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Zoning board approves drafted special-permit decision for 15 Sunset Drive

Newbury Zoning Board · August 3, 2026
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Summary

The Newbury Zoning Board voted to accept a drafted special-permit decision for 15 Sunset Drive after reviewing edits and attachments. The approval finalizes relief previously discussed and moves the decision into formal drafting.

The Newbury Zoning Board on July 16 approved the draft decision for a special-permit application concerning 15 Sunset Drive, closing out a matter the board had continued from a prior meeting. Michelle Wilder read the decision and Christie, the ZBA administrator, pointed to edits incorporated into the draft.

Christie told the board she "incorporated Eric's suggested edits," and the members reviewed drawing dates and attachments before voting to accept the decision as drafted. Acting Chair Mario Carnavalier called for a motion; a board member moved to accept the special-condition permit as presented and the motion carried on an aye vote.

Board members confirmed the decision package will include the June 11 drawings referenced in the record and the site-visit date of May 12. The decision as approved includes conditions limiting additional accessory-unit bedrooms in accordance with the cited Newbury zoning bylaw language and requires any material changes to return to the Zoning Board for approval.