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• County referral: Letter dated 2026-07-07 — local concern, no recommendation for county action. • Code Enforcement: No environmental/runoff concerns; structure centered in large lot; significant distance from property lines. • Utilities: None planned at this time. • Town Attorney: No comment. • Public Comment: None. Motion: • Approve variance as requested. • Motion: Tronolone • Second: Greenan • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 Area Variance Balancing Test (5 factors): 1. Neighborhood character/detriment: No; accessory structures common; 16 ft not out of scale; rear placement minimizes visibility. 2. Feasible alternatives: Could reduce to 12 ft to comply, but design/usage needs favor requested height; family use and aesthetic fit considered. 3. Substantiality: Not substantial, especially given siting and lot size. 4. Adverse physical/environmental impacts: None (no noise/traffic/drainage issues; meets other code requirements). 5. Self-created difficulty: Yes, but modest request; relief warranted. 2026-033 — 128 Mill Road (Applicant: Paul Crevatin) — Front Yard Setback for Porch Roof (Area) • Request: Add permanent roof over existing front porch; resulting setback approx. 27 ft where 30 ft required (R-65 zone). House sits ~35 ft off road without porch; existing porch encroaches; roof triggers need for variance. • Purpose: Weather protection (sun, snow, rain). • Neighborhood context: Other homes have covered front porches. • Neighbor letters: 132 Mill Road, 122 Mill Road. • Code Enforcement: No traffic/visibility concerns at 27 ft setback. • Town Attorney: No comment. • Public Comment: None. Motion: • Approve variance as requested. • Motion: Bedient • Second: Lang • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0