Marion Zoning Board of Appeals — June 11, 2026

The Marion Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 11, 2026, to consider a special permit application, a variance extension request, and general board administrative business. The first matter was a public hearing on an application submitted by Joshua and Nicole D'Ambrosio for 8 Crapo Street. Represented by Bob Rogers of GAF Engineering and architect Anthony Frangitis, the applicants requested a special permit under Section 230-5.1 of the zoning bylaw to rebuild a single-family dwelling with a 29-foot front yard setback instead of the required 35 feet. Discussion addressed pre-existing non-conforming lot rules, building height limitations, lot coverage, and Board of Health requirements regarding rodent remediation and asbestos. Following public comment from resident Cindy Brown, the board voted unanimously 5-0 to close the hearing and subsequently voted 5-0 to approve the special permit.

The board then heard a request from Sipikan Holdings LLC for a six-month extension of use and dimensional variances granted in Case 830 for 14 Barnabas Road. Attorney Mark Bobrowski and Justin Downey appeared remotely to explain that interior structural issues required additional engineering evaluations before submitting for site plan review with the Planning Board for the proposed 50-unit multi-family development. Citing Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Section 10 and guidance from Town Counsel confirming only a simple majority was necessary, the board voted unanimously 5-0 to grant the six-month extension.

In administrative matters, the board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 23, 2026. The board also briefly discussed whether an annual board reorganization was required before voting unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

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