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Board approves major addition at 232 Lakeside Ave despite multiple variances
Summary
The land use board approved variances for a large addition at 232 Lakeside Ave: the plan adds a 601 sq ft second-floor addition on an undersized lot (existing lot 8,930 sq ft; 13,000 sq ft required), increases lot coverage to ~42.7%, and requires septic upgrades and setback/sidewall considerations.
The board approved a variance package for 232 Lakeside Ave that allows a 601-square-foot addition and a new second floor on an undersized lot. Architect Joseph A. Gates presented the proposal and noted the existing lot is 8,930 square feet versus the 13,000-square-foot lot-size requirement; the proposed footprint would total roughly 1,453 square feet and increase lot coverage from approximately 32% to about 42.7%.
Gates described other technical modifications: a proposed building height to the ridge of roughly 34.5 feet (2.5 stories), relocation of an existing shed to adjust side-yard calculations, and an ongoing septic upgrade designed to serve the permitted bedrooms. Board members and neighbors questioned parking and proximity to adjacent homes (the architect estimated about 8 feet between house walls), triggering a discussion of fire-rated wall requirements for setbacks under the building code. The board approved the variances after hearing no public objections and accepted the engineer’s recommendations; the board also approved a motion to waive memorialization of the decision under the standard procedure.
