GOV Zoning Board 7 28 2026

The Nashua Board of Adjustment held a zoning meeting on July 28, 2026, addressing several variance requests related to land use and property improvements. Key procurement-related discussions included a request by Clint and Mary Licorice to remove 21 trees within a critical wetland buffer due to safety concerns. The board deliberated extensively, considering arborist reports and conservation commission recommendations, and ultimately decided to table the case to September 22, 2026, pending an independent assessment by New Hampshire Fish and Game. Another case involved John Panos seeking a variance to build an 8x10 shed encroaching 10 feet into a front yard setback adjacent to a public bike trail; the board approved this minor encroachment as reasonable and not detrimental to the neighborhood. Lastly, Joe Landry, representing Carol Petra Valley Revocable Trust, requested a variance to exceed the height limit for a detached garage replacement; the board approved the request, noting it would improve safety and property value while reducing existing nonconformity. These decisions reflect the board's balancing of property rights, safety, environmental conservation, and neighborhood character in zoning and land use approvals.