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Board approves side‑yard variances for narrow lot at 61 Milford Point Road
Summary
The Zoning Board granted variances to rebuild on a narrow 30‑foot lot at 61 Milford Point Road, approving modest side‑yard reductions and deck projections after the applicant argued lot narrowness creates a legal hardship.
Thomas Lynch, representing property owner Carmen Stfano, told the Zoning Board on May 12 that the 61 Milford Point Road parcel is a pre‑zoning 30‑foot‑wide lot where any rebuilding requires side‑yard relief. Lynch said the proposed three‑level elevated house meets Coastal Area Management (CAM) standards, provides breakaway walls and retains lot coverage within zoning limits.
Lynch explained that because the lot is essentially half as wide as the zone standard, "any rebuilding on this site would require a variance." He described the new house as a modest 23‑by‑57‑foot structure with tandem parking and living space above the garage level.
Board members reviewed the numeric setbacks and projections (east side to 2.7/3.9 feet and west side to 3.4/3.1 feet where 10 and 5 feet are standard, respectively) and noted the new design slightly increases some side‑yard setbacks compared with the existing house. No members of the public spoke in opposition and the hearing was closed.
Mr. Inig moved to approve the variances conditioned on the submitted materials. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with all five members in favor. The board found the lot's narrowness a continuing hardship and that the proposed rebuild would not materially worsen nonconformities.
The applicant may proceed to subsequent permitting steps, including CAM approval as required for coastal projects.
