⚖️ Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning board sends Mount Airy subdivision to the Planning Board after 11 neighbors speak against it
Mar 17, 2026
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The Zoning Board of Appeals referred a proposed two-lot subdivision at 52 Mount Airy Road to the Planning Board for environmental review on March 17, with Chairman James Tuman telling the applicant's team it had produced no analysis to support its conclusion that removing about 30 trees would not matter. Eleven residents spoke, all opposed. The board closed a separate hearing on a rear addition at 59 Sunset Drive but held its decision for a site visit.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Referred the 52 Mount Airy Road two-lot subdivision variances to the Planning Board for environmental review and a recommendation, 4-0, on Chairman Tuman's motion seconded by Ethan Lewis; the public hearing stayed open.
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Heard 11 residents in opposition, on tree loss, flooding, SEQRA classification, neighborhood character and whether the hardship was self-created.
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Confirmed the ZBA keeps final authority over the variances and that public comment continues during the Planning Board review.
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Closed the public hearing on side yard, total side yard and lot width variances for a rear addition at 59 Sunset Drive, 4-0, but deferred the decision pending a site visit.
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Approved the February 17, 2026 minutes 3-0, with alternate Patrick Turner recused.