Town of Lisbon
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
May 10, 2006
6:30 pm meeting opened.
Members present: E. Younkins, B. Lucas, G. Perham, S. Derosia
Clerk: D. Clark
Town Administrator: G. Scaife
Public: Mike & Cindy Richards, Mary Forsyth, Dave & Ann Armstrong
Chairman Younkins opened a public hearing for applicants Sean & Sabra Carroll on a request for a Variance concerning Article V Section 5.08 that requires a minimum 25’ rear setback for building in the D district. Said property is located at 75 Hodge Hill Road, also known as Map U07 Lot 27, and contains approximately .89 acres. The application was complete with an attached sketch and abutters were notified by certified mail and an ad announcing the hearing was published in the Caledonian Record. Mr. Carroll explained that when the foundation for his new house was being excavated, they ran into ledge. He approached neighbor Mike Richards about being closer
than the required 25’ from their mutual property line and suggested buying some land off Mr. Richards to square off his property. No land was purchased and the house now sits as close as 10’ to the rear property line. Chair Younkins confirmed with Mr. Carroll that he was aware he was in violation of the zoning setbacks at the time of construction and did not notify the Town. The building inspector became aware of the problem only when Mr. Richards called to inquire about Lisbon’s setbacks due to another private property matter with Mr. Carroll. Mr. & Mrs. Richards stated they have no problems with the setback issue and location of the new home.
Hearing no further comments or questions from the Board or abutters, Chairman Younkins called for a vote to grant the request for a Variance to Article V, Section 5.08 subject to the following conditions: 1. Owner will comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
VOTE RESULTS:
Younkins Lucas Perham Derosia
1. yes yes yes yes
2. yes yes yes yes
3. yes yes yes yes
4 yes yes yes yes
5. yes yes yes yes
The vote was in the affirmative; all voted in favor. The application for a Variance to Article V Section 5.08 is approved with conditions.
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Chairman Younkins opened a public hearing for applicant Stanley Sudol on a request for a Special Exception concerning Article V Section 5.02.2. The applicant proposes to add a third living unit to an existing two-family home. Said property is located at 442 Perch Pond Road, also known as Map R15 Lot 8, in the D district, and contains approximately 20 acres. The application was complete with an attached sketch and abutters were notified by certified mail and an ad announcing the hearing was published in the Caledonian Record. Mr. Sudol outlined his plan to add “guest quarters” to his two-family home to accommodate extended family visiting from far away. The guest area, which includes its own kitchen facilities and electrical panel, and a rental unit will be located in the
basement. Mr. Sudol will occupy the first floor. Abutter Mary Forsyth expressed concern that the property would remain a three-family home if sold which prompted the Board to place a condition on the special exception that the home must be owner occupied with only one rental unit.
Hearing no further comments or questions from the Board or abutters, chairman Younkins called for a vote to grant the request for a Special Exception to Article V, Section 5.02.2 subject to the following conditions: 1. Owner will comply with all federal, state and local regulations. 2. The dwelling must be owner occupied and have only one rental unit.
VOTE RESULTS:
Younkins Lucas Perham Derosia
1. yes yes yes yes
2. yes yes yes yes
3. yes yes yes yes
4 yes yes yes yes
5. yes yes yes yes
The vote was in the affirmative; all voted in favor. The application for a Special Exception to Article V Section 5.02.2 is approved with conditions.
Chairman Younkins opened a public hearing for applicant Karpet Inn LLC/Ammonoosuc Inn on a request for a Variance concerning Article V Section 5.10 that requires a minimum of 15’ between any two unattached buildings on the same lot. Said property is located at 641 Bishop Road, also known as Map R05 Lot 13B, in the D district, and contains approximately 1.9 acres. The application was complete with an attached sketch and abutters were notified by certified mail and an ad announcing the hearing was published in the Caledonian Record. Owner Peter Whitelaw explained that the Ammonoosuc Inn is located on a triangular shaped lot and he placed a new custom built 8’ x 12’ shed within a few feet of the main building to keep it away from the view of the Inn, the road and the neighboring
condos. He did not check the zoning ordinances and the building was already in place when the building inspector first saw it. Suggestions made at that time to attach the shed to the main building in some way or
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move it to a location at least 15’ away were not acceptable to the owners. Abutters Dave & Ann Armstrong, owners of Lisbon Village Country Club, support Mr. Whitelaw’s position that he has limited space as the golf course has a right-of-way across the property. They have no objections to the placement of the shed. G. Scaife also viewed the area around the shed and found it to be spacious and attractive.
Hearing no further comments or questions from the Board or abutters, Chairman Younkins called for a vote to grant the request for a Variance to Article V, Section 5.10 subject to the following conditions: 1. Owner will comply with all federal, state and local regulations.
VOTE RESULTS:
Younkins Lucas Perham Derosia
1. yes yes yes yes
2. yes yes yes yes
3. yes yes yes yes
4 yes yes yes yes
5. yes yes yes yes
The vote was in the affirmative; all voted in favor. The application for a Variance to Article V Section 5.10 is approved with conditions.
The minutes of the March 16, 2006 meeting were approved. Motion by S. Derosia, 2nd by B. Lucas, all voted in favor.
D. Clark announced that she was leaving her position with the Town and this would be her last meeting as clerk of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Board thanked her for her service over the last three years.
Motion to adjourn at 7:05 pm by S. Derosia, 2nd by B. Lucas, all voted in favor.
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