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Applicant seeks multiple variances for rebuild at 84 Dayton Lane; board requests site visit and revisions
Summary
The ZBA reviewed a proposal to replace the house at 84 Dayton Lane with a ~1,900 sq ft residence and a small 7x13-foot water feature. The board raised concerns about massing and coverage and left the hearing open for further review and a site visit.
John Tarbet, representing the applicants, presented plans on Oct. 3 to demolish and replace the existing house at 84 Dayton Lane with a new ~1,900-square-foot residence and a small water-feature pool roughly 7 by 13 feet. Tarbet said the design aims to preserve neighborhood character and keep massing low, with a peak under 25 feet.
Tarbet described the pool as a modest water feature rather than a traditional lap pool, and said equipment would be housed in the existing garage. The proposal requests several variances including gross floor area and setback relief triggered by redevelopment of a small preexisting lot. Tarbet and the applicant said they had neighbor support for elements of the plan.
Board members asked the applicant to provide greater clarity on the variances sought (specific numbers and how they compare to the allowed standards), and several members expressed a desire to conduct a site visit to evaluate massing and neighborhood impacts. One board member suggested the application should return next month with possible design adjustments.
Next steps: the board left the hearing open and requested additional materials and a site inspection before any final determination.
