Planning Board denies lot-split proposal for Barker Avenue property
Planning Board rejects special permit for lot split and new home at 202 Barker Avenue. The application by Danny Rivera sought approval to subdivide an 11,068-square-foot corner lot into two non-conforming parcels and construct a 2,200-square-foot single-family home on the newly created
Planning Board · Meeting of February 2, 2026
LOWELL — Planning Board rejects special permit for lot split and new home at 202 Barker Avenue. The application by Danny Rivera sought approval to subdivide an 11,068-square-foot corner lot into two non-conforming parcels and construct a 2,200-square-foot single-family home on the newly created 4,226-square-foot lot. The motion to approve, filed by Member Cheng and seconded by Member Tenczar, required a supermajority vote and failed 3-2, with Vice Chair Frechette and Member Walker dissenting.
Meanwhile, the board denied Site Plan Review for 75 Chapel Street for inadequate vehicular access, unaddressed pedestrian safety concerns, absence of a snow removal plan, and unaddressed fire safety concerns. Site Plan Review for 558 Gorham Street was continued to March 2.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of February 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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