Candia Planning Board conditionally approves materials yard at 409 Raymond Road after applicant admits unpermitted paving

The Candia Planning Board voted unanimously on June 17, 2026, to approve a minor site plan for a materials yard and driveway relocation at 409 Raymond Road, contingent on the applicant providing the State driveway permit to the Town. The motion was made by Member Kevin Coughlin and seconded by J. Lindsey; the board recorded the vote as "all in favor."

The approval came after the board reviewed a site plan submitted by owner and applicant Steven Wilusz of Under One Roof Construction and discussed prior unpermitted work on the property. A letter read into the record from absent Chairman Tim D'Arcy said the applicant had appeared before the board for ordinance or regulation violations and proposed conditions of approval including submission of the state driveway permit, no permanent structures in setbacks, engineering or drainage plans, Road Agent inspection of the driveway and construction yard, and periodic Building Inspector inspections.

Wilusz told the board he disagreed with one point in the Chair's letter, saying it was "the second time" he had come before the board, not a third. He admitted to paving the area without a permit but said the surface was a binder coat applied "to mitigate dust and protect materials," and described the site storage as modular blocks that can be moved. He also said the Zoning Board of Adjustment recently granted a variance for the materials yard.

Board members raised concerns about a pattern of acting before seeking permits. Member Kevin Coughlin said the board expects applicants to follow procedures and stressed that oversight exists for a reason. Member Linda Carroll asked whether an existing stone wall marked the abutting property boundary and referenced the Manual of Best Management Practices for Agriculture in New Hampshire in connection with the applicant's livestock and composting activities; Wilusz said he had not reviewed the manual and would do so.

The record shows the NHDOT visited the site and approved the driveway location with no culvert required; Wilusz committed to sending a copy of the state driveway permit to the Land Use Coordinator by email. An abutter, Ryan Marion, submitted a letter of support read during the public hearing.

The board emphasized it would prefer not to compel demolition of improvements or impose fines but made clear it expects future compliance and permits before additional work. The motion approving the minor site plan was conditioned on the applicant providing the State driveway permit to the Town; the motion passed as reported by the minutes.