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Planning board approves building permit for 555 West Bay Drive
Summary
The Long Beach Planning Board approved a resolution to issue a building permit for 555 West Bay Drive, noting an existing foundation that likely dates to post‑Sandy and that any bulkhead work would need to comply with FEMA requirements. Board members voted unanimously to approve.
The Long Beach Planning Board approved a resolution to issue a building permit for 555 West Bay Drive after discussion about an existing foundation and coastal site requirements. A board member noted the lot backs to Reynolds Channel and that the project appears to rely on a foundation that has been in place for several years.
Board members commented on the proposed exterior materials and colors; one described the scheme as blue vinyl trimmed with white. During discussion a board member said, "It was post Sandy that the foundation went up," indicating the foundation likely dates to recovery work following Hurricane Sandy and may be a FEMA‑compliant foundation. The board discussed bulkhead considerations and whether any future changes would require FEMA compliance or a lift.
A motion to approve the resolution to issue the building permit for 555 West Bay Drive was made and seconded. The chair called a roll‑call vote and members recorded approvals; the application was recorded as approved with no conditions noted in the meeting transcript.
