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ZBA tables Shore family's request to reduce open-space requirement for 12-unit project on 70-acre farm
Summary
The ZBA left undecided a request by the Shores to apply the zoning code's 40% open-space requirement proportionally to the 12-unit area (4.8 acres) instead of to the whole 70-acre parcel (28 acres). The meeting featured sustained public comment, competing legal readings of the code, and owner testimony that they want to preserve farming; the board tabled the matter pending planning-board input.
The Town of Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals on Dec. 4 heard extensive testimony and public comment on a proposal by Andy and Sam Shore to develop 12 rental units on a 70-acre farm in Clinton Corners and to reduce the zoning code's open-space requirement accordingly.
Natalie Quinn of KRC Planning Consultants presented the application and argued that the code's 40% open-space requirement should be applied proportionally to the area proposed for residential use (12 acres → 4.8 acres of open space) rather than to the entire 70-acre parcel (which would require about 28 acres).…
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