Board approves variance for accessible accessory apartment
Stow Zoning Board unanimously approves ADA accommodation variance and two property permits. The board determined that a 300-square-foot variance for Elizabeth Engerman's accessory apartment at 0 Barton Road constitutes a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of June 1, 2026
Stow Zoning Board unanimously approves ADA accommodation variance and two property permits. The board determined that a 300-square-foot variance for Elizabeth Engerman's accessory apartment at 0 Barton Road constitutes a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act; Engerman sought to accommodate her disabled father with accessibility features including two bathrooms and wheelchair space. The board also unanimously approved special permits for Marla Abramson to add a porch and entry deck at 4 Pine Ridge Road and for James Halliday to install exterior stairs to a detached garage at 0 Davis Road.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of June 1, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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