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Board approves Fame Street guest‑house conversion with off‑site parking condition
Summary
The board approved a variance allowing Fame Street Real Estate Partners to convert a dwelling into a three‑bedroom guest house at 138‑142 Fame St., contingent on two dedicated off‑site parking spaces at 38 Washington Square, annual lease certification, and signage confirmation by the zoning officer.
The Newport Zoning Board approved the petition by Fame Street Real Estate Partners LLC to convert one dwelling into a three‑bedroom guest house at 138‑142 Fame Street, granting a parking variance contingent on conditions intended to ensure dedicated off‑site parking.
Counsel Michael Mano told the board the applicant negotiated a long‑term lease for two dedicated spaces at 38 Washington Square and filed a corrected zoning characteristics matrix. The board asked for documentation; Mano said a lease exists but is unsigned and that the applicant could provide an annual certification and a plan showing where the two spaces are located. Board members agreed to three conditions: (1) an annual certification that leased spaces remain in place, (2) zoning officer confirmation that two designated spaces are available at 38 Washington Square, and (3) signage at the parking area identifying the two dedicated spaces. One board member summarized: "Based on that information, I will be, supporting this petition." The motion to approve with those conditions passed unanimously.
The decision permits the guest‑house conversion with the stated conditions; the zoning officer will confirm the off‑site parking availability and the board will require annual proof that the lease remains in effect.
