Hanson v. Manning

The issue in this appeal from the granting of a variance by the Derry Zoning Board of Adjustment is whether the evidence supports the decision of the board. We hold that it does not.

Defendant Manning owns about 130 acres of land in Derry lying on both sides of Walnut Hill Road, also called Damaron Road. It is a residential zone. The entire area is thinly settled, but some houses have been built on single lots in recent years along the roads in the general vicinity. On June 29, 1972, defendant was granted permission by the board of adjustment to establish a recreation and camping area on his…