Owner seeks to reestablish historic lot lines at North Bay Drive; multiple variances requested

Richard L. Rogers applied on Aug. 21 for multiple variances to reestablish a historic lot division on North Bay Drive that would recreate two smaller lots where two homes already exist. The request seeks relief from the 15‑foot side setback for a dwelling, a 5‑foot side setback for an accessory structure, minimum frontage (200 feet currently), minimum lot width (150 feet), and the 1‑acre minimum lot size, to enable a minor subdivision restoring a prior lot configuration.

Rogers told the board he purchased Lot 51 to address septic concerns for the adjacent narrow Lot 52; he combined the lots decades ago and now wants to reestablish the original line so he can downsize and sell one parcel. He said both houses and existing features are on site and he intends to leave the homes as they currently sit. Michael Costello and other neighbors spoke in favor, describing the neighborhood as close‑knit and supportive of clarifying the record. No opposition was recorded in the public hearing and the board closed testimony.

Board members asked about the presence of existing nonconforming features (covered stairwell about 1 foot from a proposed line, a shed 2–3 feet from a line) and whether the lots' reduced area and width would be consistent with the neighborhood pattern. Supporters said the reestablished lots would be similar to other Kitsomick lots and that survey pins remain. The applicant said he has no mortgage and intends to remain in one home and sell the other.

Public testimony closed; the business‑meeting excerpt provided does not include the final board vote on A‑25‑23. Staff and neighbors characterized the application as a record‑cleanup request to reinstate prior lot lines; the board asked staff to verify legal and survey documentation as part of the record.