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specific variance decision and its deviation from ordinance
New London ZBA on 6/16 approved variance for four infiltration steps at Otter Pond beach instead of the single pathway allowed by ordinance. Project by Otter Pond Protective Association aims to cut erosion from 13 informal paths. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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conflict of interest handling
Steven Root disclosed his fiduciary role with Ausmus Sargent Land Preservation Trust, which holds a conservation easement on the Otter Pond property. ZBA accepted his statement of no pecuniary interest and let him participate... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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unconditional approval details
Board confirmed all four variance criteria met and granted approval without conditions on maintenance, ADA access, or right-of-way placement. Decision aligned with master plan water quality goals. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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New London Zoning Board of Adjustment met 6/16 and approved a variance allowing four infiltration steps at Otter Pond beach access. The ordinance normally permits only one permanent pathway on the 700-ft parcel. #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH
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Otter Pond Protective Association cited erosion from 13 existing informal paths and NH DES-designed steps to protect water quality in Otter Pond and Lake Sunapee. Board found the unique public-access parcel satisfied hardship and other criteria.
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Steven Root noted his role with the easement holder but declined recusal; board raised no objections. Variance passed unanimously with no conditions added on maintenance or ADA compliance. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/zoning-board/2026-06-16/
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At its June 16 meeting, the New London Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for the Otter Pond Protective Association to install four infiltration steps at the beach access point. The local ordinance limits such parcels to one permanent pathway. The board found the project met all statutory variance criteria, citing reduced erosion and consistency with water quality objectives in the master plan. Steven Root disclosed his position with the Ausmus Sargent Land Preservation Trust, which holds a conservation easement on the property, but stated he had no financial interest and remained seated after the board accepted his disclosure. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/new-london/zoning-board/2026-06-16/ #MeetingWatch #NewLondonNH