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Zoning board grants minor setback variances for addition at 10 Elizabeth Lane
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved modest front and side yard setback variances for an addition at 10 Elizabeth Lane for applicants Tyler and Teresa Mason during the March 9 meeting.
The Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals on March 9 approved area variances for 10 Elizabeth Lane, allowing the applicants to build a vertical addition, a smaller front porch and a rear patio roof.
The board’s draft motion recorded relief of 1.5 feet for the front yard setback (proposed 18.5 feet where 20 feet is required) and 1.4 feet for the total side yard setback (proposed 28.6 feet where 30 feet is required). The motion noted the applicants reduced the porch size from an earlier design to limit the requested front yard encroachment.
No members of the public spoke on the application. The board discussed standard variance criteria — alternatives, neighborhood character and adverse effects — and concluded the requested relief would not create an undesirable change. The motion passed on roll call, 7‑0.
The matter will be reflected in the ZBA minutes as a granted area variance under the city UDO; applicants proceed to the usual permitting steps.
