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Board approves porch exception at 521 East Prospect for Patty Griffin
Summary
The Manchester Board of Adjustment approved an exception allowing a small front porch at 521 East Prospect for homeowner Patty Griffin; the approval is subject to city council review and requires a building permit before work may begin.
The Manchester Board of Adjustment approved an exception request that will allow a small front porch to be added at 521 East Prospect, the homeowner told the board. Homeowner Patty Griffin described the proposal as "just adding a small porch to the front of my house, 10 feet wide and less than 6 feet out," with steps beyond the deck.
Board members and staff examined the application, discussing the proposed roofline and how the new porch would align with neighboring houses. A staff member noted the roofline projection would be about 5.7 feet. The board voted by voice to approve the exception; the Chair said the approval is "pending board or city council review" and instructed Griffin not to begin construction until staff issues a building permit.
The board record shows no written objections from neighbors on file; the board also clarified that the porch decking will replace existing steps and that the roofing will match existing shingles. The approval carries the caveat that if the city council returns the matter to the board, the board will revisit it.
