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Shandaken planning board approves conversion of garage at 338 Oliveria Road into second ADU
Summary
The Shandaken Planning Board approved a special use request to convert an existing garage at 338 Oliveria Road in Big Indian into a second accessory dwelling unit; applicant John Michelotti said the work will be funded in part by a Repco grant and described minor interior changes.
The Shandaken Planning Board approved a special-use request to convert an existing garage at 338 Oliveria Road, Big Indian (SBL 12-1-27), into a second accessory dwelling unit on April 8, 2026.
“My name is John, Michelotti, standing in for my father and mother, John and Anne Carol Michelotti,” the applicant said, and told the board they planned to convert the garage into an ADU using a Repco grant. Michelotti described modest interior revisions, including moving the stove away from the refrigerator and shortening window heights on the north side to accommodate the bathroom and countertop layout. The board indicated earlier questions about egress had been addressed in a prior meeting.
The chair closed the public hearing after no members of the public rose to speak, then opened the regular meeting and asked for a motion to approve the application "as presented." A roll call was taken and the chair indicated the motion carried; the board wished the applicant luck. The public hearing notice read into the record identified the application as a special use permit under section 274-b of state law and the Shandaken town code district schedule of area and bulk regulations. Written comments on the application had been accepted up to 04/08/2026 at 3:00 p.m.
The board recorded no further conditions on the record during the meeting. Inspectors and staff will oversee permit details through normal building-permit processes.
