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Meeting report · Board of Appeals Upcoming

Board of Appeals — July 16, 2026

WhenThu, July 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM–11:59 PM
Starts in2 days
FormatIn person
Where71 Mt. Vernon Street, Lower Level Winchester, MA 01890
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Zoning Board reviews site plans and special permits for three local property developments

The Board will continue a site plan review for 540-542 Washington St. (Petition Z-26-4), where proposed new construction would have a gross floor area of 7,183 square feet, exceeding the 3,600 square feet limit.

Next, the Board will hear a special permit request for 189 High St. (Petition Z-26-9) regarding demolition and reconstruction that would result in a structure exceeding the original nonconforming gross floor area or changing the building footprint.

Finally, the meeting includes a continued hearing for 17 Dix St. (Petition Z-26-10). This site plan review concerns new construction with a floor area of 5,071 square feet and grade changes affecting more than 500 square feet of the property.

Source posted agenda3 agenda items

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Items scheduled for discussion, from the posted agenda.
  1. 1
    Petition Z-26-4: Site Plan Review for 540-542 Washington St (7,183 sf proposed floor area)
  2. 2
    Petition Z-26-9: Special Permit for 189 High St (reconstruction after demolition)
  3. 3
    Petition Z-26-10: Site Plan Review for 17 Dix St (5,071 sf floor area and grade changes)

Why this matters

The Board will decide whether to grant variances and permits for significant new construction and reconstructions in residential and commercial districts. These decisions impact local density, building footprints, and land grading, which can affect neighborhood character and drainage.

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