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Board hears preliminary consultations on duplex plans; septic and wetlands are central concerns
Summary
Preliminary consultations covered a proposal for three duplexes near Ossipee Mountain Highway and a query about adding a duplex on a Creps Way lot. The board flagged wetlands, shared septic capacity and the groundwater protection ordinance as issues to address before formal application.
TAMWORTH — At its April 22 meeting the Planning Board held two preliminary consultations: a conceptual proposal near 944 Ossipee Mountain Highway to consolidate two lots and build three duplexes, and a homeowner inquiry at 16 Creps Way about adding a duplex under accessory‑unit provisions.
Keith, representing Republic Building, said the Ossipee Mountain site would keep an existing garage and driveway and add three one‑bedroom‑over‑garage duplexes sharing a well and septic. Wetlands have been flagged on the site and the board advised the applicant to check whether state subdivision approval would be required and to review the town's groundwater protection ordinance.
Gary Beaulieu of Blue Sky Holdings asked if adding another duplex to a 1.1‑acre lot currently containing a two‑family house would be permitted under accessory‑dwelling or ADU rules; board members said that creating additional independently sellable units would likely trigger subdivision review and stressed septic capacity and upkeep concerns.
Lianne Prentice suggested Mr. Beaulieu meet with the assessor to resolve a tax‑map anomaly showing a road crossing the lot. The consultations concluded with the board advising applicants to pursue formal filings, provide septic and groundwater information, and confirm whether state subdivision review would be required.
