Monopoli v. Zoning Board of Review

This is a petition for a writ of certiorari to review a decision of the zoning board of review allowing the use of land in a district zoned residential as a parking lot for the automobiles of customers of a nearby restaurant. The writ was issued, and the board has certified to us the pertinent records.

The applicants operate a restaurant located on the southwesterly corner of Atwood avenue and Fortini street. Although the main entrance to this establishment is on Atwood avenue, entry thereto may be had through a side door which opens onto Fortini street. Photographs in the record show that the…