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Zoning Board of Adjustment — April 15, 2026

The meeting was primarily administrative, focused on standard zoning exceptions and variances with minimal public friction.

Date Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Duration 1.0h Speakers 1 Public comments 1 Decisions 7 Routine

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Londonderry ZBA Meeting Update: April 15, 2026

During the recent Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, several decisions were made that impact the character of our local neighborhoods. Most notably, the board granted special exceptions for the construction of two new single-family homes at 20 and 22 Butrick Road. Because these are located in the C3 zoning district—typically reserved for commercial and mixed-use development—this decision represents a continued shift toward residential use in those zones.

There were also notable moments regarding board administration. When a resident inquired about the candidate information for ZBA alternates for the upcoming April 20th meeting, board members admitted they were not aware the information had been posted. This raises questions about how well the board is staying informed on the very leadership changes that will govern future decisions.

While the meeting was largely routine, a split vote occurred during the approval of the March 18 meeting minutes, with one member voting against the approval. We will continue to monitor these proceedings to ensure our zoning decisions remain transparent and consistent with town planning.

Apr 15, 2026 1.0h long 1 speakers 1 public comments 7 decisions Routine
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“Informed the board that ZBA candidates for the April 20th meeting are being posted.”

— Dan Bush · Public comment during the meeting. ▶ 07:50

“Clarified that special exceptions for renters stay with the land/owner, not the individual.”

— Unidentified speaker · Discussing the storage container application at 132 Pillsbury Road. ▶ 44:50
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Public ⁠impact

Issues from this meeting with documented community impact.
What was discussed

Construction of two new single-family homes in a commercial/mixed-use (C3) district.

Topics ⁠discussed

Each topic expands to quotes and full context.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

The board chair outlined the hearing process, including applicant presentations, public testimony rules, and the requirement for speakers to state their name and address.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

The board reviewed and voted on the approval of the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026.

Speakers: Dan Bush, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A resident inquired about the posting of ZBA alternate candidates for the April 20th meeting.

Speakers: Nick Card, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

The board reviewed the staff determination that none of the evening's cases required a regional impact determination.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker, Brennan O'Brien
What was discussed

The board reviewed a request for a rehearing for 55 Windsor Drive and determined no new evidence or technical errors were present to warrant it.

Speakers: Brian Daniels, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A request to allow the construction of a single-family home in the C3 zoning district.

Speakers: Brian Daniels, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A request to allow the construction of a single-family home in the C3 zoning district.

Speakers: Michael Gallagher, Nick Card, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A request for a variance regarding a sign setback in the C1 zoning district; the sign is currently 14 feet into the setback.

Speakers: Heather Burr Carry, Sam Carrey, Unidentified speaker
What was discussed

A request to allow a portable storage container in the AR1 zoning district for a specified period.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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

Potentially controversial issues

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Denial of Rehearing for 55 Windsor Drive

The board denied a request for a rehearing, which implies a resident or interested party was attempting to overturn a previous decision, typically due to claims of error or new evidence.
Board position: The board maintained its previous decision, finding no technical errors or new evidence to justify a rehearing.
low concern
02

ZBA Candidate Transparency

A resident pointed out that ZBA candidate information was available for an upcoming meeting, and the board admitted they had not yet reviewed it, raising questions about the board's preparedness and awareness of upcoming leadership changes.
Board position: The board acknowledged the lack of information and requested the documents be sent for review.
low concern

Split votes

Approval of March 18, 2026, meeting minutes.
Majority approved; one opposed

Community vs. board tension

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
1
Addressed
0
Partial
0
Not addressed
Dan Bush
Addressed
Dan Bush informed the board that there are candidates for the ZBA listed in the posting for the April 20th meeting. He inquired if the board members had reviewed the candidates and offered to send them the information. Key concern
Informing the board of upcoming ZBA candidate postings and ensuring they have seen them.
Board response
The board acknowledged they had not received the information. A board member offered to have the information sent to them to review before the next Monday meeting.
The board engaged with the speaker, confirmed they were unaware of the posting, and accepted his offer to provide the documents for review.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approval of March 18, 2026, meeting minutes.
Motion made and seconded; opposed by one member.
Approved
Acceptance of regional impact determination.
Board accepted staff determination that no cases were regional.
Approved
Denial of rehearing request for 55 Windsor Drive.
The request was declined as no new evidence or technical errors were found.
Denied
Granting of special exception for 22 Butrick Road (Case 3182026-1).
Request for a single-family home in C3 district granted.
Approved
Granting of special exception for 20 Butrick Road (Case 3182026-2).
Request for a single-family home in C3 district granted.
Approved
Granting of variance for 213 Rockingham Road (Case 3182026-3).
Variance granted on the condition that the sign does not encroach more than 14 feet into the setback.
Approved with conditions
Granting of special exception for 132 Pillsbury Road (Case 4152026-1).
Request for a portable storage container granted with a six-month time limit (until October 15).
Approved

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Zoning changes and residential development in commercial districts
At the April 15 ZBA meeting, the Londonderry Board of Adjustment approved two new single-family homes at 20 & 22 Butrick Road. This marks a shift toward residential development within the C3 commercial/mixed-use district... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-15/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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Board preparedness and awareness of leadership changes
During the 4/15 ZBA meeting, board members admitted they were unaware that ZBA alternate candidate information had been posted for the upcoming April 20th meeting. Oversight of board leadership transitions remains a... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-15/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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Internal board divisions/split votes
The Londonderry ZBA approved the March 18 meeting minutes on 4/15, but the vote was not unanimous. One board member stood in opposition to the approval of the previous record. #Londonderry #ZBA https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-15/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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What is happening with zoning and leadership in Londonderry? Here is a breakdown of the April 15 ZBA meeting and what residents need to know. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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First, the board approved special exceptions for single-family homes at 20 and 22 Butrick Road. These residential builds are slated for the C3 district, which is designated for commercial and mixed-use development. #Londonderry
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Second, there's a question of preparedness. When a resident asked about ZBA alternate candidates for the April 20 meeting, the board admitted they hadn't reviewed the posted information. This impacts how leadership transitions are managed.
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Finally, while most decisions were unified, the approval of the March 18 minutes saw a split vote, with one member voting against the record. We'll be watching for more clarity on these procedural disagreements. #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-15/
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Londonderry ZBA Meeting Update: April 15, 2026

During the recent Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, several decisions were made that impact the character of our local neighborhoods. Most notably, the board granted special exceptions for the construction of two new single-family homes at 20 and 22 Butrick Road. Because these are located in the C3 zoning district—typically reserved for commercial and mixed-use development—this decision represents a continued shift toward residential use in those zones.

There were also notable moments regarding board administration. When a resident inquired about the candidate information for ZBA alternates for the upcoming April 20th meeting, board members admitted they were not aware the information had been posted. This raises questions about how well the board is staying informed on the very leadership changes that will govern future decisions.

While the meeting was largely routine, a split vote occurred during the approval of the March 18 meeting minutes, with one member voting against the approval. We will continue to monitor these proceedings to ensure our zoning decisions remain transparent and consistent with town planning. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-04-15/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Send ZBA candidate information to the board members.
Assigned: a speaker · Due: Before the next Monday meeting
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