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Ross ADR recommends 51 Shady Lane redesign to council, finds variances supportable
Summary
The ADR recommended forwarding the 51 Shady Lane proposal — demolition of a 345 sq ft pool house, transfer of floor area to expand the home, relocation of the pool (proposed 16x43 feet), and variances for patio/trellis — to town council, noting strong neighbor support and lot-specific findings that allow variances.
The Ross Architectural Design Review panel voted to recommend that the town council approve a redesign at 51 Shady Lane that demolishes an existing 345-square-foot nonconforming pool house, transfers that floor area to the main house, shortens and relocates the pool, and adds modest landscape and accessory features.
Town staff described the proposal as seeking a recommendation for design review, a nonconformity permit and variances. Planning staff said the new pool will measure 16 feet by 43 feet and that the project also proposes a bluestone patio, trellis, outdoor fireplace…
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