Zoning Board of Adjustment — March 18, 2026
The meeting featured public opposition regarding safety and traffic, alongside internal board dissent over the legal merits of a significant development application.
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During the Londonderry Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on March 18, 2026, the Board approved several significant variances for a proposed 12-unit townhouse development at 3 Page Road and 556 Mammoth Road.
These approvals allow the developer to place driveways and parking spaces within the 50-foot landscape buffer—a zone specifically designed to provide environmental and aesthetic screening in the AR1 district. The Board also approved a request to waive the requirement for permanent vegetation maintenance in these areas.
This decision was not without internal disagreement. One board member dissented from the vote, arguing that the applicant failed to prove the legal requirement of 'unnecessary hardship.' The dissenting member pointed out that because the parking spaces are optional, they could be moved to accommodate existing rules rather than breaking them.
Furthermore, residents spoke up during the meeting to voice concerns about how this increased density will impact traffic, noise levels, and general safety at the intersection of Page Road and Mammoth Road. Despite these community concerns, the Board proceeded with granting the variances.
Public impact
Increased density and changes to landscape buffer requirements for a 12-unit community.
Topics discussed
The Board introduced members and outlined the public hearing procedures, including how applicants and the public should address the board.
The board reviewed and moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 18th, 2026.
An applicant requested a variance to replace a dilapidated front porch with a larger farmer's porch that would encroach into the 40-ft front setback.
A request for a special exception to build a single-family home in a commercial district was postponed due to a lack of written designation for the representative.
A request for a variance to replace a sign panel on a pre-existing structure; the board requested more precise measurements before voting.
An application regarding a proposed 12-unit townhouse development requesting a variance from the 50-ft landscape buffer requirement due to unique zoning line layouts.
The applicant requested a variance from the 50-foot landscape buffer to allow for a driveway to access the property from Page Road, arguing that the current buffer requirements prohibit logical access.
A follow-up request to allow the driveway within the buffer without the requirement to permanently plant and maintain vegetation within that specific area.
The applicant sought a variance to allow a driveway and six parking spaces within the 50-foot landscape buffer of the AR1 district to facilitate a 12-unit townhouse community.
A request to allow the driveway and parking within the buffer without the requirement for permanent planting and maintenance of vegetation.
The board held an annual election to retain current officers.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
12-Unit Townhouse Development Buffer Variances
Split votes
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
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