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Board approves second‑dwelling application in R10L; members call for policy discussion on ADUs
Summary
The Planning Board approved a second‑dwelling application in the R10L district but signaled the need for a separate board discussion about how by‑right accessory dwelling units and second dwellings should interact across the neighborhood.
The Nantucket Planning Board on May 12 approved a special‑permit application for a second dwelling in the R10L district but used the discussion to flag broader concerns about the island’s recent changes to accessory dwelling unit rules and their effect on neighborhood character.
Application and vote: The applicant sought a special permit to add a second dwelling on an R10L lot. After public comment and discussion, the board voted to approve the application with the staff’s findings and conditions; the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Several board members and residents said this application illustrated the first time the town…
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