Southtowns Record

May 19, 2026 Workshop

Government
Town of Wales
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop
Meeting
May 19, 2026
Kind
Other
Topics
Zoning and land use

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Design and Materials

  e  The garage will be designed to complement the existing home.
  e  Proposed materials include steel siding in neutral/brown tones.

Board Discussion

  e¢  Questions focused on:
  e Exact placement and dimensions of the structure
  e Feasibility of alternative compliant locations
  ¢ Visual impact and compatibility with the surrounding area
  ¢  Board members indicated the application appears straightforward but may revisit
  questions at the public hearing.

Statements from the Board:

It was stated that a Board members may perform a site visit before the Public Hearing. The
variance request will be advertised in the local paper to allow for public comment. The final
decision will be made at the next public hearing.

Next Step in the Area Variance process:

  ¢  Planning Board Meeting:
  o  Date: Next Wednesday, May  13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  e«  Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Scheduled:
  o  Date: May  19, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Respectfully submitted by Michelle Homac, Zoning Board of Appeals Clerk