Board approves house variances and limits accessory‑structure setbacks with written commitment for Orchid/Fillmore properties
Jul 9, 2026
Two linked petitions to reconfigure properties at Orchid and Fillmore and retain several long‑standing accessory structures were approved in part: variances for houses were approved and the board approved limited variances for existing sheds subject to a written commitment that the variances apply only to existing accessory structures and will terminate if they are removed.
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The board approved linked petitions on July 8 authorizing house setback variances and limited accessory‑structure setbacks for two adjoining parcels at Orchid and Fillmore Road. Staff recommended approval for the house variances but recommended denial for accessory‑structure setbacks based on practical‑difficulty standards; petitioners said the small yard barns and sheds have been in place for years.
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