Town of Lisbon
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
September 10, 2008
6:00 pm meeting opened.
Members present: E. Younkins, B. Lucas, Jerry Hite, J. Ingerson,
Administrative Assistant: B. Menchin
Public: Clayton Doubleday, Doug McCann, Warren Manning, Dave Corliss, Deb Heathe, Karen Trachtenberg, Bill Wetherbee, Peter Phipps, Mike Payton, Ebon Payton
PUBLIC HEARING: Applicant Karen Trachtenberg, of Southboro, MA, requests a Special Exception concerning Article V Section 5.03.3. Applicant requests a special Exception for a tourist home, housekeeping cottage facility located at Map R07 – Lot 012 containing approximately 2.7 acres located on Plains Road.
EY requested the applicant to explain what exactly she does with her home. Ms. Trachtenberg explained that she purchased the house about 3 years ago and that she decided to use it as a vacation rental home. She stated that she pays her state rooms & meals tax and that she was not aware of the town ordinance stating she needed a special exception to operate this vacation home. She wanted to comply with the town’s wishes and that was why she was at this hearing.
Ms. Trachtenberg stated she has made it a rule to never allow more than 4 people to occupy the house at one time and that she has Deb Heathe check on her property at least 3 times per week.
The Board asked if there were any questions or comments or concerns from the abutters. As there were no concerns from the abutters, BL made a motion to vote.
Regarding:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the use?
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. The property values in the district will not be reduced by the use.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
3. The use will not adversely affect the adjacent area and there are not reasonable objections by the owners of the abutting land.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
4. No nuisance or unreasonable hazard will result.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation and maintenance of the proposed use.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception by BL, 2nd JH….so voted all.
Exception approved.
PUBLIC HEARING: Applicant New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc., of Plymouth, NH, requests a Special Exception concerning Article V Section 5.06.4. Applicant requests a special Exception for to use the property for a public utility facility for the district office, located at Map R16 – Lot 007 containing approximately 24 acres located on Oregon Road.
Mr. Peter Phipps, agent for New Hampshire Electric Coop spoke to the Board regarding his request. The Coop presently has a district office in Lisbon on Water Street and has been there since 1971. The existing building now has some structural issues and they feel as if it is a good time to move. The Coop is planning on purchasing 7 to 8 acres of the existing 24 acre lot and put their district office and storage facility on this piece of land.
New Hampshire Electric Coop is not expanding their business by adding men or equipment, just a new facility. The suggested building will have 2 bays and the building will be approximately 70 x 70. There will be no more noise than the current facility and no more activity. There will be nothing stored on site such as oils or gasoline. There will be a floor drain which will be State approved and then there would be a waste hauler once a month. The Coop is also considering geothermal heat.
The entry would be off Oregon Road and the building will be away from any wetlands. The Oregon Road has more than adequate visibility for trucks to enter and exit.
The Board asked if there were any questions or concerns from the abutters. There were none.
As there were none BL made a motion to vote.
Regarding:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the use?
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
2. The property values in the district will not be reduced by the use.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
3. The use will not adversely affect the adjacent area and there are not reasonable objections by the owners of the abutting land.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
4. No nuisance or unreasonable hazard will result.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
5. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation and maintenance of the proposed use.
EY BL JH JI
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A motion was made to approve the Special Exception by JI, 2nd JH….so voted all.
Exception approved.
The Board read and approved the abutter letter that would be sent out for the Mark Champagne hearing.
Minutes from the April 2008 meeting were approved.
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by J. Ingerson, 2nd by B. Lucas, all voted in favor.
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