Planning Board — May 12, 2026
The meeting featured significant public scrutiny over a subdivision proposal and internal disagreement over the board's administrative direction.
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At the May 12 Planning Board meeting, residents stood up to demand accuracy in local development. During the public hearing for the Wunderlich subdivision at 419 Flaghole Road, neighbors raised high-priority concerns regarding inaccurate subdivision maps, missing wetland depictions, and the failure to properly notify all neighbors, specifically those on the Salisbury side. In response to these community concerns, the Board voted to table the hearing until the Land Use Office can verify all notifications and map data.
However, the meeting also revealed internal divisions regarding the Board's administrative direction. A motion to pause work on town ordinances until the Select Board provides formal direction failed. The Board ultimately voted to proceed with the Master Plan and integrate new draft content into the Zoning Ordinance—a move that will impact land use for all Andover residents.
Of note for those tracking town governance: while the meeting included significant discussions regarding the Town Master Plan and ordinance enforcement procedures, these topics were notably absent from the official minutes. For a community to hold its leaders accountable, the official record must accurately reflect the full scope of the decisions and debates occurring in public meetings.
Public impact
Changes to the town's foundational zoning and master plan documents affect all future land use and development.
Topics discussed
The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the April 28, 2026, meeting.
A public hearing regarding a subdivision at 419 Flaghole Road was held; neighbors raised concerns regarding map accuracy, wetland depictions, and proper abutter notification.
A non-binding consultation regarding a proposal to build six zero-energy condos by expanding an existing barn and utilizing a land lease model.
A non-binding consultation regarding a proposed residential structure that would exceed current town square footage limits.
Review of new permits and an update on the status of the town's Master Plan.
Discussion on developing procedures for enforcing town codes, reviewing relevant RSAs, and determining methods for ordinance updates.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Wunderlich Minor Subdivision Proposal
Ordinance Enforcement vs. Master Plan Prioritization
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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