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Zoning board approves small setback variance for garage expansion on Pine Bridal Lane
Summary
The zoning board approved a variance allowing an intrusion of up to 2 feet 8 inches for a garage expansion at Pine Bridal Lane, citing preexisting nonconforming setbacks in the neighborhood.
The Laconia Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance that will allow a garage expansion to intrude up to 2 feet 8 inches into the required setback at a Pine Bridal Lane property.
Applicants Richard and Cindy Westhoff described the proposal as a modest extension limited to a single corner of the lot; Richard Westhoff said the planned intrusion ranged from as little as 8 inches up to 2 feet 8 inches. Neighbors who reviewed the drawings told the board they had no objection and noted many nearby properties have preexisting nonconforming setbacks.
A board member moved to approve application ZB2026‑009 (variance request from Article 6, Section 35A as stated in the application). The motion carried after a second. The transcript shows the board approved the variance; the record does not include a roll‑call tally.
Board members asked questions about drainage; Westhoff said a previous owner had installed a storm drain near the garage location. The applicant confirmed the new garage floor would remain at the existing grade. The board noted the change is limited to a small corner of the structure and cited neighborhood context with similar nonconforming setbacks as a basis for approval.
