Summary
The owner can now turn unused basement space into two small rental apartments after a unanimous variance fixed setback nonconformities created by her pending rezoning — adding housing stock with no exterior changes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds two small rental units to the housing stock with no construction or city expense.
The owner and future tenants of the basement apartments, plus the local housing supply.
Current residents who prefer a lower skyline and less traffic downtown might feel like losers on this one.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Zoning Board of Appeals — September 23, 2026
The owner can now turn unused basement space into two small rental apartments after a unanimous variance fixed setback nonconformities created by her pending rezoning — adding housing stock with no exterior changes.
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