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ZBA approves vertical expansion at 4 Spruce Street for preexisting nonconforming house
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a special permit allowing a vertical expansion of a preexisting nonconforming dwelling at 4 Spruce Street, finding the work will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and requiring conformity with an HDC certificate of appropriateness.
The Town of Nantucket Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit June 12 to allow a vertical expansion of a preexisting nonconforming dwelling at 4 Spruce Street. The board found the proposal will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and attached the HDC certificate of appropriateness and approved plans as conditions of approval.
Attorney Rick Beaudette presented the application for owners Richard and Gail Valero. Beaudette said the property is in the RC zone and is preexisting nonconforming for frontage (37 feet where 50 is required) and for a side-yard setback (the building is 2.2 feet from the lot line). “We’re seeking a special permit ……
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