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Split votes and significant zoning departures
At the April 7 ZBA meeting, the board narrowly approved a multi-family development at 40 Henry Bridge Rd. Despite being in an agricultural zone, the board granted variances for use, septic, and a density increase that one... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-07/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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Internal board division and density concerns
A 3-2 split on the 40 Henry Bridge Rd application reveals deep divisions in the Goffstown ZBA. The board approved multi-family use and triple the allowed density in an agricultural zone, sparking debate over whether... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-07/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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Specific decision with community impact
Goffstown ZBA Update: The board approved a variance for a detached home salon, but only after conditioning it on addressing potential parking and traffic issues. This highlights the ongoing tension between property rights and... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-07/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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The Goffstown ZBA is deeply divided on the future of our agricultural zones. At the April 7 meeting, a contentious application for 40 Henry Bridge Road pushed the board to its limit. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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The board narrowly approved several variances for the property, including multi-family use and a density increase in an area zoned for agriculture. One board member explicitly voiced concern, stating: "I'm hung up on three times the density, that's a lot."
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The decision was far from unanimous. The board split 3-2 on the most critical components: multi-family use, density relief, and the use of on-site septic instead of public sewer. This split shows a significant lack of consensus on how to handle densification.
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Why this matters: Using variances to allow triple the allowed density in an agricultural zone sets a precedent for how our land-use rules are applied. When the ZBA is this split, it signals that the impact on our community character is a major question... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-07/
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At the April 7 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, the Town of Goffstown saw a significant shift in how agricultural land may be developed. The board narrowly approved a series of variances for 40 Henry Bridge Road that allow for multi-family use and a density increase in a zone intended for agriculture. The decision was marked by internal division. The board split 3-2 on the most impactful requests: allowing multi-family use, increasing the allowable density, and permitting on-site septic systems instead of connecting to public sewer. One board member expressed explicit hesitation regarding the scale of the project, noting that the requested density was "three times" the standard requirement. This decision highlights a growing tension in our community: how much weight should be given to "unbuildable land" (like wetlands and slopes) when calculating density? While some see this as a valid hardship, the approval of such a significant departure from agricultural zoning raises questions about the long-term character of our town's rural areas. As residents, it is important to watch how these "site-specific exceptions" are used, as they can effectively change the density and use of our neighborhoods without a formal change to the town ordinance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-07/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH