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Applicant Charles Dion, representing the owner John Mitchell, described plans to create a basement ADU with its own kitchen and bathroom and three egress windows; the ADU will share a laundry room with the principal dwelling and will have required interior fire doors separating spaces. Dion and staff confirmed a septic design had been submitted and that staff had verified New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) confirmation that the existing or designed septic is sufficient to support the proposed ADU.

Board members asked about parking and access; the applicant said the house has a large driveway able to accommodate multiple vehicles. Members also noted that, because the ADU is entirely within the existing footprint and mostly below grade, there will be no visible exterior changes that would affect neighborhood character. The board recorded unanimous votes in favor of the special exception (Case 2024‑17). The chair reminded the applicant that required building permits, inspections and the 30‑day appeal period apply before occupancy.

What’s next: applicant will complete building‑permit application and satisfy inspections; the board noted the approved septic design and Community Development’s confirmation as clearing one of the primary permit prerequisites.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milford NH Zoning Board Meeting - January 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A special exception to allow a 651-square-foot, one‑bedroom attached ADU in the basement at 69 Homestead Circle was approved unanimously; town staff confirmed an approved septic design and Community Development noted DES confirmation of compliance.","taxTitle","Milford Boards & Committees of Selectmen, Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire","taxId",76030,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347105,"ZBA permits farmer’s porch at 105 Federal Hill Road to replace unsafe landing",931,3853840,4784900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246008-bd26252487e7f776fcdee7ded8391d5b&start=3853&end=4784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246008-bd26252487e7f776fcdee7ded8391d5b/thumbnail_3853840.jpg","/articles/6347105/New-Hampshire/ZBA-permits-farmers-porch-at-105-Federal-Hill-Road-to-replace-unsafe-landing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347105-2caa2b2a895c4dc1a42d4cf4bee10c96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103157&Signature=XVESiq5w0LHSvcOi9TBo~h121DTVX7GXCDe6AFLzj~yvJ~pCUzF63U68DqIVGEQlBdBXUSzAHQe0yCZELB0rXxEf56ItRpYjhI-njibLEjK7RYwryoENYmt5cm4sJkzV8jt-yKpD1BLIDFDnY5ZQ2IMgFkX4-jQ-FitWgf~W-buNlY2wprGdUY~xaqhM7hMHH79g5F6-y5OtpKBX3O9DUlE0fFZwUdN4Osg34s4idwtpWVMd9OWW-1Si0YrbHfi3eTvKSU6i5Te9Ce65VSkvDnEBeZeEJGVg~sSlg~UCGoY30TtByY53kU31vPLKrvGfvzxoEiy1S1jtbz9AJrnD1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milford Zoning Board of Adjustment on Jan. 16 granted a special exception permitting a farmer’s porch that will encroach an additional 1.5 feet into the front setback at 105 Federal Hill Road, a historic Cape-style house that the applicant said dates to the late 1700s.

Applicant Brian Pratt told the board the existing front landing is small (about 5 by 5) and in poor condition; the proposed farmer’s porch would be roughly 24 feet wide and extend about one additional foot in depth to make the porch functional for seating and better match the house’s dormer proportions. Pratt said the broader porch would also help direct roof runoff away from a granite‑block foundation that currently receives concentrated stormwater and contributes to basement moisture.

Board members considered neighborhood character, sight lines and pedestrian/vehicle safety. Several members noted Federal Hill contains other older houses with porches and that the proposed change is an aesthetic and functional improvement. Members found the site is separated from the road by a fence and grade change, and they said the addition is unlikely to create hazards or diminish neighboring property values.

The board recorded unanimous votes in favor of the special exception (Case 2024‑18). No additional permitting conditions beyond normal building‑permit and inspection requirements were imposed during the ZBA decision; board members reminded the applicant that required building‑department permits and inspections will apply before construction.

What’s next: the approval is subject to the 30‑day appeal period; the applicant was reminded to follow standard permitting and inspection processes before construction.","The Zoning Board approved a special exception to allow a slightly larger front setback encroachment so the owners of 105 Federal Hill Road can replace a failing 5x5 landing with a 24-foot‑wide farmer’s porch; board cited improved safety, stormwater control and aesthetics and voted unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347110,"ZBA approves variance and special exception for ADU at 362 Savage Road",2209,242590,2452190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246008-bd26252487e7f776fcdee7ded8391d5b&start=242&end=2452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246008-bd26252487e7f776fcdee7ded8391d5b/thumbnail_242590.jpg","/articles/6347110/New-Hampshire/ZBA-approves-variance-and-special-exception-for-ADU-at-362-Savage-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347110-f72fd11b6166cadceae0d77c3537736a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103157&Signature=QZHS7Zh1hdrcGjOUges8WNJ-EW3NZm-nk442ZHHuSJXQ8RihqfnBsi-XE-xrBhbhS7BCIJ987hnnQC6XfSHPKHhweu4C7kzeT8yvAVUSpeEokJxcCF6nPgG5-zGxDVCx~VDb2A-pe3wMmXVajCMHW3EacR9-pzi0MIsOhDgfF-T~cVfLI9sYBtgQCPcdzGp7Bej03-VS2jRZ-vRIPA29hRAPDkdrg49J-CW~rgH7Dc3aEpi-RK10QlfQ8YbePBm20gp49a3dgdVQeg0oOofmYjPO9cYXBhbGjETo1pO16k84azuFdMxxmJQNAkbLD-hE~CQb1fFig2alk9llxbATsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Milford Zoning Board of Adjustment on Jan. 16 approved a variance and a special exception that allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to be created within an existing detached garage at 362 Savage Road.

The board approved a variance to exceed the ADU size limit and granted the special exception needed to convert the garage into an approximately 829-square-foot, two-bedroom ADU with a small mudroom and exterior deck area. Board members voted unanimously on both actions. The special-exception approval carries a condition that no building permit will be issued until the applicant provides documentation to the Community Development Office showing the property’s septic system is sufficient or a compliant replacement is approved.

Applicant Amy Coval told the board the plan is to convert the on-site detached garage into a two‑bedroom unit and said the structure “already would technically be a 2 bedroom” and that she and her husband planned to live in the unit as a family arrangement. Coval described multiple square‑footage calculations presented with the application (handwritten forms showing 900 sq. ft., an initial plan that listed 829 sq. ft., and optional deck area figures). The board and applicant worked to establish the finished living‑space number to be considered; the board recorded the ADU at 829 square feet for approval.

Board members discussed whether forcing the applicant to reduce the interior living area to the 750-square-foot threshold would be an unnecessary hardship given the existing building footprint. Members repeatedly noted the structure exists on an established foundation and that the project does not expand the building’s footprint. In deliberations, one member summarized the view expressed by several colleagues: converting the existing footprint to habitable space is a reasonable use and the change is unlikely to affect surrounding properties.

The board voted on the variance (Case 2024‑19) with the roll call recorded as: Joan (yes), Rich Elliott (yes), Mike Thornton (yes), Kevin Overby (yes) and Chair Andrea Coco Chapel (yes). The chair announced, “The variance has been approved. The criteria for the request has been satisfied.”

The board then considered the special exception (Case 2024‑20) for an ADU under Milford’s ADU provisions. After confirming code and ADU criteria, the board added a permitting condition aimed at ensuring adequate sewage disposal: no building permit will be issued until the applicant provides Community Development with documentation that the septic system is sufficient for occupancy or shows plans for a compliant replacement. The board approved the special exception unanimously.

What’s next: the approvals carry a 30‑day appeal period; the chair reminded the applicant that construction should not begin until the permitting and any appeal period have been satisfied and the necessary building‑department clearances obtained.","The Milford Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance and special exception on Jan. 16 permitting conversion of an existing garage into an approximately 829-square-foot two‑bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 362 Savage Road; the special-exception approval is conditioned on septic certification before a building permit is issued.","actionData","errors"]

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