10-07-2026_zba_agenda.pdf
The Somersworth Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on October 7, 2026, included approval of September 2nd minutes. Two public hearings continued from the previous session regarding height restrictions: Seton Foundation (ZBA#06-2026) and 385 Route 16 Realty Corp. (ZBA#07-2026) both seek variances from Table 4.A.6 and Section 19.33.D.1&F.3 for ground-mounted solar trackers exceeding 15 feet in the Commercial/Industrial District. New business featured a public hearing for Black Diamond Trail, LLC (ZBA#09-2026), appealing an August 13, 2026 administrative decision concerning non-conforming commercial use at 160 Green Street in the Residential Multi-Family (R3) District. The board maintained its policy to adjourn by 10:30 p.m. Application materials remain available for public review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours. Source: https://www.somersworthnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif1226/f/agendas/10-07-2026_zba_agenda.pdf
Proud past, bright future B NOTICE OF MEETING The Somersworth Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall, One Government Way. The agenda is as follows: 1) Approval of the minutes of September 2nd, 2026 2) OLD BUSINESS a. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2026) Seton Foundation is seeking a Variance from Table 4.A.6 and Section 19.33.D.1&F.3 to allow ground mounted solar trackers that exceed the 15’ height restriction on a property located at 255 Route 108, in the Commercial/Industrial (CI) District, Map 46 Lot 4C, ZBA#06-2026. PUBLIC HEARING b. (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 2, 2026) 385 Route 16 Realty Corp. is seeking a Variance from Table 4.A.6 and Section 19.33.D.1&F.3. to allow ground mounted solar trackers that exceed the 15’ height restriction on a property located at 385 Route 108, in the Commercial/Industrial (CI) District, Map 57 Lot 02, ZBA#07- 2026. PUBLIC HEARING c. Any other old business that may come before the Board. 3) NEW BUSINESS a. Black Diamond Trail, LLC is seeking an Appeal from an Administrative Decision dated August 13, 2026 related to a non-conforming commercial use on a property located at 160 Green Street, in the Residential Multi-Family (R3) District, Map 09 Lot 142, ZBA#09-2026. PUBLIC HEARING b. Any other new business that may come before the Board. Copies of application materials are available for review by the public at the Development Services Department in City Hall during regular business hours. It is the policy of the Board not to take up any new business after 10:00 p.m. and to adjourn by 10:30. Public who are hearing impaired or require other special arrangements, please contact the Planning Office at City Hall (603-692-9519) one-week prior to the meeting for assistance. TDD Access: call Relay NH at 711. Date posted: September 22, 2026 Posted by: Anna Stockman, Planning Secretary Posted at: City Hall & Library & Website: www.somersworthnh.gov & Foster’s Daily Democrat S O M E R S W O R T H , N E W H A M P S H I R E City of Somersworth One Government Way Somersworth, NH 03878 City Hall 603.692.4262 www.somerswortnh.gov