Garage and Front Setback Variances at 17 Pleasant View Avenue
Beacon
Summary
Homeowners want to expand their undersized garage and add a mudroom, but neighbors are worried about crowding, privacy, and neighborhood character. The board asked the applicants to refine their plans, check survey numbers, and coordinate with neighbors on screening.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private investment estimated under $1,000,000 by the applicant.
The homeowners, who gain a functional garage and modernized living space.
Immediate neighbors concerned with loss of privacy, increased density, and construction disruption.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals - May 19, 2026
Homeowners requested side yard and front yard setback variances to expand their garage so a standard car can fit and to add a covered front porch structure. Despite neighbor opposition regarding neighborhood scale, the board approved the request with a mandatory landscaping screening plan.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Apr 21, 2026
Homeowners want to expand their undersized garage and add a mudroom, but neighbors are worried about crowding, privacy, and neighborhood character. The board asked the applicants to refine their plans, check survey numbers, and coordinate with neighbors on screening.
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