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Zoning board grants NRI request for rear decks and AC units with standard conditions
Summary
The Newport Zoning Board granted variances allowing four 4x8 rear decks and placement of AC condensers within side‑yard setbacks at the Girard Avenue property; approval was conditioned on work starting and completing within 12 months and payment of outstanding public‑notice invoices.
The Newport Zoning Board of Review voted to grant a variance request from NRI (Girard Avenue property) to install four 4‑by‑8 rear decks and place ground‑level AC condenser units within side‑yard setbacks. Attorney Jay Lynch represented the owner and said there were no objectors, so the petition proceeded on the abbreviated calendar.
Board members discussed the practical constraints — an existing fence and access road behind the Festival Field Apartments limit where condensers can be sited — and Lynch said moving condensers to the front was undesirable due to pedestrian traffic. Mr. Riley moved to adopt staff findings and grant the petition; the board approved the motion unanimously with conditions requiring the project be started and substantially completed within 12 months (or extended by the zoning officer) and that all public‑notice invoices be paid before recording the decision.
The motion passed by voice vote; Lynch agreed to prepare the written decision for filing.
