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♦ Demolition of an existing structure (to The Zoning Board of Appeals thanks the other allow for rebuild) Town Boards,Departments, Commissions and Agents ♦ Conversion of an existing dwelling to for their outstanding cooperation. Meetings of the accommodate an in-law apartment Zoning Board of Appeals are held on the second and ♦ Development within the Groundwater fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Protection District. Town Hall. These meetings are open to the public. 3. To hear and decide Petitions for Variances as Respectfully submitted, set forth in Chapter 40A Section 10. The Robert G. Nelson, Chairman Board may grant Variance relief from the fol- Zella E. Elizenberry, Vice Chairman lowing: Jonathan D. Furbush, Clerk ♦ Setback requirements. James Reiffarth, Board Member ♦ Frontage requirements. George Bolton,Board Member William Blaisdell, Alternate Member ♦ Land space requirements. Lori A. Corsi, Office Manager The Board may grant a Variance only if it John Dorsey, Alternate Member finds that the following three "Required Peter Hinden, Alternate Member Findings"have been found in the affirmative: ♦ That there are circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape or topography which affects the subject lot and not the district in which it is located. ♦ That a literal enforcement of the By- laws would involve substantial hardship to the Petitioner. ♦ That desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent i or purpose of the By-law. i 4. To hear and decide appeals of a Decision of the Building Commissioner in accordance with Chapter 40A Sections 13 and 14. i i The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a total of 75 petitions in calendar year 2007. Petitions and abutter fees in the amount of $18,744.00 were collected in f 2007. i I t _ t _ i i 161