The first application discussed was for a property on Deerfield Road, where the owner sought to build a small storage addition to their existing garage. This addition was necessary to store household items, allowing a newly inherited car to fit in the garage. The applicant required five variances, including those for lot and building setbacks, lot coverage, and impervious surface coverage. Board members inquired about the structure’s specifics, such as its height and non-commercial use. After confirming that the proposed addition would not infringe on neighboring properties or exceed height restrictions, the board approved the application. A neighbor from an adjacent property expressed no objection to the changes, further smoothing the approval process.

The second application involved the installation of a six-foot vinyl fence on Liberty Street. The residents sought to replace an existing chain-link fence along the Woodland Avenue side of their corner property. The proposed fence slightly encroached on the required sight triangle, but the Board and the engineer determined the encroachment was minor and justified by the need to enclose a cellar door for security. The fence’s increased height from four feet to six feet was noted to provide additional privacy. With no public objections, the board approved the application.