Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | May 14, 2026

The Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on May 14, 2026, to review multiple applications primarily related to special permits and variances for residential and mixed-use construction projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for height variances to reconstruct single-family homes at 67 Crafts Road and 5 Mako Drive, and a special permit to convert a commercial building into mixed-use residential units at 128 Main Street. The board also considered applications for alterations and expansions of non-conforming structures, including garages and decks, and addressed parking variances for a three-family conversion at 15 Dodge Street. Motions to approve these permits and variances were generally passed by roll call votes. The meeting also included a special permit approval for a home bakery operation at 23 Dodge Street. Public testimony was heard on several projects, with neighbors generally supportive. The board discussed zoning compliance, neighborhood impact, and adherence to setback and height regulations. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting focused on regulatory approvals that could influence future construction and development procurement activities in Gloucester.