Huge Commercial Project in West Alton

[TiltonBB]

The Alton ZBA will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, at which the only item on the agenda is a motion to reconsider the Lakes Hospitality Group’s case.

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...ca0770cec.html

[Slickcraft]

The ZBA voted to allow reconsideration, rescinding their last decision. A subsequent fully noticed public hearing will be scheduled.

Alan

[Descant]

It will be interesting to see what the applicant will come up with as "new" reasons to sell their proposal. I just don't see how they can overcome the "hardship" requirement, demonstrating that the site is unsuitable for anything else.

[TiltonBB]

Alton Zoning Board reversed the decision.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...f3284f1f1.html

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Alton Zoning Board reversed the decision.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...f3284f1f1.html

The applicant voluntarily withdrew everything from the planning department. Therefore, in spite of the Town reversing their decision made at the June 6th meeting, the applicants must reapply, with notice, should they choose to proceed.

[TomC]

"the project continued to attract hostility from townspeople"...?

Interesting how citizen opposition to a commercial development in a rural area, which is not permitted by zoning ordinance to the extent it requires a special exemption (and is also completely inconsistent with the town's Master Plan)- is categorized as HOSTILE!!

[WinnisquamZ]

Originally Posted by TomC

"the project continued to attract hostility from townspeople"...?

Interesting how citizen opposition to a commercial development in a rural area, which is not permitted by zoning ordinance to the extent it requires a special exemption (and is also completely inconsistent with the town's Master Plan)- is categorized as HOSTILE!!

We all hear ya. Citizens must keep speaking up and do your homework when voting for local candidates. Many have hidden agendas


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[Slickcraft]

Originally Posted by Little Bear

The applicant voluntarily withdrew everything from the planning department. Therefore, in spite of the Town reversing their decision made at the June 6th meeting, the applicants must reapply, with notice, should they choose to proceed.

I knew that they had withdrawn the application to the PB however at Thursday's meeting I missed hearing that they had also withdrawn the application to the ZBA.

Alan

[Mr. V]

Ah, but does the decision to withdraw the denial (likely based on a fear of getting sued by the applicant) then automatically negate the withdrawal by applicant which was in response to the now moot decision to deny?

In other words: "Back to square one?"

[Little Bear]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

I knew that they had withdrawn the application to the PB however at Thursday's meeting I missed hearing that they had also withdrawn the application to the ZBA.

Alan

I was told that they withdrew all applications, which I assumed included the application for Special Exception with the ZBA. This thing is so fluid it’s difficult to determine what is actually happening.