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Rhinebeck board reviews accessibility porch request; board signals support and schedules hearing
Summary
Resident Beverly King asked the board to raise and deepen her front porch for wheelchair access; the board reviewed CBA comments, found no planning or visual objections, and proceeded toward the required public hearing and referrals.
Beverly King asked the planning board to approve a porch extension and elevation change to allow wheelchair access to her home. King said the proposal raises the porch to floor level and extends the depth by about 6 feet while keeping the existing façade width unchanged.
Board members said the Conservation Board referral did not raise planning or visual concerns; the planning board asked for a materials list and clarified that the CBA would need to complete its review before final CBA sign‑off. The staff noted that the action was classed as Type II under SEQR and that a public hearing will be scheduled. The board indicated procedural support and encouraged the applicant to coordinate the materials list and final details with staff.
The matter will be on the agenda for the next posted hearing date.
