Zoning Board of Appeals

BOARD OF APPEALS April 27, 2022 PRESENT: Chairwoman Kathryn Soderberg Member Dan McLaughlin Member Jamie Grecco Manager John T. Pierpont ABSENT: Chairman Gregory Varone Member Michael Tesoro Chairwoman Kathryn Soderberg opened the meeting and introduced the members of the Board. ---------- Manager Pierpont presented the application of Ms. Terri Straub, 1064 Hunter Avenue, 166.44-1-25, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with an existing sideyard of 5.58 feet where 10 feet are required. No comments The Board reserved decision. ---------- Manager Pierpont presented the application of Ms. Madison Lee, 435 Highbrook Avenue, 163.76-2-20, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 33.25 feet where 35 feet are required and for a lot area of 9,375 square feet where 10,000 feet are required. John Woodruff, RA appeared before the Board to present the application. He explained that this was a previously approved application. No comments The Board reserved decision. ---------- Manager Pierpont presented the application of Margaret Cody & Neil Nagarajan, 982 Grant Avenue, 166.44-1-52, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 34.8 feet where 35 feet are required, and for a special permit to allow the addition of a house greater than 500 square feet. Paula Tomisaki, RA appeared before the Board to explain the proposed addition, A/C and lighting were discussed. No comments The Board reserved decision. ---------- The Board considered the application of Ms. Terri Straub, 1064 Hunter Avenue, 166.44- 1-25, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with an existing sideyard of 5.58 feet where 10 feet are required. After discussion, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that WHEREAS, there are special circumstances and conditions applying to this building and land which do not apply generally to the land and buildings in the neighborhood and have not resulted from any act of the applicant subsequent to the adoption of the regulations appealed; and WHEREAS, the circumstances and conditions are such that the particular applications of the conditions of the zoning ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land and building; and WHEREAS, the granting of the variance sought will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the application of Ms. Terri Straub, 1064 Hunter Avenue, 166.44-1-25, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with an existing sideyard of 5.58 feet where 10 feet are required, be and hereby is granted. - - - - - - - - - - -- The Board considered the application of Ms. Madison Lee, 435 Highbrook Avenue, 163.76-2-20, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 33.25 feet where 35 feet are required and for a lot area of 9,375 square feet where 10,000 feet are required. After discussion, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that WHEREAS, there are special circumstances and conditions applying to this building and land which do not apply generally to the land and buildings in the neighborhood and have not resulted from any act of the applicant subsequent to the adoption of the regulations appealed; and WHEREAS, the circumstances and conditions are such that the particular applications of the conditions of the zoning ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land and building; and WHEREAS, the granting of the variance sought will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the application of Ms. Madison Lee, 435 Highbrook Avenue, 163.76-2-20, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 33.25 feet where 35 feet are required and for a lot area of 9,375 square feet where 10,000 feet are required, be and hereby is granted. - - - - - - - - - - -- The Board considered the application of Margaret Cody & Neil Nagarajan, 982 Grant Avenue, 166.44-1-52, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 34.8 feet where 35 feet are required, and for a special permit to allow the addition of a house greater than 500 square feet. After discussion, and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that WHEREAS, there are special circumstances and conditions applying to this building and land which do not apply generally to the land and buildings in the neighborhood and have not resulted from any act of the applicant subsequent to the adoption of the regulations appealed; and WHEREAS, the circumstances and conditions are such that the particular applications of the conditions of the zoning ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land and building; and WHEREAS, the granting of the variance sought will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, and WHEREAS, the requirements for a special permit set forth in the zoning ordinance, as pertains to this application, have been met, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the application of, Margaret Cody & Neil Nagarajan, 982 Grant Avenue, 166.44-1-52, for a variance to allow the extension of a house with a street setback of 34.8 feet where 35 feet are required, and for a special permit to allow the addition of a house greater than 500 square feet. be and hereby is granted. - - - - - - - - - - -- The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022. ADJOURNEMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. - - - - - - - - - - -- Clerk