Appeal of administrative decision — retaining walls, 16 Suzanne Drive
Bedford
Description
The applicants and owners appealed an administrative decision regarding the permitting and construction of retaining walls at their property. The hearing was continued from February 17, 2026.
Impact summary
The Zoning Board denied it on Mar 17, 2026.
The finished wall stands about $225,000 into a $250,000 contract; the board's decision will determine whether it stays as built or must change.
Applicant
- Name
- Joshua and Kathleen Miller & Kevin and Mary Brown
- Address
- 16 Suzanne Drive, Bedford, NHSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Zoning Board
Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Zoning Board - Mar 17, 2026
The homeowners appealed the town's revocation of their retaining wall permit, arguing the wall should be measured by its exposed height above grade. The Board sided with the town's footing-based measurement, so the revocation stands.
Zoning Board - Feb 17, 2026
The owners are appealing the town's decision on the permitting of retaining walls built along Suzanne Drive and the side yard, some sections originally planned at 12 feet tall. The hearing ran into evidence-timing disputes and was continued to March 17.
Related issues (3)
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