The Hooksett Planning Board on Oct. 20 continued the public hearing for an application concerning 13 Morgan Drive, filed by Mary Anne French, after learning the use will require review by the town Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA).

Planning staff advised the applicant must pursue a ZBA variance before the board can take final action on the application. Board members voted to continue the public hearing and to extend the approval period to allow the applicant to present the ZBA decision to the planning board; the date discussed for the continuation was Dec. 1, with the ZBA hearing set for Nov. 18.

Why it matters: The applicant is seeking a change in use that may trigger a zoning variance. The board paused formal review so the applicant can secure the zoning determination from the ZBA and allow the planning board to consider a complete record.

Board action: A motion was made and seconded to continue the public hearing and to extend the board’s procedural period for action by the board to permit the ZBA process to run before final planning action. The board recorded the motion by voice vote and continued the hearing.

Next steps: The applicant must appear before the ZBA on Nov. 18 and, if a variance is granted or otherwise concluded, return to the planning board’s continued hearing in December.