Zoning board grants setback variance for shed at 303 South Main Street

Homeowner John McGrath won approval to place a prebuilt shed 2 feet from the side lot line at 303 South Main Street in the Urban Transitional (UT) district. McGrath told the board the property's steep, terraced topography forces him to carry tools and equipment up many steps and makes accessing the lower yard difficult; he said the shed would let him keep a snowblower and other equipment near the house rather than hauling items up multiple flights. Board members visited the application, reviewed photos, and noted the property's steep grades and constrained rear yard access as distinguishing conditions. The board unanimously found the five statutory variance criteria under RSA 674:33 were met and adopted the applicant's proposed findings as its findings of fact. A motion to grant the variance (Section 28‑4‑1‑D‑3, side–yard setback) carried unanimously. Decision: variance granted; applicant may install a 2‑foot side setback for a prebuilt shed to improve onsite storage and winter maintenance access.