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Seabrook Board of Adjustment postpones one variance, asks for plans on another
Summary
At its June 24 meeting the Seabrook Board of Adjustment approved routine minutes, postponed a variance request from Jeff and Michele Knowles for a second garage pending plot plans, and asked applicant Francis Chase to resubmit clearer plans after staff flagged a 5,400 sq ft garage permit.
The Town of Seabrook Board of Adjustment convened June 24 and handled administrative business before addressing two variance-related matters. Chair Chris LeClaire opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reminded speakers, "When speaking please say your name and address for the record." The board voted unanimously to approve the May minutes.
The board then took up Case 2026-012, a request from Jeff and Michele Knowles of 10 Knowles Way for a variance to permit an accessory building larger than 1,080 square feet in Zone 2R. The applicants said the structure would house equipment and additional storage and that setbacks would be met, but they did not present detailed plot plans. Board member Dennis Howes asked for a plot plan and specifics about the proposed garage. The board moved to postpone the Knowles petition pending those materials; the motion to postpone, made by Dennis Howes and seconded by Rick Foye, passed unanimously.
Later, the board addressed a separate matter stemming from Case No. 2026-010 after the Board of Selectmen requested a rehearing. Attorney Kate Mahan, representing Francis Chase, said the proposed garage was for "personal use only" and asked the board to deny a rehearing and grant the variance. Secretary Judie Walker showed documents submitted to the Building Department indicating that an application had been made for a 5,400-square-foot garage with an accessory dwelling unit; that permit had been denied and staff had told the applicant a variance was required. Chair LeClaire said the board would rescind the earlier variance and asked Chase to submit complete plot and construction plans before the board considers the matter again.
The board adjourned at 7:25 p.m. following unanimous procedural motions. No final variance approvals were recorded at the meeting.
