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• Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried) Area Variance Balancing Test (5 factors): 1. Undesirable change/detriment: No. Fence limited to side yard and terminates along side of house. 2. Feasible alternatives: A four-foot fence is permissible but inadequate for privacy/security needs. 3. Substantiality: No. Increment is limited to side yard; consistent with commonly granted town variances. 4. Environmental/physical impacts: No. No sightline or environmental concerns. 5. Self-created difficulty: Yes, somewhat; not determinative. Training Reminder • ZBA members require 4 hours of annual training. In-house training may be possible; counsel coordinating other CLE activities. Members should complete required training as per email guidance. Return to Old Business • 2026-029, 29 Klas Avenue o Applicant still not present; third attempt. o Motion to receive and file (non-denial to allow potential reapplication): ▪ Motion: Stachowski ▪ Second: Bedient ▪ Rationale: Three failed appearances. ▪ Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried) Close Public Hearing • Motion to close: o Motion: Tronolone o Second: Lang • Vote: Ayes: 5, Noes: 0 (Motion carried) End Time 6:30 PM