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Zoning board grants variance for second-story addition at 60 Southwood Drive
Summary
The New Canaan Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a variance allowing a two‑foot encroachment on the 25‑foot side‑yard height setback so homeowners Sarah and Matt McElroy can add a second story to their ranch at 60 Southwood Drive.
The New Canaan Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Jan. 6 to grant a variance that will allow homeowners Sarah and Matt McElroy to add a second floor to their 1966 ranch at 60 Southwood Drive.
The McElroys requested relief from a 25‑foot side‑yard height setback in order to build a modest second‑story addition. The board approved a motion to grant the variance, finding the lot’s irregular shape and the house’s existing location created hardships that limited practical design options.
The McElroys told the board they have owned the house for 5 1/2 years and said their family has grown “from a family of three to five,” creating the need for additional bedrooms. “We have outgrown our current house,” Sarah McElroy said, describing a…
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