ANTRIM PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the November 18, 2004 meeting
Members present:
Fred Anderson Bob Bethel Scott Burnside
Bob Edwards Spencer Garrett Mike Oldershaw
Ed Rowehl
Members absent:
Dan Valley
Public attendees:
Ron Haggett Renee Rabideau Ben Pratt
Bill Prokop
Chairman Rowehl opened the meeting at 7:05 PM by introducing Ms. Rabideau to the members. He explained that Ms. Rabideau had expressed an interest in serving as an alternate member on the board. Mr. Oldershaw asked Ms. Rabideau if she would give a brief summary of her background and experience. Ms. Rabideau stated that she had begun work with Mr. Donald Mellen’s surveying company in 1984. In 1987 she received a permit as a septic system designer and in 1999 was certified as a wetland scientist. Mr. Oldershaw moved to appoint Ms. Rabideau as an alternate member of the board. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed.
Mr. Oldershaw moved that the board go into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(a). Mr. Bethel seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Anderson – aye, Oldershaw – aye, Burnside – aye, Bethel – aye, Garrett – aye. The pertinent business being conducted, Mr. Oldershaw moved that the non-public session be closed and the public meeting be reconvened. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed.
Mr. Oldershaw moved that the board go into non-public session pursuant to RSA 91-A:3,II(e). Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Anderson – aye, Oldershaw – aye, Burnside – aye, Bethel – aye, Garrett – aye. The pertinent business being conducted, Mr. Oldershaw moved that the non-public session be closed and the public meeting be reconvened. Mr. Burnside seconded the motion, which passed.
The continuation of the public hearing on the application for Mr. Harriman’s excavation site was opened. Mr. Palmer, the agent for Mr. Harriman was not able to have the information requested by the board so the public hearing was continued until December 2, 2004. Mr. Harriman’s application for a minor subdivision was also continued until December 2, 2004 as the board felt that this application should not be heard until the application for the excavation site was completed.
The next order of business was the continuation of the public hearing on the application of Mr. Knapton for a major subdivision off of Pierce Lake Road. The members reviewed reports submitted by the Fire Chief, Police Chief and the Conservation Commission. The secretary reported that he had been in touch with DES and was told that they were in the process of negotiating a reclamation plan with Mr. Knapton to repair damage done to the wetlands as part of land clearing he had done. It was the consensus of the board that the reclamation process was between DES and Mr. Knapton and the planning board had no jurisdiction in the matter. Mr. Weymouth, an abutter had expressed concern about the disturbance of the wetlands. The secretary will advise Mr. Weymouth of the information he obtained from DES.
Mr. Anderson moved to approve the application of Donald E. Knapton, Sr., File # 2004-14PB for a major subdivision of property located on Pierce Lake Road, Antrim, NH, Tax Map 7A Lot 65 located in the Lakefront Residential & Rural Districts. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into five (5) lots. The following conditions apply to this approval:
Planning Board requirements, commitments and agreements made by the applicant and/or his agent as recorded in the meeting minutes dated November 18, 2004 and previous meetings as they pertain to this application are a conditional part of this approval.
The applicant is to obtain a building permit for any construction or alterations and adhere to all building, health and fire codes.
The final Mylars are to show that all monuments are set and the date when they were set.
The final Mylars are to note that State Subdivision approval has been obtained.
The final Mylar will include test pit location and well radius for lot 7A-65-4.
Mr. Burnside seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Anderson – aye, Oldershaw – aye, Burnside – aye, Bethel – aye, Garrett – aye.
The next order of business was the public hearing on the request by Paul & Michele Dugre for a minor site plan review under Article V par. B.1.t. of the zoning ordinance for property located at 269 Concord Road, Antrim, NH 03440 Tax Map 4, Lot 111 in the Highway Business District. The applicant proposes to rent U-Haul trucks and trailers. Mr. Dugre presented a plot plan showing where he would store the trucks and trailers. He said that he estimated that he would initially have two or three trucks and two or three trailers on the lot at any one tme. He also explained that new utility poles were being installed and that the area lighting would be improved. Ms. Kerber, an abutter had responded to the notice in writing by stating that she was concerned about the hours of operation. She requested that they be no earlier than 6:00 AM and no
later than 7:00 PM. Mr. Dugre said that they would coincide with the hours of operation for his automotive repair shop. They are from 8:00 AM – 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Saturdays. Mr. Oldershaw asked how after hour drop off would be handled. Mr. Dugre said he would have the same policy as he has for his shop. Vehicles would be left in front of his shop door and there would be a key drop. He would move the vehicles to their parking areas the following morning. There were no abutters present to speak either in favor or in opposition to the application. The members than reviewed the checklist and determined that all items were satisfied or not applicable. Mr. Dugre was advised that if any signage were put up for the rental business that he would have to obtain a sign permit.
Mr. Burnside moved to accept the application of Paul & Michele Dugre File # 2004-25PB for a change of use of property located at 269 Concord Street, Antrim, NH, Tax Map 4 Lot 111 located in the Highway District. The applicant proposes to rent U-Haul trailers and trucks. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Roll call vote: Anderson – aye, Oldershaw – aye, Burnside – aye, Bethel – aye, Garrett – aye.
There being no further deliberation on the application, Mr. Anderson moved to approve the application of Paul & Michele Dugre File # 2004-25PB for a change of use of property located at 269 Concord Street, Antrim, NH, Tax Map 4 Lot 111 located in the Highway District. The applicant proposes to rent U-Haul trailers and trucks. The following conditions apply to this approval:
Planning Board requirements, commitments and agreements made by the applicant and/or his agent as recorded in the meeting minutes dated November 18, 2004 as they pertain to this application are a conditional part of this approval.
The applicant is to obtain a building permit for any construction or alteration and adhere to all building, health and fire codes.
Hours of operation shall be 8:00 AM – 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Saturdays
Mr. Burnside seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Roll call vote: Anderson – aye, Oldershaw – aye, Burnside – aye, Bethel – aye, Garrett – aye.
Mr. Garrett moved to accept the minutes of the November 4, 2004 meeting as corrected. Mr. Oldershaw seconded the motion, which passed.
The members then reviewed the proposed budget for FY 2005. After some brief discussion Mr. Burnside moved to recommend the budget to the selectmen as presented. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion, which passed.
The secretary asked for guidance on issuing building permits on lot 2A-094. It appears that there are legal lots created in 1971, which are approximately 50’ wide, by 100 feet deep. The question is whether or not one can build on these lots. Mr. Oldershaw said that one could since they are legal non-conforming lots. The next questions was whether or not current zoning set backs applied because if they did, the structure could only be 10 feet wide. Mr. Oldershaw said that current set backs would not apply and felt that there were no set back requirements in 1971. Mr. Edwards was concerned that the drawing of the subdivision dated in 1971 was not signed by the planning board. It was decided that the secretary would try to determine if the plat was registered, He was also instructed to advise the property owner that the planning board
felt it would be desirable if some of the small tracks could be merged.
Members reviewed the application for Mr. Elder to cross a wetland for a driveway in a proposed subdivision. The members were concerned about certain inadequacies in the drawing and would want them corrected before any application for subdivision is placed before the board. Their recommendation to the zoning board was that there was no objection to the granting of a special exception; however, the zoning board should take into account the notice from DES dated November 10, 2004 that certain requirements for the granting of a permit to cross the wetlands had not been met.
Members reviewed the application for Mr. Lauber to cross two wetlands for driveways in a proposed subdivision. One of the driveways proposed would be shared. There was some discussion as to the length of this drive and the consensus was that this would be dealt with during the site plan review. Their recommendation to the zoning board was that there was no objection to the granting of a special exception.
Drawings for crossing four wetlands for subdivision proposed by Mighty Oaks Realty were reviewed. There was a good deal of discussion regarding the entire subdivision, particularly as to the location of wetlands but all agreed that this would be dealt with upon review of an application for the subdivision. The board had no objection to the proposed crossings of the wetlands per se but strongly recommended that members of the ZBA conduct a site review before making a decision.
The secretary stated that Ms. Rochford asked if the board would consider a site review of the Lauber property before a formal application for the subdivision was submitted. The members felt that this would not be appropriate until final drawings were submitted and ground controls were set.
Members reviewed the capital improvement request of the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Oldershaw felt that a member of the department should present the plan and explain their requirements. The secretary will ask Mr. Harding or a representative to appear at the December 2, 2004 meeting.
Mr. Garret reported on a meeting of the Transportation committee. . He indicated that a consultant to DOT was to be hired. The trend in highway development was toward greater solicitation of public input and the department was to adopt a strategy of being more policy oriented rather than project oriented. The overall objective was to be more pro active and more sensitive to community needs. Mr. Garret cited a case in a town where a developer constructed a Class V road and because it was Class V the selectmen accepted it for the town. A discussion followed regarding the procedure for road acceptance. The secretary was instructed to review previous research regarding road acceptance. He was also asked to obtain a policy statement from the selectmen regarding their position on the standards for road acceptance to be used by the planning board
in the review of subdivision applications.
Mr. Edwards stated that there would be a meeting on December 7th of the Growth committee at which time the matter of growth and open space will be discussed. The secretary will plan to attend the meeting.
Members reviewed proposed changes to the Article XI Wetland District and Article XIII Special Exceptions, to handle the granting of special exceptions to the disturbance of the 25-foot buffer zone adjacent to wetlands. The members felt that the proposed criteria for granting the special exception were adequate; however felt that the entire approval process should be part of the subdivision and site plan review regulations administered by the planning board rather than administered by the zoning board as a special exception. The secretary will attempt to prepare such changes to the ordinance and regulations in time for a public hearing.
Members approved a change in Article XI Wetland district, paragraph G to only require a report from the water and sewer department when applicable.
Members were provided with changes made to the subdivision and site plan review regulations in 1992, which were never incorporated, into the manuals.
Members were advised that a clerical error was made in the preparation of the zoning ordinances. The term “single family detached dwellings” as a permitted use in the rural distinct is a misnomer and should read “single family dwellings. The manuals will be corrected.
Changes to the ordinance, which were adopted in December 2003, were reviewed. The changes were not on the March 2004 ballot. It was agreed that they should be presented again at a public hearing and prepared for the March 2005 ballot.
Members agreed to reserve the December 16, 2004 meeting for a public hearing on ordinance and regulation changes and no other business is to be conducted that evening.
Mr. Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting. M. Burnside seconded the motion, which passed. Mr. Rowehl adjourned the meeting at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul L. Vasques, Secretary
Antrim Planning Board
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