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Meeting report · Zoning Board of Appeals Upcoming

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 25, 2026

WhenThu, June 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM
FormatIn person
WhereEvent Location, 255 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
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Agenda brief AI-generated from the posted agenda — a preview, not a record of the meeting.
Board considers mixed-use development, residential variances, and liquor use permit for Essex Street.

The meeting will continue a hearing for MBAG LLC regarding a proposed mixed-use building at 348 Jackson St. that would include thirty residential units and requires dimensional and parking variances.

New cases include a request by Ramon Baez to build a two-family dwelling at 85 Berkeley St., a request by Opalos Café, LLC for a special permit and variance for "liquor use" at 89-95 Essex St., and a petition by God’s Good Company LLC to construct four apartments in an existing building at 447-449 Essex St.

Additionally, the Board will address the resignation of Vice Chairperson Frederick Diaz and the appointment of a successor.

Source posted agenda5 agenda items

On the ⁠agenda

Items scheduled for discussion, from the posted agenda.
  1. 1
    MBAG LLC: 30-unit mixed-use building at 348 Jackson St.
  2. 2
    Opalos Café, LLC: Special permit and variance for "liquor use" at 89-95 Essex St.
  3. 3
    God’s Good Company LLC: Four apartments in existing commercial building at 447-449 Essex St.
  4. 4
    Ramon Baez: Two-family dwelling at 85 Berkeley St.
  5. 5
    Appointment of a new Vice Chairperson following Frederick Diaz's resignation.

Why this matters

Residents may want to attend to voice opinions on density and commercial uses in residential and business districts, specifically regarding the 30-unit development and the new liquor permit request. Decisions made here will determine the permitted use and scale of local property developments.

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