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Board approves ADA‑accessible garage for 82 Aquitaine to preserve homeowner's long‑term accessibility
Summary
William Richards received approval for a variance to build a single‑stall, ADA‑accessible garage designed to accommodate an accessible van and future mobility needs; the board found the request addressed a hardship due to lot configuration and house layout.
The Portsmouth Zoning Board granted a dimensional variance for a single‑stall, ADA‑accessible garage at 82 Aquitaine Avenue after counsel and the applicant explained the functional need and constraints of the lot and house.
Attorney Matt Chapelle explained the proposal and said the smaller 20‑by‑24 garage footprint represented the least relief necessary to allow maneuvering, ramps and future accessible vehicle access. Applicant William Richards testified he is not currently disabled but sought the garage to allow aging in place and to ensure accessible vehicle access if mobility needs change. The board found the application met variance criteria and approved the request; letters of support were noted in the file.
