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Board reads draft motion for screened porch at 1 Jefferson; applicant to add materials
Summary
The ZBA reviewed a 16-by-12 screened porch for 1 Jefferson Street, read a draft motion noting preexisting nonconformity and reasons for approval; board asked for photos and neighborhood comparables and recorded a second but no vote appears in the transcript.
Jerry Ryan of Ryan Builders represented Anthony Soletti for a proposed 16-by-12 screened-in porch at 1 Jefferson Street in the UR2 district. Ryan said the design would match the house and neighborhood character and acknowledged an earlier oversight about the 20-foot total side setback requirement.
"Mister Soletti would like to build a 16 by 12 screened in porch," Ryan said during his presentation. Board members asked for additional photographic evidence, site plans and comparables showing how enclosed porches fit with adjacent properties. The board read a draft motion describing the parcel, relief requested (proposed 11.5 feet vs. required 20 feet; relief ~42.5%) and five findings including the preexisting nonconformity of the building and matching materials. The motion was moved and seconded in the record; the transcript does not include an explicit roll-call vote.
Several members said they were generally comfortable with the proposal as designed but emphasized the record should include better photographic documentation and neighborhood comparables before a final decision is recorded. The board left the item on the agenda and will consider the additional materials when the application returns.
