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ZBA unanimously approves variance for agricultural access at 509 Hurricane Road
Summary
The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance allowing a second agricultural driveway with an approximate 19% slope at 509 Hurricane Road, with conditions that it not be used to connect any building or structure to the public right-of-way and that future subdivision require redesign to meet standards.
The Keene Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a second street access with a steep slope for a rural‑district property at 509 Hurricane Road.
Petitioners Scott and Eileen Adams requested relief from the Land Development Code’s 15% slope limit for a driveway so they could formalize an agricultural access to the northern portion of their five‑acre parcel. Planning staff described the lot, existing residence and outbuildings, and previous city‑engineer review; the staff report recommended conditions tied to limiting the access’s use.
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