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We conclude, however, that Malachy Glen provides little guidance here, as it addressed an “other method reasonably feasible” analysis in the context of the now-superseded hardship standard for area variances that we adopted in Boccia v. City of Portsmouth, 151 N.H. 85 (2004), superseded by statute as stated in Harborside Associates v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 513 (2011).

Zoning boards “resolve conflicts in evidence and assess the credibility of offers of proof.” Harborside Assocs.

explained that “[i]n our view the quantification of stormwater runoff is not an exact science” and “we believe it is important to recognize that results of independent analysis provided by two or more equally qualified professionals are likely to vary to some extent.” The ZBA has the discretion “to resolve conflicts in evidence and assess the credibility of the offers of proof.” Harborside Assocs.

We rejected a similar claim in Harborside Associates v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508 (2011).

v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 519 (2011) (stating ZBA has authority to resolve conflicts in evidence and assess credibility).

v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 519 (2011) (“It was for the ZBA, however, to resolve conflicts in evidence and assess the credibility of the offers of proof.”); Burke v. Town of Jaffrey, 122 N.H. 510, 514 (1982) (“The resolution of conflicts in the evidence and the determination of issues of fact are functions of the board.”).

v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 514 (2011) (quotation omitted).

v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 513 (2011), concerned a different statute serving different purposes.

v. Parade Residence Hotel, 162 N.H. 508, 514 (2011) (quotation omitted).