5 vs 0.4 required), side yard setback, and open space.

Approved change of occupancy from single-family to two-family home in Hyde Park with rear and front additions and attic extension. Two duplex units proposed.

Approved construction of two-family home on 3,600 square foot lot in Hyde Park. Requires setback relief due to narrow lot dimensions. Two parking spots per unit proposed.

Approved modification to previously approved plans to change parking from rear to side yard configuration with two tandem spaces. Removed prior BPDA design review proviso.

Approved change of occupancy from two-family to three-family in Dorchester by reframing attic into third unit. Requires relief for use, FAR (0.6 vs 0.4), and stories (3 vs 2.5 allowed).

Approved 33-unit all-affordable rental housing project by Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VNAID) in Dorchester. All units at 60% AMI or less, two-thirds family-sized units. Four stories, 36,000 square feet on 18,600 square foot lot. Eight surface parking spaces, passive house design. Requires use variance for multifamily and dimensional variances.

Approved correction to previously granted zoning relief for 10-unit development in Mattapan. Original approval missed citing Article 60 Section 3 and dimensional regulations. Building is four stories with one affordable three-bedroom unit.

Approved 10-unit condominium development in Brighton's Sparhawk neighborhood overlay district. Existing two-family to be preserved with rear addition connected by breezeway. 10,571 square feet on 10,000 square foot lot. Requires use variance, FAR (1.21 vs 0.6), and height (39 feet/4 stories vs 35 feet/3 stories).

Approved subdivision of lot and construction of new three-family residential building with two parking spaces at corner of Dorchester Avenue and Saint Gregory Street. Three units totaling approximately 4,000 square feet. Requires relief for FAR (1.5 vs 1.3), open space, side yard, and parking.

Approved six-story mixed-use building with 33 residential rental units and 3,700 square feet ground-floor restaurant space near Ashmont Station by 555 Talbot Avenue LLC/Mark Little. Six units (18%) affordable at 60% AMI. No parking, 46 bike spaces. Requires use variance for restaurant and dimensional variances for FAR (4.3 vs 1), height (70 feet/6 stories vs 40 feet/3 stories), setbacks, and open space.

Approved change of occupancy from single-family to two-family dwelling in Mission Hill. Unit 1 is three-bedroom, Unit 2 is four-bedroom. Requires use variance as two-family is forbidden in Local Industrial zoning subdistrict.

Approved change of occupancy from meeting hall/social hall to two apartments, takeout restaurant, and bar in Roxbury.

Approved change of occupancy from three-family to four-family dwelling in Mission Hill by renovating lower level. Large parcel of almost 16,000 square feet.

Approved change of occupancy from three-family to four-family dwelling in Mission Hill by renovating lower level. Companion case to 69 South Huntington Avenue with shared wall.

Approved conditional use permit for live entertainment at SRV restaurant in South End. Restaurant has operated for 10 years and seeks to eliminate need for one-day entertainment licenses for approximately 30-35 events annually, mostly weddings.

Approved change of occupancy to expand existing Petula's restaurant from 54 to 93 seats and add professional office space in South Boston. Legalizes existing takeout license.

Approved two small cantilevered rear bays adding 36 square feet per floor and roof deck enlargement for grow house project in South End. Cost exceeded 50% of assessed value triggering GCOD applicability.

Approved change of occupancy from three-family to four-family dwelling in Mission Hill by building out lower level walkout. Two-bedroom, two-bath unit added. Building has fire suppression system.

Approved two small bay additions totaling 36 square feet per floor to rear of South End unit for family with growing children.

Approved change of occupancy from six residential units and ground-level church to eight residential units in East Boston with vertical addition and full interior renovations.

Approved renovation and vertical expansion of existing two-family to three-family at 49-51 Calendar Street and new three-family construction at 53 Calendar Street on combined 8,622 square foot lot in Mattapan. Six parking spaces with permeable pavers.

Approved modifications to previously approved four-unit project in East Boston to add required second means of egress staircase and correct previously missed zoning violations. Project already under construction.

Deferred fifth extension request for project originally approved approximately eight years ago. Board requested applicant appear to explain project status before granting or denying extension.

Deferred due to advertising discrepancy - ISD listed 40 units but project is for 42 units. Needs re-advertising.

Deferred as no applicant or representative appeared for the hearing.

Board acknowledged receipt of open meeting law complaint filed by David Meinotte on behalf of tenants association alleging improper denial of public testimony at February 2026 hearing. Referred to ISD legal counsel for response.

Applicant requested and received approval to withdraw application.