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Zoning board grants or adjourns a string of residential variance requests
Summary
At its October meeting the ZBA approved a front‑porch variance for 16 Hemlock Road, adjourned and sought records on a circular driveway at 10 Maplewood Road, and postponed a garage/loft variance at 50 Mulligan Lane for follow‑up on technical details.
Beyond the contested commercial and subdivision matters, the board considered several residential variance applications and made the following staff‑recorded dispositions:
- 16 Hemlock Road (case 2518): The board found the application a Type 2 SEQRA action and voted to grant a 3.3‑foot front‑yard area variance to allow a second‑story addition and front porch on piers; construction must begin within 12 months after final required approvals and proceed in conformity with the plans dated 03/01/2024.
- 50 Mulligan Lane (case 2519): The applicant requested variances for an accessory garage with a basement storage area and a second‑floor office space. Board members questioned whether the second‑floor space would constitute an accessory dwelling and whether plumbing or a bathroom would be installed. The applicant said the planned office would include electric outlets and lighting and possibly a hose bib or slop sink but no bathroom; the board reserved judgment and adjourned the application to allow staff to confirm whether a use variance or only an area variance is required.
- 10 Maplewood Road (case 2520): The owner sought relief for a circular driveway and curb cut widths he installed during a recent addition. Board members asked the building department to confirm whether the circular driveway was shown on the originally approved building plans and whether curb cuts exceeded the town's 20‑foot standard; the board adjourned the matter pending that verification.
Several other minor cases were discussed and scheduled for administrative follow‑up; the board instructed applicants to provide any omitted documentation to the zoning secretary.
