Zoning board opens 90 Lexington Ave appeal

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What happened

The board opened a hearing on an appeal by four abutters seeking to annul a building permit for 90 Lexington Avenue, citing violations of Green Factor, bicycle parking, and neighborhood notification standards. The board continued a hotel variance case for 127 Mount Auburn Street to November 19 and withdrew a variance application for 51 Stern Street at the petitioner's request.

Key decisions

• 📋 Building permit appeal for Green Factor and bike parking. Hearing opened with expert witnesses and consultant presenting evidence. No motion or vote occurred and no continued date was announced. Read case details
• 🏢 Hotel variance: front yard and side setback changes. Case continued to November 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. Petitioner must meet filing and posting deadlines or board will issue adverse ruling. (Vote all in favor; no opposition recorded; Next: Nov. 19, 6 p.m.). Read case details
• ● Variance application withdrawal. Application withdrawn without prejudice at petitioner's request. Withdrawal without prejudice allows the petitioner to refile a similar application at a later date. (Vote four in favor, none opposed). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 19: Hotel variance case hearing resumes

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