The board approved a variance for Juan Carlos Gonzalez, allowing an 18-foot canopy projection into the rear yard where normally only seven feet is permissible. This decision followed a recommendation for approval with conditions from the town staff. The discussions that led to approval involved a detailed examination of the setback measurements and the interpretation of the relevant ordinance. The board members asked pointed questions about the overhang.

Following the canopy variance, the board confronted another issue involving a swimming pool encroachment. The variance, requested by ISL Rodriguez Diaz, sought permission for a 14-foot 1-inch encroachment beyond the top of the slope, a proposal that did not meet the town staff’s approval. The staff had recommended denial based on the applicant’s failure to comply with the majority of the variance criteria. The board’s discussion revealed a concern for precedent and potential impacts on the surrounding community. Questions arose from the board members about whether an additional construction was also being planned, prompting the applicant to clarify the details of the proposal. Despite the staff’s recommendation, the board’s decision on this matter was not detailed in the summaries provided.

Additionally, there was a case involving Andres Rodriguez Diaz, who was undergoing an addition to a property that included a master bedroom and two other rooms. The discussion revolved around the placement of a pool and the associated variances. The board mulled over the precedent set by granting such variances and the effects on the nearby lake area. Ultimately, a motion was passed to allow a 12-foot encroachment into the lake area, with an option for the applicant to adjust the pool’s dimensions to be wider rather than extending further into the lake.

The meeting was punctuated by routine processes, such as a recess and a recusal of a board member due to a conflict of interest. The board member who arrived late due to a prior engagement was also noted. The meeting concluded with a reminder about the next scheduled gathering in June and was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.