The board denied a parking variance at 68 Indian Road after finding the applicant had ignored prior conditions, then approved a small side-yard setback for a second-floor addition at 1 Brower Place and a rear setback variance for 40 West Glen Avenue. Two church expansions seeking major parking variances were advanced with findings prepared and adjourned pending environmental review.
Meeting outcomes
- 68 Indian Road parking variance denied 5-0; board found self-created hardship and noted applicant had repeatedly parked three or more cars in front despite a conditional limit of two, showing no intent to comply.
- 1 Brower Place second-floor addition approved 4-0; variance of 1 foot 10 inches for side-yard setback on a nonconforming split-level home, roof raised within existing footprint to add bedroom, bathroom, and closet; only visible from rear.
- 40 West Glen Avenue rear setback variance approved unanimously; addition to single-family home at 16.6 feet where 30 feet required, no footprint expansion, board found de minimis hardship despite substantial percentage reduction.