Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Community Room, 2nd Floor
Durham Public Library
49 Madbury Road, Durham, NH
Agenda

AMENDED

 I. Call to Order

 II. Roll Call

 III.Seating of Alternates

 IV.Approval of Agenda

 V.Public Hearings:

 A.**The PUBLIC HEARINGS on the petitions submitted by Young Drive LLC, Francis Chase, Seabrook, New Hampshire, for APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND VARIANCES for the properties shown on Tax Map 4, Lots 42-9 thru 42-14, located on Young Drive, are currently on hold until a future Zoning Board meeting date to be determined by the Board.**

 B. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Stephen & Lori Lamb, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XII, Section 175-53 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the use of the existing barn, addition and tent as accessory function spaces for the inn at a capacity as determined by fire and safety code.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 14, Lot 34-1, is located at 90 Bennett Road; and is in the Rural Zoning District.

 C. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by James Bruner, Durham, New Hampshire, on behalf of Steven Nollkamper and Maria Basterra, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XIII, Section 175-59(A)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a 16’ x 16’ addition into the wetland setback.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 6, Lot 2-1, is located at 9 Orchard Drive; and is in the Residence B Zoning District.

 D. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Garvey & Company, Ltd., Durham, New Hampshire, on behalf of Chet Tecce Jr. Rev Living Trust, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XII, Section 175-54 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the addition of a front porch to an existing structure within the 50-foot front yard setback.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 13, Lot 6-3, is located at 240 Mast Road; and is in the Office Research/Light Industry Zoning District.

 VI. Board Correspondence and/or Discussion

 A. REQUEST FOR REHEARING on a September 9, 2014 denial by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on a petition submitted by BAA Realty Acquisitions, LLC, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION from a July 23, 2014 approval of a modification by the Planning Board.  The properties involved are shown on Tax Map 2, Lots 12-3 and 12-4, are located on 17 Madbury Road and 21 Madbury Road, and are in the Central Business Zoning District.

VII. Approval of Minutes – August 12, 2014

 VIII. Other Business

 IX. Adjournment

Please note:

1)        Public hearings.  The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  The public is welcome to speak at all public hearings.  For other items the public may speak only at the discretion of the chair/board.

2)        Other information.  Files on the items above are available for review in the Planning Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

3)        Contacting us.  Contact the Planning and Building Department with questions or comments about the items above or any planning-related matters.  Call (603) 868-8064 or email kedwards@ci.durham.nh.us (Karen Edwards, Administrative Assistant) or tjohnson@ci.durham.nh.us  (Tom Johnson, CEO/Zoning Administrator).

4)        Communication aids.  Please provide the Town 48-hours notice if special communication aids are needed.

5)        Meeting dates.  Meeting dates are subject to change.  Contact the Planning and Zoning office about meetings. The next Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting is November 18, 2014.