The Board approved two residential addition applications and a restaurant sign color combination, while carrying a nursing-home parking-lot application to July 14, 2026.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Two Home Projects

The Board approved variance applications for additions and property improvements at 463 South Pleasant Avenue and 362 Crest Road. Applications for 330 Abbey Court and 552 Hillcrest Road were carried to July 14 and July 28, 2026, respectively, while a proposed restaurant sign color scheme was carried to May 26 after a 2-4 vote against the proposal.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Board approves five zoning applications

The board approved five zoning applications, including a rear deck after it was reduced to remove one coverage variance and two business signs approved by a 5-2 vote with color-review conditions.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Board Approves Two Property Applications

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved applications for a pool, garage and patio changes at 153 John Street and a deck at 385 Hamilton Road. The 153 John Street approval bars the detached garage from having a bathroom, plumbing or heat.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Zoning hearings postponed for new notice

The Board carried two property applications to future dates with new public notice: the Yoon application to an unspecified date and the West Side Presbyterian Church application to April 28, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Zoning Board Approves Five Applications

The Board approved five zoning applications, including four residential projects and a commercial signage request; one swimming-pool application was carried to March 24, 2026, without further notice.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Garage Replacement Application Approved

The Board approved Mark Donoghue’s application to replace the garage at 151 North Walnut Street, with the applicant stipulating that the garage will comply with the height requirement and removing the dormer facing the neighboring property.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Zoning Board Rules on Residential Applications

The Board denied the proposed attic addition at 230 Fairfield Avenue and approved the Ellen Storms addition at 68 North Van Dien Avenue, subject to pushing back the second floor and reviewing revised plans. The Board also granted a six-month extension for 3 Paul Court to comply with resolution conditions.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board Approves New Autobody Shop

The Board approved a proposal for a new autobody shop at 246–264 South Broad Street by a 5–2 vote, subject to conditions including indoor storage, delivery and operating-hour limits, a ban on tractor-trailers, and a maximum vehicle length of 34.5 feet.

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