1. Unique Physical Circumstances and Hardship with 2021 Ordinance Impact.

Zoning Board · 2026-05-14 · agenda_item

A property owner is seeking relief from a 2021 ordinance due to unique physical circumstances and hardship. The parcel, recorded in 2024, faces challenges with a mandatory 25-foot buffer that reduces its buildable area compared to older lots. The property has significant physical constraints, including a culvert and upland topography. Preliminary site mapping shows that a house, respecting standard setbacks, leaves only about 7.5 feet between the structure's edge and a wetland line. The strict application of the 25-foot buffer reduces the buildable width to 15 feet, making a functional single-family home construction impossible. The owner requests a 7.5-foot variance. This item is currently under review by the Zoning Board. The project would involve site preparation, foundation work, vertical construction, and utility connections for a single-family home. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers interested in potential work should engage early, before site plans, bids, and permits are finalized, to understand the project's specific needs and timing.

buffer

25 foot

parcel recording year

2024

ordinance year

2021

distance from structure edge to wetland line

7.5 feet

buildable width with buffer

15 feet

requested variance

7.5 feet