TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
P O BOX 436
BRADFORD, N.H.03221
MARCH 26, 2013
Call To Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Don Jackson, John Greenwood, Mark Keith, Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Representative, Eric Caron, Carol Walker, Alternate, and Marge Cilley, Secretary.
New Board member Eric Caron was welcomed to the Planning Board.
Review and Consideration of the February 26, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 6-0. Eric Caron abstained.
Election of Officers:
Phil LaMoreaux, nominated Marcia Keller as Chair. Don Jackson nominated Phil LaMoreaux as Vice Chair.
Motion was made to approve both nominations by John Greenwood. Don Jackson seconded. Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair abstained. Motion carried 6-0.
Marcia Keller suggested each member take responsibility for one particular regulation from the following: The Secretary will be forwarding e-mails to members.
Subdivision Regulations
Site Plan Regulations
ZBA Ordinance
Gravel Pit Regulations
Rules of Procedure
Building Inspector:
The newly appointed Building Inspector, Walter Royal, who was asked to come to the Planning Board meeting was introduced by Marcia Keller, Chair. Mr. Royal has been on the job for one day, and has already had discussions with several applicants.
Public Hearing on Amendments to Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations:
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding changing some of the wording on the Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations, including electronic submittals for final approval.
Public Hearing was opened and there being no comments from the floor, Marcia Keller, Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the amendment to require the final copy of either the Subdivision and Site Plan to be provided by electronic format, PDF or image. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Sonny Harris, that in addition to all physical copies required of the Subdivision and Site Plan remittals, there shall be one copy of all required submittals submitted by electronic format, PDF or image. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 7-0.
A copy of the Amendments will be posted in the usual places in town.
Public Hearing – Christopher Payson – 803 West Road, Boundary Line Adjustment – Map 4, Lot 24 and Map 4, Lot 41:
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering represented Christopher Payson. The Check List and Application were reviewed by the board. Small size maps were distributed to the public for their perusal.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to accept the application for a Boundary Line Adjustment, Map 4, Lot 24 and Map 4, Lot 41 as complete. Sonny Harris seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
There were no public comments or questions.
Waiver requests were read by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to grant the Waiver request. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motion to approve the Boundary Line Adjustment for Christopher Payson, Map 4, Lot 24 and Map 4, Lot 41 was made by Phil LaMoreaux. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
The Mylar was received and signed by Christopher Payson and the Planning Board. It was stated by Dave Eckman that a PDF file will be furnished.
Conceptual Consultation – Tom Riley:
Tom Riley came before the Planning Board to merge two lots, Map 2, Lot 38 and Map 2, Lot 37, the latter which he had just taken possession of from the town. It was discussed and the consensus is that a Voluntary Merger is the form that is needed. This was completed this evening and awaiting a $12.46 fee from Mr. Riley to be recorded at MCRD.
Appointment of Alternates:
Two new Alternates were in this evening and they are Jim Bibbo for a three year term and Steven Chase whose term is also for three years, or until 2016
Discussion concerning a Selectmen’s Alternate took place.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the appointments of the above two Alternates. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
Planning Board Brochure Completion:
The Planning Board Brochure is on hold, waiting for the new Building Inspector to become familiar with his new position.
Recusal Comments:
LGC has been contacted, and their input is that Recusal can be requested of the Board, and it is a Board decision.
Knapton property-East Main Street:
There was a Voluntary Merger for the Knapton property on East Main Street, Map 7, Lot 11 and Map 7, Lot 12a, and this being a Town of Bradford concern, will procure a check in the amount of $12.46 from the town to forward to Merrimack County Record of Deeds.
Jim Bibbo –Planning Meeting:
Jim Bibbo related highlights regarding a meeting he attended on planning for the Town;
Some of the subjects touched upon were Industrial Search Committee being formed by the town, and there was an offer to volunteer to help. Also water and sewer were discussed and the thought now is that there does not have to be municipal water and sewer available to entice small industrial operations. Also brought up was the Master Plan. Jim advised he will be attending another meeting soon.
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering:
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering attended this meeting for his client and was asked to remain to give a brief synopsis of his career in bridge design which began in 1988, or over 25 years of bridge work. He indicated they had worked on twenty five bridges in Vermont just last year. They do have licensed surveyors as well. Mr. Eckman was thanked for his input.
There being no other business for the Board, meeting adjourned 7:40pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary