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Board grants variance for 11 Harmony Lane porch; allows up to 150 sq. ft. wetland-buffer encroachment
Summary
A variance was approved to permit a covered front porch/landing that encroaches into the 40-foot wetland setback at 11 Harmony Lane. The board limited the encroachment to no more than 150 square feet and found hardship because the house is bisected by the buffer.
The Hooksett Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance to permit construction of a covered front porch and enlarged landing at 11 Harmony Lane, finding the home’s location and lot configuration impose a unique hardship.
Applicants Alec and Sarah Darien told the board the existing front landing is a narrow granite set of steps (approximately 7 by 4 feet) that leaves little room at the top of the stairs and can push people toward the first step when the door is opened. They proposed replacing the top steps with a Trex decking landing and a…
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