ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Meeting of August 19, 2009

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

Chair Mansouri opened the meeting at 7:30 PM.

MINUTES: June 17, 2009 – Mary Therese Lester moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Peggy Pschirrer. All in favor, so voted.

MINUTES: July 15, 2009 – Peggy Pschirrer noted a change in the minutes. Delete line: Acting Chair Peggy Pschirrer opened the meeting at 7:30 PM. The line was deleted and Mary Therese Lester moved to approve the minutes with the above change. Seconded by Jan Galloway-Leclerc. All in favor, so voted.

NEW BUSINESS:

Kerry Pickering was in regarding a proposed variance for her property at 88 Alstead Center Road, Drewsville, NH. Map 015-025-000. The intent is to build an attached shed onto an existing garage. The lot line is less than the required 20-foot minimum. Brian and Kerry Pickering applied about 10 years ago for a Variance to build a garage on the property, and were given approval by the Zoning Board. Ernie Vose questions if the request should be for an Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use, rather than a Variance due to the shed being attached to a garage that was already given a Variance. After discussion Peggy Pschirrer moved to have the Pickering’s come in next month for a hearing for an Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use. Seconded by Leo Carignan. All in favor, so voted. Mrs. Pickering was given an application for an Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use and was informed the application must be in no later than September 1, 2009 for the September 16, 2009 meeting.

OLD BUSINESS: Industrial Zone Changes. Bill Webb questioned land requirements in the Industrial District. The only requirement is the 85-foot setback from the middle of the road. There is no requirement on road frontage. Bill stated he believes road frontage should be looked at for proposed changes. If changes were made to require road frontage existing lots would be grandfathered. Leo Carignan suggested using the same road frontage as Commercial lots. The frontage for Commercial being 150 feet.

There was discussion regarding building a house in the Industrial Zone. At this time no restrictions apply and a house can be built in this zone. David Calhoun asked if there was any Industrial business going on in the Park. The answer at this time is no.

There was discussion involving the length of Class 5 road in the Industrial Park.

Some of the items discussed were: Land standards: Lot Size – 25,000 square feet, which is less than ½ acre, road frontage minimum of 150 feet, and a setback of 85 feet. Chair Mansouri explained if the Zoning Board wants to adopt changes to the Industrial Zone, the proposed changes will need to be submitted to the Planning Board, they in turn put the item on the Town Warrant.

Leo Carignan asked what if someone complains about noise in the Industrial Zone. The Zoning Board brings the complaint to the Select Board. After recommendation from the Select Board the Zoning Board would hold a Public Hearing on the complaint.

OTHER:

BURDICKS: David Calhoun questioned the Board regarding Burdicks. Are they staying within the same footprint as the original building? Ernie Vose indicated they are in compliance.

GRAVEL INSPECTIONS: The Board discussed gravel inspections. This will be discussed further at the September meeting. The Secretary will prepare the gravel checklist for the Board for September’s meeting and will also research last Gravel Tax paid by Joe Sawyer for his pit on Route 12.

Peggy Pschirrer moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Leo Carignan. All in favor. Chair Mansouri closed the meeting at 8:47 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore, Secretary

(These minutes are unapproved. Any changes or corrections will be reflected in the minutes of the September 16, 2009 meeting.)

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