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South Russell BZA approves 1,225‑square‑foot variance for pool and deck at 100 Fox Trail
Summary
The South Russell Village Board of Zoning Appeals approved an area variance July 2 to allow a combined semi‑inground pool and expanded deck up to 1,760 square feet at 100 Fox Trail; the board noted the request exceeded the code minimum by roughly 2.5 times but accepted site constraints and the removal of an existing deck as mitigating factors.
The South Russell Village Board of Zoning Appeals on July 2 approved an area variance that permits a combined pool and deck structure up to 1,760 square feet at 100 Fox Trail.
The applicant, Ms. Bosley, told the board she plans a semi‑inground pool positioned adjacent to the rear of her house and an expanded deck to enclose the pool. She described the pool as 16 by 32 feet and said the project will require removing a single small interior tree to allow equipment access. The board recorded a motion approving an area variance of 1,225 square feet to permit a deck and pool structure no greater than 1,760 square feet; the motion passed unanimously by the three members present.
Board members discussed alternatives and constraints. Ruth observed that pools and decks are treated differently from interior additions and noted that the existing deck’s square footage reduces the net increase requested. She said, “we view pools and decks differently than we do kitchens and dining rooms,” while explaining why the board was comfortable granting the larger variance in this instance.
The applicant said the yard’s slope and the desire for a semi‑inground design limited smaller‑footprint options; she also described a 2‑foot planted border around the pool for safety and plantings to be determined. The board confirmed neighbors had been notified and that no speakers appeared in opposition during the hearing.
The board’s approval allows the applicant to proceed to secure any required building permits and to comply with applicable fence and barrier requirements for pools.
