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Area Variance for Stone Fireplace at 222 Pitcher Lane

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Activeformal_resolutionongoingGrant an area variance to permit construction of a 5' x 8' stone fireplace 5' from the rear property line, where Section 143-18 A (2) requires accessory structures to be at least 20' from the rear property line.
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2016-11-09
Latest event
2016-11-09
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Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. The variance requested will not produce an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties
  2. The needs of the applicant cannot be achieved by other than an area variance
  3. The requested variance is not substantial, as the size of the structure is modest
  4. The requested variance will not affect the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood
  5. The hardship for which the variance is sought was not self-created
  6. The variance being granted is the minimum variance to meet the needs of the applicant
  7. The area variance is hereby granted
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  • WHEREAS, The applicant, Matthew Nucci, seeks a variance to construct a stone fireplace, patio, and wall on his property in the RD3 zoning district
  • WHEREAS, The proposed fireplace is smaller than a 100 square foot shed which would be allowed 5' from the lot line
  • WHEREAS, The applicant's property is adjacent to several Agricultural parcels
  • WHEREAS, The only neighboring property owner who communicated with the ZBA indicated favor for the proposal
  • WHEREAS, The Board conducted the balancing test and found all criteria support approval

Lifecycle (1 event)

2016-11-09adoptedvote: 6-0
Grant the area variance for a 5' x 8' stone fireplace 5' from the rear property line at 222 Pitcher Lane (Appeal 16-08).
moved by Munn · seconded by Ross
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Resolved
  1. The variance requested will not produce an undesirable change to the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties
  2. The needs of the applicant cannot be achieved by other than an area variance
  3. The requested variance is not substantial, as the size of the structure is modest
  4. The requested variance will not affect the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood
  5. The hardship for which the variance is sought was not self-created
  6. The variance being granted is the minimum variance to meet the needs of the applicant
  7. The area variance is hereby granted
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, The applicant, Matthew Nucci, seeks a variance to construct a stone fireplace, patio, and wall on his property in the RD3 zoning district
  • WHEREAS, The proposed fireplace is smaller than a 100 square foot shed which would be allowed 5' from the lot line
  • WHEREAS, The applicant's property is adjacent to several Agricultural parcels
  • WHEREAS, The only neighboring property owner who communicated with the ZBA indicated favor for the proposal
  • WHEREAS, The Board conducted the balancing test and found all criteria support approval
Subject key: nucci_fireplace_variance_16_08