PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

April 25, 2007

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED & CLARIFIED:

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AGENDA:                   WORKSHOP – SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

                                                                                   

ATTENDING:             Dan Paradis (Chairman), Elizabeth Seeler (Vice Chairman), Steve Favorite (Sel. Rep. – late due to a conflict), Janice DellaCroce, Clay Dingman, Don Milbrand. 

                                    Alternates:  Tom Babcock, Bob Duquette, Jerry McGwin

                                               

ABSENT:                    Denice DeStefano (away), Don Martin (Alternate – going away)

 

OTHER:                       None

 

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.  Mr. McGwin sat in for Ms. DeStefano.  It was noted that Mr. Favorite had a conflicting Selectmen’s meeting and that only the Selectmen designee can fill in for him.

 

MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2007:  Amendments and clarifications were made:

            Page 3, 3rd paragraph, next to last line, replace “they have” with “the State has”.  Paragraph 4, last line, following “town counsel” add “’s advice”.  Paragraph 5, 1st line, eliminate “felt that they did.” and replace with “agreed with this.”  Paragraph 6, 2nd line, replace “329” with “3-33”.

            Page 4, under Boundary Line Adjustment, 1st paragraph, 3rd line, replace “Maquire” with “Maguire”.  Next paragraph, 2nd line, replace “MAQUIRE” with “MAGUIRE”.

            Page 5, paragraph 3, 2nd line, delete “only” and “Home Occupation”.  Paragraph 4, first line, at the end, replace “that” with “than”.

            C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by J. McGwin, to ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2007 AS AMENDED.  The motion CARRIED.

 

PROPOSED SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION AMENDMENTS:

            Mr. Paradis had presented copies of suggested changes to the Board and stated that he shall send them all to town attorney, Bernie Waugh, for his input, especially on Amendment #6.

 

Amendment #1 & #2 – Section 5.3A and 8.5 (to comply with the changes by the National Flood Insurance Program)

            The Board read the proposals and determined that they were fine as presented.  E. Seeler made a MOTION, second by J. McGwin, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #1 & #2 AS PRESENTED AND BRING THEM TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Amendment #3 – Section 8.3 (to include conversions from residential to non-residential use)

            C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by J. DellaCroce, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #3 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

 

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION REGS continued:

Amendment #4 – 8.3A,3,c  (to clarify parking requirements)

            E. Seeler made a MOTION, second by C. Dingman, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #4 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Amendment #5 – 8.3B (clarification of Minor Site Plan Review)

            E. Seeler made a MOTION, second by D. Milbrand, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #5 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Amendment #6 – 8.3E (changes or alterations to an approved site plan)

            Mr. Paradis explained that he would be asking the town counsel as to the legality of minor changes, which do not change the objectives of the original plan, being done without a full hearing.

He sited such things as moving a pipe because of a rock or ledge as an example.  The Board agreed that they are in favor of this proposal as long as it is legal.

            E. Seeler made a MOTION, second by J. McGwin, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #6 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Amendment #7 – 3.97 (Short and Long-Term Recreational Camping Park definitions)

            J. McGwin made a MOTION, second by J. DellaCroce, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #7 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED. 

 

Amendment #8 – new definition (Recreational Park Trailer)

            Mr. Duquette has spoken with the NHMV and was told that a recreational vehicle must have a license plate.  A discussion followed and it was felt that they do when it is taken onto a roadway.  The secretary stated that Ms. Mahoney, Assessor’s Office, told her that the Park Models in Bristol Shores Campground are being taxed as permanent property (as in mobile home parks).  Ms. DellaCroce asked if they are classified as mobile homes.  Mr. Paradis stated that they are not, but the park is designated as a long-term park.  Mr. Duquette asked about vertical multi-level models and how the 5’ ceiling height is measured.  The Board felt that the 5’ is from the first floor ceiling up.  Mr. Paradis stated that he got the definition from an Oregon document.  Mr. Duquette stated that some of the units have pull-outs.  Mr. Dingman stated that we have a limit of 400 sq. ft.  Mr. Paradis added that 400 sq. ft. is the standard for Park Models.

            C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by D. Milbrand, to ACCEPT AMENDMENT #8 AS PRESENTED AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION REGS. continued:

Amendment #9 – 5.12 (Recreational Camping Parks – Long Term)

            Mr. Paradis distributed a new proposal for amendment #9 to break it down further.  He stated that there are new substances known as pervious concrete and pervious asphalt that can be used now.  They are not for high use areas and are more expensive.  The Board thought that they might add a D. section to address having a parking lot for guests.  Changes were made to #B.2 so that there is a minimum of 20 feet for 2-way traffic roads and that one-way streets are a minimum of 12 feet.  The sentence “Parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the streets.” was added.   

A discussion of C. Space Allocations was held.  Mr. Dingman suggested that a minimum of 5,000 sq. ft. of contiguous land shall be provided for each campsite as is required for Manufactured Housing Parks.  Mr. Babcock added that it should be 10,000 for the Lake District.  The Board agreed.    Guest parking was brought up again and Mr. Babcock asked if we want big parking areas instead of along the roadways.  He added that, if we have a parking lot such things as lighting and buffers are required.  Ms. Seeler stated that the nature of a campground is narrow streets.  The Board felt that it would be better to have them park at each site rather than have a parking lot which would not be as esthetically pleasing.  The newly incorporated D. was removed.

C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by D. Milbrand, to ACCEPT THE NEW VERSION OF AMENDMENT #9 AND BRING IT TO PUBLIC HEARING.  The motion CARRIED.

 

Amendment #10 – 8.7 (numbering correction)

            It was felt that this correction could be done without public hearing.

 

At this time, Mr. Favorite arrived.

            The secretary questioned the Recreational Park Trailer definition in that it might constrict the size of trailers coming in to established parks such as Davidson’s Campground.  Mr. Paradis explained that this definition is to cover the area in Recreational Camping Park; Long-Term in which they are mentioned, along with “or other types of recreational vehicles.” 

            The Board then determined that the Public Hearing for these proposed amendments will be held May 23, 2007.

            Mr. Dingman asked if the Historic District Commission might look at the Historic Resources section of the Master Plan.  Mr. Paradis felt that we need to send out the new survey first and then they could act as a sub-committee to work on this just as the other sections were done. 

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

            The ads for Sells Solutions and Jeffrey H. Taylor & Associates will be filed in case they are needed at some point.  The National Business Institute seminar is too expensive for our budget.  The Lincoln Institute Land Lines will be held in the office for a short time for members to look at.  The Subdivision approval from the State for Route 3A south will be filed.

 

 

 

 

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REPORTS: 

DOWNTOWN COMMITTEE:  Steve Favorite

            Mr. Favorite reported that they met last week and Ms. Corrow, Town Manager, attended.  She is going to try to pull in the lady from Plymouth who handled their Main Street program.  They are shooting for May 16th for another gathering.  They are looking at how to make Downtown work for all the surrounding towns.  Mr. Paradis mentioned that he believes that Ms. Corrow favors the Main Street approach and has someone from Plymouth in mind.  Ms. DellaCroce stated that she has seen more activity on Lake Street than Downtown.  Mr. Favorite stated that Parkhurst and the School are looking into a joint project in which they will develop a “welcome-type” seating area on the school’s property next to the Parkhurst Plaza.

 

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION:  Clay Dingman

            Nothing to report.

 

SELECTMEN’S REPORT:  Steve Favorite

            Mr. Favorite explained that they had a joint meeting tonight with the Selectmen of the adjoining 7 towns.  They all feel that they need to get the 7 Planning Boards together, as well.  They discussed impact fees, bonds, drainage studies and are thinking of making these mandatory.  Alexandria and Groton are both looking at implementing Zoning.  They also discussed the possibility of a regional planner and a grant writer to share as well as purchases such as pavement, sand, etc.

 

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN:  Dan Paradis

            Mr. Paradis stated that he questions if Ms. Corrow can be on the committee legally.  He shall talk to her about this and also about the forming of the committee.  Mr. Dingman felt that having her on the committee would speed things up.  Mr. Paradis stated that, in RSA37.9 it says that she cannot serve on anything that is under her supervision.  The Board felt that she could attend but perhaps could not vote.  Mr. Paradis added that the Planning Board needs to come up with a citizen from the town to serve also.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

            Mr. Paradis reminded all of the OEP Conference to be held Saturday and a discussion was held as to car pooling.  The secretary and Mr. Paradis appeared to be the only ones interested in doing so.  They will work this out after the meeting.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

            Mr. Paradis addressed the list of projects that the Board needs to work on and asked for priorities.  Mr. Babcock felt that we need Building Codes.  Mr. Paradis stated that this is on the list.

Ms. Seeler asked what the survey is to be on and Mr. Paradis felt that it should be a general survey such as was done in 1999.  The secretary will make copies of that survey as a guideline for the Board.  Ms. DellaCroce asked if the survey will go to the taxpayers.  Mr. Paradis felt that the Board needs to determine that.  Excavations and forms were also discussed.  Mr. Paradis stated that he would like the Land Use Officer, Matt Nebesnik, to do the applications and the distribution for the various

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NEW BUSINESS continued:

departments.  He felt that we may need to do the checklists and will speak with Mr. Nebesnik about this.  Mr. Favorite stated that Mr. Nebesnik has been catching some of the sewer systems failing and decks that have not followed what was permitted.  Mr. Paradis asked about house trailers added to yards, where there is a house, and people are living in them.  Mr. Favorite stated that Mr. Nebesnik is on them, as well.  Mr. Paradis mentioned that the place up by him also seems to have a truck repair business.  Mr. Favorite stated that complaints need to be in writing. Mr. Babcock felt that the Board needs to address the Lake in general.

 

NEXT MEETING:

            The next meeting will be held May 9, 2007.  On the agenda is the Continued Subdivision for Pegasus, Compliance Hearing for the DeStefano’s, Cont. Site Plan for Debby Mancuso and also for Sondra Keene.  The secretary stated that a Boundary Line Adjustment for Ed Schmidt/Alan Barnard and a PCC with Alan Barnard/Maynard has been added.

 

With no other business, E. Seeler made a motion, second by C. Dingman, to adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

                                                            Jan Laferriere, secretary