PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004
41 South Main Street
Members Present: Jim Horgan, Charlie King, Hiram Watson, Troy Robidas, Bill Tsiros,
Gerald White
Selectmen’s Rep: Absent
Staff Present: Fran Osborne
Public Present: Mike O’Neil (Inland Construction), David DeJager
· Chairman Horgan brought the meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. and went over agenda items with those present.
· Discussion on “Strafford Regional Planning Commission Housing Workshop February 19, 2004. Bill Tsiros informed board members that the legislature turned this down so there is no need for meeting.
· A letter from Marilyn Robicheau was taken under advisement for review by board members (see attached).
· Minutes were reviewed and amendments were made as follows:
Page 4 – line 19 from bottom – 2nd, 3 for (Barry Elliott, Bill Tsiros, Hiram Watson)
Page 6 – line 6 from top – in favor of removing the Chairman of the ZAMPS Subcommittee, Brad Anderson, final vote 4 in favor (Bill Tsiros, Hiram Watson, Barry Elliott & Jim Horgan), 3 against (Charlie King, Gerald White & Troy Robidas), motion carried.
Page 6 – With no further business to discuss, Gerald White made a motion to adjourn
Bill Tsiros made motion to accept as amended, Troy 2nd, motion carried.
· Ron Olszak, Bristol N. H. Preliminary discussion on feasibility of opening an equipment sales business on Rte. 11 (part of Edith Richardson property). He wants to put up a building to house tractors, construction equipment, construction trailers, etc. CEO Jack Dever says this type of business is allowed here. Discussion with Chairman – Fran will schedule him to come before the Technical Review Committee before scheduling him for PB review.
· Chairman Horgan stated there was to be a non-public session which will not be held as Brad Anderson will not be able to be here tonight. Chairman scheduled him to come before the Planning Board February 17, 2004.
· CIP 2004 – 2009 Updated 2004 – Hiram Watson said the CIP was started last July with members of the committee - Troy Robidas, Sylvia Howard, Hiram Watson and Joan Funk & Ernie as staff. Dept. Heads brought figures for capital expenditures. Ernie kept minutes of the meetings. Parks & Recreation Director Kerry Mucher asked for a new van for 2005. Chief Roberge – will need new cruisers, etc. – it is all in the CIP report. Sylvia Howard asked the chief about the condition of the cruisers and Scott Roberge provided that information deemed necessary. Dale Sprague gave a scenario on expenditures for
wastewater treatment plant. Clark Hackett – a new highway garage. The selectmen will look at the CIP. This report is important. By RSA statute it is required the school department give us a budget – we will be using last year’s report as we didn’t get a budget for this year.
Hiram – the CIP is a good, complete job and Bill Tsiros agreed. A motion was made by Bill Tsiros to approve the CIP 2004 – 2009 as updated and presented to the Planning Board, Troy Robidas 2nd , motion carried. Hiram will get a copy to Applied Economic Research. Hiram commended Ernie for his work on the CIP.
· Gerald White – asked about the Goodwin Library elevator handicap access and being part of the CIP. Discussion . Gerry White said last year Manny Krasner warned the town they would be asking for money. Bill Tsiros explained money may come from trustee funds. Discussion on this being put in the CIP.
· Motion by Hiram and 2nd by Bill Tsiros to recess for 10 minutes at 7:25 p. m. – motion carried, meeting reconvened at 7:35 p. m.
· Other Business: Building Permit on Private Road by Mike O’Neil (Inland Construction). (Tax Map R44, Lot 53), Chipmunk Lane, Yonder Ridge Development. Fran did narrative as follows: this building permit application is for a new 3-bedroom Colonial style 2-story home 24’x34’ with 1,698 s. f. (plans provided) and an approved septic system design for same. These roads are maintained year-round in good condition and an owners association which is the “legally responsible entity” is required by Farmington’s Zoning Ordinance. There have been 3 previous building permits approved on Chipmunk
Lane. A driveway permit has been applied for. The “Private Road Acknowledgment” has been filled out for approval by the Selectmen and will be recorded at Strafford Registry of Deeds before a building permit can be issued. Code Enforcement Officer, Jack Dever, has reviewed the building permit application and sees no problems with it. After discussion, Hiram Watson made a motion to accept the building permit as presented, Charlie 2nd, motion carried. Charlie King made motion to recommend this building permit to the Selectmen for approval, Hiram 2nd, motion carried. Charlie King asked about the road association. Discussion.
· Site Review Application by BU Rentals (David DeJager) for 11 Summer Street (Tax Map U16, Lot 117) to increase the number of units from 6 to 9 units within the existing building. Dave DeJager read his narrative from 1/28/04 (see attached). Discussion on water pressure, sidewalk easement, green space, ample parking provided, etc. Three waivers were received: (1) Waiver from Site Review Application in accordance with Section 3.01, Article E & Section 3.02, Article A of the Site Review Regulations (Site Development Standards) – Item 14 – Written Engineering Report on Runoff – no contour or grading changes proposed
or needed; (2)Waiver for the Site Review Application in accordance with Section 3.01, Article E & Section 3.02, Article A of the Site Review Regulations (Site Development Standards) – Item 7 – Finish Floor Elevations – Justification: No change of pre-existing floor elevations; (3) Waiver for the Site Review Application in accordance with Section 3.01, Article E & Section 3.02, Article A of the Site Review Regulations (Site Development Standards) – Item 8 – Grade Contours – Justification: No grounds changes proposed or needed. (See attached waivers). Discussion. Dave DeJager said the final site plan will be submitted last. A “Blocking & Screening Agreement” between B.U. Rentals, LLC & Darryl & Allison Leahy for a planter to provide vehicular traffic blocking & screening between the properties at 11 & 13 Summer St. will be constructed (attached). A copy of the survey
plan has been provided & is part of the record. A Memo of Understanding between B.U. Rentals, LLC & Town of Farmington is attached & has been reviewed by legal counsel and approved. Discussion. Hiram read a memo from Gerry Mylroie (see attached) recommending the PB approve waiver requests (3); recommend PB approve Site Plan showing sidewalk easement, driveway blocking & landscaped screening & property lighting & Blocking & Screening Agreement with abutter & Sidewalk Easement Memo of Understanding.
Charlie King – issues have been addressed. Are nine units based on the entire lot? Yes. Charlie said he liked what he saw.
Bill Tsiros – this meets all the requirements. Our subdivision regulations allow using all land of record. Bill discussed he was present at TRC meetings and was part of that review.
Hiram Watson – I’m glad to see the agreement with neighbors and that issues have been resolved.
Hiram Watson made a motion to accept the plan as received, Bill Tsiros 2nd, all in favor, motion carried. Charlie King was to make an amendment but withdrew it.
· With no further business to discuss, Troy Robidas made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Bill Tsiros 2nd, all in favor, motion carried.
APPROVED
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Jim Horgan, Chairman Date
Planning Board
Town of Farmington
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