Janine and Joseph Marone submitted their application with the intention to provide more space for their expanding family, specifically their mother-in-law and children. The additions, as they clarified, would not consist of new bedrooms but would add a master bedroom over the garage and an additional bathroom. The Marones’ professional engineer provided a thorough overview of the property, highlighting the existing non-conformities and the need for variance relief for the proposed second-story additions.

The board engaged in a review of the application. Topics of discussion ranged from parking, stormwater management, right-of-way dedication, and curbing and sidewalk across the property frontage. The professional engineer, in response to the board’s concerns, suggested the need for a survey and right-of-way dedication, to which the applicants agreed.

In addition to these considerations, the board also raised concerns about the architectural plan and impervious coverage. The professional engineer recommended the grant of relief for existing impervious coverage, a recommendation that the Marones confirmed they were willing to comply with. The applicants, expressing their intention to reside in the property, provided clear explanations for their proposed additions, addressing the board’s questions and concerns in a cooperative manner.

Following this examination, the board approved the Marones’ request, subject to a number of conditions. The note regarding the internal fire suppression system, which the Marones clarified was not intended, was to be removed. A letter of no interest from the Board of Health was also required, ensuring the additional bathroom would not impact the septic system.

The meeting also encompassed the yearly review of resolutions, including a discussion on the size limit for accessory structures.