Board Upholds Building Inspector on 3 Charles Street Occupancy Denial
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to uphold the Building Inspector's denial of an occupancy permit for six-family residential use at 3 Charles Street Avenue, rejecting petitioner Fabio Varano's appeal.
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of February 3, 2026
WALTHAM — The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to uphold the Building Inspector's denial of an occupancy permit for six-family residential use at 3 Charles Street Avenue, rejecting petitioner Fabio Varano's appeal. Ward 9 Councilor Robert Logan presented Building Department records documenting decades of violations including 1989 and 1991 notices for illegal basement apartments. Board members Matthew Deveaux, Glenna Gelineau, Stephen Taranto, and Chair John Sergi voted to uphold the determination that the property is zoned for four-family residential use, while Vice Chair Mark A.
Hickernell opposed. The board also granted a six-month extension for a 1130 Main Street project and continued the Comprehensive Permit case for 245-265 Winter Street to March 24, 2026.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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