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Zoning board approves Madison Burgess front-deck setback variance
Summary
The Town of Middletown Zoning Board granted a summary variance allowing an 8-by-8 front deck at 11 feet from the property line where 25 feet is required; no members of the public requested a full hearing and the motion passed unanimously.
The Town of Middletown Zoning Board approved a summary variance for Madison Burgess to build an 8-by-8 front deck with an 11-foot front-yard setback where the code requires 25 feet.
Chair Thomas Heaney opened the item as a summary petition, explaining summary cases apply when a requested variance is single and below the board's percentage threshold for fuller review. No members of the public asked for a full hearing. After a brief procedural discussion, a board member moved to approve and another seconded; the board recorded the motion and approved the petition by voice vote. "Motion to approve," was recorded and the board answered in favor, resulting in a unanimous approval.
The clerk read the property as 11 Phyllis Ave, Tax Assessor's Plot 105 Lot 28. The board treated the item as a summary case because the requested setback relief fell within the board's summary thresholds. No conditions or additional follow-up were noted on the record.
The board continued unrelated items to the August 25 meeting and moved on to other petitions.
