In a recent meeting of the Rye Brook Zoning Board of Appeals, the board approved a series of variance applications submitted by Randy and Ann Marie Hamlet for their property located at 21 Country Ridge Circle. The applicants sought relief from several zoning requirements to facilitate construction and legalization of existing structures.

The board reviewed three primary variances: a single side yard setback variance of 5.5 feet, a total side yard setback variance of 3.3 feet, and a gross floor area variance of 576 square feet. The board determined that granting these variances would not adversely impact the neighborhood's character or physical conditions, and that the benefits sought by the applicants could not be achieved through alternative means.

The board unanimously voted in favor of these three variances, with all five members present supporting the application.

Additionally, the board considered a fourth variance related to the maximum allowable front yard impervious coverage, which the applicants proposed to exceed by 11.9%. After deliberation, the board assessed the factors surrounding this request, ultimately concluding that it represented the smallest possible variance necessary for the applicants' plans.

The meeting concluded with a vote on the fourth variance, reflecting the board's ongoing commitment to balancing community standards with individual property rights. The approval of these variances marks a significant step for the Hamlet family in their development plans.