Town of Buxton
Minutes
Monday, September 28, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Recorded by Krystal Dyer
Members in attendance: Jeremiah Ross, III, Keith Emery, Christopher Carroll, Chris Baldinelli and Mark Blier
Members not in attendance: none
Others in attendance: Geoffrey Trott, Henry Huntley
The meeting was called to order at 7pm
Geoff Trott proposing light manufacturing for composting toilets at 1522 Long Plains Road. Tax Map 8, Lot 45-3.
The recommendations from the fire chief were submitted along with an updated plan. Mr. Trott plans to comply with all the Fire Chiefs recommendations. There were no questions from other members. Jere asked if all members felt they had enough information to schedule a public hearing.
- Keith motions to schedule a public hearing for October 26, 2015 at 7 pm. Seconded by Chris C. five voted in favor.
CEO Report: Peter Gordon said he has drafted the first round of amendment for setbacks and is waiting for BOA Chairman Stephen Heroux to make comments before he presents to the Board. Copy of the Town of Hollis accessory dwelling ordinance. Would like to start the conversation for what the Board, and the town wants for accessory dwellings. They tend to be problematic for Code Officers due to the owner moving away and renting the property. The way the ordinance is written now, it implies that it is only for renovating an existing structure.
Currently someone can build new construction, leave the area unfinished, get their occupancy permit and apply for an accessory dwelling unit in the unfinished space. The intent of the accessory dwelling unit in Hollis is to temporarily house relatives during a time of need, and not to become a permanent apartment.
Peter asked how the Board looks at rock crushing in a gravel pit, is it a separate activity from gravel extraction. Keith says the Board has required them in the past to set specific times and notify the Code office on the days that they are planning to crush. If a gravel pit wants to crush they need to come before the Board. Jere added that a gravel pit was previously approved and if they want to add a crusher, this is an addition or a change, requiring them to return to the board for approval. Does a change of ownership constitute them to return to the Board? Jere said they would have to come back for the use of
the crusher, not for the use of the pit. Peter agreed. In the past, the board has imposed such conditions as limiting the number of days and hours the crusher can operate and to notify the code office before they begin.
Peter also contacted Navan from the Temple on Back Nippen, he will be submitting an updated plan showing the parking.
Approval of Minutes:
September 14, 2015
- Motioned by Chris B., seconded by Chris C. to accept the minutes of September 14, 2015 as amended. Five in favor.
Approval of Bills: none
Communications: none
Other Business:
Sign Planning Board by laws – the board members will sign tonight.
Chris C. asked if anyone has noticed the amount of signage in front of Dollar General and if it conforms with our sign ordinance. Will have Peter check it out and will review art 10.11 Signs in our future ordinance amendments.
Attendees may address the Board on the evening’s business:
Henry Huntley disused the rock crusher in the pit, he has a small pit on the other end of town and has had someone in the pit twice with a rock crusher. He did not get any additional permit, but does remember when his permit was approved in 2000, that crushing was limited to material from the site only. No material can be brought into the site to be crushed. Jere said they would have to look into the conditions for his site.
Henry also voiced comments on Accessory dwelling issue that the Code Officer brought up. Henry believes that the citizens of Buxton should be able to do whatever they want with their property as long as it does not infringe on their neighbors or is a safety hazard. Henry invites residents to come in and voice their opinions on this matter. Henry would prefer Article 10.11 not be made any more restrictive.
There was discussion about the next meeting being on October 12th, with it being the Columbus Day Holiday and the town office is closed. In the event that an application comes in, the board will have the next meeting on Tuesday, October 12th, 2015.
Adjourn:
- Motioned by Keith, seconded by Chris B. to adjourn at 7:22 pm. Five in favor.
Approval Date: ________
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Jeremiah Ross, III, Chairman Date
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