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Neighbor seeks porch entrance variance; board conditionally deems application complete
Summary
A neighbor identified as Barbara asked the planning board to allow a small front-porch entrance; the board asked for an updated survey and exact setback relief and conditionally deemed the application complete provided the applicant files the revised paperwork within seven days.
A neighbor identified as Barbara asked the planning board for a variance to add a small porch and new entrance at the front of her house, explaining the current entry requires passing through a garage or going around the house.
"So, basically, I'm looking to make a new entrance with a little porch from the side, you know, from the street because there is none," Barbara said. She told the board that the house sits on an angle and that setbacks vary from about 14 to 15 feet from the street, which prompted the board to instruct her to specify the exact number of feet of relief requested on an updated variance form and survey.
The chair said the board would not delay the application another month if Barbara could provide the clarified setback amount and an updated survey to staff (Sarah) in the next several days. The board then moved, seconded and voted to deem the application complete under that condition; the item is set for the public meeting on May 18, when the public may comment and the board expects to decide.
