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Alton ZBA grants variance allowing historic lot frontage to remain under 200 feet at 70 Bear Pond Road
Summary
The Alton Town Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for a lot at 70 Bear Pond Road after finding the boundary line adjustment that placed a septic system on the serving parcel justified relief from the 200-foot frontage requirement in Article 400 §4.52(b).
The Alton Town Zoning Board of Adjustment on Nov. 7 voted unanimously to grant a variance for a property at 70 Bear Pond Road that will allow the lot to remain with less than the 200 feet of road frontage normally required in the rural zone.
The board considered application Z24‑45, filed by Norway Plains Associates with Steve Oles listed as agent for Camp 0.5 Trust (Pete DeRosa, trustee). The request was for relief from Article 400, Section 4.52(b) of the town zoning ordinance to accommodate a boundary line adjustment and to keep a septic system on the lot it serves.
The board concluded the request met the five criteria for a variance. Vice Chair Frank Rich and other members said the change does not alter the district’s character or public interest, that substantial justice would be served by clarifying ownership of the septic system, and that neighboring properties would not be diminished in value. The board discussed that the lots in the area predate the current zoning and that the lot-line correction was primarily a formality to align legal descriptions with the existing septic location.
Steve Oles, the applicant’s agent, told the board he was “just here to answer any questions the board might have” and explained the earlier approvals: “The board has already approved the variances for the area, for DeRosa two months ago. The only reason why we're here is a formality for the frontage aspect of the lots.”
The board opened the hearing for public input; no members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. After completing the variance worksheet and finding each criterion satisfied, a member moved to grant Z24‑45 and the motion passed by voice vote with board members responding “Aye.”
The variance was granted as requested. The board noted the matter had previously proceeded through a lot-line adjustment process and planning-board review before returning to the ZBA for the frontage relief.
The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; the meeting record shows the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
