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Board approves 9x12 rear deck for household with accessory apartment
Summary
Architectural Review Board approved a 9-by-12-foot rear deck to serve a newly converted apartment above a garage; the applicant emphasized materials and a stainless-steel-reinforced composite railing system.
An applicant proposing a rear deck over an existing terrace described the project as a modest 9-by-12-foot timber-and-composite structure to provide a private outdoor area for grandparents living in a newly converted apartment above the garage. The presenter said the deck will preserve vehicle access beneath and be supported by a heavy 6x12 beam and diagonal brackets to control deflection. "It's about 9 feet by 12 feet," the presenter said, noting the design keeps the family’s existing patio clear and meets setback requirements.
Board members discussed stair access and whether the patio would remain usable; the applicant said the deck will be accessible only from the apartment and that stairs were not desired for privacy. The board moved to approve the application as presented and the motion passed with assent from the board members present. The action was procedural: approval without conditions.
