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Board approves front‑facing egress window at 865 Kurtis Drive with grille condition
Summary
Owners were granted permission to add a front‑facing egress window at 865 Kurtis Drive to convert a basement bedroom into a code‑compliant egress for their daughter; the board required a grille insert matching existing windows and noted the well cover is rated for approximately 450 pounds.
The Building Board reviewed an application by Amy Shallow and Noah Bern of 865 Kurtis Drive to install an egress window on the front elevation to convert a finished basement bedroom into a code‑compliant egress for their daughter. Zoning and Planning Administrator Sowl clarified that front‑facing egress windows require Board review. Bern described that the room location adjacent to a fireplace chimney precluded side‑elevation placement.
Board members focused on appearance and safety details. Ms. Stuckert requested that a grille be added to match existing basement windows; Bern agreed. Mr. DiFonzo asked whether the well cover was rated to support a person's weight; Bern said the cover was "rated for approximately 450 pounds" and that the cover was a standard product available only in brown. Mr. DiFonzo made a motion to approve the request with the condition that a matching grille insert be added; Ms. Stuckert seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
The Board recorded the window color as white and accepted landscaping and hydrangea plantings around the well to better integrate the installation with the front yard.
