Oversized upper-level decks versus the new 100-square-foot standard
Summary
A developer is converting a long-neglected multifamily property into six condos and wants to rebuild a second-floor deck over neighbor noise and privacy objections. The board weighed urban-zone realities against abutters' quality-of-life concerns and approved it with a one-unit-access condition.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Restores six housing units to the market in a heavily reinvested neighborhood, though no direct city cost.
The developer and future condo owners gain restored housing and outdoor space.
Nearby residents, particularly on Russo Court, worry about noise and loss of privacy from the deck.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Review - Regular July 2026 Meeting - Jul 27, 2026
The 32 Bayside Avenue case tested the city's brand-new 100-square-foot cap on second-floor decks. The board carved out an exception 4-1, worrying opponents about a precedent for the Point neighborhood.
Zoning Board of Review - Regular June 2026 Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
A developer is converting a long-neglected multifamily property into six condos and wants to rebuild a second-floor deck over neighbor noise and privacy objections. The board weighed urban-zone realities against abutters' quality-of-life concerns and approved it with a one-unit-access condition.
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