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Board approves replacement garage and shed at 3 Saint Mary Road, citing lot hardship
Summary
The board granted a variance and related relief to allow replacement of an existing garage with a smaller shed and covered patio at 3 Saint Mary Road, finding hardship based on the lot's narrow width and the deteriorated condition of the existing garage.
Architect Wendy Cody McGahn presented a proposal to demolish a deteriorated garage and replace it with an 11x14 storage shed and an attached covered patio, and to remove a small one‑story mudroom bump‑out. The petition sought relief for rear and side setbacks; the applicant cited narrow lot width and the poor condition of the existing garage as hardship.
Homeowner Jonathan Gall described the garage as rusted and infested with rodents and said replacement would improve storage and safety. The board reviewed support letters from nearby neighbors and found the variance standard met: literal enforcement would cause substantial hardship and relief could be granted without detriment to the public good. The board approved the variance and required compliance with the submitted drawings.
