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Board grants variance to expand rear deck at 7 New Hampshire Avenue
Summary
The Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance allowing a new 10-by-24.5-foot deck to encroach into the 25-foot rear-yard setback at 7 New Hampshire Avenue in the R-9 zone, citing existing nonconforming conditions and safety concerns with the existing deck.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 13 granted a variance allowing a new 10-by-24.5-foot deck to encroach 8 feet 6 inches into the 25-foot required rear-yard setback at 7 New Hampshire Avenue in Ward 1.
The board concluded the proposal met the variance criteria, noting the existing structure already encroached into the setback, the requested expansion is modest, and the new deck will address a safety problem with a rotting surface. The vote was unanimous.
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