ANTRIM PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of the April 6, 2006 Meeting
Members Present:
Mary Allen Mike Genest Renee Rabideau Andrew Robblee Ed Rowehl Brian Sawich
Alex Snow
Members Absent:
Fred Anderson Scott Burnside Bob Edwards
Public Attendees:
Meredith Cooper, SWRPC Kate Cook John Cook
Mark Lyons Donna Lyon Leigh Bosse
Bob Todd, LLS Peter Moore Peter Mellen, LLS
Bob Cloutier
Vice Chairman Sawich opened the meeting at 7:00 PM by appointing Ms. Rabideau to sit for Mr. Anderson, Mr. Snow to sit for Mr. Burnside and Ms. Allen to sit for Mr. Edwards. Mr. Genest made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 23, 2006 meeting as corrected which was seconded by Mr. Rowehl and passed. An updated roster of members was distributed.
Jane & Burtis Lauber File # 2005-05PB
Estate of Donald E. Knapton, Sr. File # 2005-12PB: Members reviewed a memo from Mr. Edwards summarizing his conversations with the Fire Chief regarding his reports dated March 21, 2006 which indicated that there were adequate water resources in the area of the developments; hence no cisterns or fire ponds were required. Mr. Edwards recommended that the Fire Chief’s recommendations be accepted. Mr. Genest moved to accept the Fire Chief’s memos dated March 21, 2006. Mr. Snow seconded the motion which passed unanimously. (Ms. Rabideau recused herself from the vote).
Sheila Sullivan File # 2006-06PB: Mr. Sawich continued the public hearing from March 23rd. Members reviewed the minutes of a site walk conducted on March 27th. Mr. Sullivan presented new drawings of the property showing how he would move the parking area away from wetlands and back 20 feet from Pleasant Street. Some discussion followed about the number of vehicles and possibly paving the parking area and preservation of the buffer zones. Mr. Sullivan still has not decided if he was going to take the shed down or move it closer to the house. The checklist was reviewed and deemed complete. There were no abutters present who wished to speak in favor or against the application. Mr. Genest moved to conditionally approve the application of Sheila Sullivan File # 2006-06PB for a change of use of property located
at 48 Pleasant Street, Antrim, NH, Tax Map 1A Lot 50 located in the Rural District. The applicant proposes to store concession and recreational vehicles for seasonal businesses. 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 March 2, 2006 and subsequent 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 alteration and adhere to all building, health and fire codes.
The number of vehicles and trailers on the property shall not exceed nine (9).
No cutting of the vegetation shall be done in the buffer zones facing Pleasant Street and Bryers Lane.
The entire parking area shall be covered with hard pack or similar material.
Ms. Allen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rowehl – abstained, Mr. Genest – aye, Mr. Snow – aye, Ms. Rabideau – aye, Mr. Robblee – aye, Ms. Allen – aye.
Cloutier, Robert, et al File # 2006-03PB: Mr. Sawich continued the public hearing from March 2nd. Minutes of the March 27th site walk were reviewed including photos and commentary submitted by Peter Moore. A Site Specific Soil Survey Report for Lot 1C-13-1 was submitted. As a result of the report the building envelop was reduced to 15,000 square feet. Mr. Todd explained that it would be an ideal site for a modular home with an attached garage. Ms. Allen said that the property owner would have to install a private sewer line. The question came up if property owners on water and sewer lines were obligated to hook up to town facilities. The Secretary was instructed to get an answer to the question and a report from the Water & Sewer Department outlining their requirements for lot 1C-13-1 to hook up
to water and sewer. A draft of easements for access on the shared driveway benefiting lots 1C-10-1 and 1C-10-2 was approved by Town Counsel as long as the easement is incorporated into the respective property deeds and not meant to be registered as a separate document. A memo from the Fire Chief dated March 14, 2006 stated that there were adequate water resources in the area to serve the development. A memo from the Road Agent stated that the driveway locations shown on the subdivision drawings dated January 23, 2006 were acceptable. Mr. Moore spoke briefly on the proposed donation of Parcel C to the Town. He felt that the property would manage itself and he was in favor of accepting the land. Some members were concerned that the wetlands on Parcel C were not delineated. Mr. Todd explained that it had not been done because of the frost in the ground and the parcel was not to be developed. A review of the checklist was undertaken and a number of completed items checked
off. Ms. Cooper advised the Board that since Parcel C was not to be a separate subdivided lot but annexed to 1C-54 by lot line adjustment, it was necessary to re-notice and schedule a public hearing since abutters affected by the lot line adjustment had not been notified. It was agreed that such notification would be made and the hearing was continued until 7:30 PM on May 4, 2006.
CBS Holding, LLC File # 2006-01PB: Mr. Sawich continued the public hearing from March 23rd. Ms. Rabideau recused herself from the Board. A question was asked regarding the status of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Mellen said it would remain in its natural vegetative state and the only change would be the drainage swale. Members reviewed the checklist. Item #140 created some discussion regarding paving driveway aprons and the length of aprons. Mr. Robblee moved that the current driveway regulations be adhered to. Ms. Allen seconded the motion which passed. Mr. Roblee moved the conditional approval of the application of CBS Holdings, LLC, File # 2006-01PB for a major subdivision of property located of Clinton Road (Route 31) Antrim, NH, Tax Map 8A Lot 3-1 located in the Rural Districts. The applicant proposes to divide the
property into six (6) lots. The following conditions apply to this approval:
1. Planning Board requirements, commitments and agreements made by the applicant and/or his agent as recorded in the meeting minutes dated February 16, 2006 and subsequent meetings as they pertain to this application are a conditional part of this approval.
2. The applicant is to obtain a building permit for any construction or alteration and adhere to all building, health and fire codes.
3. Pending written approval from Underwood Engineering regarding the Road Construction and Drainage drawings.
4. Subject to completion of the following items on the checklist dated 4/6/06 and subsequently amended: #’s 7, 17, 20, 45, 48, 50, 52, 60 thru 81 inclusive, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 112a, 115, 120, 121, 131, 144c and 151.
Mr. Snow seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Mr. Rowehl – aye, Mr. Genest – aye, Mr. Snow – aye, Mr. Roblee – aye, Ms. Allen – nay. Ms. Rabideau rejoined the Board.
Ms. Rabideau rejoined the Board.
Procedures for meetings: Procedures for conducting public meetings and hearings were reviewed. The consensus of the Board was to follow them and to incorporate them into the By-Laws for the Board.
Road Acceptance & reclassification; A letter from Town Counsel was presented which, for the most part approved the draft of a Policy for Road Acceptance and Reclassification. Counsel recommended some changes to the draft. Mr. Genest felt that the policy should contain language which would establish a threshold for acceptance or reclassification such as the length, number of homes or number of lots. Mr. Vasques will rework the draft and submit it to the Selectmen and the Board for approval before seeking further Counsel approval.
Granting Conditional Approvals: Mr. Vasques recommended that the Board not grant conditional approval of applications if reports from Departments, Commissions and Boards have not been received by the Planning Board. The reasoning was that said reports, if received after the conditional approval is given, could contain recommendations that require further deliberation by the Board which cannot be done if approval has been given. He recommended that if the reports are not submitted in a timely manner, that the matter be referred to the selectmen to seek compliance from department heads and chairmen. The Board concurred that this policy should be followed in the processing of future applications.
Registration of Mylars: Mr. Vasques is still in the process of establishing a fee structure for the registration of Mylars and other legal documents on behalf of the applicants.
Master Plan: The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2006
Wenckus John: Members reviewed a letter from the Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Wenckus is operating a home occupation without benefit of a minor site plan review and he has located a shed within the 50-foot front yard setback.
Tyler Small Engines: Members were advised that the U-Haul activity currently being conducted on the site was not a permitted use in the Village Business District. If Tyler wishes to proceed he has to appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a Variance and then to the Planning Board for a site plan review.
High Intensity Soil Surveys: Ms. Cooper gave a brief description of those instances when the Board might find it necessary to require a High Intensity Soil Survey (HISS). It primarily is required with small lots e.g. two acres or less. She suggested that the Board develop criteria in the regulations for when HISS is required. A perfect example was the study done on Lot 1C-13-1 in the Cloutier subdivision.
Torino Development: Mr. Vasques presented a drawing for a cluster house development for property at Map 7 Lot 102-1. The developer is requesting a conceptual consultation with the Board. Ms Rabideau questioned how the maximum lot yield was arrived at and the appearance that some of the lots did not have the 150 width to allow for the 75’ well radius. She was also concerned with the access road to the development because it appeared to cross the 100’ no cut buffer zone. The Board agreed to schedule a conceptual consultation for May 4th.
Alternates: Mr. Robblee suggested Mr. Koziell as an alternate member and Ms. Allen felt that perhaps Kim Proctor would make a good alternate. Mr. Robblee and Ms. Allen were asked to contact the individuals to see if they wished to serve.
Mr. Snow moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Rowehl seconded the motion which passed. Mr. Sawich adjourned the meeting at 10:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul L. Vasques, Secretary
Antrim Planning Board
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