Executive Summary
The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals held a brief remote meeting on April 1, 2026, presided over by Chair Susan Fontano. The primary actions taken were the continuance of the March 4, 2026, meeting minutes and the public hearing for 12 Linden Street (ZP25000112) to the April 15, 2026, meeting. No testimony was heard, and no final decisions were rendered on the agenda items.
Meeting Information
- Governing Body: Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals
- Meeting Date: April 1, 2026
- Meeting Type: Remote Participation (pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025)
- Call to Order: 6:00 PM
- Adjournment: 6:02 PM
- Attendees:
- Susan Fontano, Chair
- Kit Luster, Planner/Liaison (Planning, Preservation, and Zoning Department)
General Business
- Minutes of March 4, 2026:
- Action: The board continued the review and approval of the March 4, 2026, minutes to the April 15, 2026, meeting.
Public Hearings
12 Linden Street (ZP25000112)
- Applicant: Yang Gi
- Zoning District: Urban Residence Zoning District
- Relief Sought: Relief from the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) Section 3.2.18.A.11 to permit a second curb cut on a front lot line.
- Required Action: Hardship Variance
- Status: The applicant requested a continuance prior to the meeting.
- Action: The hearing was continued to the April 15, 2026, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.