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Variance hearing set Aug. 4 for Simowski property at 476 Barnes Brook
Summary
The commission reviewed a variance application from Michael Simowski for 476 Barnes Brook and scheduled a hearing for Aug. 4 at 6:15; members recommended an informal site visit or Google Earth review before the hearing and discussed neighbor impacts and setbacks.
Staff presented a variance application from Michael Simowski for a property at 476 Barnes Brook (described in discussion as the former John and Sherry Meehan property). S4 summarized the applicant’s plan and members discussed the likely issue: an addition to a garage or living-space bumpout that would be close to the road and may require a variance because of existing building placement. "Originally, his plan was to put a 2nd residence on the parcel. But after explaining the whole subdivision process, he decided that he would just add on to his garage," S3 said, describing the applicant’s revised approach.
After discussion about setbacks, neighbors and the need to certify notice to adjacent landowners, the commission agreed to set a hearing for Aug. 4 and suggested starting the hearing at 6:15 to allow time for minutes and agenda review. Members said they would try to do an informal site visit beforehand or review the parcel on Google Earth to clarify whether the proposed addition will implicate front-setback or Select Board review.
