ZBA approves raising and rebuilding of nonconforming house at 15 Alma Road with conditions

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for 15 Alma Road allowing the owners to raise and rebuild an existing nonconforming four‑bedroom dwelling, subject to conditions including standard stormwater and erosion controls and preservation of pervious gravel areas.

Attorney Kevin Clauer represented Paul and Karen Polantuoni (listed in the record as Paul Polantuoni/Polantuoni) and said the project will correct a front‑yard setback nonconformity (increasing the setback from about 21.2 feet to 26 feet) while keeping the bedroom count at four to remain consistent with Little Pond Sewer District limits. Proposed lot coverage by structure would increase from about 14.1% to approximately 24.1%, which requires a special permit but remains within the 25% cap the board may authorize.

Engineering referrals asked for a driveway permit, confirmation that the gravel parking area remain pervious and erosion and sediment controls. The water department recommended a 1‑inch service upgrade. The board found the proposal would not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood, noted there was no opposition in the record, and approved the permit with conditions that require compliance with the plans, stormwater controls and preservation of pervious areas.

Next steps: Applicant to obtain any necessary driveway permits, comply with erosion‑control provisions during construction and secure building permits; the building department will confirm compliance before final signoff.