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9 Cleveland Ave Deck Addition Variance Request
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard an application for an area variance for a deck addition at 9 Cleveland Ave. The applicant, James Fahey, requested relief for a rear yard setback, proposing 15 feet where 25 feet is required, a 40% variance. The current deck is 10x20 feet, and the applicant wishes to extend it by 10 feet. Neighbors are supportive. The board requested the applicant provide neighborhood comparables of similar variances for the next meeting on July 13th. The applicant also considered alternatives like a smaller deck. [cite: 144-199, 200-201]
431 Grand Ave Area Variance for Addition Continued
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard an application for an area variance for an addition to an existing single-family residence at 431 Grand Ave. The applicant, Alex Maitelka, sought relief for an interior side setback to connect their home to their garage, which would convert the accessory dwelling into part of the primary dwelling. The proposed addition, a mudroom/screen room, required an 8.5-foot setback where 15 feet is required. Neighbors and the owner of the adjacent lot are supportive. The public hearing was opened and closed, and the item was continued to the July 13th meeting. The applicant plans to finish the garage and add an office space and bathroom as part of the project. [cite: 21-69, 71-143]
109 Ludlow St Addition/Garage Variance Application
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard an application for an area variance for an addition and attached garage at 109 Ludlow Street. The applicants, Jane and Phil Roll, seek a variance for a side yard setback, proposing 2 feet where 5 feet is required (3 feet or 60% relief). They plan to remove and rebuild the existing, structurally unsound garage, moving it over one foot from its current position to connect it to the house, facilitating aging in place. Neighbors raised concerns about drainage, materials, impact on light and views, and the feasibility of the proposed aging-in-place features like a ramp. The board requested further information on drainage and size. Public comment was left open until the next meeting on July 13th. [cite: 279-757]
60 Catherine St Carport and Addition Variance Approved
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for an attached carport and addition at 60 Catherine Street. The applicants, Donald and Deborah Provich, sought variances for maximum combined coverage (47% proposed vs 40% required), interior side setback (3 feet proposed vs 8 feet required), and total side setback (3.4 feet proposed vs 20 feet required). The board noted the change from a fully enclosed garage to a carport reduced visual impact. The board approved the variance 7-0, with a condition that it remain a carport. The house is on a pre-existing, non-conforming, undersized lot. [cite: 806-998]
632 Lake Ave Addition Variance Approved
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for an addition to an existing single-family residence at 632 Lake Ave. The applicants, Catherine and Timothy Helms, requested relief for a front yard setback to build a two-story addition in the rear of the house. The entire existing house is within the required 60-foot front yard setback (proposed 32.1 feet, relief 27.9 feet or 46.5%). No immediate neighbors are present, and the people behind the property are in favor. The board noted the house is pre-existing non-conforming and approved the variance 6-0. The addition includes three bedrooms and a bathroom. The variance was approved with findings that the benefit cannot be achieved by other means, granting it won't create an undesirable change, the variance is significant but mitigated, and it won't have significant adverse physical or environmental effects. [cite: 215-262, 271-278]
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