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ZBA approves variance for 19 West Fenlon with stormwater condition
Summary
The Zoning Board granted area variances for an owner’s second‑floor addition at 19 West Fenlon, while adding a condition that the applicant install stormwater mitigation measures directing runoff away from side yards; motion carried 5–0.
The Zoning Board approved area variances for a modest second‑story addition at 19 West Fenlon Street after members said drainage and runoff needed explicit mitigation. Sue Davis, the applicant’s architect, said the existing single‑story house is modest (about 860 square feet) and that the proposal adds a second floor while retaining neighborhood character. Davis explained the proposed overhangs and that the project needs relief from existing interior‑side and total‑side setbacks because the structure is already nonconforming.
Board members voiced concern about roof runoff and the proximity of the addition to neighboring properties. After discussion the board added an enforceable condition requiring the applicant to install stormwater‑control measures — for example gutters, mitigation trenches or other controls — to direct runoff away from adjacent side yards during and after construction. A motion to approve the variances with that condition passed 5–0.
The draft motion (entered into the record) found the applicant demonstrated the benefit could not be achieved by other feasible means, noted the request was substantial but mitigated by neighborhood character, and required the installation of stormwater controls as a condition of approval.
