Zoning Board grants variance for accessory dwelling unit, continues commercial garage case.
Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling variance and residence reconstruction permit. The board voted unanimously to grant a variance for James and Linda Pietro's 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 39 Smith Road after the petitioners revised the plan to reduce offending area. A separate
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of April 7, 2026
CHARLTON — Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling variance and residence reconstruction permit. The board voted unanimously to grant a variance for James and Linda Pietro's 400-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 39 Smith Road after the petitioners revised the plan to reduce offending area. A separate unanimous vote approved a special permit for Dmytrii Moshxivskiy to remove and replace an existing structure at 48 Stevens Park Road that exceeded the scope of a previous September 2025 variance.
Building Commissioner Curtis Meskus confirmed both applications met zoning standards. A hearing on Nelson Burlingame's request to continue commercial garage use at 186 Burlingame Road was continued to May 19, 2026, pending further review of documentation.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 452 words
Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of April 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Charlton meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Charlton who follows town government? Share Townbrief Charlton: they can sign up free.