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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARDWednesday,
August 3, 2011
Variance
Hearing for Bil Albright at 31 Maxfield Rd
Members
Present: J. Heyer, B. Murphy, M. Casey, C. Rainville, J. Beers
Alternates
Present: None
Applicant
Present: Bil Albright
Public
Present: S. Taylor, ZA
7:00 PM- Introductions were made, the
warning read, and interested persons sworn in.
Bil Albright asked for a
variance to build a garage on his property at 31 Maxfield Rd. within the
setbacks. He discussed how he would meet the 5 criteria necessary to get a
variance on his property.
The proposed garage would be 20 by 20 feet. Mr. Albright explained that he is limited by
the topography of his land (steep slopes) in placing the proposed structure. He presented photos, maps, and video to the
Board showing the steep slopes, perspectives, and locations of septic, etc.
There was discussion regarding the distances from the
property lines, center of road and edge of the ravine. Mr. Albright explained that the unstable,
sandy soil and limited level area of his lot made placement of the garage
impossible within the setbacks. The
location of an existing shed and septic on the south side of the home in
addition to limited remaining level land prevented construction there.
There was discussion on reasonable use is having a
garage a reasonable use of the property?
There was additional discussion on whether the property was fully
developed and the meaning of a minimum variance.
After some discussion it was decided that no site
visit was required.
8:30 PM- J.
Beers moved to close the hearing to public input; B. Murphy 2nd.
All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Varney, Planning and Zoning Assistant
Approved:
_______________________________ Date: __________________, 2011
For the Development Review Board
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These minutes
are unofficial until approved at the next regularly scheduled meeting. All motions were unanimously approved unless
otherwise indicated.