Hearing officer closes record on setback variance request; decision to be issued later

After hearing applicant testimony and asking questions on the five required findings, the chair determined the hearing record had been held and closed. The chair told Mr. and Mrs. Watkins "the record will be closed and a decision and order will be forthcoming." The applicants acknowledged the statement and had no further testimony.

No vote or formal ruling occurred during the session; the chair said a written decision and order would be issued following review of the record. The hearing included verification of applicant names and addresses under oath and a confirmation that the property is not in a historic district.