Zoning Board (ZBA)
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
19 items across 8 meetings.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
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May 13, 2026 · agenda
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May 6, 2026 · agenda
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April 29, 2026 · agenda
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April 23, 2026 · agenda
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April 23, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Applicants must now obtain a building-permit denial from the Building Department before the ZBA will accept a submission; the Zoning Enforcement Officer will no longer write determination letters directly for the Board.
✅ Approved
Special Permit and Variance both granted 5-0 to allow construction of a detached garage 6.1 ft within the side setback on a pre-existing non-conforming lot in the OLI district.
📍 7 Milford Road, South Grafton
✅ Approved
Special Permit and Variance both granted 5-0 to allow construction of a detached 24'×28' garage within the front and side setbacks, with lot shape, slope, and a 150-year-old maple tree cited as hardships.
📍 257 Worcester Street
🔄 Postponed
April 2 minutes tabled to the next meeting due to missing content.
✅ Approved
April 8 minutes accepted as amended, 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Board scheduled a hearing on the Fisherville Terrace Notice of Project Change for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
📍 Fisherville Terrace
April 8, 2026 · agenda
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April 8, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 40B development at 14 Snow Road (Map 46, Parcel 72) downsized from 300 to 200 units (8 townhouses, 192 apartments); hearing continued to May 6, 2026 for further review of the draft decision.
📍 14 Snow Road
💬 Discussed
Developer committed to rebuilding the Snow Road–Worcester Street intersection, including taking land from the Grafton Housing Trust; no building permits would be issued until the intersection is constructed and Town Meeting approves the road layout.
💰 Developer-funded; requires Town Meeting approval
📍 Snow Road and Worcester Street
💬 Discussed
Of 200 units, draft decision sets 152 income-restricted/market breakdown with 14 deeply affordable units (seven at 50% and seven at 60% of area median income) plus 80% AMI units; affordability restricted in perpetuity.
💰 14 units below market rate; perpetual affordability restriction
📍 14 Snow Road
💬 Discussed
Reviewed stormwater (infiltration basin, 98% pollutant removal), test pits, sewer pump station connection, and Graves Engineering's April 7 review letter; several issues including Snow Road grade and sidewalk remain open.
📍 14 Snow Road
💬 Discussed
Discussed solid paved fire lanes behind Buildings 1 and 2, winter plowing requirements, sprinkler/alarm standards, and Route 140 sight-line clearing; building separation near garages flagged for Fire Chief review.
📍 14 Snow Road
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to extend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. by 5-0 vote.