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Board approves ADU above garage at 16 Bedford Street
Summary
The Zoning Board granted a special exception to allow an in‑law accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage at 16 Bedford St.; owners Bruce and Deborah Johnson agreed to the special‑exception affidavit and the board voted unanimously to approve.
The Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special exception to allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the existing garage at 16 Bedford Street.
Owner and applicant Bruce W. Johnson described plans to raise the roof above the 24‑by‑30 garage, add an interior connection through the breezeway and an exterior stair to the rear, and relocate a laundry area upstairs. He told the board there would be no change to roadway access or external business activity. The owners signed the required affidavit agreeing to the special‑exception conditions.
Board members reviewed neighborhood character and parking and found no evidence the ADU would overload municipal systems or impair neighborhood integrity. One member noted similar built‑up garages in the area and said the project would not appear out of character. The board moved and voted to approve the ADU request unanimously; Chair Jamin Cara noted the standard 30‑day appeal period.
The approval allows the Johnsons to proceed to building‑permit review and any required DPW permits for the exterior stair.
