The Zoning Board of Appeals had a detailed discussion on 165 Franklin Street concerning the size and impact of a proposed addition, ultimately deciding to continue the hearing on April 9, 2024, to explore less imposing design solutions. Continue reading

The meeting discussed proposals to create shaded parking lots to enhance environmental conditions and to allow two- and three-family dwellings by right across Arlington Continue reading

The Arlington Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit for a large addition at 71 Edgerton Road after finding it compliant with usable open space requirements and not detrimental to the neighborhood. Additionally, a two-driveway special permit was approved for 51 Birch Street with conditions to ensure compliance with town bylaws and to preserve an ash tree while managing stormwater effectively. Continue reading

During the meeting, the ARB supported the deletion of the inland wetland overlay district after clarification that stronger protections are in place, and deliberated on a zoning bylaw for a reduced height buffer with discussions to be continued in future meetings. Continue reading

The board approved modifications to the proposed deck at 49 Dickson Avenue and the appeal for the property at 186 Overlook Road, ensuring compliance with bylaws. Continue reading

At the government meeting, the board voted to replace the Master Plan Implementation Committee with a new advisory group and addressed concerns about potential non-compliance with affordable housing unit size requirements in ongoing property developments. Continue reading

The board heard an application to build an accessory unit and another to tear down a home and redevelop a property. Continue reading

The board examined amendments to allow three-family dwellings by right in Arlington and changes to rear yard setback requirements in the business district to enable taller buildings. Continue reading

The Redevelopment Board discussed aesthetic violations at the 882-892 Mass Ave development, while a working group proposed an affordable housing overlay for the town, aiming to permit larger developments that could attract state and federal subsidies. Continue reading

The board approved several permit applications and requested more information on plans to transform a small Cape into a three-story house. Continue reading