A Hooksett developer is seeking Zoning Board approval for a new senior condominium complex – the third similar development tentatively slated along the Route 3 corridor.

Beaver Brook Development of Hooksett has proposed an as-yet unnamed 36-unit, threestory structure off Nancy Lane.

A special exception granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment would be required for the developer to build the condominiums in the residential Campbell Hill subdivision.

Residents in that neighborhood have come out in full force both Dec. 9 at the Zoning Board meeting. Both the Zoning Board and the Hooksett Planning Board will be reviewing plans for the new community, but it will ultimately rest with the Zoning Board to grant or deny the special exception.

Many nearby residents spoke vehemently against the plans at the Dec.9 Zoning Board meeting.

“To arbitrarily say there will be no effect on property values in ludicrous,” said Nancy Lane resident Sean Darby, a local real estate appraiser who likened the proposed development to a glorified apartment complex. “(The developer) doesn’t even seem the least bit prepared to answer the most basic questions. I’m just trying to make sure this thing doesn’t slip through while everyone is busy during the holidays.”

Zoning Board Chairman Greg Pearson said it would be at least January before the board makes a decision about granting the special exception.

“This board takes very seriously the fact of diminishing property values,” Pearson said. “I don’t want anyone in the audience to think we consider this lightly.”

Campbell Hill resident Laurel Manning said if the proposed project is built, it will negatively impact all the homes in the neighborhood.

“I’d just like to state at this time it’s a really poor time to be considering this,” Manning said. “When I bought my home 10 years ago, (the area) was zoned residential. This will definitely devalue my property.”

The Hooksett Planning Board is currently reviewing blueprints for two other proposed senior communities – Harmony Place and Brookview Senior Housing – both located north on Route 3 from the Beaver Brook site. Action on those two projects is pending a comprehensive drainage analysis of the immediate area.