Tyler Street parking crunch and parallel-space variances
Summary
A homeowner wanted to legalize an 8.5-foot-wide parking spot parallel to the sidewalk, citing a tight driveway and safety. The board denied it 4-1, saying he already has two legal spaces and the reversing maneuver raises safety concerns.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants bear the cost of engineering permits and curb-cut work; no city expense.
If granted, the owners would have gained easier, safer daily parking; denial preserves sidewalk character for the street.
The applicant loses the front parking spot he has informally used for a decade and faces continued tight driveway access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Review - Regular September 2026 Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
A homeowner wanted to legalize an 8.5-foot-wide parking spot parallel to the sidewalk, citing a tight driveway and safety. The board denied it 4-1, saying he already has two legal spaces and the reversing maneuver raises safety concerns.
Zoning Board of Review - Regular July 2026 Meeting - Jul 27, 2026
Two neighboring Tyler Street owners sought retroactive variances for narrow parking spaces beside the sidewalk on a packed one-way street. One passed 4-1 with anti-sidewalk conditions; the other was pushed to August.
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