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Beaufort approves special‑use permit to convert outbuilding into accessory dwelling at 217 Turner Street
Summary
The Beaufort Board approved Special Use Permit Case No. 26‑14 to convert a backyard storage structure into an accessory dwelling unit at the historic Delmare Gibble House property at 217 Turner Street; the project still requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Beaufort Board of Commissioners voted June 1 to grant a special‑use permit allowing conversion of a backyard storage structure into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the property known as the Delmare Gibble House at 217 Turner Street.
Planning staff presented the application and noted the property lies in an R8 medium‑density residential zone and is within the town's local historic district. Because the site is historic, staff explained the special‑use permit approval is required before the applicant may apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic Preservation Commission; the COA process will control visible design elements such as materials, rooflines and porches.
The applicant, identified in the record as Miss Akens, said the house was sold earlier this year and is currently a second home; she described the ADU as intended for family use and eventual retirement accommodation. Staff confirmed three on‑site parking spaces are proposed and that the ordinance requires two spaces for the house; the ADU itself does not carry a separate parking requirement.
Planner Michelle told the board the application met the ordinance's required findings (A–G) and that the planning board recommended unanimous approval at its May 18 meeting. After a brief discussion and an affirmative voice vote, the board approved Special Use Permit Case No. 26‑14. The mayor closed the evidentiary hearing after the vote.
Next steps: the property owner must obtain the COA from the Historic Preservation Commission before undertaking exterior work or any visible changes.
