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Board grants variances to legalize enclosed porch and build deck at 26 Disbrow Circle
Summary
Architect John Woodruff presented a plan to legalize an existing enclosed porch and add a 14.5×16 ft deck at 26 Disbrow Circle; the board found the porch preexisted the current owner, approved minor rear‑yard setbacks and passed the variance on roll call.
John Woodruff told the board the enclosed porch on the rear of 26 Disbrow Circle had been closed in by a prior owner and the current owner seeks legal resolution. The proposed deck (about 14.5×16 ft) sits close to the rear lot line and requires a small variance; the deck height is about 3 feet above grade.
Board members discussed screening, the proximity to an adjacent parking area and whether the enclosed porch constituted a historical nonconformity. A motion to approve the requested area variances passed by roll call, with members finding the changes minor and well screened by arborvitae; Woodruff said the owner had tried before to legalize the porch and expects to complete building permits.
