Sherman P&Z accepts two accessory‑unit applications, schedules May 7 hearings and April 20 site walks

The Town of Sherman Planning & Zoning Commission accepted two Special Permit applications on April 9 and set public hearings for both on May 7, 2026.

The first application, for 13 A Osborn Road (Corrie Fisher), seeks approval for a 400‑square‑foot accessory apartment to be constructed within the footprint of an existing 40' x 40' garage. The application file included a completed application, land use affidavit, health approval, proof of occupancy, an A‑2 survey and a marked plan showing two designated parking spaces. The commission accepted the application (motion by D. Febbraio, second by J. Burruano) and scheduled a public hearing for May 7 at 7:00 p.m. A site walk is scheduled for April 20 at 5:30 p.m.

The second application, from Peter and Jennifer Wolgast for 5 Crooked Furrows Road, requests an 840‑square‑foot accessory dwelling within the second floor of a proposed 28' x 30' garage. Mr. and Mrs. Wolgast were present; Mr. Wolgast told the commission they are occupying the space above the existing garage while the new dwelling is built. The commission accepted the file (motion by J. Siegel, second by J. Burruano), set the public hearing for May 7 at 7:00 p.m., and scheduled a site walk for April 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Both items were accepted without dissent and will return to the commission after the scheduled site visits and public hearings. Materials submitted for each application remain in the record and will be available at the Planning & Zoning office before the hearings.