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Commission approves variance for 1919 house addition at 2622 (Thomas Adams)
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a variance to allow a 400‑square‑foot rear addition and small landings for a 1919 house at 2622 as staff cited practical difficulty tied to historic siting and wetlands; neighbor in support spoke at the hearing.
The commission voted to approve a variance allowing a 400‑square‑foot addition to a legally nonconforming 1919 house in the five‑acre RR1A zoning district.
Planning staff explained the property predates current zoning and lies within a constrained building envelope because of wetlands and lot configuration, which the report identified as practical difficulty supporting the variance. Staff recommended approval with a condition that the applicant update the survey for building permit application. A neighbor who spoke in favor described limited options given the wetland constraints and supported restoring the house for continued use.
Commissioners agreed the proposal reasonably addressed the criteria for a variance and moved approval; the motion carried unanimously.
