North Shore Realty Trust v. Commonwealth

The issues on appeal of this eminent domain case are whether the subject parcel is a “lot” under the Cambridge zoning ordinance and whether the plaintiff is entitled to costs against the Commonwealth. We conclude that the property is a “lot” and that G. L. c. 79 entitles the plaintiff to costs.

*1101. Facts. On June 20, 1997, the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) took by eminent domain a parcel of property owned by North Shore Realty Trust (North Shore) in the North Point section of Cambridge. The property is bounded on one side by the Charles River and on the other sides by property of the…