The vacant corner at 94 Hernandez and Ellenwood
Summary
A long-neglected lot where a pre-1941 home was demolished under a 2020 agreement with the town is finally headed toward a new house — but not this design. Neighbors complained about the mass, a formal Mediterranean style that clashes with the street, and privacy from a second-floor terrace; the commission continued the application so the design can be softened and concerns addressed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The vacant, blighted lot has depressed the neighborhood's appearance for years; the delay keeps that blight in place a bit longer while pushing the project toward a design that fits.
Neighbors who want the corner developed compatibly, and ultimately the applicants, who get clear direction instead of a denial.
The Cadiente family faces more delay and redesign costs on a project five years in the making.
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