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ADR endorses pool variance for 230 Wellington but splits on house size increase
Summary
Design review committee recommended approval of a revised pool variance at 230 Wellington but several members objected to the proposed increase in house floor-area above the Hillside Lot standard, citing precedent and bulk-and-mass concerns.
Ross ADR members reviewed revisions at 230 Wellington on May 20, 2025 and offered a split recommendation: support for the applicant’s revised pool location but serious objections from some members over an increase in allowed floor area for the main house.
Town staff summarized earlier ADR comments and the applicant presented changes to the pool: the pool length was reduced from 38 feet to 34 feet and repositioned so the side-yard clearance increased from 9 feet to 12 feet and the rear clearance from about 13 feet to roughly 17 feet 2 inches. The applicant’s team also pointed to topographic constraints and said the owner also owns the adjacent property, which the design team said reduces privacy concerns.
Why it matters: The ADR’s advisory recommendation could influence the Town Council’s decision on a variance for pool location and the broader debate over floor-area (FAR) allowances on hillside lots. ADR…
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