East Seventh Street and O Street proposals denied by city’s zoning board

The project was supported by South Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan, at-large City Councilor Stephen Murphy, Representative Nick Collins, Senator Jack Hart, and five neighbors.

The proponents also stated to the board they received 133 signatures on a petition of support.

A handful of residents and neighbors, however, came out in opposition to the project Tuesday.

“This building is going to go above every building on the block,” William Evans, who identified himself as a direct abutter, told the board. “[This building] is going to ruin the harmony of the block.”

Neighbors in opposition cited concerns about the density of the project, the shadows that could potentially be cast on their properties, and parking.

The Mayor’s office also opposed the project.

This is not the first time the project has faced opposition. Originally it was proposed to house nine units, but was reduced after concerns were raised by residents.

Because the project was denied without prejudice, developers can still revise the project and present it before the board in the future.

81 O St.

Patrick Murtagh, the owner and developer of 81 O St., plans were denied without prejudice Tuesday for his single-family development.

The project would raze the current structure residing on the lot and construct a three-story structure with four decks and two off-street parking spaces.

The project was opposed by South Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan, at-large City Councilor Stephen Murphy, Representative Nick Collins, Senator Jack Hart, the Mayor’s office, and a number of neighbors.

According to the Mayor’s office, a petition with 26 signatures in opposition to the project was also submitted.

Neighbors contended that the project was too big and would cast shadows on their properties.

“It’s just too much for this footprint,” Joe Donovan, who identified himself as a neighbor, told the board.

Because the project was denied without prejudice, developers can still revise the project and present it before the board in the future.

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The location of a proposed development on O Street.