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Zoning board approves backyard pool at 15 Sherman Avenue, requires pervious access and stormwater oversight
Summary
The Zoning Board approved variances for a backyard pool at 15 Sherman Avenue on condition the applicant revise plans to show pervious reinforced turf/pavers to maintain garage access, obtain board-engineer approval of revisions, and accept two-year stormwater-jurisdiction retention.
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment voted Aug. 3 to grant variances for a backyard pool at 15 Sherman Avenue, subject to three conditions: the applicant must submit revised plans showing pervious reinforced turf or similar pervious access to preserve garage access; those revised plans must be reviewed and approved by the board engineer; and the board will retain stormwater jurisdiction for two years after construction to address any neighbor complaints or unforeseen runoff issues.
"I am looking to install a pool in my backyard," said homeowner Swaroopa Sanyal in her opening remarks. Engineer Brian Woods testified the existing lot is slightly over the permitted impervious coverage (about 38.1% vs. 35.0% permitted) and that removing some pavers for the pool footprint, combined with a properly designed pervious access surface, could be engineered to avoid additional impervious runoff impacts. The board's discussion focused on whether the garage would remain serviceable and whether the pool's water-storage and drainage would offset any stormwater effects.
Board members said the proposed screening, size of the pool (about 14 by 20 feet), and the applicant's willingness to revise plans and supply pervious access/measures supported approval. The motion to approve carried on a majority vote; conditions were recorded in the board's motion and will be formalized in the resolution and engineering review.
