Development Review Board Public Hearing Minutes

April 16, 2003

Development Review Board members present: Rob Heimbuch, Chair, Mike Rainville, Greg Swan, Susan Vita

Development Review Board members absent: Ken Richardson

Zoning Administrator: Dick Ward

Clerk: Amy Grover

Also present: Jeff Garfield

Agenda

1. Jeff Garfield Variance request

2. Minutes February 19, 2003

3. Other business or communications

4. Adjournment

Call to Order

Rob Heimbuch called the hearing to order at 7:00 p.m.

Agenda Item #1 – Garfield Variance

This hearing was convened to consider the appeal of Jeff Garfield, 1812 Theodore Rossevelt Highway, seeks a variance from Section D, Dimensional Requirements of the Bolton Zoning Ordinance. Request is for permission to construct a 24’ x 24’ detached garage to within fifteen (15) feet of the rear yard, and eighteen (18) feet of the side yard, located at 1812 Theodore Roosevelt Highway. Tax Map 15, parcel #2001812.

Jeff Garfield, landowner, appeared on behalf of the application.

Rob Heimbuch swore in Mr. Garfield.

Dick Ward noted that the required setbacks in the Agriculture and Rural I District were 50 feet sideyard, and 35 feet rearyard.

Rob Heimbuch asked for information regarding the proposed garage. Mr. Garfield noted that there currently is an attached garage on his property, which is not large enough for either of his vehicles, one of which is a commercial van for his carpet business. Mr. Garfield added that there was no where else on his property to put the garage.

The Board and Mr. Garfield reviewed the map of the property.

Greg Swan asked how close neighbors were in relation to his property. Mr. Garfield stated that Mark and Tina Atwood’s home and shop were 500 – 600 feet away.

Susan Vita asked if there would be a drain or any plumbing installed in the proposed garage. Mr. Garfield stated absolutely not, the only purpose would be for vehicle storage.

1. That the subdivision Mylar be recorded in compliance with the Town Clerk’s requirements within ninety (90) days of subdivision approval.

2. .

Susan Vita seconded the motion.

All were in favor.

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Agenda Item # 2 – Minutes February 19, 2003

Greg Swan made a motion to accept the minutes of February 19, 2003.

Susan Vita seconded the motion.

All were in favor.

Agenda Item #3 – Other business or communications

Amy Grover reviewed the status of the work being done with regard to the municipal planning grant.

Agenda Item #4 – Adjournment

The hearing was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Amy Grover

Clerk, Development Review Board

These minutes are unofficial until accepted.

These minutes were read and accepted by the Development Review Board on

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Rob Heimbuch, Chair