PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
January 9, 2008
APPROVED AS AMENDED:
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AGENDA: CONTINUED SUBDIVISION: JEREMY MITCHELL/PAUL MORRISSETTE, 8 Central Square, #114-173
CONTINUED SUBDIVISION: HEMLOCK BROOK LLC, Lake Street,
#205-017
ATTENDING: Dan Paradis (Chairman), Janice DellaCroce, Clay Dingman, Don Milbrand,
Alternates: Murray Campbell, Bob Duquette, Jerry McGwin
ABSENT: Elizabeth Seeler (Vice Chair. - away), Steve Favorite (Sel. Rep. – conflict), Denice DeStefano (away)
Alternates: Tom Babcock (excused), Don Martin
OTHER: Two from the public
The meeting opened at 7:00 pm. Mr. Campbell and Mr. McGwin sat in for Ms. DeStefano and Ms. Seeler. Mr. Duquette was to sit for Mr. Milbrand but Mr. Milbrand arrived as the meeting opened.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 2007: The following amendments and clarifications were made.
Page 1, under Amendment #1, 1st paragraph, 1st line, correct “rational” to “rationale”.
Page 2, Amendment #2, 1st paragraph, 5th & 6th line, add quotation marks to “Planning Board approval”. 3rd paragraph, 2nd line, delete “read the section of 4’ or higher above grade and added” and replace with “stated”. Also, delete “not increase the area” and replace with “not allow an increase in the area”. 3rd line, after “location” change “where” to “whereas” and eliminate “box and height” and replace with “location”. 5th line, delete “be counted in” and replace with “have to be within”. 4th paragraph, 1st line, delete “include” and replace with “do not allow”. 5th paragraph, second line, replace the first “this” with “the proposed zoning change”.
Page 3, paragraph 1, 5th line, replace “and” with “an” and replace “number” with “minimum area under clustering”. 6th line, replace “clearance” with “setback”. 4th paragraph, 2nd line, replace “encourage” with “adopt”.
Page 4, Amendment #9, 3rd paragraph, 1st line, following “hire” insert “of a building inspector”.
2nd line, replace “Sulkus” with “Sutkus”. Following the 3rd line, add “The Board agreed to adopt town counsel’s language regarding penalties.”
C. Dingman made a motion, second by J. McGwin, to accept the minutes as amended. The motion carried.
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CONTINUED SUBDIVISION: JEREMY MITCHELL/PAUL MORRISSETTE
Mr. Paradis read the note sent in by Mr. Mitchell asking that this case be continued to the February 13, 2008 meeting.
C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by J. DellaCroce, to CONTINUE THE SUBDIVISION FOR JEREMY MITCHELL AND PAUL MORRISSETTE TO FEB. 13, 2008. The motion CARRIED.
CONTINUED SUBDIVISION: HEMLOCK BROOK LLC
Mr. Paradis read the fax sent in by Hemlock Brook LLC representative, Robert J. Carpenter, asking that this case be continued to the Feb. 13, 2008 meeting.
C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by D. Milbrand, to CONTINUE THE SUBDIVISION FOR HEMLOCK BROOK LLC TO FEB. 13, 2008. The motion CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE:
There was a calendar sent in by LGC.
Mr. Paradis also mentioned that all Board members are invited to a PRLAC meeting on Jan. 29th which will be held in Boyd Hall at Plymouth State University from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
REPORTS:
DOWNTOWN: Mr. Favorite was not in attendance to report.
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Mr. Dingman reported that they are to have a meeting on Jan. 16th. He and Sandra Heaney shall be attending the NH Preservation seminar.
SELECTMEN: No Selectmen present.
CIP: Mr. Campbell stated that they will be meeting next week. Mr. Paradis added that the Capital Improvements Plan was presented to the Budget Committee. Those CIP members that attended felt that it seemed to be taken positively. Mr. Paradis also mentioned that the new police station/town office plans were presented and he had a copy for anyone who wished to see them.
NEW BUSINESS:
AMENDMENT CHANGES: Mr. Paradis explained that he would like to see changes to Amendment #2 and #4 so as to clarify them. Amendment #4 (H) was looked at first and Mr. Paradis distributed the wording that he felt would be better.
C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by J. McGwin, to REPLACE PROPOSAL #4, SECTION H, WITH THE NEW WORDING AND BRING IT TO THE HEARING ON JANUARY 23RD. The motion CARRIED.
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AMENDMENT CHANGES continued:
Amendment #2 brought on a discussion of feeling that the “Planning Board approval” needs to be out of it. This was replaced with “due to insufficient area” in Section 1 and Section 3.
J. McGwin made a MOTION, second by D. Milbrand, to REPLACE AS STATED SECTION 1 AND 3 AND BRING TO THE HEARING ON JANUARY 23RD. The motion CARRIED.
BALLOT WORDING:
Mr. Paradis had set up the ballot wording for amendments 1, 3, 6, & 7. The Board agreed with what Mr. Paradis has suggested. It was determined that Mr. Paradis will modify the wording for amendment #2.
PLAN NH:
Mr. Paradis asked the Board what they wish to be included in the application to PlanNH. He questioned if they wanted Downtown, the Master Plan, a park by the old railroad station, the Historic District as examples. Mr. Dingman asked if PlanNH would give us a break-through to getting something done. Mr. Paradis explained that they bring in several professionals (architect, engineer, etc.) and then we do a charrette. He read the description of what they do and then the application requests. A discussion followed and Mr. Dingman felt that we do need direction. Mr. Campbell asked how we get it done. We need their help to redesign such things as sidewalks, streets, traffic patterns and lights, parking, etc. Mr. Paradis asked if we review the Master Plan. Mr. Dingman suggested we include the Downtown and the park area. It was determined to include the Library, Old Town Hall, and the Railroad Station area in a kind of triangle. We need them to review the current status, update and expand on it and give direction for the implementation.
Mr. Dingman asked what help is needed by the Board to get the application done. Ms. DellaCroce felt that the Zoning Board might be included. Mr. Paradis said that maps and photos are needed and Mr. Milbrand added that we need letters of support. Suggestions of support were the Historic District Commission, LRPC, the Historic Society, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Chamber of Commerce, and the Newfound Lakes Region Assoc. Mr. Dingman offered his help and he will speak with the HDC. Mr. Paradis stated that the application must be submitted by Feb. 26th. Everyone felt that they could e-mail information for this and the secretary is to check on how much land the town owns by the railroad station. Mr. Dingman stated that there was a lot of support for the Downtown on the survey but without increasing taxes, of course. Mr. Milbrand felt that it will help that we have money designated for the Downtown on the CIP.
LAND USE OFFICER:
Mr. Paradis stated that he received a call from Mike Capsalis who is very interested in the job and wanted Mr. Paradis’ recommendation for the position. Mr. Paradis e-mailed Ms. Corrow (Town Manager) and she turned him down as she did not like the “lobbying tactics”. Ms. Corrow offered to have Mr. Paradis in on the interview process if he would like.
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NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held on January 23rd. We shall have the public hearings on the zoning amendments and on the excavations and we shall continue to address PlanNH.
With no other business, D. Milbrand made a motion, second by C. Dingman, to adjourn at 8:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Laferriere, secretary