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Board grants small front‑setback variance for Prudence Island deck expansion
Summary
Virginia Westwell received approval to expand a narrow front deck from 6 to 9 feet at 778 Narragansett Avenue (Prudence Island); the board found the requested 2.5‑foot setback relief to be the least necessary.
The Portsmouth Zoning Board approved a modest front‑setback variance allowing Virginia Westwell to widen a narrow front deck at 778 Narragansett Avenue on Prudence Island from 6 feet to 9 feet. The applicant said the change would make the deck functional for seating and circulation.
Board members reviewed photos submitted by the applicant that showed the deck's relationship to the road and nearby houses. Finding the expansion minimal and consistent with neighboring properties, the board voted to grant the 2.5‑foot front‑yard variance.
