09:19Cynthia Rutled’s application for a variance was the primary focus of the meeting. Her parcel, located in the residential estate zoning district within the agriculture future land use category, required a variance due to its non-conforming lot size. The board approved reducing the sideyard setback from 20 feet to 8 feet and the waterfront setback from 50 feet to 27 feet. These adjustments were necessary because adhering to the standard setbacks would have limited the buildable width of the home to an impractical 15 feet. Rutled expressed her desire to rebuild on the original footprint of her previous house, destroyed in a fire, and emphasized her need for a stable living situation. Her contractor supported the request, explaining the logistical challenges faced during the permitting process.