Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | August 13, 2026

The Gloucester Zoning Board of Appeals held a public meeting on August 13, 2026, to consider several zoning-related applications involving property alterations and variances. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for special permits and variances to alter or expand non-conforming structures, construct a pool, and build a two-family residence with a height exception. The board approved motions to sign decisions on multiple properties and granted a special permit for a second-story addition at 5 Dune Lane. They also approved variances for a pool at 40 Eastern Point Boulevard, citing practical difficulties due to the lot's unique configuration. However, the board continued deliberations on a special permit for decks at 8 Angle Street and a height variance for a two-family building at Deacon Farm Lane to future meetings, allowing applicants to address neighbor concerns and provide additional information. Public testimony highlighted concerns about privacy, fire safety, and neighborhood character, influencing the board's decisions and requests for continuance. No direct contract awards or procurement vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting focused on zoning approvals that could impact future construction and development projects in Gloucester.