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Council faces administrative review option after zoning hearing officer grants variance for Bistro shed

5495328 · July 29, 2025
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Summary

A zoning hearing officer recommended a use variance allowing a larger replacement shed behind Boarding House Bistro at 212 East State Street; the City Council has 21 days to decide whether to administratively review that decision.

A zoning hearing officer granted a use variance to allow a replacement accessory structure at 212 East State Street, the commercial property occupied by Boarding House Bistro, and the City Council was briefed on the administrative-review process and public concerns at a Community Development Committee meeting.

Greg Anderson, director of community development, told the committee the applicant, Ned Drolet of Ned’s Properties LLC, seeks to replace a deteriorated 1985 shed with a slightly larger 10-by-12-foot structure. Anderson said the proposed replacement would increase lot coverage from 65.9% to 66.8% and would not meet current minimum rear-yard setback…

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