VarianceConditions required21 Forest Stream Dr.

21 Forest Stream Dr. Garage

Town of Amherst

Description

Retroactive area variances for a detached garage exceeding height limits and encroaching slightly on side setbacks.

Impact summary

Adjourned for further review.

Applicant

Name: Sean Hopkins
Address: 21 Forest Stream Dr.

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 2

Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals

Tabled4–1

Last discussed Mar 27, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Mar 27, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — March 27, 2026

Retroactive area variances for a detached garage exceeding height limits and encroaching slightly on side setbacks.

Jan 13, 2026Tabled 4–0

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — January 13, 2026

Requested an area variance for an as-built detached garage height of 24 feet 4 inches.

Related issues (1)

21 Forest Stream Drive Garage Variances

A homeowner sought retroactive approval for a detached garage built higher and closer to property lines than permitted. Neighbors voiced strong opposition regarding privacy and loss of property value, but the board ultimately approved the variances with conditions.

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