09:50The meeting began with the board reviewing a variance request from Mark Andre Lalon of Sunny and Surf LLC, who aimed to preserve a 1950s-era dwelling by obtaining the necessary permissions for an additional structure and an accessory shed within the RU-2-15 zoning classification. Lalon explained the necessity of the variance, citing that the existing shed and building were too close to the property line, failing to meet the required 10-foot setback. The board scrutinized the request, particularly the implications of creating a new parcel, Lot 23, to accommodate the construction of a single-family dwelling while retaining the original structure.

23:45In a notable case highlighting the impact of natural disasters on property compliance, Alan B. Angie and Barbara C. Angie sought variances for their home, which had sustained damage from a hurricane. The damage revealed additional zoning issues, prompting the request for variances related to the carport roof and a swimming pool, both too close to the property line in an RU-1-11 zoning classification. The board acknowledged the carport’s 53% deviation and the pool’s 77% deviation from code requirements. The board expressed gratitude for Angie’s service as a World War II veteran and, after confirming that no audience objections were present, approved the variances unanimously.

26:27Another interesting variance request came from Matthew Chorus, who sought permission for an oversized accessory structure to house an RV and a boat on a T-shaped lot with dual street access. The proposed garage exceeded the secondary structure requirement by 411 square feet, prompting board member inquiries about its placement and utility setup. Despite initial confusion over the survey and aerial photographs, the applicant clarified the structure’s compliance with setback regulations, leading to a unanimous approval by the board after the public expressed no concerns.

05:03This approach ensured equitable treatment of all applicants while maintaining the integrity of zoning regulations.