Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the Lion's Den Realty resolution for 5 Powder Horn Drive, 6–0, and adopted a resolution honoring retiring member John Villani, 6–0. It did not hear the Dainty Den, LLC use variance at 20 Mount Bethel Road because of inadequate notice and carried the case to July 6, 2026.
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What happened
The Zoning Board of Adjustment met at 7:00 p.m. The roll call listed Mr. Galbraith, Mr. Rica, Mr. Volante and Mr. Cooper, with Mr. Huber and Mr. Otto excused, Mr. Calvo as Alternate #1, Mr. Mulkins as Alternate #2 and Mr. Peck, Esq. The notice statement said public notice was posted at the Municipal Building and sent to the Echoes Sentinel and the Municipal Clerk on January 13, 2026.
No minutes were listed for approval. There were no communications. No member of the public came forward during the privilege of the floor.
Resolutions, 6–0 each
Lion’s Den Realty, LLC had case BA 25-25-09 for Block 78 Lot 19.09 at 5 Powder Horn Drive. The case involved a preliminary and final site plan with a variance for floor area ratio. This was listed as the final version. Mr. Rica moved. Mr. Volante seconded. Mr. Galbraith, Mr. Rica, Mr. Volante, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Calvo, and Mr. Mulkins voted in favor. No one voted against it. The board had approved the same resolution at the May 4, 2026 meeting. This June 1 entry is recorded separately in the minutes. The Board of Adjustment also considered a resolution honoring John Villani. Mr. Cooper moved. Mr. Galbraith seconded. Mr. Galbraith, Mr. Rica, Mr. Volante, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Calvo, and Mr. Mulkins voted in favor. No one voted against it. Mr. Cooper had announced at the May 4 meeting that Mr. Villani would retire from the board.
BA 26-03: Dainty Den carried
The Dainty Den, LLC use variance case at 20 Mount Bethel Road, Block 89 Lot 1.01, was not heard. The minutes state that because of inadequate notice, the case will be carried to July 6, 2026 without further notice.
The next meeting is July 6, 2026. Mr. Mulkins moved for adjournment. Mr. Calvo seconded. All members were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.