ZBA approves Kingston Road addition, extends Vernon St. permit

Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of July 14, 2026

WALTHAM — The Waltham Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a second-story addition at 11 Kingston Road and voted 4-1 to grant a sixth extension on a stalled Vernon Street renovation. Attorney Bret Francis represented petitioners Scott Douglas and Callaghan McCarthy, who sought relief from side-yard setbacks of 14.82 and 14.57 feet where 15 feet is required; the board adopted the Findings of Fact and Decision 5-0 by roll call. Abutter Jennifer Umbaro asked the board to condition approval on frosted windows and fence repairs, while neighbor Michael Kiejzo pressed the developer on landscaping upkeep.

On a separate matter, homeowner Donald Alexis sought a sixth extension on a Vernon Street project dating to 2022; Chair John Sergi said he was "not inclined to give the extension tonight," but the board granted it 4-1, with Sergi the lone no vote.

In the full story:

• Call to Order and Minutes Approval
• Case No. 2026-18: 11 Kingston Road Variance
• Extension Request: 89 Vernon Street
• Adjournment
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 1,746 words

Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of July 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.