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Board OKs small bathroom and deck to accommodate disabled resident at 8–10 Marie Street
Summary
A variance to add a ground-floor bathroom and small deck to a multifamily unit at 8–10 Marie Street was approved to provide single-level living for a disabled resident; the board described the change as minimal and necessary.
The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals on Sept. 9 approved a variance to permit a small first-floor bathroom addition and a deck at 8–10 Marie Street to accommodate a disabled resident.
The applicant, who identified themselves as the purchaser of a duplex to allow their parents to live nearby, said one parent requires single-level living for safety. The owner described the addition as a narrow, roughly 5-foot-by-25-foot single-story extension that would create a full bathroom on the first floor and a rear deck to reduce the need for steps to access outdoor space. The owner provided a doctor’s note describing the physical impairment and said the addition was made as small as practical to meet the medical need.
The property is in an R‑75 zone. The board noted the existing side-yard setbacks and that, after the addition, one side-yard distance would remain roughly 9.65 feet while the other would be reduced to about 5.25 feet where 10 feet and 5 feet are required, respectively. Board members discussed driveway impacts and noted an existing fence and a second driveway that limits the project’s effect on parking and access. No neighbors spoke in opposition during the hearing.
A motion to approve the variance for enlargement/alteration of a nonconforming use carried on a recorded vote with board members present voting in favor. The transcript records the votes as King — yes; Wolf — yes; Sota — yes; Hirsch — yes. The board characterized the work as a modest, necessary accommodation and closed the hearing with no additional conditions recorded.
The applicant cited accessibility needs and described the design as purposely minimal to preserve driveway function and minimize encroachment into the yard. The board approved the request and the applicant was wished luck with the project during the hearing adjournment.
