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BZA permits after‑the‑fact garage, granting height, impervious‑cover and setback variances
Summary
The board granted three after‑the‑fact variances for a recently constructed 4,800‑sq‑ft garage on a former limestone‑mill parcel, finding practical difficulties after the owner presented historical site constraints, an encroachment agreement with a neighbor and steps taken to remediate permitting delays.
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three after‑the‑fact variances for a large accessory garage (VAR‑25‑61A: maximum height; VAR‑25‑61B: impervious cover; VAR‑25‑61C: front‑yard setback) on a 1.337‑acre property off West Church Lane. The petitions followed a building permit complaint and subsequent department review.
Planner Drew Smith summarized the timeline: construction began in March, a complaint triggered inspection in April, and the petitioner…
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