Cold Spring ZBA grants setback variance for garage at 51 Terrace Street

Aug 27, 2025

The ZBA approved a variance allowing a 17-by-20 garage to be built 2 feet into the side-yard setback at 51 Terrace Street, citing lot narrowness and neighboring accessory structures that reduce impact. The vote was unanimous after the board applied the five-factor test.

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The Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a request to replace an existing shed with a 17-by-20 garage that would sit 2 feet within the side-yard setback at 51 Terrace Street. The board noted similar accessory structures nearby and weighed feasibility and neighborhood context in reaching its decision.

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