Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals November 2, 2026

The Whitman Zoning Board of Appeals met November 2, 2026, and primarily considered residential zoning and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) applications; no procurement or spending activity was identified. In Case 13, concerning 22 Lasell Street, the board discussed the status and prior approvals of a rear dwelling, requested relief from ADU size and setback requirements, parking capacity, utility connections, and whether the structure should be treated as an ADU or a separate dwelling. Members and neighbors raised concerns about the number of bedrooms, parking, drainage, and the lack of clear floor plans. A revised plan for a one-bedroom, approximately 667-square-foot ADU was also discussed, with proposed conditions including removing a shed, limiting attic and basement areas to nonliving use, widening the driveway, and consulting the Conservation Commission. The transcript is inconsistent about the disposition: it refers to a motion to grant relief, but later lists 22 Lasell Street as continued to the November 30 meeting.

The board also recorded a 5–0 vote approving minutes and a 5–0 motion to approve Case 15, identified as 360 South Street. Case 17, 333 South Avenue, was among the matters continued to November 30; the chair said fire-safety issues, including sprinklers, would be reviewed. The meeting also noted that no December meetings were expected unless new applications required scheduling.