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The Board of Appeals discussed six property variance requests, including a request to reduce a 75-foot stream buffer and several requests involving setbacks, impervious coverage, accessory dwelling size, and tree removal. Staff recommended denial of one request, conditional approval of four, and withdrawal of another; one applicant withdrew a request without prejudice. The minutes do not record final votes on the individual variance cases.
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The meeting addressed property-specific requests to vary Brookhaven development rules. Staff recommendations included denying a stream-buffer reduction and conditionally approving requests for additional paved coverage, smaller setbacks, and a larger accessory dwelling unit. One tree-removal request was withdrawn by the applicant, and board chair and vice-chair elections were postponed to February 2026.
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