1 Frederick Street (ZB-2026-072)
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions plus the posted agenda; names, figures and vote tallies may be misheard.
- What: Zoning Board of Appeals petition ZB-2026-072 for 1 Frederick Street, an extension of time for relief approved in case ZB-2025-003, plus related variances and a special permit.
- Where it stands: extension of time granted 5-0 on 2026-07-20 (per auto-captions): special permit to 2027-06-24, variances to 2026-12-24.
- Next: a Henchman Street and Frederick Street sewer extension is needed before the work (see the 2026-08-18 Log entry).
The proposal
- Petitioner: Tiffany Nguyen.
- Present use: three-family dwelling under construction. Zone: RG-5 (Residence, General).
- Purpose: extension of time for previously approved relief to convert the structure to an eight-unit multi-family high-rise dwelling.
Relief sought
- Extension of Time of relief previously approved in ZB-2025-003.
- Variance: minimum frontage for a high-rise multi-family dwelling in RG-5 (Art. IV, Sec. 4, Table 4.2).
- Variance: minimum parking for a multi-family dwelling (Art. IV, Sec. 7, Table 4.4).
- Special Permit: to modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces (Art. IV, Sec. 7.A.2).
Hearing on 2026-07-20
- Donald O'Neil for Tiffany Nguyen: the relief was granted June 2, 2025 for frontage (24 ft from 85 ft), parking (six spaces from 16) and a parking special permit (2.6 ft buffer, 22 ft drive aisle, 18 ft curb cut), to convert the foundation into an eight-unit building. The lot fronts Frederick and Henchman Streets.
- Reason for delay: the project needs sewer extensions in the two streets.
- Staff said the special permit could have been extended administratively through Inspectional Services. No one spoke. Vote: 5-0.
Status and next steps
- Extension granted 5-0 on 2026-07-20 (per auto-captions); the special permit now runs to June 24, 2027 and the variances to December 24, 2026.
Discussion time
About 5 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 - Zoning Board of Appeals | 5 |
Log
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2026-11-05 - Public Works Committee Meeting - The Public Works Committee recommended approval, 2-0, of the Henchman St. combined sewer main extension (about 146 ft) serving this site and 114 Lincoln St., at the applicant's cost (see 114 Lincoln Street).
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2026-08-18 - City Council — Item 8p: a related petition for a Henchman St. sewer main extension to serve 1 Frederick St. and 114 Lincoln St. was referred to Public Works 9-0 (see 114 Lincoln Street).
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2026-07-20 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Extension of time. Special permit extended one year (to June 24, 2027), variances six months (to December 24, 2026), 5-0; sewer extension cited as the cause of delay.