Somersworth ZBA opens public hearing on porch variance request

At its July meeting, the Somersworth Zoning Board of Adjustment opened a public hearing on a variance request by Osama Khan to construct a porch on a residential duplex at Map 22, Lot 57 in the R‑2 residential duplex district (ZBA Case 072025).

The request, as announced in the meeting, seeks relief from Table 5A1 of the city’s zoning regulations to allow the porch construction on the duplex property. The transcript excerpt provided contains the item introduction (Item 3a) but does not include any deliberation, public comment for or against, or a board vote on the variance.

Earlier in the meeting the board approved the clerk’s minutes for the June 4, 2025 meeting. Mr. Vincent moved to accept the minutes; Mr. Brooks seconded. The board recorded the motion as approved; the transcript notes a tally of five yes, zero no and one abstention, and includes a comment from a member that they had not been present at the June 4 meeting.

The transcript excerpt ends after the variance item was introduced. The board’s subsequent discussion, any public testimony, and any ruling on ZBA Case 072025 are not included in the provided text.