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Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit, two zoning variances and permits.

Sterling Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit and two porch projects. The board unanimously approved an 876-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit proposed by Eric and Katherine Case at 10 Adam Taylor Road, finding it consistent with the neighborhood's character. Amanda Favreau

Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of April 14, 2026

Sterling Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit and two porch projects. The board unanimously approved an 876-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit proposed by Eric and Katherine Case at 10 Adam Taylor Road, finding it consistent with the neighborhood's character. Amanda Favreau received a variance to build a covered porch at 2 Sunset Drive, bringing her structure from 40 feet to 30 feet from the front lot line.

William and Christine McNamara were granted a special permit to extend their porch to 12 feet at 39 Jewett Road. In officer elections, Joseph Curtin was named chair, Diana Baldarelli vice chair, and Everett Pierce clerk, all unanimously. The board also agreed to send a letter to the Select Board and Planning Board expressing concerns about the proposed senior housing bylaw.

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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of April 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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