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ZBA continues appeal of building inspector’s 'discontinued use' finding for 125 Lerner Street to seek legal counsel
Summary
The board continued an appeal by the owner of 125 Lerner Street contesting the building inspector’s determination that a preexisting multi‑unit use was discontinued/abandoned; the ZBA set a June 2 date to obtain legal advice and requested the applicant provide supporting documentation.
The Wolfeboro Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 7 voted unanimously to continue an administrative appeal concerning 125 Lerner Street so the board could obtain legal advice on whether the building inspector properly treated a historic three‑unit dwelling as discontinued under the town’s nonconforming‑use rules.
Attorney Chris Drescher, representing owner Robert Flannery, told the board the building has been a three‑unit property for decades and that the owner undertook intermittent maintenance and attempted permitting activity over recent years with the intent to renovate. Drescher argued the record does not…
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