A new proposal for a family shelter along Redlands Road is sparking concern, and now there is an appeal on the table.
Attorney Kevin Cloutier says the property owner at 5 Redlands Road submitted a permit essentially asking for approval to use the space as a homeless shelter, but Cloutier says although Boston’s Inspectional Service Department approved that permit, it’s now on hold pending an appeal.
Cloutier says the zoning code in this West Roxbury neighborhood prohibits a homeless shelter facility from even operating at the site. “We are simply asking the ZBA to apply that law and to essentially deny that permit that’s already been issued,” said Cloutier…