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Town Review Board tells Marreros to relocate carport or seek adjustment after setback and coverage concerns
Summary
An initial review of a proposed metal carport at 349 Blue Heron Road found submitted plans lacked setback dimensions and showed existing lot coverage exceeded allowable limits; applying Section 23-18-3b for older properties adjusted the Base Structural Coverage Allowance but TRB recommended relocation or an appeal to the Board of Adjustments.
At the Nov. 1 meeting, Kelly and Justin Marrero presented an initial, informal review of a proposed metal carport for 349 Blue Heron Road (Lot 555). The TRB found the submitted drawings did not include required setback dimensions and that the proposed location left insufficient space to meet side setback requirements.
Board calculations and review of site data indicated the property’s existing coverage exceeded the Base Structural Coverage Allowance (BSCA). The minutes note that applying Section 23-18-3b, which provides exceptions for existing coverage on older properties, increased the BSCA to a level that put the proposed addition "within 8 mitigation points required for proposed addition." The board advised the Marreros either to relocate the proposed structure to meet setbacks or to apply to the Board of Adjustments for relief.
The consultation was informal and did not result in a vote or formal permit decision; it functioned as a preliminary review to identify code compliance issues and next steps for applicants.
Why it matters: setbacks and lot-coverage rules determine where accessory structures can be sited and whether owners must seek variances. Early identification of missing information (setback dimensions) and coverage exceedances can prevent wasted permit submissions and expedite resolution.
What happens next: TRB’s guidance was procedural—applicants may revise the plan to show compliant setbacks, relocate the structure, or pursue relief through the Board of Adjustments.
