Matthew v. Smith

I concur in the result reached by the principal opinion; however, I disagree with the reasoning by which the opinion reaches that result.

The property for which the variance is sought in the present case is improved with two single-family dwellings. The house nearest the street is the original dwelling on the parcel. The other house is a renovation of, and addition to, the former garage, located on the back of the parcel. The zoning ordinance in question defines “lot” as follows:

A parcel of land occupied by, or intended for occupancy by, one principal building, unified groups [sic] of…