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Gilford Planning Board authorizes lot merger; flags setbacks and variance needs for several properties
Summary
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Gilford Planning Board authorized a voluntary lot merger for A to Z Fitness and identified multiple properties — including 52 Terrace Hill Road and Governor’s Island Club — where recent work or constructed parking appears to require variances or amended site-plan review.
The Gilford Planning Board on Feb. 9 authorized a voluntary lot merger for two A to Z Fitness parcels and reviewed several other property matters that the board said would require further review or variances.
John Ayer, Director of Planning and Land Use, told the board that owners of 296 and 314 Old Lake Shore Road asked to merge the two lots; the board authorized Chairman Wayne Hall to sign the Voluntary Lot Merger. The board noted the merged lot would continue to have only one house and that the merger aligned with recent site-plan approvals.
Staff reported an addition at 52 Terrace Hill Road extends to about 6.4 feet from the property line and is inside a 50-foot buffer required for multi-family adjacencies; because this work appears to encroach into required setbacks the board concluded Amended Site Plan review and a variance will be required. Separately, a parking lot constructed at Governor’s Island Club appears to place the nearest corner about 15 feet from the property line; under zoning Section 7.1.1.1 the board said parking is not permitted in the front setback for non-residential uses and advised the property owners that variance and site-plan approval would be necessary. The board also reviewed a proposed revision to driveway configurations in the 1263 Cherry Valley Road subdivision and determined the change did not warrant an Amended Subdivision Plan and could be made to the plans as proposed.
The meeting concluded with approval of the January 20, 2026 minutes and adjournment at approximately 8:20 p.m.
