DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 14, 2008
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the October 14, 2008 meeting to order at 7:00pm with Marcia Keller, Barry Wheeler, Barbara Vannata, Charles Meany, Selectmen Representative, Bill Glennie, Sonny Harris, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Jane Johnsen, Alternate, Ian Thomas, Circuit Rider, CNHRPC and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Review and Consideration of September 9, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Barbara Vannata to approve the September 9, 2008 minutes as presented, seconded by Bill Glennie. Amendments were: Page 2 second Motion under O E Trucking should be Modification of Article 6B5. On page 3, last sentence under Valley Excavation, before Motions should read: A letter from a new owner of the adjoining property was presented by Mr. Bernier, and is on file.
Motion with amendments carried 7-0.
To Do Folder:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair went over the To Do Folder and read a letter from the Selectmen to Mr. Chris Payson, regarding a gravel pit.
NFI correspondence acknowledged status of their conditions.
Valley Fire Equipment correspondence received from Mark Goldberg and read into the minutes regarding excavation site.
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Christopher Payson, West Road, Gravel Pit, Map 4, Lot 5:
Mr. Chris Payson appeared before the Planning Board as requested by the Selectmen regarding a gravel pit.
Mr. Payson advised he was unaware that the town does have excavation regulations. He also advised all the excavation that was done was just relocating gravel on his property. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised that if moving gravel off Site, then the town should be notified. Reclamation was discussed and questioned if it is abandoned. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair went over the Minimum and Express Reclamation Standards for Mr. Payson that the State requires.
CONTINUATIONS:
O E Trucking, Martyn Chivers Subdivision Application (Represented by Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering) Also, Attorney Susan Hankin-Birke was present, Breezy Hill Road, Map 3, Lot 74, 74B:
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering advised they are looking at Lot 74B, which includes more land than it used to. Mr. Eckman handed out colored maps for the plan as well as a Response Letter to the Conservation Commission dated September 11, 2008 (letter on file) regarding the proposed subdivision and Lot Line Adjustment for Tax Map 3, Lots 74, 74A and 74B. Much discussion ensued regarding different problems and possibilities.
Motion was made to approve the request for modification of the Subdivision Plan for soils and wetland delineation by Barry Wheeler, Seconded by Charles Meany. Bill Glennie – No, Marcia Keller- No, not without Site Walk
Motion carried 5-2.
The Street Platt needs to be considered as part of this Subdivision Application, and Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read the Application checklist.
Motion made by Charles Meany to grant waiver requirement to list abutters and notification fees, Seconded by Barry Wheeler, Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Barry Wheeler to grant waiver requirement for depicting location of all structures located within 100 feet of the travel way. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 7-0
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to grant waiver requirement to obtain all State and Local permits to be obtained prior to construction of the access for Tax Map 3, Lot 74, 74A, 74B. Seconded by Charles Meany. Bill Glennie-No, Marcia Keller – No. Phil LaMoreaux – No. Motion carried 4-3.
Motion made by Charles Meany to grant waiver requirements for endorsement of Fire, Police and Selectmen that this road can be used in an emergency, and would be obtained prior to construction of the access. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Bill Glennie – No, Marcia Keller – No, Phil LaMoreaux – No. Motion carried 4-3.
Motion was made to grant a waiver requirement for deed description by Barbara Vannata, Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made to grant a waiver requirement for definition of existing or proposed easements and Right of Way by Barry Wheeler. Seconded by Charles Meany. Bill Glennie – No. Motion carried 6-1.
Motion was made to grant a waiver requirement to record the Street Platt as a separate document by Barry Wheeler. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made to grant a waiver requirement for a 2% minimum grade to within 100 feet of an intersection. Requesting to allow a grade of 2.5% within 100 feet of the proposed rear lot access of Breezy Hill Road by Barry Wheeler, Seconded by Barbara Vannata. Motion carried 7-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair referenced the Zoning Ordinance from their March 11, 2008 update regarding:
Wetlands Ordinance, Article 7G, Conditional Uses: Conditional Use Permit may be granted by the Planning Board (RSA 674:21 ll) for the construction of roads and other access ways, and for pipelines, power lines, and other transmission lines provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The proposed construction is essential to the productive use of land not part of the
Wetland Areas. Consensus of Board is No.
2. Design, construction and maintenance methods will be such as to minimize
detrimental impact upon the wetland and will include restoration of the site as nearly
as possible to its original grade and condition. Consensus of Board is Yes
3. No alternative route which does not cross a wetland or which has less detrimental
impact on the wetland is feasible. Consensus of Board is No.
4. Cost of the proposed construction compared to alternatives shall not be a
consideration in granting or denying the permit. Consensus is, this is not up to Board.
5. The Conservation Commission has had the opportunity to review and comment.
Consensus of Board is Yes.
A five minute break was taken at this time.
Conditional Use Permit will not be issued as all five conditions need to be met.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler for Conditional Approval pending the following conditions: Seconded.
1. Relocation of Street Plat with details.
2. Full size Plans (5), Mylar (1) for recording.
3. Relevant monies paid.
4. Deed Description.
Motion carried 7-0.
Signed Notice of Decision was given to Mr. Eckman.
O E Trucking, Site Plan Application, Breezy Hill Road, Martyn Chivers, (Represented by Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering), Map 3, Lot 74B. Also present was Attorney Susan Hankin-Birke:
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering passed out maps and revised Application for Site Plan Review for proposed Lot 74B which has a home on it, and a proposed Home Business. There are 14 school busses being parked and dispatched from there, as well as 18 parking spaces for employees. Where busses enter and exit onto Breezy Hill Road should be shown as a condition. Size of lot is 26.66 acres. Signs were discussed, and if signs were to be added later, a modified site plan revision would be required. Illumination is shown on the plan. Also, wells will need to be depicted on the plan.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to accept the Site Plan as complete. Seconded by Charles Meany with the correction of the size of the lot to show as 26.66 acres. Motion carried 7-0.
A Public Site Walk is scheduled for October 28, 2008 at 8:00AM., to meet in the parking lot at the archway.
Motion was made by Bill Glennie that this is not a Development of Regional Impact. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Carried 7-0.
Site Plan listing vs. Home Business discussed at length.
The Site Plan Review will be continued on the October 28, 2008 Site Walk, then will be continued at the November 11, 2008 regular meeting.
Budget:
Discussion concerning finer tuning the Planning Board Budget and how it is recorded.
Town of Bradford, Boundary Line Adjustment, Cilley Lane, Map 17, Lot 53:
The Mylar was signed for the boundary line adjustment and is ready to be recorded.
Other Business:
DPX2 and what is happening. No response since NOD to RCS Design.
Three signed copies of Pfeifle’s plans being obtained by Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering for the Planning Board.
Meeting Adjourned 10:10pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary