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Building Code Board of Appeals. 

As is authorized under NH RSA 673:1(V), the Zoning Board of Adjustment is to act as the Building Code Board of Appeals.

Ms. Skinner read the Building Code of Appeals amendment into the record.

Ms. Scott reviewed the history of the Board never having established a Building Code Board of Appeal.  Two weeks ago, the Planning Board had decided to propose that the Zoning Board perform this function and not create another Board.  Additionally, Attorney Campbell, in his memo, suggested combining the three (3) separate Building Code Hearing items into one question for the ballot.  In order to do this, the Board needs to hold a formality hearing to combine them into one question.  Ms. Scott recommends this and would post the Hearing Notice for the meeting of the Board on the 28th.

Board comments/questions included:

       A question about what “local modifications” means and have they been implemented.  “Local modifications” means the amendments to the Building Code.

 

Vice-Chair Crisler opened the Hearing to the Public.

Ms. Nancy Pendergast, 35 Sharon Road, asked where she could find the amendments to the Building Code.  Does it appear in zoning?  Ms. Scott explained that it would not appear in Zoning, but it does go through the same process as a Planning Board Warrant Article.  If approved, it will be come part of the Zoning Board processes.

Vice-Chair Crisler closed the Hearing to the Public.

Ms. DiFruscia motioned to move to Town Warrant the proposed amendments to the Purpose Section for the Limited Industrial District (Section 606) and to hold another Public Hearing for the purpose of combining the three (3) Building Code items as one question on the ballot.  Ms. Webber seconded.

• Ms. Nysten asked if Attorney Campbell will review these changes for correctness, before it goes to Town Meeting, or will it be staff; Ms. Scott explained that Attorney Campbell will work with staff on the ballot questions and will review any substantive changes, but staff will address any minor ones.

Motion passed:  7-0.