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Zoning Board of Appeals — May 11, 2026

The meeting was procedural and administrative, characterized by unanimous votes and a postponement of a complex case rather than active conflict.

Date Monday, May 11, 2026 Duration 0.4h Speakers 8 Public comments 2 Decisions 3 Routine
📄 Agenda ▶ Video

Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
01

Elsbeth Road LLC Residential Development

Replacement of a dwelling on a non-conforming lot. Affected: Immediate neighbors of 11 Elsbeth Road and the local community regarding lot conformity and neighborhood density.
zoning change

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approval of special permit for Bobbianna Neubert Langille to raise chickens at 9 Willard Grant Road for a period of five years.
The board approved a five-year term for the permit.
Unanimous (5-0)
Motion to continue Case 26-05 (Elsbeth Road LLC) to the June meeting.
The hearing was postponed because two of the applicant's team members were unavailable.
Unanimous (5-0)
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status.
The board voted to advance Henchy, noting his expertise as a land use attorney.
Unanimous (5-0)

Topics ⁠discussed

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▶ 05:05 Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal

The applicant requested a renewal of a special permit to raise chickens at 9 Willard Grant Road. The applicant reported no loss of livestock and positive feedback from neighbors regarding cleanliness and noise levels.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 09:58 Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application

An application to demolish and replace a dwelling in a non-conforming lot at 11 Elsbeth Road. The hearing was continued due to the absence of team members.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 14:45 Board Administrative Matters

Discussion regarding the approval of April 6th minutes, the reappointment of Jen Pincus, the resignation of Chair John Reardon, and the advancement of Ian Henchy to full member status.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

01

Elsbeth Road LLC Demolition and Replacement

The application involves replacing a dwelling on a non-conforming lot, which typically carries high stakes regarding density, setback compliance, and neighborhood character. While the hearing was continued, the complexity of the documentation required (roof plans, landscape plans, topographic surveys) suggests a significant project.
Board position: Postponed the decision to allow for complete documentation and full team attendance.
low concern

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Provide a roof plan, a complete landscape plan, a material list, and a topographic survey of existing conditions to the board.
Assigned: Ben Maiden · Due: Before the June meeting
Review April 6th minutes and address the reappointment of Jen Pincus and selection of a new Chair.
Assigned: ZBA Board · Due: June meeting

Notable ⁠statements

I am the, as the clerk, I am the, I am filling in as the chair, until at such time as we can make a decision about the actual successor for the chairmanship. — Unidentified speaker · Announcing the resignation of John Reardon and the interim leadership structure. ▶ 16:05
We would like to advance Ian to being a full member since, since he's an attorney and specializing in land use, we particularly need him. — Unidentified speaker · Justifying the promotion of Ian Henchy to the board. ▶ 22:15

Member ⁠positions

3 issues · 0 explicit · 15 inferred
Present
Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal YES ~
Approved five-year permit for raising chickens
Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application YES ~
Approved motion to continue hearing to June
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Supported advancing Henchy to full member status
Present
Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal YES ~
Approved five-year permit for raising chickens
Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application YES ~
Approved motion to continue hearing to June
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Supported advancing Henchy to full member status
Present
Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal YES ~
Approved five-year permit for raising chickens
Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application YES ~
Approved motion to continue hearing to June
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Supported advancing Henchy to full member status
Present
Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal YES ~
Approved five-year permit for raising chickens
Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application YES ~
Approved motion to continue hearing to June
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Supported advancing Henchy to full member status
Ian Henchy
Associate Member
Present
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Approved his own advancement to full member status
Sumeet Keswani
Associate Member
Present
Case 26-04: Bobbianna Neubert Langille Special Permit Renewal YES ~
Approved five-year permit for raising chickens
Case 26-05: Elsbeth Road LLC Application YES ~
Approved motion to continue hearing to June
Motion to advance Ian Henchy to full member status YES ~
Supported advancing Henchy to full member status

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position.

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
2
Total speakers
2
Addressed
0
Partial
0
Not addressed
Bobbianna Neubert Langille
▶ 05:42
Addressed
The applicant provided an update on her chicken-raising business, noting that the hens are doing well and the neighborhood has been supportive. She mentioned that the coop is kept clean, does not smell, and the noise from the hens is minimal and not disruptive like a rooster. Key concern
To provide testimony regarding the successful and non-disruptive operation of her chicken coop to support her special permit renewal.
Board response
The board asked clarifying questions regarding the survival of the chickens over winter and subsequently voted to approve the special permit for five years.
The board accepted her testimony as satisfactory and granted the requested 5-year special permit.
Ben Maiden
▶ 10:04
Addressed
The applicant requested to continue the public hearing to June 1st because two key team members were unable to attend due to emergencies. He also committed to providing additional documentation such as a roof plan, landscape plan, and material list. Key concern
Request for a continuance (postponement) of the hearing to allow full team attendance and the preparation of supplemental plans.
Board response
The board granted the request and voted to continue the case to the June meeting.
The board approved the motion to postpone the hearing to the next month.
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