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Board grants special permit for 1,440-square-foot detached garage at 424 Thompson Street
Summary
The Halifax Board of Appeals approved a special permit on June 8 for a new 1,440-square-foot detached garage at 424 Thompson Street (assessor map 79, lot A); the applicant (CJ Malik) will use the structure for private storage and mezzanine space, with no living quarters permitted.
The Halifax Board of Appeals approved petition ZBA26-4 on June 8 to permit a detached garage at 424 Thompson Street with an increased footprint from 884 square feet to 1,440 square feet.
The chair read the public notice into the record, including the property details (assessor map 79, lot A) and the relevant zoning provision (167-12 F4 limiting ground-floor area without special permit). Joe Martin of Structure Works presented the plan, describing the proposed building as a detached garage with a mezzanine and a 12-foot door for private use. He confirmed there are no living quarters proposed.
"This is a detached garage with a 12T lead to and a mezzanine inside," Joe Martin said in the hearing. He added that electricity was likely for the garage door and that water might be trenched in later for a future sink, but such utilities were not part of the current scope.
A board member moved to approve the special permit for the garage; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. The board recorded the vote and approved the permit. Any future changes to use that would introduce living quarters would require additional permitting review.
Next steps: Applicant to proceed with permits consistent with the approved special permit and to meet any building permit and inspection requirements.
