Zoning Board approves fire-damaged complex unit split as insubstantial change.
Zoning Board of Appeals · Meeting of April 16, 2026
Ipswich Zoning Board approves Rosewood Drive unit split from fire damage. The board unanimously found that RDL Properties Southside, LLC's proposal to replace one fire-destroyed unit with three new units (two one-bedroom and one two-bedroom) constitutes an insubstantial change to the existing comprehensive permit, raising the property total from 62 to 64 units. The height increase from 26 feet 6 inches to 30 feet 4 inches and addition of new sprinkler systems comply with current code.
In separate action, the board unanimously permitted special permit relief under bylaw Section II.B.3.d for a 39 County Street accessory dwelling project but continued that petition to May 21, 2026, requiring applicant John Wallace to submit first-floor plans, front elevations, and deck footing specifications before a final decision can be made.
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Source: the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting of April 16, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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