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ZBA approves demolition and rebuild at 225 Beach Street; increased ridge height conditionally allowed
Summary
The board granted a special permit to demolish and rebuild a three‑bedroom house at 225 Beach Street on the existing footprint; the primary trigger was an increase in ridge height to 24'2", and the board approved the reconstruction subject to standard conditions and preservation of perimeter vegetation.
Chad Hill of Capen Islands Design presented plans to demolish the existing structure at 225 Beach Street and build a new three‑bedroom home on the same footprint. Hill said the primary change is an increased ridge height (from 17'8" to a proposed 24'2"), and noted historic‑district review had approved the design.
Staff confirmed the plan dated 07/05/2026 should be used for conditions and added standard requirements that the existing driveway remain the only access and that perimeter trees or hedges not be removed if they lie in the public right‑of‑way. After board members verified the correct plan date and reviewed elevations, the board found the reconstruction, as conditioned, would not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood and voted to issue the special permit with conditions 1–11.
