Kneer v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Norfolk

*548At the center of this case is an undeveloped parcel of land (parcel) in the town of Norfolk (town). Because the parcel measures only 7,650 square feet, it does not meet the minimum lot size requirement set forth in the town zoning by-law. The relevant town officials concluded that the parcel did not enjoy "grandfathered" status, because it was held in common ownership with adjacent lots when the town first adopted a minimum lot size *549requirement in 1953, and that therefore the lots had to be treated as one under the doctrine of merger. On cross motions for summary judgment, a judge of the Land…