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ZBA approves second dwelling and reduced garage setback at 111 Central Road
Summary
The Rye Zoning Board approved variances to allow a second dwelling and a 10‑foot garage side setback on a 26.8‑acre property at 111 Central Road, finding special conditions such as limited access points and lot configuration justified relief.
The Rye Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 on May 6 to approve two variances for the Schwaegerly property at 111 Central Road: one to permit two dwellings on the single lot and another for a garage sited 10 feet from the side boundary where 20 feet is required.
Owner/applicant Daniel Schwaegerly described the farm property (previously an apple orchard) and said he and his wife plan a modest, approximately 1,600‑square‑foot house sited to preserve sight lines and to retain the lot as a single contiguous parcel for the near term. Architect Ann Whitney described siting decisions and noted the proposed garage would be set back to minimize impact on neighbors.
One abutter, Jane James (105 Central Road), spoke in support, saying the Schwaegerlys' work is "in proportion and done very well." The board reviewed variance criteria and concluded the lot’s large size, limited access points and site constraints provided special conditions distinct from other parcels; members also noted that similar siting exists elsewhere on Central Road. The motion to approve passed 5‑0‑0.
