Ames Farm

[RLW]

Originally Posted by Rose

From the ZBA document:

"At this time, Attorney Bordeau summarized the evidence presented. The 1988 photo does not show intense use, because at that time, the boat launching and storage was an accessory use. This use had to be in existence in 1962 to be considered a grandfathered use. Since there is no evidence of use in the 1970’s and 1980’s, it is reasonable to assume that the use did not exist in 1962. The 1988 Site Plan was intended to be used as a baseline plan in 2007; however, it was never approved. Attorney Bordeau thanked the members of the public in attendance and urged the Zoning Board to overturn the Planning Board approval in accordance with the determination that the hotel/inn is the principal use of the property."

I know I have pictures of Ames Farm in the 1970's and early 1980's which show both boat storage and use of the ramp. I would suggest anyone with similar photographs to contact Peter or Peggy Ames to offer them as evidence in any further hearings.

And how is it that Attorney Stephen Nix can use data which he acquired while working for Ames Farm in 1988 against them in this case?

I'm not sure that I'm reading this right, but doesn't it say that they were NOT grandfathered as Ames claim to be as the boat launching and storage was not in business 1962 or before therefore can not be used as such unless it is approved by the town which it wasn't.