HOLDERNESS ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
HOLDERNESS, NH 03264
January 13, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Barbera, Ms. DiCosola, Mr. Rothschild, Mr. Bass,
Mrs. Webster (7:13 p.m.)
OTHERS PRESENT Mrs. Bownes – Secretary for the Board
CALL TO ORDER Mr. Barbera called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES It was moved by Mr. Rothchild, seconded by Ms. DiCosola to accept and approve the minutes of December 9, 2003 as amended. Vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Barbera explained that this application is
Case #275-01-04 for a Variance from Article VI, Section B, Items a – d.
Raymond J. Jurgel Expansion of cubic footage within the setback.
Map 236-86
Mrs. Webster joined the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Mr. Jurgel was present and explained to the Board that he owns a fishing camp on the lake supported by 6’ x 6’ piers. He said that the bottom of the camp is currently closed in and he would like to lift the camp and put in a foundation. He said that the reason for lifting it would be to prevent the splash from affecting the siding, general maintenance, and to provide a more sufficient storage area. He said the cabin would be lifted the height of two blocks and include stone facing. He reported that he plans a slab foundation. He advised that currently there is a dirt foundation. Mr. Jurgel said that if allowed, this would be a permanent repair to what exists.
Mr. Jurgel stated that the access to the area would be from the outside. He said the living area would not be expanded.
Mr. Jurgel said that the repair work would be done from within the footprint. Mr. Barbera asked if any excavation would be done and Mr. Jurgel said that a minimum amount of excavation will be done so that the foundation is level.
Mr. Jurgel reported that the headroom will be approximately 8’ high. Mr. Jurgel explained that the work is primarily a repair to primarily correct a design flaw (being built to close to the ground).
Mr. Jurgel said he feels this is the least intrusive way to make the necessary repairs. Mr. Jurgel emphasized that this is not an expansion.
Mr. Jurgel said the area would be enclosed with the entrance on the lakeside of the property.
Mr. Jurgel advised that to his knowledge there are no objections from the abutters.
Mr. Barbera said that this was denied under Article VI, Section a & d. This section was reviewed by the Board.
Mrs. Webster stated that the raising up and excavating, this is why it falls underneath this article.
Mr. Barbera said that if the thing weren’t going up by 2’ he wouldn’t have a problem with it. Mr. Jurgel said that the only reason he wants to do this, is because he doesn’t want to bang his head on the pipes that exist in that area.
Mr. Bass said the Board has to determine if this is a reasonable repair that is being requested.
DELIBERATIONS At 7:35 p.m. it was moved by Ms. DiCosola, seconded by Mr. Rothschild that the Board moved into deliberations. Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Rothschild said that he sees this piece of property as unique and does not see a problem with granting a variance.
Mr. Bass said that a variance wouldn’t be needed at all except for the fact that the excavation is being done. He said he believes the raising could fit into the repair/improvement definition.
Mr. Bass said that if the bottom of the siding is rotting because it is a wet area then the raising makes sense and can be considered a reasonable repair.
Mr. Barbera said he could rationalize the digging rather than the raising.
Mrs. Webster said she could understand raising it by 12”, but not 2’.
It was moved by Mr. Bass, seconded by Ms. DiCosola that the Board return to regular session. Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Mr. Bass, seconded by Ms. DiCosola to hold a walk over on Sunday, January 18, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m. Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Mr. Rotchschild, seconded by Mr. Bass to continue the hearing to January 18, 2004 at the site. Vote was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS None
ADJOURNMENT At 8:00 p.m. it was moved by Mr. Rothchild, seconded by Ms. DiCosola that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen A. Bownes
Recording Secretary
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