ZBA approves subdivision and variance relief for 153 Ludlow Street; applicant to plant trees and align plans

The Zoning Board of Appeals on June 2 approved variances to permit subdivision of 153 Ludlow Street into two lots and construction of an additional single‑family home on the newly created lot.

Why it matters: The approval allows the homeowners to build a new single‑family house and retain the existing house; staff conditions require tree plantings and that architectural plans match civil plans before issuance of a building permit.

Applicants Joseph Willis and Tracy Latham explained their plan to subdivide and build a single family on the new lot; planning staff (Amy Beth Leith) reported the parcel is in the RS‑7 district, that staff recommended planting trees (lot currently has none), a non‑asphalt walkway to the new front entrance, and that architectural plans submitted to the board must match civil plans before permits are issued. The applicant requested waivers listed in the staff memo; the board accepted the waivers and voted to grant the variances and conditions.

Ending: Applicants were advised to follow staff conditions before obtaining building permits and to coordinate final plan matching with planning staff.