TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MARCH 25, 2014
7:00PM
Call To Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Don Jackson, Mark Keith, Erich Caron, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Steve Chase, Alternate present. Sonny Harris, Selectmen Representative arrived late.. Newly elected member Claire James present.
Review and Consideration of February 25, 2014 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the February 25, 2014 minutes as presented. Seconded and carried unanimously.
Selectmen’s Meeting – March 24, 2014
Marcia Keller, Chair advised that at the March 24th Selectmen’s meeting, it was decided that John Pfeifle will be their Chair, and Sonny Harris will continue to be the Selectmen’s Representative to the Planning Board.
Mark Keith was welcomed to a new three year term and Clair James was welcomed as a new member, having been a write in.
Public Hearing on Amendments to Subdivision and Site Plan:
Site Plan Review:
Marcia Keller, chair opened the Public Hearing and advised the Proposed Amendments had been in the Intertown Record as well as posted around town. There was no public in attendance. Marcia Keller read the Site Plan Review Regulations. The word subdivision in the 4th line down needs to be struck.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the proposed Amendments to the Site Plan Review Regulations as printed with the exception of the rewording of the Section IV 10 to remove the phrase “ if deemed necessary by the Planning Board.Motion seconded by Sonny Harris Motion carried 7-0.
It was also noted that the Application Fee is $110.00.
SubDivision Regulations:
B: Change wording in last Sentence to: within 24 months of the date of approval.
VI 1. Delete Three copies of mailing labels.
5. Delete Eight paper and add Five paper copies.
6. Change Eighteen to Ten copies.
Phil LaMoreaux suggested adding number 5 which is under Site Plan Review Section III – Procedures regarding potential regional impacts etc.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux , Vice Chair to approve the changes as written including the language regarding the potential for regional impacts as an addition to the Set Backs regulations. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
Public Hearing for Sub Division is closed by Marcia Keller, Chair.
Updating and formatting of amended regulations:
Claire James volunteered to do the formatting for the updating of the Subdivision and Site Plans. Marcia Keller, Chair advised she will forward information to Claire James.
CIP
Marcia Keller, Chair advised the Selectmen did sign the agreement to Central New Hampshire Regional Planning for Stephanie Alexander to work with Department Heads to set up a complete CIP. The first meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2014 at 6:00pm Planning Board representatives who volunteered to the CIP are: Claire James and Erich Caron. Don Jackson.
Requirements are: Two from Planning Board, Department Heads (The Selectmen will be forwarding letters to the Departments) Budget Committee and Board of Selectmen.
Cheryl Behr agreed to be Staff Coordinator.
Planning Board Brochure:
Discussion regarding the printing of the brochure that the Planning Board has developed, will hopefully get printed and distributed for public information.
2014 CEDS NEW PROJECTS:
Marcia Keller, Chair advised she would go to the Revitalization Committee meeting next Tuesday regarding the 15th of April deadline for suggested Grant money application, working with Economic Development. Different suggestions included West Main Street sidewalk, Senior Housing, Parking Lots etc.
Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair advised he is turning in his resignation today and stated he has enjoyed his service. Phil was thanked for his years of being a Planning Board member.
There being no other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted from tape.
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary