Board finds addition at 17 Sunset Road will not be more detrimental to area

The Town of Norton Zoning Board of Appeals voted to make a finding that a proposed enlargement of the footprint of a pre‑existing nonconforming single‑family residence at 17 Sunset Road will not render the lot or construction more detrimental to the area.

Applicant Joseph White described wanting to expand an older cottage to increase storage and livability for his family of 24 years. Board members reviewed property history, assessor records and zoning provision U6.3 (which the board discussed in connection with older merged lots) and concluded the work is properly handled as a finding under the bylaws rather than as variance relief.

After closing the public hearing the board moved and voted (Mr. Tenori, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Noel) to make the finding based on the Trobridge Engineering plan dated June 4, 2026. The chair advised the applicant that the clerk will prepare the written decision and that a 20‑day appeal period begins when the decision is filed with the town clerk.

No opposition was recorded at the hearing.