Zoning Board of Adjustment

City of Laconia Zoning Board of Adjustment Monday, October 16th, 2023 - 6:30 PM City Hall in the Armand A. Bolduc Council Chamber 10/16/2023 - Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Michael DellaVechia called the meeting to order at 6:30PM 2. ROLL CALL in attendance, Roland Maheu, Richard Boddie, Jane Laroche, Chair Michael DellaVechia , and Marcia Hayward. 3. RECORDING SECRETARY Zoning Technician Scott Pelchat 4. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Scott Pelchat Zoning Technician 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS The previous meetings minutes were accepted 4 votes for and one member abstaining 5.I. ZBA October Minutes 6. EXTENSIONS 7. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE VOTE Note: The Purpose Of This Agenda Section Is For The Board To Continue The Public Hearing For The Applicant And The Public To Provide Input. The Board May Also Deliberate The Application, Decide And Conduct A Final Vote At This Time. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS, POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION AND VOTE Note: The Purpose Of This Agenda Section Is For The Board To Have A Presentation From The Applicant And Open A Public Hearing For The Public To Provide Input. The Board May Also Deliberate The Application, Decide And Conduct A Final Vote At This Time. 8.I. ZO2023-0100VAR 91 Rolling Lane Mike Dellavechia asked the applicants to come forward on behalf of there application ZO2023-0100VAR to allow for the erection of a gazebo in there back yard with one post encroaching into the 10 foot side setback by 2 feet. Anthony and Gail Nappo spoke regarding the proposed project stating that this gazebo would be enjoyed by the Nappo family and that they had talked to several surrounding neighbors about the project. The board had some questions for the Nappos in particular the easement that runs through the south east portion of there property. It was discussed that at some point an error was made by the neighboring property owner on the placement of the structure which led to the easement between properties. Richard Boddie asked Scott Pelchat if there was any course the city could take to fix the easement Scott stated he did not believe so but would inquire none the less ( After discussing With the planning Director Scott found that it would be a matter addressed by the two  setback by 2 feet. Anthony and Gail Nappo spoke regarding the proposed project stating that this gazebo would be enjoyed by the Nappo family and that they had talked to several surrounding neighbors about the project. The board had some questions for the Nappos in particular the easement that runs through the south east portion of there property. It was discussed that at some point an error was made by the neighboring property owner on the placement of the structure which led to the easement between properties. Richard Boddie asked Scott Pelchat if there was any course the city could take to fix the easement Scott stated he did not believe so but would inquire none the less ( After discussing With the planning Director Scott found that it would be a matter addressed by the two property owners). Mike DellaVechia opened for public discussion as there was none Mike read a letter of support from Laurie Mayhew and the board closed for discussion Mike DellaVechia sought a motion and it was made by Marcia Hayward and it was seconded by Jane Laroche and was unanimously approved. The Board thanked the Nappos and wished them the best of luck with there new gazebo. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was unanimously adjourned