Board grants variances for conversion at 25 Walnut Street after applicant reduces noncompliance

JC Calderon, the architect for the applicant at 25 Walnut Street, described two modest variances tied to altered exterior landings and a basement egress created during a conversion from a three-family to a two-family dwelling. Calderon said the project restores appropriate egress while reducing some previous noncompliant elements and that the modifications are minor relative to other applications before the board.

After questions and no substantive public opposition, a board member moved to grant the variances. The motion was seconded and the board approved the requested relief, finding the changes necessary to provide safe access to the units and not to produce an undesirable neighborhood effect.