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Brentwood ZBA grants ADU variance for Sanborn Way home to accommodate elderly relative
Summary
The Brentwood Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Shannon Stevens’ request to increase the allowable ADU size to 1,073 square feet—above the 950‑sq‑ft town limit—contingent on a valid building permit and septic verification; the applicant said the larger unit is needed to meet ADA accessibility needs for her 78‑year‑old mother.
Shannon Stevens received approval from the Brentwood Zoning Board of Adjustment to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of 1,073 square feet at her Sanborn Way property after the board found sufficient rationale to grant a variance to the town’s 950‑square‑foot limit.
The applicant told the board the additional square footage is required to provide an ADA‑compatible layout — “wider hallways, door clearances, and turning radii” — so her 78‑year‑old mother can live nearby and, if needed in the…
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