At the meeting, the board first tackled the issue of a property owner who sought approval for a porch addition. Represented by Mr. Dom Fay, the applicant presented the details of the proposed addition, which included an encroachment on the front setback and the side setback. The property’s undersized nature prompted this request for variance relief. During the discussion, the board members inquired about the dimensions—specifically the width and height of the porch. The applicant also highlighted how neighboring properties had similar front porches.

The dialogue between the board members and the applicant touched on the property’s assessment and the consent of the owner. Without public comments to consider, the board members deliberated on the proposal’s compliance with the existing setbacks and ultimately proceeded with the case, approving the porch addition.

Another case presented involved an addition to a dwelling, where the applicant required variance relief for exceeding lot coverage and to address other pre-existing non-conforming conditions. The board evaluated the potential hardship to the applicant, the aesthetics of the proposed addition, and the impact it could have on neighboring properties. They emphasized the importance of the appeal period and informed the applicant that a notice regarding the approval would need to be sent to the newspaper.

The meeting also addressed administrative matters such as the approval of six resolutions from the previous month and the review of a bulk variance application. The bulk variance was approved after a discussion on the property being undersized and having pre-existing non-conforming conditions.

Furthermore, two cases involving applicants William Kenny and Gregory Bassong were deferred to the next meeting due to their unavailability. The board noted an additional case that was absent from the agenda, stressing the necessity for proper notice to be provided for the next meeting.

The board members continued with procedural discussions, including the recording process of approvals and the preparation for upcoming cases. They recognized the need to close the agenda for the next meeting and identified cases that appeared straightforward and could be expedited.

The board conducted its proceedings without external input, focusing on the technical and regulatory aspects of the cases at hand.