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Board re-approves expired variances at Tara Acres, addresses septic concerns
Summary
The board re-approved four expired variances for Tara Acres (968 Old Liberty Road) to allow bungalow expansions and a pool setback; neighbors praised removal of an encroaching fence but raised septic concerns; the board required continued compliance and noted unresolved site-engineering items.
On July 14 the Zoning Board re-approved four previously granted but expired variances for Tara Acres at 968 Old Liberty Road, allowing increased lot coverage, two bungalow expansions and a pool-front setback.
Attorney Maria Zeno and representative Moshe Attie told the board that 19 variances had been granted previously for the property and that the four at issue expired while the project remained before the Planning Board. Attie said nothing substantive has changed in the requested scope. Town staff reported site inspections showed progress on some conditions but identified outstanding items. Neighbor Wayne Fedun thanked the applicants for removing an encroaching fence but expressed concern about future septic-system performance given the property's history. Town engineer/staff said grading and a new septic design are in progress; the applicant and town indicated they are monitoring the systems and will pursue further grading once the season allows.
The board reviewed the five variance criteria together, found no adverse physical or environmental effects, determined the requests were substantial in size, and re-approved the variances subject to conditions intended to resolve outstanding violations and technical items. Attorney Vegliante cautioned that unresolved violations could lead to enforcement action if follow-through does not occur.
