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Board grants tiny side‑yard variance for new stairs at 119 West Market
Summary
The zoning board granted a variance allowing a new exterior stair at 119 West Market that reduces a 5‑foot side‑yard setback by roughly 3–4 inches; the board found no adverse effect on nearby properties and approved the application unanimously.
The Board granted a variance for a new exterior stair and deck access at 119 West Market Street after hearing that the proposed work would encroach by about 3–4 inches on the 5‑foot required side yard. Mark Heiselman, speaking for the applicant, told the board the stair connects an existing second‑floor deck to the backyard and the total setback situation would remain within the previously granted nonconforming footprint.
Board members asked whether the change would alter the house or neighborhood character; one commissioner asked explicitly whether the 3.5‑inch reduction “is it an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood?” The applicant replied the change is minimal. After the public comment period produced no speakers for or against, the chair moved to grant the application and the motion passed with all members voting to grant.
