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Zoning board approves several routine variances and special exceptions (decks, sheds, driveways)
Summary
The board approved multiple routine variances and special exceptions including replacement decks, accessory‑area variances for sheds and garages, and driveway width variances; motions and approvals were recorded without contested outcomes.
During an extended meeting the board approved a series of largely uncontested land‑use requests, including deck replacements, accessory‑area increases for sheds and garages, and driveway width adjustments. Highlights:
- Special exception granted to Barack and Barbara Putney to replace an existing 10x10 deck within the wetland buffer, subject to the usual appeal period and the applicant’s wetland affidavit.
- Variance approved for James and Brenda Stewart at 10 Ohio Avenue to increase accessory use area from 40% to 60% for a new 14x24 shed; neighbors had submitted letters of support.
- Special exception granted to Joshua and Elizabeth Zellers to remove and replace a deteriorated deck in a prime wetland buffer with a net 20 sq ft increase; conservation commission stipulations will be included.
- Variances approved for John Koussis (revocable trust) to add a 993 sq ft carriage‑house addition and for David Bertrand to expand driveway access to Main Dunstable Road for safer ingress/egress.
- Robert Speseferri’s request to widen a driveway at 2 Candia Street was approved; he cited household needs and prior garage placement.
Each motion was made and seconded on the record; the chair announced approvals. Where letters were noted, staff will attach them to the case files and applicants were reminded of appeal procedures.
