ࡱ> ;=:y %bjbj 76{{,"f0>>>>>$HZ  >> .>>> KSG"60fi  f : December 6, 2011 Planning Board Meeting Members Present: Chair Ernie Allain, Members Greg Estrella, Francoise Cusson, Aline Boucher, Ex-Officio Members Tom McCue, Sue Tremblay, Alternate Member Richard Cassidy. Excused were Lucien Langlois, David Morin and Martha Creegan. Absent: Laura Jamison and Andre Duchesne were absent. Chair Allain appointed Mr. Cassidy to a voting member for this meeting. Public Comments none Approval of November Minutes Mrs. Boucher moved to approve the minutes of the November meeting with a correction made; Mr. Cassidy seconded and the motion carried. Lot Line Adjustment A lot line adjustment for 583 Champlain Street is being requested by New England Family Housing to combine two lots for tax purposes. The lots to be combined are Map 130; Lot 374 and Map 130; Lot 375. Mrs. Cusson moved to merge the two lots as requested; Mr. Estrella seconded and the motion carried. Mrs. Cusson pointed out that the building on lot 373 appears to be crossing a boundary line. Ms. Laflamme stated that she would check on it. Involuntary Lot Mergers Ms. Laflamme reported that when the City switched mapping companies from Metcalf & Eddie to Cartographics, there were several lots side by side and owned by the same person that were merged. The Legislature has now said that all mergers are allowed to unbundle if they were merged without the property owners consent within the next five years. The information will be placed in the paper, annual report, and on the web site as notice to the public. If such lots are brought to the Citys attention, we have to take them apart and go back to the original configuration. Downtown Economic & Design Strategy Ms. Laflamme explained that the final committee meeting for Moving Downtown Forward has occurred and the group of consultants (HEB; John Wacker and Stu Arnett) presented the plan to the City Council. There is still time to give back comments and the final plan will be presented in January. There are five pieces to be done to bring the plan to fruition. Several design boards were on display for the Planning Board to view depicting a new and improved streetscape in the downtown. The 19 acre park owned by PSNH will become more a part of the downtown with better access and function. Communication and marketing needs to get people to recognize that the city has moved. The Plan will cost $15 million over 10 years with City participation at 10%; other funding coming from PSNH, grants, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district; and bringing in private financing. PSNH is supportive of the idea and intends to bring senior staff to Berlin to view the details. PSNH is coming close to re-licensing hydros and they will be required to have a community benefit as part of their work. The area being worked on is from Veterans Park to St. Annes Church which encompasses mile. The PSNH Park was studied and found to have a poor entrance. PSNH is a willing partner and they will work to create a North entrance to the park, bridging over the green pipe that will connect the park to the downtown. The Veterans Park area would get a new welcome sign for the City of Berlin as well as additional sidewalk so that both sides of the street have sidewalk. Ms. Laflamme went on to say that the State is making progress on a connected snowmobile/ATV trail all the way to Pittsburg. The final mile is in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge and their Master Plan does not allow for ATVs on the protected land. Chair Allain expressed the need for a grocery store. Ms. Laflamme clarified that the campground to be built for Jericho was originally thought to be going in the park; however a new plan has the campground on the Dillon subdivision. That is one of the only places left for a subdivision in the city. Mr. McCue commented that the State is putting out an RFP with an aggressive timeline. Ms. Laflamme noted that the City owns 3 key properties in the downtown: the old Tea Bird building; the courthouse; and the former Rite Aid store and all need to be redeveloped. Properties that need to be addressed have been documented in a ten year plan with funding being leveraged from a static amount from the city and funding from PSNH. A TIF District would set aside the difference between the taxes collected on the district before improvements are made and after new development. The money can then be used for infrastructure improvements in the targeted area. There is a leadership piece that needs the support of the Mayor and Council who have made it clear that they support the project but they want the money they put in to be visible to the residents and taxpayers of the community. Ms. Laflamme stated that someone will be needed to be the face of the project. BIDPA has been envisioned as being in the real estate portion and they have access to money and can bond. The Chamber of Commerce is hoped to become the marketing champion. With regard to the design and economic plan, more money is needed for the final vision and to get construction drawings and plans to the construction stage which will cost $175,000. A new entrance to the PSNH Park will invite people in. Arches are proposed for Main Street; a new kiosk made of the same metal as Bickford Place is proposed and all of this will create a different feel in the downtown. Signaling will need to be addressed as well as directional signage. In the Economic Plan, it was found that a large retailer would offer benefits. A family clothing store/outfitters is needed for the downtown. Ms. Laflamme noted that she has visited the Hannah Grimes in Keene to view incubator space in their downtown and will be visiting WREN in Bethlehem. Mr. Estrella commented that without a project manager work on the downtown project would filter back to staff. Mrs. Boucher added that it is important that the project is not nickel and dimed. The key is commitment that the city puts $150,000 per year over the next 10 years. Mr. McCue established that most on the city council think this is a good idea and the Mayor is on board. They worry that if people dont see results that they will get upset. It will be important to provide progress reports to the council every year. January Planning Board Meeting Ms. Laflamme stated that January 10 is the Presidential Primary and the Planning Board meeting is to be rescheduled to Wednesday January 4. Mt. Jasper Ms. Laflamme reported that the base mapping of Mt. Jasper has been done. There are a lot of uses and restrictions that make it so there wont be a lot of development on the site. Sally Manikian will be at the next meeting and then a community meeting can be scheduled. Public Comments None Member Comments Mr. McCue commented that the NH Bureau of Trails has made an adjustment to the snowmobile trail through the City. During construction, no one is allowed on the mill site by order of the insurance company. The snowmobile route is changed to go on the east side of Hutchins Street all the way to the AVRRDD property. There is a curfew in place. Planner comments Ms. Laflamme noted that Mr. McCue has only one more meeting before the end of his term on the City Council. She hoped he would consider joining the Planning Board and offered to send a recommendation to Mayor and Councilor. Mr. McCue acknowledged interest but said he would think about it. Councilor Remillard has expressed an interest in the Planning Board. Mrs. Boucher moved to adjourn; Mr. Estrella seconded and the motion carried. 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