TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
P O BOX 436
BRADFORD, N.H. 03221
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Barry Wheeler, Phil LaMoreaux, Jim Bibbo, John Greenwood, Sonny Harris, Mark Keith, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Bill Glennie is absent
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Mark Keith for Bill Glennie.
Review and Consideration of August 9, 2011 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the minutes of August 9, 2011 as presented. Seconded by Phil LaMoreaux. Motion carried 4-0. John Greenwood abstained.
Sonny Harris just arrived.
Corsair Realty – Harriet Hobbs, Manager – Deadline for Conditions to be met today. Map 7, Lot 29:
Discussion ensued regarding the deadline for conditions to have been met by today, which have not. The final condition that was to be met on the Gravel Pit Permit is the Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment which has not been done. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has set October 5, 2011 for the continuance of the Public Hearing for the Special Exception. There is no one present at this meeting to represent Corsair Realty.
A copy of letter from the Board of Selectmen to Corsair Realty, dated September 7, 2011 explaining the dangerous conditions at Pleasant Valley Road which also suggested they talk with Mary Pinkham-Langer, Department of Revenue. This letter also requested the Planning Board cease consideration of the Gravel Pit Application, until the matter is resolved.
Mark Keith stepped down, being an abutter.
Nicki Dubaere, Pleasant Valley Road, an abutter to the Corsair Realty Gravel Pit questioned that if this Application gets denied, that means that the conditions that they had agreed to prior are no good any more to which she was answered in the affirmative. It was also stated that if another Application was not applied for, then the pit would have to be reclaimed. Conversation ensued.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to disapprove the Application for the Gravel Pit Permit for Corsair Realty, Harried Hobbs, Manager, Map 7, Lot 29 as conditions have not been met by the extension deadline. Phil LaMoreaux seconded the motion. Motion Carried 6-0.
At this time, it was pointed out the necessity of getting more details in writing.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to write a letter to Corsair Realty, Harriet Hobbs, Manager, Map 7, Lot 29 advising a new Gravel Pit Excavation Application is required or closure activities must be started by October 18, 2011. Seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 6-0.
Valley Excavation, Nate Kimball, Breezy Hill Road, Map 3, Lot 82 needs to renew the Gravel Pit Application and a reminder will be forwarded.
Site Plan Regulations Amendment:
To amend the Site Plan Regulations, because of a conflict between the sign provisions in the Zoning Ordinance and the sign provisions in the Site Plan, a Public Hearing needs to be held and a posted notice in the paper. This Public Hearing will be held on the September 27, 2011 Planning Board meeting.
Geoffrey Hirsch – Old Sutton Road regarding notice of Site Plan Review Requirement:
The Planning Board advised they had received a notice that the Hirsch’s were advertising there was a Bed and Breakfast at this address, which is fine, however it would require a Site Plan. The Hirsch’s did respond that they do have one bedroom they advertised.
It was also pointed out that it appears the signage for their Antiques business is in excess of what is allowed in the Home Business provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
This does not include the pre-existing signs. The total signage allowable is four square feet or less and it appears they have more. It was explained that the point of a Site Plan Review is because the Planning Board does not know what is there.
It was stated that this meeting could be considered a Conceptual Consultation. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance was given to the Hirsch’s.
Letters forwarded to the Selectmen:
A letter will be written to the Selectmen regarding their follow up on the letters they had written on May 31, 2011 to:
Carolyn Demers, Route 103, Map 3, Lot 34 regarding a sign which is in violation.
Soaring Goose, LLC, Route 114, Map 7, Lot 2, regarding a sign which is in violation.
To Do Folder:
The To Do Folder was looked through and the Bank Statement was noted.
A Voluntary Merger of Lots M 6, Lot 114 and Map 6, Lot 115 were noted and a copy of the deed and check is needed.
Meeting adjourned 8:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary