Despite Potential Legal Challenges, Woburn Nixes Townhouse Plan: Report

WOBURN, MA — The City Council has rejected a special permit application that would have allowed a Saugus developer to replace a fire-damaged home with three townhouses in the Hammond Square neighborhood.

Despite warnings that a denial could lead to a legal challenge, councilors voted 5-3 against the proposal from developer Kevin Chiles during a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, the Daily Times Chronicle reported.

The plan called for demolishing a 1,502-square-foot residence at 20 Franklin St. and constructing a new building with nearly three times the existing square footage.

Several councilors who voted against the project acknowledged concerns about the city's legal position if the decision is appealed.

You can read the Daily Times Chronicle coverage here.

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