Carmel zoning board grants six variances in evening
Carmel zoning board grants six variances and dismisses one in substantial February hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved variance requests for residential properties including a negotiated reduction in Carl J. Perna's proposed 40-by-30-foot garage at 7 Muscoot Road S to 35 by 30
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of February 26, 2026
NY CARMEL — Carmel zoning board grants six variances and dismisses one in substantial February hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved variance requests for residential properties including a negotiated reduction in Carl J. Perna's proposed 40-by-30-foot garage at 7 Muscoot Road S to 35 by 30 feet, with decorative stone veneer and cupola required to minimize the structure's commercial appearance.
Vice-Chairman Silvio Balzano and Board Member John Starace expressed concerns about scale. Other approvals included Kevin Issa's residential addition contingent on planting nine trees at least 8 feet tall to screen a neighbor's pool, and Gilberto Mendoza's gazebo subject to moving it 4 feet closer to his house by May 15. The board dismissed an application by Mr.
Guo Group LLC without prejudice.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of February 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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