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Zoning board approves well‑house for water district; structure to be built per submitted plans
Summary
The zoning board approved a special use permit for the water district to construct a 600‑square‑foot well house on Lot 87 (Plat 9), finding it compatible with the RA zone; planning and conservation had issued favorable advisories.
The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review approved a special use permit for the water district to construct a well house to enclose pump controls, valves and water‑treatment equipment on Plat 9, Lot 87.
Decision details: The approved structure will have a 600‑square‑foot footprint; the decision record notes an existing World War II U.S. defense bunker on the lot with a 100‑square‑foot footprint. The board’s written findings state the total building lot coverage will be 0.2% (the RA zone permits 4% in the decision language). The board found the structure appropriate for the site, compatible with adjacent buildings, and not likely to cause nuisances or hazards. The board also recorded that the development plan included evidence of compliance with state and federal regulations as required for utility facilities.
Advisories: The applicant received favorable advisory opinions from both the planning board and the conservation commission, which the zoning board relied on in making its findings.
Conditions and next steps: The board conditioned approval on construction being “in substantial accordance” with the submitted site and building plans (the decision cites the plans as the controlling exhibits). The motion to approve carried on an aye vote.
Ending: Board members said the new wells and infrastructure would be beneficial to New Shoreham residents and that the structure would require little vehicle traffic and would not be open to the public.
