# Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - 10-15-2026

At its October 15, 2026 meeting, the Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals considered land-use and residential construction matters; no procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified. The board continued the Beach Boy Realty Trust application to divide the property at 747/74/74C Glades Road under the existing-buildings provision. Board members and town staff said the submitted records did not establish that the smaller building had been a dwelling before the town’s 1947 zoning date. The applicant agreed to provide additional research, and the hearing was continued to December 17, 2026.

The board also heard Stephen Bjorkland’s request for relief related to rebuilding at 141 Turner Road, including the time limit after abandonment, lot-dimension requirements, and Section 470 floodplain provisions. The recorded roll call indicates approval of relief from the rebuild-time provision, while relief from area, frontage, and lot-width requirements failed, with two votes in favor and three opposed. The transcript does not capture a complete vote on the Section 470 request. Discussion focused on coastal flood and dune risks, public safety, and the town’s approach to housing in vulnerable areas. The board also received an update on a separate development proposal: its timeline was extended to approximately February 18, and the revised concept showed two 10-unit buildings rather than a proposal with more than 30 units, but architectural details were not yet provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Scituate Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - 10-15-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mze7iWfiebk) - Scituate Community Television