TOWN OF ALTON
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
September 3, 2020, at 6:00 P.M.
Alton Town Hall
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: To keep our members and staff safe, and to comply with RSA 91-A, the COVID-19 State of Emergency, and the Governor’s Orders on restrictions at public gatherings, the Town of Alton is moving from "in-person" meetings to "remote audio participation meetings”. To remotely attend the meeting (audio only) visit our website: www.alton.nh.gov for telephone access and remote access instructions listed under News and Announcements on the home page (you can access an audio/video livestream there as well), or telephone the Planning Department’s Office at (603) 875-2162 between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for more information, and for the Dial-in Code and Meeting ID for each Zoning Board meeting.
CALL TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M.
INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES
STATEMENT OF THE APPEAL PROCESS
The purpose of this hearing is to allow anyone concerned with an Appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment to present evidence for or against the Appeal. This evidence may be in the form of an opinion rather than an established fact, however, it should support the grounds, which the Board must consider when making a determination. The purpose of the hearing is not to gauge the sentiment of the public or to hear personal reasons why individuals are for or against an appeal, but all facts and opinions based on reasonable assumptions will be considered. In the case of an appeal for a Variance, the Board must determine facts bearing upon the five criteria as set forth in the State’s Statutes. For a Special Exception, the Board must ascertain whether each of the standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance have been or will be met.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 6, 2020
Case #20-09
Justin Pasay, Esq., of Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC & Brad Jones of Jones & Beach Engineers, Agent for Rand Hill Realty, LLC Mount Major Highway, NH Rte. 11N
Map 49 Lots 4, 5 & 5-1 Special Exception
Rural (RU) Zone
A Special Exception is requested from Article 400, Section 401, Table of Uses, Section D. Retail Business and Services of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the following uses in the Rural Zone: 4. Automobile Service Station; 12. Boat Services; 13. Boat Storage; 41. Restaurant; and 42. Retail Store.
Case #20-10
Thomas Varney, P.E., Varney Engineering, Agent for
Joseph T. Byrne
29 Riverlake Street
Map 32 Lot 3 Special Exception
Residential (R) Zone
A Special Exception is requested from Article 300, Section 360 of The Zoning Ordinance to permit a non-habitable structure as principle building on a lot in a Residential Zone.
Case #20-11
Thomas Varney, P.E., Varney Engineering, Agent for
Joseph T. Byrne
29 Riverlake Street
Map 32 Lot 3 Variance
Residential (R) Zone
A Variance is requested from Article 300, Section 327 of The Zoning Ordinance to permit a residential garage to be built within the setback requirements.
Case #Z20-13
Benchmark Engineering, Inc. c/o
Joe Maynard Agent for
Patricia M. Harvey Revocable Trust #18 NH Route 11D
Map 50 Lot 11 Special Exception
Lakeshore Residential (LR) Zone
A Special Exception is requested from Article 300, Section 320 of The Zoning Ordinance to permit an existing home to be razed and new home constructed 5 feet from the high water line within side and rear set backs on a lot in a Lakeshore Residential Zone.
NEW APPLICATIONS
Case #Z20-14
Benchmark Engineering, Inc. c/o
Joe Maynard Agent for
Patricia M. Harvey Revocable Trust #18 NH Route 11D
Map 50 Lot 11 Variance
Lakeshore Residential (LR) Zone
A Variance is requested from Article 300, Section 320 H. (a), and 320 J. (b., c., & d.) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit:
H. Expansion of nonconforming structure, and J. Replacement of Nonconforming Structures that are Voluntarily Removed
Case #Z20-15
Stephanie Richard, P.E., Changing Seasons Engineering, PLLC Agent for
Arthur & Julianna Fitzmaurice 20 Cathy Lane
Map 40 Lot 32 Variance
Lakeshore Residential (LR) Zone
A Variance is requested from Article 300, Section 327 of The Zoning Ordinance to permit a residential garage to be built within 10 ft. of the property line.
Case #Z20-16
Thomas Varney, P.E., Varney Engineering, Agent for
Karen O’Brien & Donald Lacroix, Trustees 53 Riverlake St.
Map 32 Lot 26 Variance
Residential (R) Zone
A Variance is requested from Article 300, Section 320 H. (a) of The Zoning Ordinance to permit an addition of a deck to a nonconforming structure.
Case #Z20-17
Thomas Varney, P.E., Varney Engineering, Agent for
Karen O’Brien & Donald Lacroix, Trustees 53 Riverlake St.
Map 32 Lot 26 Variance
Residential (R) Zone
A Variance is requested from Article 300, Section 327 A. (1) of The Zoning Ordinance to permit the addition of a deck within the 30ft. waterfront setback.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Previous Business:
2. New Business:
a) Discussion on application dated September 1, 2020, from Mike Hepworth, who is interested in sitting on the Zoning Board as an Alternate.
3. Approval of Minutes: ZBA meeting minutes of August 6, 2020
4. Correspondence:
DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
Frank Rich Jr., Chairman
AAC
Posted 8/20/2020 Revised 9/2/2020
* If there is foul weather, a lack of a quorum, or the public on a whole cannot obtain access to the hearing electronically, the hearing will be continued to Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.