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Zoning Board of Appeals · July 23, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Decisions on three residential matters — variance approved for 136 Haverhill Road, finding approved for 10 Portsmouth Road, and special permit plus variance approved for 253 Main Street — and continued review of the 27 Kimball Road comprehensive permit with a staff study ordered to assess whether a Road Safety Audit is warranted.

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Key decisions
Approved variance for 136 Haverhill Road to allow the proposed lot split and new single-family dwelling, subject to (1) approval of a Definitive Subdivision by the Planning Board and (2) review by the Conservation Agent/Conservation Commission as needed.
Approved 5-0
Approved the finding application for 10 Portsmouth Road to allow the proposed additions/replacement of an existing deck given existing nonconformity and the 10-year rule.
Approved 5-0
Approved the special permit and variance for 253 Main Street to convert the existing preexisting nonconforming single-family house to a two-family dwelling.
Approved 5-0
Directed OCED to research the feasibility, cost, and timeline for conducting a Road Safety Audit (RSA) related to the 27 Kimball Road comprehensive permit application.
Approved 5-0

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