Zoning Board of Appeals

Department of Planning and Community Development dd 1 JFK Memorial Drive Braintree, Massachusetts 02184 Phone: 781-794-8230 Mayor ZONING BOARD of APPEALS Erin V. Joyce Stephen Karll, Chair Michael Ford, Member Richard McDonough, Member Gary Walker, Alternate Tim Burke, Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda Monday, February 24, 2025 Cahill Auditorium – Town Hall 1 JFK Memorial Drive 7:00 PM OLD BUSINESS Petition #25-06 884 Washington Street Area Salon Studios LLC, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701 and 135-806(A) to construct a second story addition to the existing building. The Applicant seeks Variances for lot coverage of 95.8%, where 90% is allowed (100% existing); open space of 4.2%, where 10% is allowed (0% existing) and parking relief at 32 spaces, where 82 spaces are required. The property is located at 884 Washington St., zoned General Business District and within the Village Overlay District as shown on Assessors Plan 1006 Lot 4 with a total lot area of 19,887 sq. ft. NEW BUSINESS 7:00 PM Petition #24-37 125 Union Street JBM Braintree LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135- 701 and 135-806(A) to construct two (2) business/commercial buildings. The Applicant requests to amend the Application #24-37 and seeks Variances for the following: To construct two (2) business/commercial buildings within the rear yard setback, and parking. The property is located at 125 Union St., zoned Highway Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 1003 Lot 3 with a total lot area of approximately 2.071 Acres. Petition #25-03 1139 & 1151 Washington Street Steven Young, Mona River LLC., Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-701, 135-705, and 135-806(A) to construct a 63-unit multifamily residential building. The Applicant requests to amend Application #25-03 and seeks an additional Variance for building stories. The property is located at 1139 & 1151 Washington St., zoned General Business District as shown on Assessors Plan 1008 Lots 20, 20A, 21, 11A with a total lot area of 80,402 sq. ft. Petition #25-08 589 & 601 Granite Street Nardi Keka, Applicant, for relief from Braintree Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapters 135-407, 135-609, 135-701, 135-903 and 135-904.2 to construct an outdoor patio with rooftop to the existing structure, along with proposed ground signs and wall signs. The addition will require Variances for the following: Side Yard Setback of 3.6 Feet, 20 Feet Required; Increase Lot Coverage to 72.8 % (60% Maximum Allowed) and Decrease Open space to 27.2% (40% Minimum Allowed). The Applicant seeks Variances for the Gound Sign and Wall Sign(s) that are in excess of allowable signage. The property is located at 589 & 601 Granite Street, is zoned Commercial and Resident B, within the Watershed Protection Overlay District, as shown on Assessors Map 2048 Lots 14, 14D, 15B with a total land area of 64,745 Square Feet. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Request for Administrative Amendment: Petition #17-05, 220 Wood Road, Widowmaker Brewing, Applicant. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 27, 2025 The Full Applications may be reviewed at the Department of Planning and Community Development in Braintree Town Hall at 1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM or on the Town’s Website https://braintreema.gov/1060/Current-Applications. **Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons with disabilities. To request accommodations, please call Braintree’s ADA Coordinator at 781-794-8327 at least seven business days in advance. Arrangements will be provided at no cost.**