Applicant gets more time on 12 Crescent Street zoning request after planning board recommends denial

The Ordinance Committee on Sept. 17 opened a public hearing for a proposed zone change at 12 Crescent Street filed by Ryan Bridal. The Planning Board had voted unanimously to recommend denial, arguing that a change to the requested Downtown Residential district would create a "spot zone" and the parcel could not meet the technical dimensional requirements. The applicant asked to continue to Oct. 5 to investigate other options and work with building officials.

Councilors said they were sympathetic to the applicant's interest in adapting the site, but several members noted the planning board's technical objections and agreed that more time would allow the applicant to explore alternatives. The committee voted to continue the hearing to Oct. 5.