The garage addition on Deerfield Road was a focal point, as the applicant sought to expand the existing garage to accommodate a treasured vehicle after a family bereavement. The project required five variances, including those for lot size and building setbacks. The proposed structure would exceed the maximum allowed impervious coverage and lot coverage, and it would also encroach on required setbacks. Despite these variances, the board approved the application after confirming that the addition would not include a garage door for vehicle entry and would solely serve as storage. A neighbor from 18 Deerfield Road, who spoke during the public portion, supported the project. This neighborly support, combined with assurances that the garage would not be used for business purposes, likely contributed to the board’s decision to approve the application unanimously.

Another approval was granted for a fence variance on Liberty Street. The applicants, who had already removed a chain-link fence, sought permission to install a six-foot vinyl fence along Woodland Avenue, which is a corner lot. The proposed fence required a variance due to minimal encroachment into the sight triangle, an area typically kept clear to ensure visibility for drivers. The board’s engineer noted that the encroachment was minor and understandable, given the need to enclose a cellar door. The new fence’s placement would not interfere with sight lines at the intersection, and no public opposition was raised during the meeting. This led to the board’s approval, allowing the applicants to proceed with installation after the next meeting’s memorialization.

Additionally, the board addressed several resolutions from past meetings, approving applications for properties on Embroidery Street, Patent Drive, and Main Street. It also postponed a resolution for CNW Infinity LLC to the next meeting.