Proposed Variance – Understanding the Potential Impact
A developer is seeking a variance to add a third story to an already non-conforming building located at 172-174 Main Street (Block 89, Lot 6). The building is currently set back less than 10 feet from our property at 10 Edgehill, whereas zoning regulations require a 30-foot setback.
If approved, this variance could:
- Increase the building height by 12 feet, which may affect sunlight exposure for adjacent properties.
- Introduce additional windows facing neighboring yards, potentially impacting privacy.
- Expand a non-conforming structure, which may set a precedent for future variance requests in the area.
We encourage the Planning Board to carefully evaluate this proposal and its potential effects on privacy, sunlight, and neighborhood character.
Upcoming Planning Board Meeting
The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for:
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2025
- Time: To be confirmed
- Meeting Link: To be posted
Once the ZOOM link is posted and the time is confirmed, it will be updated on the website.
Visualizing the Impact
Sunlight and Shadow Considerations
Privacy and Line of Sight
Setback and Scale
Documents and Reports
Relevant documents and reports can be accessed below:
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For more details, contact us at abartonmd@gmail.com or jonnyoctober@gmail.com.