Zoning Board Meeting

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Council Chambers - Durham Town Hall
15 Newmarket Road, Durham, New Hampshire
Agenda

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Seating of Alternates

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. Public Hearings:

A. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Christopher L. Boldt, Esq., Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC, Exeter, New Hampshire on behalf of Keith Remillard, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XX, Section 175-109(C)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of an accessory dwelling unit which exceeds the square footage allowed.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 17, Lot 34-6, is located at 11 Kelsey Drive, and is in the Rural Zoning District.

B. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Joseph Persechino, P.E., Tighe & Bond, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on behalf of Peak Campus Development, LLC, Atlanta, GA (applicant), Chet Tecce Jr., Durham, New Hampshire, John & Patricia McGinty, Durham, New Hampshire and the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire (property owners), for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XIII, Section 175-60 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the filling of a portion of wetland in the Wetland Conservation District for the construction of a multi-use path. The properties involved are shown on Tax Map 13, Lots 6-1, 10-0, 3-0UNH, 4-0UNH, 1-0UNH and 3-1UNH, are located on Mast Road and are in the Office Research/Light Industry Zoning District.

C. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Philip Noury, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XII, Section 175-53 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a caretaker’s apartment within a commercial business.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 11, Lot 23-1, is located at 1 Morgan Way, and is in the Residence C Zoning District.

D. PUBLIC HEARING on a petition submitted by Kelly L. Cullen, Durham, New Hampshire, for an APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE from Article XII, Section 175-54 and Article XXIV, Section 175-139 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the potential location of a non-compliant septic system on the east side of the property as part of a two-lot subdivision.  The property involved is shown on Tax Map 15, Lot 23-0, is located at 13 Longmarsh Road, and is in the Residence B Zoning District.

VI. Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2012            December 11, 2012

VII. Other Business

VIII. 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 will be March 12, 2013.