ANTRIM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
April 7, 2009 Meeting
Members & Staff Present: Diane Chauncey Doug Crafts John Giffin
Ron Haggett John Kendall Frank Scales Paul Vasques
Paul Young
Members & Staff Absent: Len Pagano Don Winchester
Public Attendees: None
Work Session: Chair Kendall convened the meeting at 7:13 pm.
Approval of Minutes: Mr. Haggett moved to accept the Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes of March 17, 2009 as written It was seconded by Mr. Young, and unanimously agreed upon.
Falcigno: Town Counsel letter regarding rights of ways
File#2008-18ZBA, Falcigno, Paul & Theresa, Map 214 Lot 76, 60 Wheeler's Cover Road
Mr. Vasques recused himself from the discussion due to conflict of interest.
After a lengthy discussion of the ZBA's decision process, the Antrim Zoning Ordinance, past court decisions, etc., the Board decided that on May 12, 2009, the Board would meet at 60 Wheeler's Cove Road to view the carport. Following the Site Walk, the Board will meet at Town Hall.
New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) #2009-01ZBA Map 244 Lot 6, Dunlap, 22 High Street:
Selection of a Radio Frequency Engineer - Review Hutchins proposal & background -
Mark Hutchins - Radiofrequency Engineer of Brattleboro, Vt., has sent a proposal
for a technical review of the New Cingular Wireless, PCS (AT&T) application.
Mr. Hutchins would do an application review, as well as, meet with the Board to
review his conclusions.
Review responses from references (Diane)
Diane had called the RF Engineer's references and three of the four municipalities
said that Mr. Hutchins had been timely, appropriate, stayed within their estimate, very
detailed, and no negative comments. The fourth municipality did not return the
call. The estimate ($9000.) would be placed in an escrow account
Decision to hire RF Engineer
A motion will be drafted for the April 14, 2009 meeting.
A roll call vote will be required.
Decision regarding Site Walk
The Board discussed a potential walk on the Dunlap property. They discussed the
abutters' concerns, and would like to request permission from the abutters to view the
Dunlap property from their parcels. A motion will be drafted for the April 14, 2009 meeting. A Roll Call vote will be required The proposed date for the Site walk is Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Balloon/crane Test
The balloon/crane test will be discussed at the April 14,
Additional comments submitted by Peter Burwen
Mr. Peter Burwen of 11 Maple Avenue has submitted 2 additional responses to the
AT&T application. The Board members have received the documents and the documents have been added to the Abutters' Documentation folder. The documents
will be sent to the applicant and distributed at the April 14th meeting.
Business Meeting:
Terms expire for Kendall, Young & Pagano. – Need to reappoint or select new
Chairperson:
Mr. Young nominated Mr. Kendall to continue as Chairperson. Mr. Giffin
seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous.
Vice-Chairperson:
Mr. Haggett nominated Mr. Young to continue as Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Crafts
seconded the nomination. The vote was unanimous.
Member:
Chair Kendall suggested that Mr. Haggett change from Alternate to Member;
and that Mr. Pagano change from Member to Alternate. Chair Kendall will
discuss the change with Mr. Pagano. When finalized, the Selectmen will be
asked to make the appointments recommended by the Board.
Fee Schedule: Possible revision for cell towers & wind farms
Mr. Vasques explained that the current fee schedule is no longer appropriate for
larger projects such as Cell Towers and Wind Farms. The Planning Staff
will review the charges of other towns and report back to the Board.
Correspondence:
Francestown: AT&T cell tower. Site walk April 18, 2009
Note specific requirements for the walk
Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Chauncey, Planning Assistant, On Behalf of the Antrim Zoning Board of Adjustment
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