Planning board approves building permit for 28 Alabama Street with landscaping condition

The Long Beach Planning Board, acting in its capacity as the Architectural Review Board, voted to approve a building permit for a new three‑story single‑family dwelling at 28 Alabama Street with a condition that the side yards be maintained as grass or other permeable material consistent with the submitted rendering.

Board members said the design is larger than some neighboring homes but consistent with variation on the block. Board member Gautau moved to approve the application with the landscaping condition; Board member Patton seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Clancy announced the approval on the record.

The board discussed drainage and neighborhood character during consideration. A staff or board member noted that streets in the area tend to collect water and recommended ‘‘some kind of drainage’’ or permeable landscaping if the proposed grassy side yard is retained. The board added a condition specifying that the side yards shown in the rendering be maintained as grass or another permeable natural material.

The approval was recorded as a resolution of the planning board acting in the capacity of the Architectural Review Board for issuance of the building permit. The meeting record states the approval was subject to the on‑record condition and lists the case as concluded.