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Planning board approves minor modification to add master suite over garage for homeowner James Maloney
Summary
The board determined the homeowner’s requested addition a minor modification and granted the application after reviewing elevations and neighborhood precedents; applicants must file final drawings and the modification was approved by voice vote.
The Newburyport Planning Board moved Jan. 7 to treat a homeowner’s request for a master suite above an existing garage as a minor modification and granted the application.
Architect Ben Williams (FDI Architecture) and homeowner James Maloney presented revised floor plans, elevations and examples of nearby homes with similar dormers. The board discussed massing, dormer extent and how the proposed ridge line relates to the main house and neighboring examples. Members asked for elevations and dimensioned plans the board can attach to its decision.
A member moved to determine the application a minor modification and to grant the application; the motion was seconded and the board approved the item by voice. The board recorded no roll-call tallies in the meeting transcript.
Staff noted the record includes project drawings and that any final building permit will require dimensioned elevations and details sufficient for the building inspector.
