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Commission approves minutes, plat and several variances; board notes map and case‑number inconsistencies

Andover Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved prior meeting minutes, a small‑tract final plat for 216 W. Harry St., and the Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances for accessory structures. Commissioners and staff noted GIS/tax‑record discrepancies and inconsistent case numbering in the record.

At the start of the meeting the Planning Commission approved the minutes from its October 21 meeting by voice vote after a motion by Gary Israel and a second (SEG 007–019).

The commission then approved a small‑tract final plat (agenda item 5.1) for a split of parcels at 216 West Harry Street. Applicant Hin Wen (114 Willowbrook) explained he built a home and seeks to divide the parcel to allow a second single‑family lot; staff said text corrections remain and that final plat approval will be subject to staff clearance. Commissioner Gary Israel moved to approve the final plat subject to staff approval of text corrections; Peter Fox seconded and the motion passed by voice vote (SEG 075–162).

The meeting recessed to convene the Board of Zoning Appeals. The BZA considered at least two variance requests for accessory structures. Curtis Nelson (111 East Stanton Road) sought a variance to add another shed; neighbors generally did not oppose but owners were asked to coordinate with their HOA. The BZA concluded the variance criteria were met and authorized the chair to sign a resolution granting the variance; Marla Canfield made the motion and it passed (SEG 735–999).

A second corner‑lot accessory‑structure variance was heard; no applicant was present. Commissioners discussed GIS/tax‑record maps and lot‑coverage math before concluding the variance criteria were met. Peter Fox moved to authorize the chair to sign a resolution granting the variance for the case cited in the motion; the motion passed by voice vote (SEG 1001–1290). Board staff said they will correct mapping/permit records as needed.

The board reconvened the Planning Commission and adjourned after a motion and voice vote (SEG 1291–1318).

Provenance: Minutes approval began at SEG 007 and concluded at SEG 019; the small‑tract plat discussion ran SEG 075–162; BZA motions and resolutions span SEG 735–1290; adjournment concluded at SEG 1318.