Applicant apologizes, cites safety and reuse; neighbors submit letters backing Robinsons

May 27, 2026

Nicole Robinson apologized to the board, said family labor and safety concerns guided construction choices, and submitted multiple neighbor letters in support. Neighbors cited long residency and the Robinsons’ community help, including acting as a storm shelter during severe weather.

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Nicole Robinson told the board she and her husband did not intend to flout county rules and that much of the work was done by family using salvaged materials. She said the changes were made for safety after repeated ice damage and prior personal injury: “I am a nurse. I am all about safety,” she told the board.

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