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ZBA vacancy to be filled by potential appointment rather than election
Sunapee ZBA (2/11/26): No one filed to run for the open ZBA seat. The Select Board may need to appoint the next member. Board members discussed preserving the board's culture through the transition. Worth watching how the appoin... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-bo...
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Deferred decision-making and absence of public engagement on land use change
Sunapee ZBA approved boat storage at 249 Rt. 103 (2/11/26) — unanimously, with no public comment. Max number of storage spaces and sight distance review were deferred to Planning Board. That's where the key details get decided. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-board/...
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Procedural distinction in oversight of storage types in residential zone
At Sunapee's 2/11/26 ZBA meeting: camper storage goes straight to Planning Board site plan review, no ZBA special exception needed. Boat storage does require one. The applicant at 249 Rt. 103 is pursuing both. Only the boat port... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-bo...
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Zero public participation at a meeting with land use and governance decisions
Sunapee's ZBA met 2/11/26 with no public present. A boat storage special exception in a rural residential district was approved. A board vacancy was discussed. No community input on either. The March meeting is likely canceled. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-board/...
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🧵 Sunapee Zoning Board met 2/11/26. Two items residents should know about — one involves a board vacancy, one involves what gets stored on Route 103. Thread: #MeetingWatch
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1/ The ZBA seat on the March ballot has no candidates. That means the Select Board may appoint the next Zoning Board member. ZBA members make quasi-judicial land use decisions on variances, special exceptions, and appeals. This...
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2/ Board members said they want to preserve the board's culture and won't let their "hard work disintegrate." That likely reflects genuine dedication to the board's progress — but residents should still pay attention to how the...
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3/ Separately: the board unanimously approved a special exception for commercial boat storage at 249 Route 103, a 1.4-acre property in the rural residential district. Three conditions were attached — including that the Planning...
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4/ Also worth knowing: camper storage at the same property doesn't require ZBA review — it goes straight to Planning Board site plan review under current regulations. Both uses are planned for the same parcel, but only boat stor...
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5/ No members of the public spoke at this meeting. The March ZBA meeting is likely canceled due to no pending applications. The Planning Board is the next stop for this project. If you have concerns, that's where to show up. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-board/2026-02-11/ #SunapeeNH
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📋 Sunapee Zoning Board of Adjustment — February 11, 2026 Here's what happened at this month's ZBA meeting and what to watch for next. **Board Vacancy: No Candidates Filed for ZBA Seat** No candidates filed to run for the open Zoning Board seat in the upcoming election. Under the standard process, the Select Board would appoint someone to fill the position. The Zoning Board makes binding quasi-judicial decisions on land use variances, special exceptions, and appeals — decisions that directly affect what gets built in your neighborhood. At the meeting, board members expressed a strong desire to preserve the current board's culture and effectiveness through any transition. If you're interested in how this seat gets filled, contact the Select Board to ask about the appointment process and whether there will be a public component. **Boat Storage Approved at 249 Route 103 — Key Details Deferred to Planning Board** The board unanimously approved a special exception allowing commercial boat storage on a 1.4-acre property in the rural residential district along Route 103. The applicant, Ben Willow, emphasized that the operation is strictly storage — no rentals, no short-term use of stored vehicles. The approval came with three conditions: the Planning Board must set the maximum number of storage spaces, confirm that sight distances from driveways are adequate, and the building and septic system cannot be used by clientele. Those details — especially the storage cap — will be determined during Planning Board site plan review. One additional note: camper storage at the same property does not require ZBA review under current regulations and goes directly to Planning Board site plan review. That means the camper storage component did not receive a ZBA public hearing, though it will still be reviewed by the Planning Board. No members of the public attended or commented at this meeting. The March ZBA meeting will likely be canceled due to no pending applications. The Planning Board review of this project is the next opportunity for public input. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/sunapee/zoning-board/2026-02-11/ #MeetingWatch #SunapeeNH