Planning & Urban Development Department | 389 Congress St | Room 308 | Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8683
CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals Committee

DATE: 2/4/2010
TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: 389 Congress Street
AGENDA

1. Old Business
AInterpretation Appeal: 8 Ryefield Street, Peaks Island, Philip H. Morgan, owner, Tax Map 084, Block E, Lot 005, IR-2 Island Residential Zone: At the December 3, 2009 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the appellant a continuance to the February 4, 2010 meeting. The appellant is seeking an interpretation of section 14-427 as it relates to the enclosure of an open porch with a roof that existed as of June 5, 1957 which does not meet the required setbacks. The appellant is also seeking an interpretation of the definition of a structure (section 14-47) as it applies to a “tent shed”. Representing the appeal is Jonathan Goldberg, Esq.
BVariance Appeal: 8 Ryefield Street, Peaks Island, Philip H. Morgan, owner, Tax Map 084, Block E, Lot 005, IR-2 Island Residential Zone: At the December 3, 2009 meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant the appellant a continuance to the February 4, 2010 meeting. The appellant is seeking a variance to keep the 8’ x 20’ deck and steps that were built without a permit. The appellant is requesting a variance for the right side setback from a required 20’ to 11.5’ [section 14-145.11(c)(3)] and for the rear setback from a required 25’ to 6’8” [section 14-145.11(c)(2)]. The appellant is also requesting a variance for the maximum allowable lot coverage from 20% of the lot to 38.4% of the lot [section 14-145.11(d)]. Finally, the appellant is requesting a variance for the setback for a structure in a Shoreland Zone from the required 75’ to 26’6” [section 14-449(a)(1)]. Representing the appeal is Jonathan Goldberg, Esq.