HOLDERNESS ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
HOLDERNESS, NH 03264
June 8, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Barbera, Ms. DiCosola, Mr. Rothchild, Mr. Bass,
Mr. Decker
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 May 11, 2004 as presented. Vote was unanimous.
· Page 1, on the last page where is states “similar structure of” the word of shall be changed to for
· Page 2, the last two paragraphs of case #1 should come prior to the decision.
· Page 5, the two statements after the decision should appear prior to the decision
PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Barbera advised that this is an application for
Case #281-06-04 a variance from Article IV, Section H and Article IV,
Thomas Beal/Laura Nash, Section A, B, C, & D. He stated that the variance is
Agent: Potter Maintenance for increased cubic footage on a non-conforming lot.
Inc. Tax Map 241-15
Mr. Gordon Potter, Potter Maintenance, Inc. came before the Board and advised that the Nash’s would like to upgrade the structure and it makes sense to square off the back corner to give them a little more room in the structure. He stated that they want to add 48 square feet in order to give them a more livable area to use. Mr. Potter stated that the use of the building would not change.
The Board reviewed the map of the structure as it currently exists and as it is proposed.
Mr. Potter stated that the property sits directly on the lakefront.
Mr. Potter said that the lot is non-conforming.
Mr. Potter stated that no matter what changes they want to make they encroach on the setbacks.
Mr. Potter stated that there is about 480 square feet of living space in the building.
Mr. Potter said that the roof elevation would not change at all. He said that the footprint would be exactly the same, but for the squaring off of the back end. He said this would allow for additional sleeping area.
Mr. Potter said the addition would allow for a single ridgeline.
Mr. Potter said they would like to change the metal septic tank to a concrete tank. He said the system is currently working fine. He advised that there is a leach field and reviewed the location with the Board.
Mr. Bass said that they will be required, if the Board approved this change, they will have to go back to the state and get a state approved 2-bedroom septic system.
Mr. Potter advised that they would like to add a well to the location also.
Mr. Barbera said that any changes to the property would require a new state septic approval.
Ms. DiCosola said that if the square footage were not increased, then they would probably be okay. The Board agreed.
It was agreed that they do not have enough square footage for a well.
The Board said that if they work within the existing square footage then there are no problems. Mr. Potter inquired if they can put in frost walls and the Board agreed that as long as this did not increase the square footage it would be okay.
Mr. Bass said that the other issue is that with the proposed addition there would be an increase in the non-conformity and this is against the ordinance.
Mr. Decker pointed out that this is a unique and challenging piece of property.
Mr. Decker said that there is a significant impact to the sealed holding tank as it is only 1,000 gallon holding tank and it costs each time to have it pumped.
Mr. Rothchild said that the state may allow them to replace the tank if there are no changes to the building.
Mr. Barbera said that if they do want to move the structure back from the lake, it would involve variances for setbacks; however, the Board could consider that option, if it were the same size structure.
It was moved by Mr. Bass, seconded by Ms. DiCosola to continue this public hearing to the July meeting. Vote was unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Barbera clarified that in tomorrow’s hearing, he has been listed as an abutter, however, he is 2.5 miles away and therefore, not an abutter.
Mr. Barbera said that he was in receipt of a copy of a letter from the Conservation Commission, concerning the Fish & Game Club and the fact that they may be infringing on the wetlands and pointing out that the reclamation has not been completed in the 3 years given.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:50 p.m. it was moved by Mrs. DiCosola, seconded by Mr. Bass 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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