ApprovedVariance
4 Friendship Street garage ADU
Description
Application ZBR-26-62 sought variances to add a second story to a non-conforming garage for an accessory dwelling unit, with setbacks of roughly 3.3 to 3.5 feet where 4.47 feet is required on each side.
Impact summary
Adds a long-term rental unit without expanding the footprint; ample driveway parking.
Applicant
- Name
- Charles Cusson Jr & Gregory Ranaldi
- Address
- 4 Friendship StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Zoning Board of Review
Approved5–0, unanimous
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
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