Zoning Board of Adjustments - Minutes (Final)

Meeting date: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

ZBA

Town of Epsom

Zoning Board of Adjustment

9/21/16

In Attendance: Glenn Horner, Chairman; George Carlson, Vice Chairman; Ricky Belanger; Andrew Ramsdell, Alternate; Gary Kitson, Alternate; Darlene Phelps, Recording Secretary

Not In Attendance: Alan Quimby; Mike Hoisington, Alternate; John Dodge, Planning Board Representative

Also In Attendance: Anna Smith; Carole Brown; Joyce Heck; Christie & Steve Gerasimchik; Tom LeClaire; Robert & Deborah Griggs; Mike Arvenitis; Bruce & Penny Graham

7:00 PM

Glenn called the meeting to order and advised the procedure for the meeting. Glenn noted that all five members in attendance tonight will be voting on tonight’s case.

Case 2016-05 (McDonough – Variance) – Michael McDonough has applied for a variance to Article II, [Zones and Districts], Section C [Table of Uses] to allow for construction of a multi-unit self-storage facility. The Table of Uses does not include self-storage facilities, therefore, they are not allowed.  The applicant is also applying for a variance to Article II, Section B [Purpose of Zones], Paragraph 2.c [Residential/Light Commercial Zone Uses] to allow for construction of an 8,000 square foot climate controlled storage facility along with 37,800 square feet of individual unheated self-storage units contained in 6 separate clusters.  In addition to the proposed new construction, two existing structures will remain on the property.  The ordinance allows for one (1), five thousand (5000) gross square foot commercial building per lot.  The property is located on Dover Road (US Rte. 4) within the Residential Light Commercial Zoning District and is identified by Epsom Tax U-5 as Lot 84. 

Glenn read a letter from the McDonough’s advising their request to withdraw their application. Gary made a motion to withdraw the application without prejudice.  Andrew seconded the motion. All in favor.

Gary made a motion to approve the minutes of 9/7/16 as presented. Andrew seconded the motion. All in favor.

Old/New Business:

It was noted that John Dodge has resigned his position on the Planning Board. Since John served as Planning Board Representative on the ZBA, a new representative must be appointed. It was decided to wait for the Planning Board to make this decision.

7:10 PM Andrew made a motion to adjourn. Ricky seconded the motion. All in favor.