Planning Board Minutes 04.14.15

TOWN OF BRADFORD PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 14, 2015, 7:00pm

 

Meeting called to order by Marcia Keller, Chair, at 7:00pm

Members Present

Marcia Keller, Chair; Erich Caron, Vice Chair; Garrett Bauer; Jim Bibbo; Claire James; Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Rep; Miriam D’Angona, Alternate; Carol Troy, Alternate

Members Absent

Mark Keith; Steve Chase, Alternate

Farm Stand Consultation- Map 17-37

Bradford resident Pierre Hahn was present to discuss requirements and timeline for opening a seasonally operated Farm Stand on Route 114. Planning Board advised of application and written permission needed from property owner and that as this is a nonresidential activity a site plan is required. Additional discussion included setback requirements, customer parking and timeline for public hearing.

Lumber Barn Sign

Doug Webb was present to provide picture of proposed sign addition. Sign frame will be taken down, repainted, and a STIHL sign added. Planning Board reviewed file and previous decisions made by the ZBA. Owner will provide updated signage picture for file (as the one provided was not current). Planning Board reminded Mr. Webb of Feather Sign regulations updated in 2014.

-Motion to approve the STIHL sign addition. Motion passed 6-0.

Wayne McCutcheon Request

Mr. McCutcheon made a request of the Planning Board by e-mail to correct a letter written to NHLSA regarding absence of monuments in a subdivision on Cressy and Center Rd, and to please request said letter be forwarded to NH Board of Licensure.

OE Trucking

Questions were raised regarding storage of scrap metal and a current junk yard permit. It was suggested that the Code Enforcement Officer review the facilities with site plan for comparison. Two signs on the property are not on the site plan. Property owner should file for sign permit and if denied present to ZBA for variance.

OEP Conference

OEP Conference will be held May 2, 2015 at Grappone Center in Concord. Agenda was reviewed and board members encouraged to sign up.

Correspondence

Planning Board received 2015 Intent to Excavate from Hill & Dale for records.

Review and Consideration of Minutes

Motion made to approve minutes of March 24, 2015 as presented. Motion carried 5-0. (Claire James abstained, Jim Bibbo abstained, Carol Troy voted as was seated for PB meeting 3/24.)

Election of Officers

Marcia Keller submitted her official resignation from the Planning Board. She was congratulated and thanked for her 17 years of service by board members and public in attendance.

-Motion made to appoint Jim Bibbo as Planning Board Chair

-Motion made to appoint Erich Caron as Vice Chair

-Motion made to appoint Carol Troy as full time Planning Board member

-Motion made to appoint Marcia Keller as Alternate

All motions seconded.

Slate vote for all motions passed 5-0.

 

First CIP Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4/15/15 at 6pm.

The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7:00pm.

As there was no other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned at 8:45pm