HOLDERNESS ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
HOLDERNESS, NH 03264
April 13, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Barbera, Ms. DiCosola, Mr. Rothschild, Mr. Bass,
Mr. Lyons (7:06 p.m.), Mrs. Webster (7:06 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. Rothschild, seconded by Mr. Bass to accept and approve the minutes of January 13, 2004 as presented. Vote was unanimous.
The following amendments were made to the minutes of
January 13, 2004:
1. The header in the minutes shall be corrected to reflect the date of the meeting as January 13, 2004
DISCUSSION ITEMS It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a walk over
Raymond J. Jurgel of the Raymond J. Jurgel property, Tax Map 236-86 on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 @ 6:00 p.m.
Annual Spring Training Mr. Barbera announced that anyone interested in attending
Conference the annual spring training conference should contact the Town Offices.
PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Barbera explained that this application is for
Case #276-04-04 C. a Variance from Article VI, Section B, to replace the
Murgatory, Map 241-36 21’ x 20’ building on same footprint and increase the height.
Mr. & Mrs. Murgatory were present to represent the application.
Mr. Murgatory explained that they propose an increase in the height to add a loft for sleeping.
Mr. Murgatory explained that the building is in disrepair and they plan to make it more aesthetically pleasing. He said that the building would be pleasing to the eye from the road and the lake.
Mr. Murgatory stated that the building has no bedroom and the loft area for sleeping would resolve this issue.
Mr. Murgatory said that the work they plan will beautify the neighborhood.
Mr. Mardin stated that the land is not big enough to put a septic system on and therefore they need the variance.
Mr. Barbera pointed out that the cubic footage is being increased.
Mr. Bass said that if cubic footage is added then a septic plan/system would be needed.
Mr. Murgatory said that he had been given information from Mr. McBernie that a septic system was not needed.
Mr. Bass said that currently the house is 16 x 20 with 100’ of screen porch and the proposed is 21’ x 20’ meaning the entire screen porch becomes living area.
Mr. Murgatory reported that the existing structure will be taken down to the posts and rebuilt. Mr. Murgatory displayed pictures of the proposed structure.
Mr. Bass asked if the building would be used seasonally and the Murgatorys confirmed that it would.
Mr. Murgatory said that the structure would be insulated, but it could not be used in the winter due to the septic.
Mr. Bass said that this is a change in the structure of the house.
Mrs. Webster said that closing the porch in is an increasing the living area.
Mr. Murgatory reviewed the layout of the loft as per some rough drawings.
Mr. Bass said that the Board needs to know the amount of new space that will be created.
Mr. Bass said that a variance is needed for the entire thing because this is a non-conforming lot and this would increase the non-conformity.
Mr. Bass said that the landowners have the right to tear down what is there and put up something that is the same size and type without a variance. However, if you are going to increase the inside cubic footage then the variance is necessary.
Mr. Barbera said that by his calculations this proposal would represent almost double what is there now.
It was moved by Mr. Bass, seconded by Ms. DiCosola to conduct a walk over of the property to look at the existing and proposed encroachment into the setback area. Vote was unanimous.
It was decided that the walk over would be conducted on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at approximately 6:30 p.m.
It was moved by Ms. DiCosola, seconded by Mr. Bass to continue this public hearing to May 11, 2004, so the applicant and the Board can gather additional, needed information. Vote was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Barbera reviewed the following correspondence received at the Town Offices for the Board.
1. Letter from Marshall and Gerry Fisher, dated August 25, 2003, re: building permit concerns.
2. Letter from Town of Holderness Conservation Commission to the Board, dated January 14, 2004 re: proposed gravel pit at the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club.
3. Memorandum from Paul Weston to Board of Selectmen dated February 6, 2004 re: Potential conflict of interest involving Mr. Barbera participating in the hearing concerning the Pemigewasset Fish and Game Club.
4. Phone call received at the Town Hall regarding posting of meetings.
5. Memorandum regarding deadline for applications.
6. Request for information from the Chairman of the ZBA.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:40 p.m. it was moved by Mr. Rothschild, 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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