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Planning board approves variance for tiny home in Careytown; applicant abstains from vote
Summary
The Town of Charleston Planning Board approved a variance to allow a 20'x20' tiny home on a .60‑acre Careytown lot, requiring an engineered septic and compliance with state specifications and town setbacks; one board member abstained.
The Town of Charleston Planning Board on Nov. 12 approved a variance to allow construction of a tiny home on a .60‑acre lot at the corner of Gordon and Gidley in the hamlet of Careytown. The request, presented by board member John Scrima, specifies a 20-by-20 Alaskan slab and requires an engineered septic system with stamped drawings.
"Donna made a motion to approve a variance for a tiny home according to state specs and town setbacks," the meeting minutes record; Andrew Ragozzino seconded the motion. John Scrima abstained from the vote; the board approved the variance. The minutes note the board will verify that the proposed dwelling and septic plans meet applicable state and county approvals before construction proceeds.
