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Aug 21, 2026

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Board advances one variance, delays others

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Board Denies Front-Yard Parking Variance

The Board denied the variance requested for 68 Indian Road to allow parking in the front-yard setback, voting 5-0 with one member absent. Members cited the applicant’s failure to restore a driveway after being directed to do so by the Building Department.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Board advances one variance, delays others

The Board approved favorable findings for the 1 Brower Place side-yard variance by a 5-0 vote with one member absent. It carried the 68 Indian Road parking variance findings and adjourned several other zoning matters to July 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Zoning board advances three variance cases

The board approved favorable findings for 250 Boston Post Road, allowing variances related to a three-story building and finished-floor elevation, by a 4-1 vote. It also closed hearings and directed staff to prepare findings for projects at 68 Indian Road and 40 West Glen Avenue.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Board Advances Boston Road Variance Review

The Zoning Board voted 5-0 to direct staff to prepare findings for requested variances at 250 Boston Post Road, subject to a negative declaration from the Planning Commission. The Board also approved findings for a pre-existing driveway variance at 9 Field Place and postponed a front-yard parking variance at 68 Indian Road to April 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Board Denies Three-Family Use Request

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied the request to continue using 47 Ellendale Avenue as a three-family dwelling. The Board also approved a SEQRA negative declaration for the application, meaning it found no significant environmental impact requiring further environmental review.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Zoning appeals deferred for further review

The board adjourned three applications to February 19, 2026, including requests involving illuminated signage, a proposed two-family rental residence, and property development at 250 Boston Post Road. Staff was directed to prepare environmental review and factual findings for the proposed residence case.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

Zoning Cases Adjourned to January 15

The Board took no final action on three zoning matters and adjourned each to January 15, 2026. The 74 Grace Church Street proposal for a two-family rental residence remains pending completion of environmental review.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

Board Approves Three Zoning Findings

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved three findings in a single 5-0 vote, covering an accessory building, added floor area and story, and a front-yard setback for proposed projects.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

Zoning variance cases advance to November

The Board approved findings supporting a variance for finishing a cellar as habitable space at 245 Madison Avenue by a 5-0 vote, while requesting a legal memorandum before the next meeting. Three other property cases moved toward findings, and a proposed three-family dwelling matter was adjourned to November 20 with its public hearing still open.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

Cellar Conversion Variance Approved

The board approved a variance for 245 Madison Avenue to finish a cellar as habitable space in an existing two-family home, with a 5-0 vote and conditions limiting plumbing, gas, and ventilation work.

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Briefing

Aug 21, 2025

Zoning appeals meeting adjourned to September

The board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting to September 18, 2025, after the applicant for the 245 Madison Avenue variance was absent. The 250 Boston Road matter was also listed as adjourned to the September meeting.

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