Board of Zoning Appeals - August 31, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on August 31, 2026, primarily focused on a zoning variance request by Tom and Megan Lucy for a detached accessory building at 391 Wadsworth Road. The applicants sought variances to exceed the maximum allowed floor area and height for accessory structures in an R1 residential district, proposing a 2,400 sq ft building with a height of 21 feet, which is significantly larger than zoning limits. The board discussed concerns related to fire protection due to the property's distance from public utilities and fire hydrants, the intended use of the structure as a private indoor basketball court, and compliance with zoning codes prohibiting business or dwelling use in accessory buildings. The board considered conditions including a notarized statement restricting the building's use, fire chief confirmation of adequate fire protection, and obtaining a building permit. After deliberation, a motion to approve the variance with these conditions was made and seconded but failed with at least one board member voting no. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming cases and adjournment.