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ZBA approves one‑story addition at 1284 Barnum Ave with site‑plan update requirement
Summary
The Zoning Board approved a variance to permit a rear addition at 1284 Barnum Avenue, subject to conditions that the addition be a single‑story room with a sloped center‑ridge roof and that the applicant resubmit an updated site plan showing the raised deck.
The Lowell Zoning Board of Appeals voted May 29 to grant a variance to allow a rear addition at 1284 Barnum Avenue, with conditions on form and plan updates.
A contractor representing the homeowner confirmed the applicant posted required public notice and said the addition is a single‑story raised‑deck structure intended for use as a playroom, family room or bedroom. Board members and the contractor clarified the addition is one story with a sloped roof and will be built on raised decking rather than a full basement. Member McCarthy asked for specificity; he moved to approve the variance subject to two conditions: (1) the addition shall be a single story, single room with a center ridge on a sloped roof and (2) the applicant shall resubmit a site plan that shows the deck will be raised.
The motion was seconded, carried by roll call, and the board instructed staff to include the conditions in the decision. Members said the requested relief is minimal and that the updated site plan is necessary to document the deck and foundation treatment before permitting.
