House scale on small lots in Bonnet Shores
Summary
A proposed house on a 9,900-square-foot Treasure Road lot needs variances for height, lot coverage, floor area and hardscape. Board members worried it's simply too big for the lot, and the lack of neighborhood comparison data hurt the applicant's case.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant family seeking to build an age-in-place home.
Nearby neighbors concerned about a tall, large building on a small lot.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board - Sep 17, 2026
Two homeowners sought special use permits to add bedrooms; one at 98 Sand Hill Cove Road was approved while the 58 Indian Trail case was continued. These cases touch on the town's limits on large rental houses in residential areas.
Planning Board - Aug 18, 2026
A proposed house on a 9,900-square-foot Treasure Road lot needs variances for height, lot coverage, floor area and hardscape. Board members worried it's simply too big for the lot, and the lack of neighborhood comparison data hurt the applicant's case.
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