In a decisive meeting, Boston's Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a developer's proposal for a nine-story mixed-use apartment building in South Boston, primarily citing parking deficiencies. The developer, Sing Ming Chan, planned to construct 70 rental units at 49 D St., but found due to high water tables, it was prohibitively expensive to include much-needed parking. Despite local political opposition and concerns from residents, the developer has the opportunity to revise plans in the future while arguing that the project aligns with city housing goals near transit hubs.
Even without parking, the plans align with the city's goal of adding more housing near transit hubs, with two Red Line stops nearby.
We believe this works well as a no-parking project, despite the challenges with soil and high water tables complicating parking developments.
The vast majority of new residents often rely on personal vehicles, making the lack of parking a significant barrier for this proposed development.
The initial plans included creating 14 on-site parking spaces, but expenses proved prohibitive due to the high water table.
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