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Variance granted for 424 Bassett to allow 10-foot garage addition toward street
Summary
The board granted Francis Kelly a 10-foot front building line variance for a garage addition at 424 Bassett after the applicant said the setback would align with a neighbor's older home; roll-call votes were recorded in favor.
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a 10-foot variance from the minimum front building line for a garage addition at 424 Bassett. The application, which had been tabled from an earlier meeting, sought permission to project the garage 10 feet closer to the street in order to align with a neighbor’s existing front-of-house setback.
Applicant Francis Kelly told the board he had adjusted the drawings in response to prior guidance and said the 10-foot projection “stays in line with our neighbor's house.” Board members discussed neighborhood patterns and historical setbacks on Bassett Road and determined the request was reasonable given adjacent building lines and the lot configuration. A motion to grant the variance was made, seconded, and approved by roll call with affirmative votes recorded.
Why it matters: The decision lets the homeowner proceed with a garage addition intended to improve interior space while maintaining general alignment with nearby properties. The board reiterated that hardship is evaluated against property-specific factors and that support from nearby neighbors (an email of support was noted) weighed in favor.
What’s next: The applicant may follow up with the building department to finalize permit requirements and incorporate any referenced plan details.
