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ZBA permits raze‑and‑replace at 19 Triton Drive, grants multiple variances including height
Summary
The Rye Zoning Board approved a plan to tear down and replace the house at 19 Triton Drive, granting multiple variances for setbacks, height (31.5' where 28' is allowed) and dwelling coverage; abutter letters of support were entered into the record.
The Rye Zoning Board on May 6 approved variances allowing the Banks family to raze and replace the existing house at 19 Triton Drive, granting relief for side and front setbacks, height and coverage to accommodate a modern, code‑compliant dwelling situated amid ledge and septic constraints.
Attorney Tim Phoenix presented plans showing the proposed new house footprint and noted that existing site conditions — including ledge and septic locations — constrained options for moving the house. Phoenix offered that the proposed design would be "more livable and overall improvements" while remaining consistent with surrounding house heights in the neighborhood; he also provided letters of support from nearby abutters.
Board members discussed ceiling heights and neighborhood context; several noted neighboring houses exceed 30 feet. The board applied the variance standards and found special conditions related to lot topography and existing features justified relief. The motion to approve multiple variances, including for height (31.5' where 28' is allowed) and increased dwelling coverage (22.4% where 15% is allowed), carried 5‑0‑0.
The Notice of Decision notes the Board’s vote and the 30‑day rehearing/appeal period.
