Zoning Board approves one application, continues others

An agenda filled with continuances was on the plate of the Zoning Board of Review last week.Members worked through and dispatched most items in quick fashion under the leadership of Board Chair Kate Butcher, and then spent considerable time on one proposed project that had been before the Board twice going back to last year.An application by Carol Tuschick was reviewed for a variance for #445 Ocean Avenue, Plat 5, Lot 14. The application covered a Special Use Permit under 313 and 404 and for a Variance from Sections 113(B)(1), 113(C)(1) and 313(C) for construction of an addition and front porch to a multi-family dwelling. The work is considered “minor modifications” and no abutter had objected. The Board voted to schedule it for May 22, and sent it to the Planning Board and Conservation Commission for review.An application from Overlook Realty appealing a previous zoning determination was withdrawn and accepted on a 4-0 vote.The Board then quickly continued to May 26, hearings on Michelle Marino, Plat 8, Lot 42, fire #307 on Southeast Road covering an application for a Special Use Permit under Sections 306 (E), 314(C), 415(B)(1)(2)(3) and (5) and a Variance from Section 306(C) to provide

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