Sustained with provisos means the variance is approved with conditions. The application was to add one story to the building which is undergoing renovation. During the neighborhood meetings, the owner agreed not to have a restaurant or patio at the location. See the links below for more detail.
See also:
North End Union Looks to Raise the Roof
NEWRA’s June Meeting Vote Summary
NEWNC Approves 20 Parmenter St Addition
It’s now time to get this job done….Bob DeCristoforo