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Zachary Dixon requests size and setback variances for detached garage
Summary
Zachary Dixon asked the Zoning Board for a 24-by-36 detached garage that exceeds the 576 sq ft limit by 288 sq ft and for a one‑foot side‑setback variance to place the garage 4 feet from the property line for accessibility reasons; a neighbor raised drainage concerns that Dixon said he would manage with gutters. The board deferred a decision to deliberation and will notify applicants within 14 days.
Zachary Dixon of 232 Sleepy Hollow Drive told the board he is requesting a 24-by-36 detached garage because he needs room to store a lawnmower, two motorcycles and a trailer in addition to two vehicles. "I am requesting a 24 by 36 foot detached garage that is 1 foot closer to the line than the current building code allows," Dixon said, citing accessibility and the tight layout on his side‑load attached garage.
Staff explained that the largest permitted detached accessory structure under code is typically 576 square feet and that Dixon’s proposal adds 288 square feet beyond that limit, requiring a variance. A nearby neighbor asked about drainage; Dixon said new gutters will tie into existing drains to prevent runoff onto the neighbor’s property. The board took no vote at the meeting and will decide in deliberative session; applicants will be notified by mail within 14 days.
