The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 29, 2025, heard an application from a resident identified in the record as Tony Sarowski (the record also contains references to 'Mr. Curowski') of 814 Georgia Avenue seeking a 144‑square‑foot variance to add an 18‑by‑8‑foot room to an existing 576‑square‑foot accessory structure, producing a proposed total of 720 square feet.

Chair Terry Tomaszewski read the request and cited Chapter 11.45.05(b)(1), which the board said limits primary accessory structures to 576 square feet. The applicant said he wants a small room attached to the left of his garage to hide personal watercraft that are otherwise visible in the driveway; he told the board he owns the adjacent lot and that the lot behind the garage is wooded and not visible to neighbors.

Building inspector McCartney presented an exhibit showing the existing building outline and the proposed addition with distance markers so the board could confirm setbacks and placement. McCartney said the application was straightforward and provided the exhibit for clarity.

No members of the public offered comment on the application. After presentations on both agenda items the board voted to enter deliberative session to consider the requests; the public transcript does not contain the board's final vote on this accessory‑structure variance.