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Boston Zoning Board Denies Key Proposal to Remove Permeable Paving Requirement
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on August 11, 2026, was marked by several discussions, including the denial of a proposal concerning 18 Dell Avenue, which sought the removal of a requirement for permeable pavers. This meeting, conducted via Zoom, also tackled various zoning appeals, including requests for outdoor seating and residential renovations, but the debate over environmental provisions drew particular attention.
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Michelle Wu
Zoning Board Officials:
Giovanni Valencia, Norm Stembridge, Shavel’le Olivier, Sherry Dong, David Aiken, Katie Whewell, Hansy Barraza, Raheem Shepard, Alan Langham, Dave Collins, Arthur Jemison (Chief of Planning)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/11/2026
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Recording Published:
08/11/2026
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Duration:
197 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Suffolk County
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Towns:
Boston
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