Town of Kensington
Minutes for Zoning Board of Adjustment
May 7, 2002 Public Hearing/Meeting
Draft – Subject to change prior to approval
Roll call: Chairman Dan
Chaisson, Joan Skewes, Paul Kimball, and John Ronan
The Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm.
Mark and Gail Williams, 22 Muddy Pond Road, Kensington,
NH, for a variance from provisions in Article 8.2, Section III B, requesting
setbacks to the lot line closer than the required 25 feet.
Mr. Williams provided the history to their request for a variance. He explained that when he purchased the property, boundary pins were set and he didn’t question them. When planning to build the house, he used the existing pins and allowed for a porch to wrap around on two sides. The building permit was approved. On the west side, however, he ran out of money and when he finally began to build the porch/deck, he was asked if he had a permit and if the setbacks were adequate. He believed the setbacks were adequate, however, the permit had expired. He was told his neighbors, however, did not feel the setbacks were figured correctly.
When he met previously with the Board for a consultation, it was recommended he do a survey. He had his property surveyed Parker Survey and it was determined that the original plan was correct. Mr. Williams conjectured that Seacoast Engineering may have made a mistake or possibly someone moved the pins. Per the correct lot lines, the front corner of the porch is 21 feet from the property line at the corner of the steps, thus they are requesting a dimensional variance. Chairman Chaisson explained that dimensional variances are not as strict as use variances, but the Board would need written confirmation from Parker Survey. Mr. Williams stated he had not received anything from Parker Survey and when he called they had said they would need to return to the property and there would be an extra cost to draw a plan. Mr. Chaisson said they would not need a plan, only confirmation that the original plan was correct.
Paul Kimball moved that the variance be granted upon receipt of documentation from Parker Survey confirming the original boundary and plan were correct and a sketch showing the porch/deck relative to the boundary. Joan Skewes seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Mr. Williams will bring the necessary documentation to the Town Hall and then receive the Notice of Decision approving the variance.
Frank Whittemore – He consulted with the Board regarding his property on Hobbs Road. He has spoken with his neighbor and they would like to reconfigure the lot lines, as the original lines are very unconventional. He would also like to apply for a special exception for home occupation. Since both lots are non-conforming, Chairman Chaisson felt it would be best to consult with Town Counsel. The Board advised it would be best to complete the lot line changes before applying for the special exception. Mr. Whittemore concurred.
Chairman Chaisson said he had received a letter from Gregg Durell who was seeking advice about running the office part of his business from his home. Mr. Chaisson agreed to contact him.
Approval of April 2, 2002
minutes – Joan Skewes moved
to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Paul Kimball with all in favor.
Vote for
Chairman – Chairman Dan Chaisson explained that while he will remain on the
Board, he is not able to remain as Chairman due to other commitments. Paul Kimball moved to nominate Joan Skewes
as Chairman, seconded by John Ronan with all in favor. Joan said she would accept the position for
a period of one year.
Paul
Kimball moved to adjourn at 8:45 pm, seconded by Dan Chaisson with all in
favor.
Denise
Gregson
Administrative
Assistant