Zoning board at a glance: enforcement upheld, several variances approved, and conditions set

The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals recorded multiple formal actions at its June 9 meeting.

Upheld enforcement (70 Merit Avenue): The board upheld a notice of zoning violation stemming from repeated observations and a reported admission by the property owner of conducting auto repair at the property. The motion to uphold was carried by recorded votes in favor.

Approved variances: The board approved a set of variances for 131 Milford Point Road to allow a rebuilt cottage on the existing footprint, noting constraints of a narrow lot and conditioning approval on submitted materials. The board also approved a variance for 32 Burwell Avenue to allow a 1.8-foot front porch projection but required the applicant to remove the existing front stairs as a condition. The board approved a one-foot front setback variance for 993 East Broadway to permit construction of a small attached garage for off-street parking and child-safety reasons.

Continued items: The board held open the 39 Westland Avenue application and continued One and Three Chester Street to July to allow additional documentation, overlays, and a records search to reconcile as-built work with approved plans.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in meeting): - Settlement approval (executive session): unanimous yes (5-0). - Uphold notice — 70 Merit Avenue: passed (recorded as board majority in favor). - 131 Milford Point Road variance: passed (majority in favor; one member recorded opposition). - 39 Westland Avenue: continued to July. - One & Three Chester Street: continued to July pending records search. - 32 Burwell Avenue: approved with condition to remove front stairs (unanimous). - 993 East Broadway: approved (unanimous as recorded).

The board also approved May meeting minutes and adjourned.