ZBA Grants One Final Appeal for 69 Oak Street Application
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At the January 21, 2026 meeting, the Gardner Zoning Board of Appeals discussed a pending application from Nanda Patel regarding the rehabilitation of a vacant three-family home on Oak Street. The applicant requested a continuance due to a family emergency and potential international travel, despite failing to submit required parking plans or pay $300 in extension fees.
Board members expressed concern over the lack of progress and unpaid balances but ultimately decided to grant one final extension until the March meeting. This grace period is strictly conditioned on the applicant settling all debts and filing the necessary paperwork at least one week before the scheduled hearing. Should the applicant fail to meet these requirements, the board intends to render a final decision based on the limited information currently available. The session concluded with a brief update from a member participating remotely from Florida.