ZBA grants lot‑split and variances for 311 Crescent Street with recording and site conditions

The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals on July 16 approved a bifurcated application allowing the division of 311 Crescent Street into two lots and granted the variances requested, subject to several conditions.

Attorney/engineer Jeff Tallman described a plan that would create a new 5,480‑sq‑ft nonconforming lot and retain a 11,700‑sq‑ft lot for the existing three‑family dwelling. Tallman explained retaining‑wall constraints and a driveway configuration that could meet the 25% lot‑coverage target or be adjusted modestly to roughly 28% if necessary. Planning director Daniel Agie recommended conditions including that no additional accessory dwelling units (ADUs) be allowed, that a separation‑of‑utilities affidavit be filed and recorded at the registry of deeds before submission of the ANR plan, staking of lot corners with permanent monuments, and site‑plan review to address utilities and fencing.

After hearing no public opposition, a board member moved that the proposal is not substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and that the special permit be granted with the planning conditions. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.

The approval is recorded with conditions intended to preserve utility access and clarify lot lines; the board emphasized the importance of the recorded affidavit and monumenting as prerequisites to final plan submission.