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Zoning board approves variance at 25 Undyne Street to allow accessory unit for elderly relative
Summary
The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8 approved a variance allowing increased building area at 25 Undyne Street so the owners can add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and enlarge the main kitchen for an elderly family member.
The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8 approved a variance allowing the owners of 25 Undyne Street to increase building area to 39 percent where 35 percent is permitted, enabling an addition that includes an in‑law apartment and a modest kitchen expansion.
The addition is intended to create a single‑level accessory dwelling unit (ADU) so the applicant's mother‑in‑law — who “can't do stairs anymore,” applicant Andrew Shufeld said — can live on the property without using steps. The Shufelds also plan to enlarge the primary kitchen, which Shufeld described as about 7 by 9 feet with four doorways and no room for a refrigerator.
The board received three letters of neighbor support and no in‑person opposition for the application. Member discussion described the requested increase as “not asking for much,” noting the lot is smaller than many in the neighborhood (the applicant said the lot is about 8,900 square feet compared with some nearby 10,000‑square‑foot lots). Shufeld said the proposed ADU is roughly 650–680 square feet. Board members also said setbacks are not affected by the proposal.
Mister Sota moved to approve the variance; the motion received a second and passed with members expressing support. The board did not attach additional conditions to this approval.
The approval allows the owners to move forward with construction plans and any required building permits. Zoning enforcement staff were present and reviewed the submitted survey dated December 29, 2024.
