Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - November 13, 2025

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The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on November 13, 2025, beginning with standard opening procedures. The board first heard a public hearing for a use variance (ZAV-25-11) at 411 Fonts Connor Road. The petitioner, represented by Attorney Mark Babrowski, sought to construct a fueling station with a convenience store and a food service drive-thru in an office industrial zone. A brief discussion occurred regarding a recent change in the petitioner's LLC name from South Coast Development LLC to 411 Fonts Corner LLC, which was deemed a non-issue. Attorney Babrowski argued that previous variances granted for the property and for a nearby drive-thru set a precedent, and a traffic study indicated minimal impact. The board was receptive to the project and asked the petitioner's attorney to draft a proposed decision for approval with conditions. The matter was continued to the December 4th meeting. The second public hearing was a continued case (ZAV2-4) for a variance at 25 Thatcher Street, where petitioner Dion Ketta sought to reduce a required 20-foot rear setback to zero for an outdoor deck and kitchen area abutting a cemetery. Mr. Ketta had not obtained a certified survey or met with the cemetery committee as previously suggested. After discussion, the board provided guidance that they would be comfortable with a 4-foot setback from the true property line, as determined by a registered land surveyor. The petitioner agreed to this path forward, and the hearing was continued to December 11th. Following the public hearings, the board moved to administrative matters, unanimously approving the minutes for three prior cases: a special permit and variances for Zero State Road, a variance for 35 Thatcher Street, and a comprehensive permit for 970 Tucker Road. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

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