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Driveway extension variance at 12 Howland Avenue

Beacon

Summary

A homeowner got a small 1.7-foot side-yard variance to extend his driveway — the existing driveway already sits inside the required 5-foot setback, and street parking on Howland Avenue is scarce.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

The Wiseman household gains additional off-street parking on a street with little room to park.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingAug 18, 2026approved

Zoning Board of Appeals - Aug 18, 2026

A homeowner got a small 1.7-foot side-yard variance to extend his driveway — the existing driveway already sits inside the required 5-foot setback, and street parking on Howland Avenue is scarce.

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approved

12 Howland Avenue driveway extension variance

A small, low-impact relief that lets a homeowner add driveway parking on a street where on-street spots are hard to find.

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