Where it stands as of Wed, Mar 18
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 on March 18, 2026, to approve a 1.5-foot front setback variance for a covered front porch addition at 12 Darlene Drive.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Approve the petition for a front setback variance for a front porch addition at 12 Darlene Drive as requested 12 Darlene Drive setback variance | Passed4-0 | 8:10 |
Every time it came up newest first
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12 Darlene Drive front setback variance
Homeowners at 12 Darlene Drive requested a variance to build a covered front porch addition extending six feet from the home, encroaching 1.5 feet into the required 30-foot front setback. The architect explained that when the house was originally constructed in 1994, a Shell oil pipeline easement forced the dwelling closer to the street than neighboring homes. Neighbors submitted letters in support, and board members found the request modest and justified by site conditions.
- 12 Darlene Drive in Residence B district
- Variance requested under Section 174-8.3 D(3)(a)
- Porch addition extends 1.5 feet into the 30-foot setback
- Fourteen-day period to file decision, followed by a 20-day appeal period
Outcome: Approved unanimous (4-0)