Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Date Updates

The Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will reconvene to continue the variance hearing of Case 20.04: The John Flately Company on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at 7pm.

 

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters to stay at home, the Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Meet. The meeting can be accessed via this link: meet.google.com/est-dbip-nvj or by phone at: (US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN:

 

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the regularly scheduled November meeting of the Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at 7pm

 

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters to stay at home, the Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Meet. The meeting can be accessed via this link: meet.google.com/ist-fqfj-ymu or by phone at: (US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN:

 

Due to the Christmas holiday, the regularly scheduled December meeting of the Rollinsford Board of Adjustment will be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at 7pm.

 

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters to stay at home, the Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Meet. The meeting can be accessed via this link: meet.google.com/vhe-umbk-spw or by phone at: (US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN:

Upcoming Meetings Aug/Sept

Upcoming August Meetings  (All Virtual)

CIP Committee Meeting  Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664 and entering PIN number: ‪‪625 563 711#)

Stormwater Committee Meeting, Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-502-354-6533 and entering PIN number: ‪‪664 548 162#)

ZBA Workshop, Thursday, August 27 at 7pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-413-489-0290 and entering PIN number: ‪‪986 526 075#)

Upcoming September Meetings  (All Virtual)

Conservation Commission Meeting, Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link
or by calling 1-440-482-1661 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪939 316 551#)

Planning Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link
or by calling 1-470-485-8859 and entering PIN number: ‪‪ ‪ 185 407 107#)

Select Board Meeting,  Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664 and entering PIN number: ‪‪230 292 632#)

Select Board Meeting,  Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30pm (The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link or by calling 1-401-589-5664and entering PIN number: ‪‪230 292 632#)

 

 

Additional Meetings this week: Library Trustees & ZBA

LIBRARY TRUSTEES VIRTUAL MEETING

Wednesday, June 17th

The meeting will be conducted virtually and can be accessed online here. It can also be accessed by phone:  +1 929 205 6099

Meeting ID: 828 6794 6763
Password: 440078
If for any reason you cannot access the meeting electronically call or email:
 
RPL phone: 603-516-2665
RPL email

 


 

ZBA VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Thursday, June 18

7pm

(The public is welcome to join the meeting by following this link https://meet.google.com/rpx-bzgq-puj or by calling 1-424-265-2136  and entering PIN number: 568 001 143 # ‪)

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE

The Rollinsford Zoning Board of Appeals will be in session on Thursday, May 21st, 2020 at 7:00pm at the Rollinsford Town Hall to hear the following appeal:

Case #: 20-03

Paul Martel, 92 Old Mill Lane is seeking a VARIANCE from Section 8.1.3.9: Multiple Dwellings, Two-Family Dwellings, Accessory Dwellings and Renting of Rooms in accordance with Section 8.1.3.17 to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit in an unattached structure at Tax Map 3, Lot 7-1 located at 92 Old Mill Lane.

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters’ to stay at home, the Rollinsford ZBA will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Meets. The meeting can be accessed via this link: https://meet.google.com/sfn-aqwa-iwh or by phone at: +1 646-653-2102 (PIN: 466462437)

The Board encourages members of the public to submit comments for meetings in writing either by email or postal mail addressed to: Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment, PO Box 309, Rollinsford, NH 03869.

 

Charles Putnam, Chairman

Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment

PUBLIC NOTICE ROLLINSFORD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment will be in session on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 at 6:00pm to hear the following appeals:

Case #: 19-05
Knox Marsh Development, LLC, 242 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 are seeking a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to Zoning Ordinance Article 5.4: Non-Conforming Lots and Article 11.3: Special Exception Appeals for a property located at 8 Howe Road, Tax Map 2, Lot 28. The applicants are proposing to construct a one-family home on a lot in a Suburban Residential Zone comprised of .39 acres where 1 acre is required.

Case #: 20-02
408 Mechanic, LLC, 233 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 is seeking a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to Table 6.9: Permitted Uses for a property located at Tax Map 10, Lot 11, 408 Mechanic Street. Applicant is seeking to open a preschool on the site which requires a Special Exception per the table of permitted uses.

In accordance with Emergency Order #17: Closure of non-essential businesses and requiring Granite Staters’ to stay at home, the Rollinsford ZBA will be meeting remotely. The public is encouraged to access this public meeting by video link or phone vie Google Hangouts. The meeting can be accessed via this link: meet.google.com/wxa-smhs-okv or by phone at: 567-855-1047‬/ PIN: ‪773 257 280‬#‬‬

The Board encourages members of the public to submit comments for meetings in writing: by email to [email protected] or postal mail addressed to Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment, PO Box 309, Rollinsford, NH 03869.

Charles Putnam, Chairman
Rollinsford Zoning Board of Adjustment

Cancellations & Closures 3.16.20

Rollinsford Public Library:

After careful consideration the Board of Trustees of the RPL has decided it is in the best interest of the community and our employees to close the library at this time. Employees will be available on the phone from 10-12 Mon-Thurs to help you access online materials that are available with your card and to answer questions.

ZBA Site Walk for 3.16.20:

The ZBA Sitewalk for  the new subdivision at 658 Silver St. originally scheduled for Mon. 3/16 at 6pm has been POSTPONED.

 

Volunteers Needed

The Town Needs Your Help!

Towns provide many functions. Some of them are more visible to residents than others. Some are required and others are more discretionary. Some of the functions are provided by volunteers. Rollinsford needs more volunteers. Many of the appointments to the boards and committees are expiring in March. We will be voting to fill some of them. Others are appointed by the Select Board right after Town Meeting. Thank you to all of the people who dedicated their time in service to our community this past year. The following are boards and committees on which volunteers serve.  Please read the brief excerpts about them and consider offering your name to be considered for appointment. Each has its own level of commitment which often is not very much time per month.  Come meet more of your neighbors!

 

Planning Board

Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. This is an essential function we must offer to property owners wishing to subdivide or develop their property, start or expand a business or change the use of a property, for example. There is typically no outside work required and meetings are typically not more than two hours. Members should become familiar with the Zoning Ordinance and other planning regulations.

 

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Meets at the call of the Chairperson when there is a case to be heard (typically 3-5 times per year). This is an essential function we must offer to property owners who feel aggrieved by a land use decision made by the Planning Board, Town or planning regulations. It is a quasi-judicial body.

 

Conservation Commission

The group manages the conservation land along the Salmon Falls River known as Scoutland, the area beyond the community garden on Foundry Street, and discusses topics important to our natural environment. Some development requires a review by the Conservation Commission and their opinions can inform planning regulations.

 

Recreation Committee

These volunteers are the super heroes who recreated the summer recreation program which would otherwise have been discontinued just a few years ago.  Summer camp, pick-up basketball, the new youth soccer program in the evenings, and senior programming could not function without this group.

 

Highway Safety Committee

This group only meets when there is a topic for discussion. They meet to discuss matters of public safety including, but not limited to traffic concerns. They make recommendations to the Select Board regarding roadways, when appropriate.

 

Stormwater Committee

This committee is necessary for keeping the Town compliant with our MS-4 permit which allows us to discharge stormwater into the Salmon Falls River. This is a federal permit which obligates the Town to engage in public outreach and public engagement regarding public activities which pollute waterways as well as water testing and data compilation.

 

Historical Committee

We live in a small town with a lot of history. This group meets monthly to discuss topics of historical significance to Rollinsford and the Salmon Falls region. You don’t have to be an expert on local history to join, just interested in learning, sharing, and preserving the fascinating stories of our town. This group is flexible in making the most of the members’ strengths and interests and setting meetings to work for all members. They have provided educational programs, history hikes, and restoration projects, so handy people are especially welcome!

 

Don’t see the thing you are passionate about listed? Offer your idea to the Select Board and if there is enough interest, perhaps a new committee can be formed.

If you would like further information or to offer to serve, please email the Town Administrator or stop by the Town Office.

Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals

The Select Board is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. This quasi-judicial body has the responsibility of hearing from property owners who are aggrieved by the Zoning Ordinance or an administrative decision based on the Zoning Ordinance.

Knowledge of the Zoning Ordinance is preferred but can be acquired over time. It is also helpful for volunteers to have previous experience on the Planning Board but is not required.

If interested or for more information, please email letter of interest or call 742-2510 x313

PUBLIC NOTICE ROLLINSFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Rollinsford Zoning Board of Appeals will be in session on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Rollinsford Town Hall to hear the following appeal:

Case #: 19-03

Kevin and Lisa Turgeon, 225 Green Street, Somersworth, NH 03878, are seeking a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to Zoning Ordinance Article 5.4: Non-Conforming Lots. The applicants are seeking to merge two existing non-conforming lots, located at Tax Map 3, Lots 36 and 38, on Oak Street, in the Country Residential Zone, resulting in one non-conforming lot comprised of 0.75 acres with 79.26 feet of frontage, whereas buildable lots in the Country Residential Zone require 2 acres and 200 feet of frontage.

Charles Putnam, Chairman
Rollinsford Zoning Board of Appeals