Newbury Glamping/Hotel Development Regional Impact
Project on town line affects Sunapee land and requires formal regional impact designation for input.
A glamping/hotel project in Newbury overlaps a small strip of Sunapee land, prompting the Sunapee Planning Board to seek formal standing via DRI designation. At its June 11 meeting the board clarified the notice source and considered requesting that Newbury grant DRI status. The board is awaiting Newbury's June 16 meeting before taking further steps.
The proposed glamping/hotel development in Newbury includes a small triangle of land within Sunapee, which led the Sunapee Planning Board to receive notices even though Newbury has not classified the project as a Development of Regional Impact.
At the June 11 meeting the board clarified that receipt of the notices stemmed solely from the overlapping parcel and discussed the option of sending a letter to Newbury requesting an official DRI vote.
Residents at the meeting asked how Sunapee could secure formal standing, whether the board would comment as a body or through individuals, and whether the Select Board could participate as an abutter.
One resident explicitly advocated for DRI designation, noting it would provide legal protections and allow the regional planning commission to act as an abutter.
The board adopted a waiting posture pending Newbury's Planning Board meeting on June 16, after which Sunapee will review the situation at its next meeting.
No vote was taken on the Newbury project itself, and the board has not yet determined whether to send the suggested letter.
Newbury Planning Board meets on June 16th; the Sunapee Board will review the situation at their next meeting.
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