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Board reapproves pool and lot‑coverage variance at 108 Catherine Street
Summary
The Zoning Board unanimously reapproved a special use permit and dimensional variance allowing an inground pool at 108 Catherine Street that increases lot coverage to 18.2% (15% allowed), conditioned on starting and substantially completing the project within 12 months or obtaining an approved extension and payment of public‑notice fees.
The Newport Zoning Board of Review granted a reapproval on Aug. 25 for a petition by Jessica Phillips to construct an inground pool at 108 Catherine Street, increasing lot coverage from 16% to 18.2% in the R20 zone. The board treated the item as an abbreviated summary because the current filing matches the plan previously approved.
Attorney Michael Mineau, appearing for the applicant, told the board he was not involved in the original application but confirmed the current submission is identical to the previously approved plan. Staff reported there were no written objectors and five letters of support for other nearby items; board members had no substantive questions. Vice‑Chair Dave Riley moved to adopt the staff report and grant the petition with the standard 12‑month start/substantial‑completion condition and payment of public‑notice invoices; the motion passed 5–0.
The approval allows construction to proceed once appeal periods and permit conditions are satisfied. The board noted the item’s abbreviated handling reflected the absence of new facts since the earlier approval.
