ZBA Public Hearing Notice - Cooley

Public Hearing Notice

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:00 PM – NEW DURHAM COMMUNITY ROOM & ZOOM

Pamela J. Cooley

You are hereby notified that a Hybrid Public Hearing will be held by the New Durham Zoning Board on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM for Case #2025-010. The hearing is regarding an application submitted by Thomas W. Varney of Varney Engineering LLC, on behalf of Pamela J. Cooley for property located at 349 Merrymeeting Road, Map 118, Lot 038. The applicant is requesting Variances to Article V. E. Flood Hazard Area and Water Body Setbacks. No new buildings, except for water-related structures, shall be located in a flood hazard area, or less than seventy-five (75) feet from any water body or river; Article VI. C. (3) (a) – No privy, cesspool, septic tank, or sewage disposal area shall be constructed or reconstructed: i. less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet from the edge of a public water body; Article VI. C. (3) (a) ii. less than seventy-five (75) feet from any well, or from a dwelling other than to which it is appurtenant; Article XIV. Shorefront Conservation Overlay District. C. Dimensional Requirements 2. Building setback: Except for water-related structures, all buildings shall be set a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from the reference line; and Article XIV. Shorefront Conservation Overlay District. C. Dimensional Requirements 3. Leach Field Setback: Any leach field shall be set back a minimum of 125 feet from the reference line.

The full application is on file at the New Durham Town Offices for review by appointment by calling (603) 859-2091 ext. 2007. You can also contact via email: ndlanduse@newdurhamnh.gov