Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals - May 28, 2026

The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing on two major zoning variance petitions related to residential development projects. The first petition involved Three Bridge Development Inc.'s proposal to split a single-family lot at 14 John Dark Street into two lots and construct a new single-family home, requiring a variance for exceeding the maximum front yard setback. The board discussed conditions including landscaping and stormwater management, ultimately approving the variance with conditions. The second petition concerned 71 Willie Street LLC's plan to convert a historic mill building into a 30-unit residential building, seeking variances for off-street parking and lot area per dwelling unit. The board reviewed site plans, parking concerns, stormwater management, and landscaping, and approved the variances with conditions, noting the need for further approvals from the planning board and transportation demand management plans. The meeting concluded with approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment.