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Gilmanton ZBA approves variance to rebuild dwelling on existing footprint at 8 Applewood Dr
Summary
The Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance to allow Joseph and Dwikorawati Grant to rebuild a single-family dwelling in the prior footprint at 8 Applewood Dr, with conditions including footprint, size and a crawl-space basement.
The Gilmanton Zoning Board of Adjustment on Jan. 15 granted a variance allowing Joseph and Dwikorawati Grant to rebuild a single-family dwelling in the same footprint as a former structure at 8 Applewood Dr (Map & Lot 119-061).
The applicants said the parcel already has a brand-new septic system installed two years ago and a dug well; the applicants indicated they will construct a new foundation as a crawl space. The board recorded that the proposed house would be 30 feet by 26 feet with two stories; Member Zannah Richards added a condition during deliberations specifying that the basement must be a crawl space.
Allison Thompson told the board she had no major objection but asked the board to be aware of prior drainage issues on the road. Alan Kingsbury expressed support but noted ground conditions in the area and asked whether a full foundation would be necessary; the applicants said new footings will be constructed and the plan is for a crawl-space foundation.
Member Perry Onion moved to approve the variance under Article VII, Section C-1, citing the property’s location in a zone that permits this type of housing and that rebuilding in the same footprint would not diminish surrounding property values. Member Zannah Richards seconded the motion and proposed the crawl-space condition; the motion passed 4-0.
The board’s motion recorded the standard findings for variances: the proposal is not contrary to the public interest, the spirit of the ordinance is observed, the variance would do substantial justice and a property-specific hardship exists in context. Conditions attached to approval require the reconstructed dwelling to use the same footprint and the dimensions listed in the decision.
