Manchester ZBA — votes at a glance: September cases approved with conditions; key denials noted

The Manchester Zoning Board of Adjustment conducted a multi‑case hearing in September 2025 and issued rulings on a slate of variance and accessory‑use requests. Below are short summaries of each case, the board’s action and any conditions the board placed on approvals.

Votes at a glance (case — brief description — result — key condition or note):

- ZBA2025‑103 (2990 Broadwell Road) — gazebo proposed 18×18 in wetland buffer; Conservation Commission recommended 7‑foot setback. — Approved unanimously — Condition: gazebo must be located no closer than 7 feet from the wetland edge and stone installed at edge to reduce runoff.

- ZBA2025‑106 (708 Pine Street) — one‑chair barbershop and expanded angled parking in R‑2. — Approved unanimously — No special conditions beyond standard permitting; applicant corrected spelling on paperwork.

- ZBA2025‑108 (73 Meeting House Road) — above‑ground pool and shed placement variances. — Approved unanimously — Board found similar rear‑yard conditions nearby and accepted applicant’s evidence that structures pre‑existed current ownership.

- ZBA2025‑109 (1345 Lakeshore Road) — 30×40 three‑car garage addition (side setback and lot‑coverage variances). — Approved unanimously — Condition: applicant must maintain a 10‑foot side‑setback (reduced from the required 30 feet) as the permitted limit; board recommended considering a deeper (tandem)…