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Planning Commission backs special exception for home at 122320 Sixth Street amid neighbor concern
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approval of Special Exception SE2025-0005 to allow a two-story house on a substandard lot at 122320 Sixth Street; a nearby homeowner objected, citing loss of yard space, proximity and potential costs to relocate HVAC.
The Newport News Planning Commission voted 9–0 to recommend Special Exception SE2025-0005, allowing Ella Homes LLC to construct a two-story single-family detached dwelling on a nonconforming lot at 122320 Sixth Street. The case will be transmitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals for final action; the transcript records the BZA hearing will occur in April 2025.
City planner Eli Zarka told commissioners the property contains about 0.086 acres and is in an R-4 single-family zoning district. Staff reported the proposed house would be two stories with a front porch and exterior materials similar to neighboring homes. Zarka summarized required criteria…
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