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Meeting Summary
Four zoning citation hearings were held on March 25, 2026, addressing violations at 218 Flax Hill Rd, 318 Strawberry Hill Ave, 264 Flax Hill Rd, and 36 Taylor Ave. All matters were continued to future dates with no fines assessed today. Key issues involved illegal dwelling units, unpermitted tenants, and parking in front setbacks requiring ZBA variances.
Key Decisions (1)
218 Flax Hill Rd - Illegal 9th Unit and Parking Variance
Property owned by Macri Properties cited for creating a 9-unit dwelling in a legal 8-family building. Survey confirmed density and parking numbers comply, but all parking is located in the front setback requiring a ZBA variance. The 9th unit living space is currently vacated. Matter continued to allow ZBA application, with earliest hearing in May or June 2026.
Market Signals (1)
Sentiment
Building department and fire marshal inspection backlogs are causing delays in permit processing, with 45-day waits reported for fire marshal drawings.