Board cites shore impact zone sensitivity and precedent concerns in denying variance
Board members said allowing the Robinsons’ constructed condition would signal to other property owners that post‑construction variances are acceptable, and emphasized the shore impact zone and nonconforming lots on the peninsula as reasons to deny the request.
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Board members repeatedly cited worry about precedent if the board were to approve the after‑the‑fact request. The chair said approving the current build would send “a message to others that…you can do what you want and…go back for an after the fact” approval. Marvin and Clint both said the shore impact zone and the narrow lot footprints on the road make allowing additional encroachment problematic.
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