Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals - October 15, 2026

The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on October 15, 2026. The board continued variance petition ZBA-2026-37 for 384 Butman Road to November 9 so the applicant, Mulan Construction LLC, could conduct soil testing related to a proposed recharge system. The board approved withdrawal of variance petition ZBA-2026-15 for 123 University Avenue. For 37 and 39 Robert Street, the board approved a special permit and variance after the applicant reduced the proposed home’s size and removed the second-floor ADU; conditions included obtaining required city permits and complying with applicable building and fire codes. A variance for an addition and two-car garage at 37 West Albert Street was also approved unanimously.

The board approved a special permit for Gold Star Pet Grooming at 183 Appleton Street, conditioned on removal of the barbed-wire fence. It also approved the September 28 meeting minutes and the 2027 meeting schedule, and elected board officers. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.