Oceanfront Addition - Historic Queen Anne

Major addition and renovation of a 1800s registered Queen Anne home on a sloping oceanfront site with multiple regulatory approvals.

Challenges.

  • Complex flood zone and height regulations with non-conforming home

  • Multi-agency permitting including ZBA, ConsCom, and FEMA

  • Coordination of surveyors, civil and structural engineers

  • Maintaining architectural integrity while meeting regulatory requirements

Strategic Approach.

  • Engaged coastal and structural consultants to verify FEMA mapping and develop compliant solutions

  • Led multi-agency permitting strategy, educating officials on technical methodology

  • Managed design iterations and phased construction planning for a large scale project

Outcome.

  • Avoided unnecessary structural upgrades while fully complying with regulations

  • Secure all required permits and approvals

  • Homeowners achieved desired expansion with design integrity preserved

Signature Move.

  • Innovative flood-zone solution that preserved the historic home and avoided high-cost structural interventions

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