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ZBA approves 17-foot garage variance for Mountain Laurel Road parcel
Summary
The ZBA granted an area variance to allow a 17-foot garage on a property on Mountain Laurel Road (filed on behalf of Evan Yerman). A nearby neighbor asked whether the building would be visible and requested visual simulations; the applicant's representative said elevations were available.
The Town of Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 17-foot garage-height variance for a parcel on Mountain Laurel Road at its July 15, 2026 meeting. Clerk Olivia read the notice that the application was filed by Nick Forman on behalf of Evan Yerman; the applicant's representative confirmed earlier materials include elevations and said the topography makes visibility from neighboring lots unlikely.
Neighbor Robert Goldstein asked whether there were visual simulations or elevation drawings and whether the garage would be visible from his property; the applicant's representative said elevations existed and the siting would likely keep the new structure out of clear view. The board closed the public hearing and later approved the variance by roll-call vote.
