Zoning board approves tight-setback home despite fire concerns
Wheatfield Zoning Board approves four setback variances despite fire and conservation concerns. The board voted 4-1 to allow Gabrielle and Brian Literman to build a new home at 112 Hird Street with a five-foot West side setback instead of 15 feet, among three reduced setbacks; Chairman Michael
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of April 13, 2026
NY WHEATFIELD — Wheatfield Zoning Board approves four setback variances despite fire and conservation concerns. The board voted 4-1 to allow Gabrielle and Brian Literman to build a new home at 112 Hird Street with a five-foot West side setback instead of 15 feet, among three reduced setbacks; Chairman Michael Schaffer supported the variance while Board Member Walter Garrow opposed. The board unanimously approved Kevin McCarriagher's side setback variance for a laundry room addition, approved Sam D'Angelo & Sons' Conservation Area setback reduction on two parcels 4-0 with Member Matt Klettke recused, and unanimously approved Christopher Dalton's barn height increase from 20 feet to 24 feet.
The Literman approval was granted with no conditions.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of April 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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