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Board allows reconstruction and planning variances for DNE Window & Door project; owner may proceed with permits at risk
Summary
DNE Window & Door LLC (owner Greg Snider) was granted relief for multiple pre‑existing nonconformities after demolition revealed structural issues; the board treated the request as C1/C2 and allowed the applicant to proceed with permits at their own risk subject to memos and standard conditions.
The board reviewed a reconstruction application for 24 Ash Street after demolition revealed extensive structural problems that changed an otherwise routine second‑floor addition into a project requiring several variances (ZB25028). Attorney Frederick Zeli said site conditions necessitated appearing before the board: the property lacks frontage on a public street (it uses a 15‑foot private access), and it falls slightly short of required lot area, width and improvable‑lot thresholds. The applicant also sought a 7‑foot stoop‑to‑garage separation instead of the 10‑foot standard for a minor roof over steps.
Owner Greg Snider described the demolition discovery and confirmed the new two‑car garage has been completed without creating additional setback problems. Board professionals characterized the variances as C1 (pre‑existing, not self‑created) and C2 (safety/welfare justification for the covered stoop). The applicant agreed to comply with engineering and environmental memos. The board voted to deem the application complete, to permit relief consistent with the identified pre‑existing nonconformities, and (by consensus) to allow the owner to seek permits prior to final memorialization at the owner’s risk.
The board noted the private access is long‑standing and that emergency access is adequate for the narrow private street. Neighbors were given an opportunity to ask questions; none objected to the relief on record.
