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Zoning Board of Adjustment — June 17, 2026

Published minutes for Londonderry's June 17 ZBA meeting describe an unrelated 2024 committee session instead.

The meeting followed standard procedures with supportive or absent public input and no disagreements on any case.

Date Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Duration 0.8h Speakers 1 Public comments 1 Decisions 5 Routine

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The Town of Londonderry has published official minutes for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held June 17, 2026. The document describes a Beautify Londonderry Committee meeting from February 12, 2024 instead.

The actual June 17 ZBA meeting addressed three cases. It granted a special exception for an 8x20 portable storage structure at 82 Wiley Hill Road after neighbor testimony. It also granted two variances allowing a 12x20 carport to encroach on front and side setbacks at 7 King John Drive. All votes were unanimous.

The published minutes state there was no public comment and contain none of the actual decisions or case details. When the official record does not match the meeting that occurred, residents lose the ability to confirm what the board approved.

Jun 17, 2026 0.8h long 1 speakers 1 public comments 5 decisions Routine
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“You need three votes in your favor... you can't come back and say I want to do it when there's five members... law states that it's one bite of the apple.”

— Speaker A (Chair) · Explaining implications of proceeding with only four members present. ▶ 07:07
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Topics ⁠discussed

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Speakers: Speaker A (Chair)
What was discussed

Chair outlined hearing procedures, introduced board members, and noted only four members present (requiring three votes for approval).

What happened

Board members introduced themselves; alternates Ariana Macorrie and Lisa Sussman seated as full voting members.

Speakers: Speaker A (Chair), Jackie Bernard
What was discussed

Board approved draft minutes from the May 20 meeting.

What happened

Minutes approved unanimously.

Speakers: Speaker A (Chair), Nick Gardner
What was discussed

Staff reported no cases had regional impact; board approved the determination.

What happened

Motion to approve regional impact determination passed unanimously.

Speakers: Nicholas Cannata, Melissa Cannata, Board members
What was discussed

Nicholas and Melissa Cannata requested a special exception to allow an 8x20 ft portable storage structure in the AR-1 district at 82 Wiley Hill Road.

What happened

All criteria satisfied; special exception granted unanimously.

Speakers: Roger French, Board members
What was discussed

Roger French requested a variance to allow a 12x20 ft carport to encroach 18 ft into the 40 ft front setback at 7 King John Drive.

What happened

Variance granted unanimously with condition limiting carport to 12 ft by 20 ft.

Speakers: Roger French, Board members
What was discussed

Roger French requested a second variance to allow the same carport to encroach 14 ft into the 15 ft side setback.

What happened

Variance granted unanimously with the same 12 ft by 20 ft size condition.

Speakers: Speaker A (Chair)
What was discussed

Board adjourned after completing all scheduled cases.

What happened

Meeting adjourned unanimously.

Controversy & ⁠dissent

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

Public ⁠comment

What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
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Addressed
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Not addressed
Donna Mannarini
Addressed
Donna Mannarini, a neighbor at 91 Wiley Hill Road, spoke in support of Nicholas and Melissa Cannata's request for a special exception to keep their portable storage unit. She stated she was unaware of the unit's presence due to its lack of visual impact and described the Cannatas as wonderful neighbors with no concerns about nuisance or property values. Key concern
Support for the special exception request; confirmation that the storage unit creates no issues for neighbors.
Board response
The board thanked her for her comments and proceeded with deliberations, ultimately granting the special exception after finding no detriment to health, safety, traffic, neighborhood compatibility, or property values.
Her supportive comments were noted on the record with no opposition present, and the board's approval aligned with her statements that the unit was not an eyesore or concern.

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approve May 20 draft minutes
Motion by Jackie Bernard; all in favor.
Approved (unanimous)
Approve regional impact determination (no cases have regional impact)
Motion and second; all in favor.
Approved (unanimous)
Grant special exception (Case 617-2026-1) for 8x20 ft portable storage structure
All special exception criteria satisfied.
Approved (unanimous)
Grant variance (Case 617-2026-2) for carport front setback encroachment
Condition: carport shall not exceed 12 ft by 20 ft.
Approved (unanimous)
Grant variance (Case 617-2026-3) for carport side setback encroachment
Condition: carport shall not exceed 12 ft by 20 ft.
Approved (unanimous)

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Londonderry ZBA met June 17, 2026. Official minutes published for that meeting actually describe a Beautify Londonderry Committee session from Feb 2024. They list the wrong date, wrong committee, and state 'no public... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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The actual meeting considered three cases: a special exception for an 8x20 storage structure at 82 Wiley Hill Road and two carport setback variances at 7 King John Drive. A neighbor testified in support. All were approved unanimously.
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The Town of Londonderry has published official minutes for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held June 17, 2026. The document describes a Beautify Londonderry Committee meeting from February 12, 2024 instead.

The actual June 17 ZBA meeting addressed three cases. It granted a special exception for an 8x20 portable storage structure at 82 Wiley Hill Road after neighbor testimony. It also granted two variances allowing a 12x20 carport to encroach on front and side setbacks at 7 King John Drive. All votes were unanimous.

The published minutes state there was no public comment and contain none of the actual decisions or case details. When the official record does not match the meeting that occurred, residents lose the ability to confirm what the board approved. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/zoning-board-of-adjustment/2026-06-17/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH

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