TabledVariance

36 Simmons Street three-story addition and two-family conversion

Description

A multigenerational living project continued to November so the family can try trimming the variances, especially the two-family designation and parking.

Impact summary

Neighbors get another month of review before any density is added to a small Fifth Ward lot.

Applicant

Name: Arlene Nicholas
Address: 36 Simmons StreetSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 3
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Zoning Board of Review

Tabled5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Oct 26, 2026Tabled 5–0

Zoning Board of Review - Regular October 2026 Meeting - Oct 26, 2026

A multigenerational living project continued to November so the family can try trimming the variances, especially the two-family designation and parking.

Related issues (1)

Two-family conversion on a small Simmons Street lot

The Pope Street/West Street petition tested whether a 4,187-square-foot lot can carry two principal buildings and seven bedrooms. Neighbors said it would change the character of a small 1850s-era street; the board punted a month for revisions.

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