Buccelli and 8 Point Design seek special permits for 61 High Street redevelopment

The Planning Board meeting held on April 8, 2025, in Danvers, Massachusetts, focused on a significant request for special permits and waivers concerning a property at 61 High Street. The application was submitted by Richard and Stacy Buccelli, trustees, along with 8 Point Design Inc.

The proposal involves a site plan review and seeks various waivers related to the zoning bylaw. Key elements of the request include a parking reduction method that utilizes on-street parking offsets, as well as adjustments to design standards such as facade build-out, street-facing wall offsets, and transparency requirements for the ground floor.

Additionally, the applicants are requesting waivers for tandem parking, building materials, building setbacks, and street enclosure standards as outlined in the zoning regulations. The property is located within the High Street Mixed Use Corridor (HSMUC) Zoning District, which is designed to accommodate a mix of residential and commercial uses.

The Planning Board's discussion centered on the implications of these requests for the community and the overall development of the area. The outcome of this meeting will influence future development standards and practices in Danvers, particularly in mixed-use zones. Further deliberations and decisions regarding the application are expected in upcoming meetings.