Planning board approves accessory storage building, new tenant; schedules new hearing on Route 32 rezoning
January 09, 2026 | West Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
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The West Swanzey Planning Board approved a site plan for a 5,000‑square‑foot accessory storage building (PB 25‑018) and attached conditions requiring updated site-plan drawings showing the rotated building position and detailed architectural elevations and layouts.
Michael York moved to approve PB 25‑018 with those conditions; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff and the board discussed that the building had been rotated to align with an existing driveway, that the plan now shows approximately 30 feet from the wetland at one corner without tree removal, and that stormwater would be handled via an infiltration trench. Board members clarified that the approval is for an accessory building used for storage on the subject lot and that if the building’s use later changes to a commercial operation tied to Twinkletown, the applicant would need to return to the board for review.
The board also approved a new tenant application for Purple Ivy LLC, a proposed med spa at 135 Old Homestead Highway. Nicole Knobloch, listed as owner, described business hours (proposed 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), expected clients (about 3–6 per day) and staffing (one full-time owner). The medical director named in the application is Dr. Emily Sullivan. Brandon moved to approve the tenant application; Mark seconded and the board approved by voice vote.
On a separate agenda item, staff presented a revised map for a proposed rezoning along Route 32 after outreach from property owners. The board voted to schedule another public hearing to consider the amended map and asked staff to request written confirmation from town counsel (Cordell) about the timing and the process for amending the warrant. Mark moved to proceed with another public hearing; Brandon seconded and the motion passed.
The board spent time reviewing suggested updates to its rules of procedure related to alternate members’ participation. Members discussed a recommendation that alternates may participate during public hearings but should not remain at the table for deliberations unless sitting as voting members; the board agreed to review the suggested language and revisit the rules at a future meeting. A brief discussion of impact fees followed; the board asked staff to invite Theresa (town bookkeeper) to a future meeting to present a cost‑recovery analysis before any implementation of impact fees.
Other routine business included approval of the 12/18/2025 minutes earlier in the meeting and adjournment.
Michael York moved to approve PB 25‑018 with those conditions; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff and the board discussed that the building had been rotated to align with an existing driveway, that the plan now shows approximately 30 feet from the wetland at one corner without tree removal, and that stormwater would be handled via an infiltration trench. Board members clarified that the approval is for an accessory building used for storage on the subject lot and that if the building’s use later changes to a commercial operation tied to Twinkletown, the applicant would need to return to the board for review.
The board also approved a new tenant application for Purple Ivy LLC, a proposed med spa at 135 Old Homestead Highway. Nicole Knobloch, listed as owner, described business hours (proposed 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), expected clients (about 3–6 per day) and staffing (one full-time owner). The medical director named in the application is Dr. Emily Sullivan. Brandon moved to approve the tenant application; Mark seconded and the board approved by voice vote.
On a separate agenda item, staff presented a revised map for a proposed rezoning along Route 32 after outreach from property owners. The board voted to schedule another public hearing to consider the amended map and asked staff to request written confirmation from town counsel (Cordell) about the timing and the process for amending the warrant. Mark moved to proceed with another public hearing; Brandon seconded and the motion passed.
The board spent time reviewing suggested updates to its rules of procedure related to alternate members’ participation. Members discussed a recommendation that alternates may participate during public hearings but should not remain at the table for deliberations unless sitting as voting members; the board agreed to review the suggested language and revisit the rules at a future meeting. A brief discussion of impact fees followed; the board asked staff to invite Theresa (town bookkeeper) to a future meeting to present a cost‑recovery analysis before any implementation of impact fees.
Other routine business included approval of the 12/18/2025 minutes earlier in the meeting and adjournment.
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