The board approved two parish house variances with strict conditions limiting use to clergy and prohibiting commercial activity, citing parking relief as a key benefit. A retaining wall variance was denied unanimously due to self-created hardship and documented stormwater damage to a neighboring property. Two single-family lot variances and a pool case remain under review.
Meeting outcomes
- 27 Glenwood Avenue parish house approved with zero-foot side yard; twelve conditions imposed including third-party fire monitoring, clergy-only lodging, no boarding house or shelter use, and immediate curb/sidewalk repairs before occupancy.
- 1205 Warburton Avenue parish house approved unanimously with zero-foot side yard setback for parking relief; same twelve-condition framework as 27 Glenwood, effective immediately.
- 66 Pembrook Drive retaining wall variance denied 6-0 after neighbor at 70 Pembrook documented stormwater runoff and water infiltration caused by the oversized wall; board found self-created hardship and substantial neighborhood detriment.
- 67 Ridge Road single-family dwelling approved 6-1 despite lot size 23 sq ft short of 5,000 sf minimum (0.5% variance); board found de minimis impact; applicant must notify neighbors within 200 feet and within ten days.
- 73 Ridge Road single-family dwelling approved with same lot-size variance and conditions as 67 Ridge Road.
- 101 Warwick Road pool project continued; applicant removed pool house and driveway from application, keeping pool only; board received two days prior and requested site visit via Mary Alice; no decision date set.
- 185 Murray Avenue garage roof dormer continued to next month; applicant seeks 18 by 20 sq ft storage space via dormer without increasing building height; access via external four- or five-step stairs; no plumbing or separate electric meter; board conducted site visit and appeared receptive.
- 581 Saw Mill River Road warehouse reconstruction adjourned; applicant seeks variances for insufficient rear yard (6.2 ft. vs. 20 ft. required) and non-conforming building damage exceeding 50% of assessed valuation; hearing to be rescheduled.
- 79 Austin Avenue 201,760 sq ft warehouse adjourned; applicant seeks height variance (145 ft. proposed vs. 35 ft. ); hearing to be rescheduled.
- 69 Spruce Street 90-unit apartment building adjourned; multiple variances needed for floor area, height, setbacks, parking, and front-yard parking relief; hearing to be rescheduled.
- and 5880 one-year extensions approved for earlier variances (750 Central Park Avenue and 5 Woodworth Avenue).