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Board grants variance for additional backyard shed at Fifth Street property
Summary
The board approved an area variance allowing an additional backyard shed adjacent to an existing 8-by-10 structure at a Fifth Street property; the applicant said the new shed is needed for storage including a boat.
The Glens Falls City Zoning Board of Appeals on June 16 granted an area variance to allow the installation of a second backyard shed next to an existing 8-by-10 prefabricated shed at a Fifth Street property.
The applicant described the existing shed as full and unsuitable for additional storage. Board members noted an existing variance on the side of the property and discussed placement toward the rear for aesthetics and function. The applicant said the new shed would store personal items, including a boat that is currently in the garage.
Board members reviewed the balancing questions required for area variances and found that the proposed shed would not alter the character of the neighborhood and that other yard layouts would be less practical for the homeowner. The board discussed that the request was not solely self-created and approved the variance; no public opposition appeared at the meeting.
