Zoning Board reviews applications for special use permits

The Zoning Board of Review began its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with the election of officers.
Elizabeth Connor was re-elected chair, and Kate Butcher re-elected to be the vice-chair.
Applications were the first items on the list, with Champ Starr’s application for a variance for the construction of stairs leading to a dock. Board member Keith Stover read over the requirements for the application, and the board voted its approval.
The other two decisions were tabled to the next meeting on Feb. 5: Applicant Overlook Realty, LLC submitted an application for a special use permit for the construction of five additional rooms for employee housing in the lower level of the Overlook, which is located next to Champlin’s Marina. Applicants Peter and Marea Mott submitted an appeal of a notice of violation and cease and desist order issued by Building Official Marc Tillson regarding Mott’s auto repair and towing business.
The board moved its discussion to the applications from B.I. Harbor View Partners II, LLC. The application is for a variance to demolish an existing kitchen and to construct a 32-feet x 40-feet on the east

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