ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Meeting of February 18, 2009

Present: Myra Mansouri, Chair, Leo Carignan, and David Calhoun, and Alternates-Peggy Pschirrer, Bill Webb, and Ernie Vose. Jan Galloway LeClerc. Absent: Regulars-Mary Therese Lester, and Larry Britton,

Chair Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm. Chair Mansouri declared alternates Bill Webb and Peggy Pschirrer to act as regular members for the evening.

HEARING: Andrew and Annette Dey – Map 019-033-000. Variance of Article 5. Mr. & Mrs. Dey request the variance due to building closer than the 20ft setback from property lines. Chair Mansouri noted the Hearing has been duly posted and all abutters have been notified. Mr. Dey indicated he wishes to add a second dwelling to an existing structure, and to construct a breezeway. This apartment will be an in-law apartment. Mr. Dey read the application. He stated a new foundation will connect the two structures. The added building will have 1 bedroom on the second floor, Kitchen, Dining Room and an office. The down stairs would used be a mudroom, entrance. There is already a stone wall in place but will not be part of the foundation. Mr. Dey indicted he has spoken to his abutters and there has been no opposition. They would like to start excavation as soon as the ground can be worked. Mr. Dey indicated the foundation wall for the Breezeway will be below the frost line and the apartment structure will set on an Alaskan Slab which with sides below the frost line.

Chair Mansouri read the five criteria for this Variance and the Board voted on each one separately. On all five criteria the Board voted their approval. Chair Mansouri asked a vote on the request for the Variance. Peggy Pschirrer indicted she liked the idea of people restoring barns and indicated as all criteria were met she moves to approve request for a variance of article 5. Seconded by Bill Webb. All members voted in favor.

Chair Mansouri informed the Deys the request is approved and indicated photos of the construction will need to be taken and submitted to the Board for review.

NEW BUSINESS:

Kathy Watson, representing Larry Burdick was in for information regarding 52 Main Street. Mr. Burdick would like to add a second apartment on the third floor. There is already an apartment on the second floor, with two commercial spaces on the main floor. There was discussion on closing up the back steps to make them inside the building. A question presented as to change of use. Expanding the usage which requires a variance. Mrs. Watson was informed as the building would go from one apartment to two, the Planning Board has special guidelines and she would need to adhere to the Planning Board guidelines. After a lengthy discussion David Calhoun indicated nothing could be accomplished without actual drawn plans the Board could look at. There were too many variables at this time. Mrs. Watson stated she would present the plans to the Board as soon as possible, and would like to set a hearing for March meeting. Chair Mansouri indicted a hearing would need to be held regarding Resumption of Non-Conforming Use - Article 10 section D. The next meeting will be held March 18, 2009. Mrs. Watson was informed she will need to submit the application and plans no later than March 3, 2009, if she requests the hearing for March. Chair Mansouri stated she will recuse herself as she is an abutter. Vice Chair Leo Carignan will Chair the meeting.

Kelly Lynch – Ms. Lynch was scheduled to appear before the Board as she has questions regarding having a Retail business at her residence at 245 Main Street. This is in the Residential B district. – Map 023-002-000.

OLD BUSINESS:

Chair Mansouri read a letter from Mr. Donald Wood Jr., regarding his gravel pit. Ernie Vose and Bill Webb visited the gravel pit site this year and found no active pit. Mr. Wood indicates there is an active pit. After discussion the Board decided to send Mr. Wood a letter indicating the Board will meet with him to view the Pit. All Board members will attend. Secretary Elaine Moore will research when gravel was last taken and the amount taken from the pit, and will write the letter to Mr. Wood indicating a time and date to meet at the site. After viewing the pit the Board will go no further if the pit qualifies.

Chair Mansouri discussed Area Variance and Use Variance. Question arose as to the need to rewrite ordinance for each one. After discussion the Board decided to “note” on each Variance if it is an Area Variance or a Use Variance.

Ernie Vose moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Peggy Pschirrer. All in favor. Chair Mansouri adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary Elaine Moore