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Board approves two‑story addition at 4308 Old Dover Road; application considered de minimis
Summary
Hakim (Hashim) and Narjes Amadi won board approval for a two‑story addition and other modest building changes at 4308 Old Dover Road; the board found the changes limited and not enlarging existing nonconformities.
The board recommended granting a C variance for a two‑story addition, porch and related site work at 4308 Old Dover Road (Block 14, Lot 204). The applicants, Hashim and Narjes Amadi, testified they will renovate and extend a portion of an existing two‑story home at the rear to make the house usable; the property is currently vacant and the applicants plan to renovate rather than demolish.
Board members discussed setbacks along Old Dover and Union Hill Road and confirmed the proposal does not expand existing nonconforming yard setbacks. The board described the request as de minimis and voted in favor of the variance. The board instructed staff to include typical resolution language and to notify the applicants that building permits will follow resolution adoption.
Why it matters: the board authorized modest expansion/renovation of an existing nonconforming single-family home, preserving an older lot configuration while ensuring setbacks and drainage are reviewed for permit issuance.
Next steps: staff to prepare the resolution for the next meeting; applicants to apply for building permits after resolution adoption.
