61-63 Mass Ave Commercial Unit Conversion (Docket 3917)

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What: special permit to convert one of three commercial units (about 2,000 square feet, ground floor) at 61-63 Mass Ave into a residential unit in the B2A district, with no exterior changes and a new rear deck for a second egress.
Where it stands: approved October 19 with conditions from the staff memo of 10/15, plus administrative approval of revised plans showing one legal parking space for the new unit (remaining commercial space is under 3,000 square feet and needs none) and the required street tree, coordinated with the tree warden.
Neighbor concern: an abutter at 67 Mass Ave reported a dumpster placed in her driveway without permission; the board said enforcement belongs to the building commissioner.

2026-10-19 - Redevelopment Board - Approved with conditions; one parking space and street tree to be shown on plans.