Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
After‑the‑fact variance for Sears Avenue property fails on 3‑3 tie; board cites unpermitted work
Summary
The board split 3‑3 on an after‑the‑fact variance for 350 Sears Ave to permit a covered deck, two sheds and paver driveways built without permits; the tie vote meant the variance was not approved and the applicant must revise or reapply.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment on Feb. 19 voted in a 3‑3 tie against granting an after‑the‑fact variance for property at 350 Sears Avenue, leaving the application without approval. The variance would have reduced required rear and side setbacks for a covered deck and accessory structures, reduced spacing between principal and accessory structures, and increased maximum lot coverage above 35% to accommodate a covered 447‑sq. ft. deck.
Applicant counsel explained the lot is part of…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

