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Votes at a glance: Newport Zoning Board — Aug. 25, 2025
Summary
At its Aug. 25 meeting the Newport Zoning Board voted unanimously on three substantive items: reapproval for Bay Coast Bank (137 Broadway), a pool permit for Jessica Phillips (108 Catherine St.), and a variance for Linda Pereira (3 Goodwin St.) with a sunset‑on‑sale condition.
The Newport Zoning Board of Review recorded unanimous votes (5–0) on three items at its Aug. 25 meeting:
• Bay Coast Bank (137 Broadway): Reapproval of previously granted dimensional variances for a new bank branch with a two‑lane drive‑through. Motion carried with the condition that work start and reach substantial completion within 12 months and that outstanding public‑notice invoices be paid. Motion by Vice Chair Dave Riley; second by Nicole Chevre; vote 5–0.
• Jessica Phillips (108 Catherine St.): Reapproval of a special use permit and dimensional variance to construct an in‑ground pool increasing lot coverage to 18.2%; standard 12‑month start/substantial completion condition and payment of public‑notice invoices. Motion by Dave Riley; second by Nicole Chevre; vote 5–0.
• Linda Pereira (3 Goodwin St.): Dimensional variance to allow two additional bedrooms (four total rentable bedrooms) in a guest house. The board approved the petition with conditions that the project start and be substantially complete within 12 months, outstanding public‑notice invoices be paid, and the dimensional variance will sunset upon sale of the property. Motion by Dave Riley; second by Nicole Chevre; vote 5–0.
