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ZBA approves two shoreline renovation requests with conditions
Summary
The board approved a foundation-raising project at 23 Anntom Road to add a basement and living space and granted a setback variance to allow a deck and stairs at 4 Mile Point Road, both with standard permitting, as‑built and life‑safety conditions.
Nicollette Puzo represented Martha Dodge’s request to raise an existing house at 23 Anntom Road to add about 1,200 square feet of living space by creating a basement foundation. Puzo said the work would not increase the building footprint and would reduce moisture issues; she also reported the shoreland permit was received. Board members asked about finished heights and how fill would be handled; Puzo said clean fill would be used and disposed of properly. The board voted 5-0 to grant the special exception, subject to required permits and possible as‑built survey submissions.
Separately, John Cronin represented Donald Johnson and Nancy Roth in a request for a variance to construct a deck and stairs with a 51-foot front setback where the ordinance requires 65 feet. Cronin said site ledge and lot configuration made alternative locations infeasible and that the proposed deck would not alter the waterfront character. Thorpe, who had visited the property, said the change "won't impede view" in that location. The board granted the variance 5-0 and required that all state and federal permits be on file and that an as‑built plan may be required prior to occupancy.
Both approvals were limited to the plans on file and carry the usual 30-day appeal period. The board noted life‑safety and code inspections and that shoreland permits or as‑built surveys must be completed before occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
