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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - 5.12.2026
Meeting Open/Announcements
Communications
ZBA-25-5: 104 Daniels Street - Review of a Special Permit
ZBA-25-5 Mark Borenstein 104 DANIELS ST 6:00PM Review of the Special Permit under Section 181.3366 of the Fitchburg Code to reinstate an abandoned structure and multifamily use of a preexisting nonconforming 3-story mixed-use (one commercial unit and 5-dwelling unit) structure, and under ?181.332 and ?181.333 to demolish, reconstruct and extend the nonconforming 3-story mixed-use structure to a 4-story 7-residential unit multifamily dwelling, extending the nonconforming structure and use, pursuant to ?181.94 located in the Neighborhood Business District Map 51 Block 45 Lot 0
ZBA-25-8: 48 Culley Street - Review of a Special Permit
ZBA-25-8 Eric Quintana 48 CULLEY ST 6:00 PM Review of the Special Permit under Section 181.313D12 of the City of Fitchburg Code to conduct an automotive repair facility changing business ownership (previously Brian's Auto Repair) pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Neighborhood Business District Map 33 Block 37 Lot 0
ZBA-25-15: 395 Water Street - Review of a Special Permit
ZBA-25-15 Troy Hines 395 WATER ST 6:00PM Review of the Special Permit under Section 181.333 of the City of Fitchburg Code to alter a non-conforming structure to be used for a substantially different purpose as a single-family dwelling, converting the use from the last known prior uses of a business office or fire station, pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Neighborhood Business District Map 95 Block 44 Lot 0
ZBA-26-2: 33 Prichard Street - Special Permit to Modify Existing Special Permit
ZBA-26-2 Ricardo Araujo 33 PRICHARD ST 6:30PM A request for a Special Permit under Section 181.5354(C) of the City of Fitchburg Code to modify condition #4 (Signage requirement) of a previously granted Special Permit (ZBA-2022-32) to allow a perpendicular sign on the exterior of the building, pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Downtown Business District Map 43 Block 14 Lot 0
ZBA-25-27: 151 & 177 South Street - Appeal to Revoke the Building Permit (B-25-1727) Issued 3/10/26
ZBA-25-27 William Bourque 151&177 SOUTH ST 6:45PM Appeal to Revoke the Building Commissioner's building Permit (B-25-1727) issuing March 10, 2026, under Section 181.9222 of the Fitchburg Code regarding the proposed conversion of a school building into a healthcare and rehabilitation center, including urgent care, behavioral health crisis and urgent care, and enhanced residential treatment for substance abuse and mental health rehabilitation, without Special Permit or Site Plan review of the subject property, due to the Building Commissioner's classification of 2 the proposed use as an exempt ?educational use? under Section 181.3 (Use Regulations) pursuant to Section 181.313(Table of Uses at B(2)) located in the Neighborhood Business District Map 81 Block 6&5 Lot 0
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ZBA-26-5: 1033 Main Street - Special Permit to Modify Existing Special Permit
ZBA-26-5 Jose Francisco-Bueno 1033 MAIN ST 7:30PM A request for a Special Permit under Section 181.313D12 of the City of Fitchburg Code to modify condition #2 & #3 (No unregistered vehicles & auto repairs within the building only) of a previously granted Special Permit (ZBA-23-21), allowing up to 2 unregistered vehicles to be stored during repairs, allowing minor repairs/service outside, and designating up to 2 parking spaces for short term service, pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Downtown Business District Map 18 Block 90 Lot 0
ZBA-26-4: 28 Rodimon Avenue - Special Permit
ZBA-26-4 Melissa Ranaud 28 RODIMON AVE 8:00PM Special Permit under Section 181.782 of the City of Fitchburg Code to operate a home occupation residential kitchen and cookie stand business and to allow pupils/customers to visit the locus pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Residential A District Map 153 Block 36 Lot 0
ZBA-26-6: 30 Proctor Avenue - Special Permit
ZBA-26-6 Evelyn Sanson 30 PROCTOR AVE 8:15PM Special Permit under Section 181.782 of the City of Fitchburg Code to operate a home occupation (residential kitchen for sourdough bread & baked goods) business, allowing a portable folding sign and pupils/customers to visit the locus pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Commercial District Map 112 Block 30 Lot 0
ZBA-26-10: 48 Bernard Drive - Special Permit to Renew Existing Special Permit
ZBA-26-10 Daniel Brisebois 48 BERNARD DR 8:30PM Special Permit under Section 181.782 to renew the existing granted permit (ZBA-2021-04) to park a 7 X 14 trailer at primary single-family dwelling residence for a Mobil Auto Detailing Business use pursuant to Section 181.94 located in the Residential A District Map 136 Block 8 Lot 0