Chichester Planning Board
Minutes of Meeting
Wednesday June 20, 2018
Members Present: Chairman Stan Brehm, Michael Williams, Jeff Jordan, Richard Moore, Tom Houle, Ann Davis, Richard Bouchard, Kristy Barnouski Secretary.
Others present: Keith Babb, and other members of the public.
Mr. Brehm called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Mr. Williams made a motion and Mr. Jordan seconded to approve the minutes with changes from the June 7, 2018 Meeting. Motion passes.
Discussion- Keith Babb
Mr. Babb came before the board to discuss his 9 acre lot that he would like to put apartment buildings on. Mr. Babb understood there are a lot of constraints and wanted some more information on the density rules. After some discussion the Planning Board worked out that 16 apartments would be allowed or he would have to go to the ZBA for approval for extra units.
Mr. Babb stated that he had already gone to district five of the D.O.T. and that he had also already applied for a wetlands permit to build a bridge.
Mr. Williams asked if all 9 acres were within the 500 ft of the Commercial zone and reminded him he could not build within 40ft of the edge of the state highway.
The Board questioned whether or not this was the best place for housing. Mr. Babb stated that he was limited to what he could put there due to the fact that there was no phase 3 power.
Plan review-Chichester Commons
The Board reviewed the plan that was submitted on 6/13/2018 by Jonathon Halle of Warren Street Architects for a 14 unit affordable housing complex. The Board compiled a list of questions to ask the Town attorney in regards to this very complex project. Questions included whether or not a lot merger should be done, questions on whether or not it is workforce housing, can Chichester residents have first choice, what benefits it will bring to Chichester and waiver questions. CNHRPC is reviewing the plans extensively and the Board will be provided with a memo as soon as it’s finished.
Zoning update-
CNHRPC will be coming into meet with the Board on July 12, 2018 to discuss the update of the zoning research they have completed thus far.
Mr. Williams wanted to publically apologize to Mr. Cole for his conduct at the last meeting and for speaking to him in such a manor.
The Board asked to schedule a public hearing for the amendments of the rules of procedures to change the start time of the meeting from 7:00pm to 6:30pm and also add the amendment that no item shall be placed on the agenda without the supportive documentation.
Adjournment- Having no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Williams made a motion and seconded by Ms. Davis to adjourn the meeting at 8:15pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kristy Barnouski, Secretary
Not approved until signed.
Chairman, Stan Brehm
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