Scituate ZBA grants several special permits for home additions, an ADU and reconstruction

The Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals granted a series of special permits July 16 for projects that modify or enlarge existing single‑family homes.

For 78 Hadley Road, contractor Sean Hussey told the board the project will remove an existing rear porch and build a one‑bedroom accessory dwelling unit with kitchen, bathroom and laundry. The project was described as an ADU subject to a special permit under Section 8.10.2; the building official confirmed the plans meet setback requirements and the board moved to grant the permit based on plans by Greg Morris dated 01/30/2026.

At 41 Irving Road, Gregory Morse, a registered engineer, said the existing 768‑sq‑ft house on a 5,000‑sq‑ft lot would receive a small rear addition bringing the house to about 1,152 sq ft (a roughly 150% increase). Morse said the addition complies with front, side and rear setbacks and does not alter the lot’s nonconforming frontage; the board granted the special permit under Section 8.10.2.

The board also approved an application to raze and reconstruct the house at 34 Crescent Ave. Attorney Matt Mitchell and engineer Gregory Morse described a new 4,203‑sq‑ft, 2½‑story house generally in the existing footprint; the proposal preserves the current front yard setback and does not worsen existing nonconformities, though the building official asked staff to confirm whether landscape retaining walls are conforming.

A revised submission for 71 Jericho Road from HC Design moved a garage corner inside setbacks and reduced impervious area by 514 sq ft; staff and the board described the revision as satisfactory and voted to grant the special permit as revised.

All four approvals were moved and approved by voice vote; the public record on the transcript does not include a roll‑call tally. The board instructed applicants to complete any required planning‑board or building‑department reviews and to file approved plans with the registry of deeds where applicable.