PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY – JANUARY 2, 2007
356 Main Street – Farmington, NH
Members Present: Charlie King, Hiram Watson, Jim Horgan,
David Meehan - Alternate
Absent: David Kestner – with notification
Don MacVane – without notification
Selectmen’s Rep: Paul Parker
Staff Present: Doreen T. Hayden.
S.R.P.C. Cynthia Copeland, Strafford Regional Planning Commission
Public Present: Bruce Cartwright – New Dam Partner, Richard Maloon – New Dam Partner, Tony Alcorn – New Dam Partner, Wendell Camp, Marlene Camp, Randy Tetreault – Norway Plains, Gerry Gibson, Cindy McKenna, John McKenna, Jake Tetreault – JTI Site Development, George Bradley
Chairman King called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Chairman King seated Alternate David Meehan for absent David Kestner
1st order of business: Review and approve meeting minutes of 12-05-2006; Jim Horgan motions to accept as written, 2nd Paul Parker; Hiram Watson and David Meehan abstain; discussion; Paul Parker feels that these minutes should be tabled until the next Planning Board Workshop of 01-16-2007 because with 2 abstentions that only leave 3 for a vote, further a quorum for a valid vote should be in place; Jim Horgan withdraws his original motions and re-motions to table the review and approval of these minutes to the next Planning Board Workshop Meeting of 01-16-2007; 2nd Paul Parker; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
2nd order of business: Review and approve meeting minutes of 12-19-2006; Jim Horgan motions to accept as written; 2nd Hiram Watson; discussion; Paul Parker has a few changes; on page 2 of 9 change the word increase to decrease; on page 3 of 9 in the 4th paragraph T. O. P. U. should be spelled out as Table of Permitted Uses and leave it as T. O. P. U. throughout the balance of the minutes; Page 5 of 9; Under definition section Trucking – add The results of the motion fails; Hiram Watson has 2 corrections; on page 5 of 9; paragraphs 3 & 5 change ECD to EDC; Jim Horgan motions to accept the minutes as amended; 2nd Paul Parker; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan asks for an introduction to the woman that is sitting at the table; Chairman King introduces Ms. Cynthia Copeland from Strafford Regional Planning Commission who is here to support the Planning Board in their interpretation of applications; the Strafford Regional Planning Commission has been contracted by the Town of Farmington Board of Selectmen on a 10-hour per week basis to support the Planning Department and Planning Board until such time that the Board Of Selectmen determine if a full-time Planner to replace Paul Esswein will be hired.
Chairman King calls for any other business to come before the board.
· Compliance Discussion: Regarding Cherub Estates Phase III as requested by the Town of Farmington Board of Selectmen.
Chairman King has a couple of items to cover; (1) To review as requested by the Board of Selectmen to hold a compliance hearing with regard to Cherub Estates. Chairman King turns to Paul Parker for details; Paul Parker indicates that some items have come up and the Board of Selectmen concurred that it would be a good idea to discuss such items as; a Home Owners Association documentation, pedestrian access on each side of the road; end of the cul-de-sac easement that enters into the Town of Farmington Forest, a telephone pole that should be removed and grading that should be taken care of down to the Town of Farmington Forest.
Jim Horgan motions to have a compliance hearing at the next Planning Board Meeting of 02-06-2007, 2nd Paul Parker; it is stated that Doreen T. Hayden should notice the applicant of this requirement as well as all of the abutters in the Cherub Estates Development.
Chairman King reads into the record a letter from citizen John Tetreault of Cherub Estates requesting that the Town of Farmington accept Holly Lane and Cherub Drive as Town of Farmington roads. The board entertains discussion on the road infrastructure and what Joel Moulton, Director of Public Works findings are; Chairman King states the board does not want to speculate or speak on behalf of the findings of Joel Moulton and would rather have Joel Moulton address the board and give his detail of findings.
Jim Horgan states that he would not be in favor of the Town of Farmington accepting the road until all is taken care of; Hiram Watson would like a site walk completed with Joel Moulton in attendance; Chairman King recommends that each Planning Board Member take a walk through the development and make their review before the Planning Board could make any such endorsement of recommendation to accept the road and further states review and discussion will be conducted at the next compliance hearing of 02-06-07.
Paul Parker addresses the letter from Strafford Regional Planning that each Member of the Board received in their package; the letter reflects the past appointments of him and John Law as volunteers for the Commission; Paul Parker further indicated that he would still consider a nomination to the board as did John Law at a previous Planning Board Meeting; there is discussion on the length of the term; Cynthia Copeland states that it is a 4-year term; Chairman King announced that this volunteer opportunity is open to all residents in the Town of Farmington who have a desire to sit on the Commission and also requested this opportunity be posted on the Channel 26 television.
6:30 pm
· Conceptual Discussion: By New Dam Partners (Tony Alcorn, Bruce Cartwright and Richard Maloon); for the development of Phase II of Waldron Woods; (Tax Map R60, Lot #18); located on Bay Road; in the (RR) Rural Residential Zoning District.
Tony Alcorn, New Dam Partner introduces himself and Richard Maloon and Bruce Cartwright as the other partners of New Dam.
Tony Alcorn presents on behalf of the New Dam Partners; he hands out pencil drawings for this conceptual discussion that outline the beginning of the Plans for Phase II possibly in A & B phases; Tony Alcorn speaks about this conceptual plan and advises that not all of the lots have been engineered; he indicates that there are 2 issues that the New Dam partners are bringing forth this evening; One is the driveway regulations specifically Paragraph “C” relating to dead end streets and that cul-de-sacs not to exceed 900 feet; of course unless an alternative for egress / ingress would be considered and the New Dam partners would like the boards position on that as they do not meet the 900 foot requirement; Tony Alcorn advises that they are in negotiations with a purchase and sales agreement for a 5-acre piece
of a total parcel 8.5-acre lot known as Tax Map R49, L#22 owned by Mr. & Mrs. Camp; this additional 5-acres would provide a path between the Waldron Woods development and the School. They have discussed the fact of building a service road for emergency egress and ingress only and that it could possibly be gated and only allow access for emergencies. Waldron Woods and School access road could possibly see an 80 or 90 home development with children walking only 5-10 to school; this is a development that would not require any busing, the furthest home to the school grounds would be about 1-mile.
Chairman King directs question to Tony Alcorn regarding the various lengths of the cul-de-sac; Hiram Watson states they are exceeding the 900 feet on the 2nd cul-de-sac and asks about hitching this another one, inquiring about lot #66; Tony Alcorn indicated they are considering leaving this lot alone and possibly offering it to the Town of Farmington for conservation or to be applied for current use. David Meehan asks about the 3rd cul-de-sac splitting lots 53 and 54 with a 50 foot R. O. W. (right of way); Tony Alcorn replies that these lots can be moved; David Meehan questions a gate on the school property for access of emergency vehicles. Paul Parker states that he has reservations of the 900 foot and that 1500 foot variations is quite large and that the Town of Farmington has had
issues with gated areas in the past; questions the sidewalk requirements; Tony Alcorn replies that they have not made up their minds yet on this issue; Paul Parker states that a 1-mile walk with sufficient walkways would ensure the safety of all children and the residents within the development.
Tony Alcorn asks what would be the Planning Board’s take on a service road and crossing of the wetlands, lot # 53 and 54 might be a very expensive road, the service road would negate the need for an expensive bridge.
Cynthia Copeland interjects and asks for clarification on the Open Space Residential Cluster Development Ordinance; Chairman King quickly summarizes and confirms to Cynthia Copeland that yes they’ve applied under this and we previously allowed them to enter into development in phases.
Chairman King reflects on the 900-foot requirement and advises the Board Members and the New Dam Partners that the Planning Board does have the ability to waive that requirement, but typically the board does not; he asks about the 2 sections that pass the 900-foot requirement and indicates that his preferences are to try and get it down to one 900-foot road and that getting sidewalks would be a great asset.
Bruce Cartwright asks about the service road entering into the school and asks would the board accept that as a waiver; Chairman King advises that we are only in the conceptual stages and cannot guarantee that request would be granted during formal review.
Jim Horgan states that he has a problem with the 900-foot road and would not be in favor of approving a waiver, he also adds that he would require sidewalks out on Bay Road and throughout the development.
Hiram Watson questions the responsibility of plowing, would it be the Home Owners Association; Tony Alcorn indicates that a Home Owners Association document has not been developed as yet, and adds that the New Dam Partners have spoken with Cynthia Sparks the principal at the school and she indicated that the School would be very receptive to have a access road to the School.
David Meehan questions a possible 2nd entrance to the School that would go through the development, he commented that when he picks his 1st grader at school with only 1 entrance and exit it can become very burdensome with traffic and thought a 2nd entrance would aid in the traffic flow, it is brought to David’s attention the area he is referencing is not owned by the New Dam Partners; Paul Parker adds that initially he had some reservations, he in agreement with Jim Horgan that sidewalks are an issue; he asks if the development will have individual water and sewer systems or will it be community; Tony Alcorn states they will be individual.
Cynthia Copeland questions the conservation easement asking if it is in the conceptual stages; Chairman King replies that it is the actual conservation easement during the 1st phase of the project to set aside a minimum amount of land.
Paul Parker asks about utilities and lighting at intersection; Tony Alcorn replies they are planning for underground utilities and will entertain the idea of lighting at intersections; they are also considering a footbridge over the wetland area.
Tony Alcorn offers his summary of understanding relating to the road requirements of 900-foot and service road.
Chairman King states that he is in favor of having the New Dam Partners attend a TRC Meeting as soon as possible to address the issues that are not going to get resolved now.
Cynthia Copeland adds her concerns about the Phase III habitat fracture and the value of open space for impervious surfaces, also would be beneficial for them to know what they would be crossing.
Chairman King motions to have the New Dam Partners meet at the next TRC Meeting of 01-18-2007; 2nd Jim Horgan; discussion; Chairman King adds that they are to meet with Joel Moulton, Director of Public Works and Rich Fowler, Fire Chief prior to the TRC Meeting.
7:15 pm
· Subdivision Application: By: Perreault Family Trust; (Tax Map R23, Lot #11); For a proposed 2-lot subdivision at 456 Ten Rod Road; Located in the (AR) Agricultural Residential Zoning District; Presented by: Norway Plains Associates, Randy Tetreault.
Randy Tetreault – Norway Plains Associates presenting on behalf of the applicant Perreault Family Trust;
Randy Tetreault offers a summary that this was 2, 3-acre parcels until a lot consolidation was done at the applicants and Town of Farmington request due to the lot consisting of his business and residence. We are applying under the Town of Farmington rear-lot subdivision regulations; State subdivision approval is pending;
Hiram Watson asks if right now he has 2 lots; Randy Tetreault replies no, there is only 1-lot; but wants to re-subdivide under the rear lot subdivision regulations now.
Randy Tetreault reviews Strafford Regional Planning Commissions staff report and addresses each one of the concerns.
Cynthia Copeland interjects that she is a little confused the “Y” access asking if it would still be there and serve the business and the new home or just the existing home; she indicates that this goes around the barn; Randy Tetreault says maybe Mr. Perreault could show us how the traffic flows in and around his business; Randy Tetreault also states this site plan has pre’70 site plan approvals.
Chairman King opens the floor for public comment either for or against this project; leave the floor open and states that if anyone from the public has questions to just raise their hand and he will offer them time to speak.
Chairman King polls the members of the board for their thoughts and comments.
Jim Horgan – good
Hiram Watson – doesn’t see a problem, feels there is plenty of room.
David Meehan – no comment
Paul Parker – questions note 4 of Dennis Roseberry’s findings regarding the semblance of a cordwood business; Mr. Perreault states that this is leaving in the next 2 weeks and not on going, further stating this is cord wood being cut and leaving; temporarily used to clean up; Paul Parker moves to note 4 of Dennis Roseberry’s findings regarding the curve on Ten Rod Road and the proposed driveway gravel noting, it is noted that 12-foot is sufficient; Randy Tetreault adds that he feels this is also adequate, Paul Parker again states that if this could be a bit wider that might be appropriate; Cynthia Copeland makes reference to our road and driveway regulations that clearly indicate 12 feet is sufficient as Chairman King concurs that presently the regulations state on 10 feet; Chairman King would not be in
favor of the increase, Paul Parker again suggests this could be up to 15 feet to make it a better emergency access.
Chairman King stresses that the applicant needs to insure that the drainage does not impact the other lot, adding that if the driveway is enlarged it very well could impact the other lot.
Chairman King also adds that signage is an issue as discussed during the TRC Meeting; access to the barn should be lighted and indicated to clearly designate what is located where with respect to the home and business.
Cynthia Copeland asks for clarification of the 3.04 B.2 of the Zoning Ordinance; feels that a note should be added to the plan that clearly defines once this subdivision happens that will end any further allowance of subdivision; Chairman King agrees with Cynthia Copeland that the parent lot is no longer allowed to be subdivided.
Jim Horgan adds that lighting requirements should be born by the applicant; Chairman King agrees and adds that it should meet the requirements of the E-9-1-1 and the CEO requirements; Jim Horgan is not suggesting that large lighting be added as to disturb nearby residents, only sufficient illumination.
Chairman King indicates outstanding issues; (1) sign-off on signage and (2) contingent upon state subdivision approval.
Randy Tetreault states that he can adjust note 1 to add that no further subdivision of either lot under this ordinance is allowed.
Chairman King motions to accept this application as complete, 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan motions to approve this application contingent upon the following:
1- State approval of the subdivision
2- E-9-1-1- regulations are met including compliance for signage
3- Maintenance Agreement to be recorded along with Deeds; Verbiage approval in the Maintenance Agreement is required by Town of Farmington Counsel to insure document is binding
4- Add note to item #1 that no further development under the Rear Lot Subdivision Regulation applies to both lots 1 & 2
2nd Paul Parker; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
8:01 pm
Jim Horgan motions for a 5-minute recess; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
8:10 pm
· Subdivision Application: By: Ami Kitner Howes; (Tax Map R29, Lot # 12-5); For a proposed 2-lot subdivision on Ten Rod Road – next to #576 Ten Rod Road; Located in the (AR) Agricultural Residential Zoning District; Presented by: Norway Plains Associates, Randy Tetreault.
Randy Tetreault – Norway Plains Associates presents on behalf of the applicant
Randy Tetreault begins with the explanation that the 1st sheet is the boundary and the 2nd sheet is the site plan; further defines the lot as being located North of the Perreault site on a 15-acre piece of land; the proposal is to subdivide off a 5-acre piece and keep the 10-acre piece; it does have less than the 500 foot requirement, but meet the rear lot ordinance by using 1 common entrance to both sites, both with be single family homes; NHDES approval is not required as lots are over 5-acres in size; A Permit By Notification has been approved for a small wetland crossing that is under 3,000 feet; this approval number is show on the plan and further states this is for residential.
Randy Tetreault continues his review by going through the staff report as supplied by Strafford Regional Planning Commission.
Reviews his formal request of waiver to Section 4.06.01 of the Subdivision Regulations – Topography / Site features
Chairman King opens the floor to the public for comment either for or against this application; no comments heard at this time; indicates that he will leave the floor open and if anyone has questions, they may just raise their hand and address the board.
Chairman King polls the members of the board for their thoughts or comments:
Jim Horgan, Hiram Watson and David Meehan – no comments
Paul Parker adds that he would like to see the addition for note 1 as in the previous application (add note to item #1 that no further development under the Rear Lot Subdivision Regulation applies to both lots 1 & 2) and suggests that this should be added to this application as well.
Hiram Watson asks if 1-acre could be taken and put into a 2-acre parcel to create the 3-acre minimum; answer came back no and that the applicant would have to subdivide under a full standard subdivision application on back acres; Hiram Watson asks about a lot line adjustment; answer came back yes that would be okay; Hiram Watson stressed the fact that he wouldn’t want to see anyone lose the use or lock up the rear of their property.
Chairman King agrees with the comments of Cynthia Copeland regarding the angle of access and the shape of the easement that it needs to come more in on corner and squared as it come onto the road; Randy Tetreault states that he respectfully disagrees with Chairman King and steps up to the easel to show to scale; Chairman King rebuts wanting a larger turn.
Chairman King has a couple other issues; Changing the note 1 to no longer applicable; maintenance agreement for the driveway; also the board needs to 1st consider the waiver before consider substantially complete.
Paul Parker inquires about the 5-acre lot where the wetlands are bisecting the site in 2 locations possibly closing off a portion of the rear of the property.
Chairman King calls for waiver of sections 3.04 B, item 6
Jim Horgan motions to accept the waiver as submitted; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan motions to accept the application as substantially compete; 2nd Paul Parker; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan motions to approve the application with the same conditions as in the Perreault Application with the modification that the access concerns should be reviewed and to delegate that to the road agent for his opinion; Chairman King calls for discussion; Randy Tetreault adds that he will talk with Don Rhodes their traffic engineer for his opinion as well; Hiram Watson agrees with making it a requirement; Paul Parker would like another review; Chairman King disagrees about the shared driveway and wants the applicant to meet with the road agent and come up some concrete numbers. Cynthia Copeland reviews the minimum angle of the intersection is 60 degrees as is listed in our road and driveway standards regulations (this is located at the end of the regulations in the table).
1) Modification to access point and delegation of that to the Town of Farmington Road Agent for his opinion and approval.
2) E-9-1-1 regulations are met including compliance for signage confirmed by CEO.
3) Maintenance Agreement to be recorded along with Deeds; Verbiage approval in the Maintenance Agreement is required by Town of Farmington Counsel to insure document is binding.
4) Driveway entrance onto to Ten Rod Road minimum angle reflected needs to show not less than 60 degrees
5) Add note to item #1 that no further development under the Rear Lot Subdivision Regulation applies to both lots 1 & 2.
2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; Chairman King, Hiram Watson, Jim Horgan; David Meehan; opposed Paul Parker; motion passes.
8:50 pm
· Site Review Application: For the proposed operation of an Antique Sales Business; By: David Aubert; (Tax Map U08, Lot #020); Located at 12 Paulson Road; in the (SR) Suburban Residential Zoning District.
Dave Aubert presents on his own behalf.
Chairman King indicates by his confirmation that this is a minor Site review and the applicant can furnish his own paperwork. Chairman King asks the applicant to please come forward.
Dave Aubert summarizes his vision for the proposed Antique Business, he also indicates that he possibly could be holding a book sale which would be very restrictive on outside table periodically; he states that he is a New Englander and does not believe that items should be laid out in the yard for days on end.
Chairman King asks if the storage of Antique items would be outside through the night or only in the daytime; Applicant indicates outside day sporadically; Chairman King feels the outside storage of items would be the main concern; Dave Aubert indicates the his intends to conduct auctions but those types of entities would be held in halls such as the Legion in Rochester; he states that what he is looking for her is to have a business to allow some people to come to his showroom and will not be holding auctions at the home site; he intends of installing some type of swinging sign on the front lawn, at times he might hold an under the tent auction.
Paul Parker questions weekend yard sales that would stay there for months; Dave Aubert states that is not his intention for outside storage of items for a long period of time; he uses Palmers Hardware outside displays as examples; ie; items on the sidewalk during the daytime, bringing in after closing time.
David Meehan asks if the applicant has an estimated traffic flow; Dave Aubert replies that is kind of hard say, he envisions a small nice inventory as he has small square footage to work with.
Chairman King opens the floor to the public for comment either for or against this application; no comments heard; Chairman King indicates that he will leave the floor open and if anyone has questions to raise their hand.
9:07 pm
Chairman King motions to continue the meeting until 9:30pm; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Jim Horgan adds that he does not have a problem with the applicant and would like to see a written narrative with more detail than what he’s provided us with tonight; he would also like to see Dave Aubert work with his neighbors, as well as posted hours of operation; Hiram Watson does not have any issues with this and adds that yard sales are not a problem and that you can not restrict them.
Chairman King has some small concerns – hours of operation being one, Dave Aubert stated that he can’t say it will be 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; I don’t want to tie my hands; when I do open the business it will be a couple days a week, with hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
TV technician Riley asks the board if he acquires a large canon that does not fit into the barn could he keep it out in the yard. Some chuckling occurs and a comment is made depending on what it looks like.
Chairman King questions the signage as this is a residential and asks how will the sign fit in with the area; Chairman King is against outside storage of any long term.
Chairman King acknowledges that 2 residents have just come into the chambers and asks them if they are here to address this application.
Tracy Bradley of 22 Paulson Road steps forward and states that she and her husband were home watching TV and are abutters and did not get notified; Doreen T. Hayden reviews the Certified Return Receipt notices and advises there is not one for the Bradley’s but for the Gray’s after some further discussion it was determined that a possible error occurred in development of the abutters list and that should be reviewed on Wednesday for accuracy and to determine if it is a Town of Farmington error in their records or an error on the applicants part. Tracy Bradley is not happy with the amount of traffic generated from the 500 Boys and Girls Club, she was originally told that the club would only access off of Route 11; she was told that was not the case, she indicated her concern for their 3 children and
animals; again stating how heavily that road is traveled; Mr. Bradley also indicated his concerns for the traffic and the cars that pull into his driveway and then back out and turn around.
Cynthia Copeland asks about the parking questioning the square footage or the retail area as that is the determining factor on the required parking spaces; Dave Aubert thinks the porch is about 18 feet long and 10-12 feet across; the garage is only a 1 car garage and he will only be using ½ of that space; he feels he has unlimited car parking and states that he could park at least 6 cars, the driveway is 40 foot deep.
Chairman King advises that due to not all abutters being properly noticed that this meeting will need to be continued to the next Planning Board Meeting of 02-06-2007 and requests that Dave Aubert put more substance into his narrative to also include the hours of operation; to address the parking issues in relation to the square footage and to get with his neighbors and clarify his business and lastly to provide an example of outside signage.
Dave Aubert feels that if the Town is in error that the Town of Farmington should pay for abutter notification; if the applicant is in error than he will pay.
Jim Horgan motions to continue this application to the next regularly scheduled Planning Board Meeting of 02-06-2007; 2nd Hiram Watson; discussion; Chairman King would like to add a friendly amendment to clarify the ownership of the cost of the abutter letters, if it is found that the Town of Farmington erred they pay, if it is the applicant then he will bare the burden of the cost; Jim Horgan accepts the friendly amendment; 2nd Hiram Watson; discussion; Cynthia Copeland urges the applicant to define the square footage for the parking requirement; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
9:28 pm
Hiram Watson motions for an additional 15-minutes to the meeting; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
· Application for an Earth Removal Permit: By: Floyd & Edna Tanner (Tax Map R19, Lot #15); for the excavation of a 35-acre parcel of land at 39 Main Street; Located in the (CC) Commercial Center Zoning District; for the removal of approximately 10,000 yards of sand and gravel; Presented by JTI Site Development, Inc., Jake Tetreault.
Jake Tetreault of JTI Site Development presents on behalf of Floyd and Edna Tanner.
Jake Tetreault give the board a summary that this is fairly a steep hill, free standing with a lot of bare earth; there is nothing changing, no drainage to be effected; will put the land back to vegetation standards.
Paul Parker has concerns over the entrances; after it was explained to Paul Parker what transpired for ingress and egress at the TRC Meeting this became a mute topic.
There was some discussion regarding seasonal high waters, Jake Tetreault said last year was related to the floods, there is no high waters in that area.
Jim Horgan asks for clarification on the time frame of 4-years to remove the hill; Jake Tetreault explained they only put that in to cover if they are working out of town for any length of time.
Chairman King polls the members of the board for thoughts and comments;
Jim Horgan, Hiram Watson, David Meehan all are okay
Paul Parker reflects on the prior presentation and the use of Cocheco Road; the current narrative reflect Route 11; Jake Tetreault responds this was discussed and agreed upon at the TRC Meeting with Joel Moulton, Director of Public Works and that the hours of operation are pretty standard with the other commercial operations in the area; ie; Pike Industries, Barron Brothers.
Chairman King calls for public comment, no heard, he will leave the floor open for comments, if anyone has questions just raise their hands;
Chairman King asks Cynthia Copeland if she has any input, she indicates that everything has been addresseed.
Hiram Watson motions to accept this application as complete; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Hiram Watson motions to approve this application as presented; 2nd Jim Horgan; no further discussion; motion passes.
9:58 pm
· Continuation of Discussion: Chapter IV of the Master Plan
Chairman King motions to continue this discussion to the next Planning Board Workshop Meeting of 01-16-2007; 2nd David Meehan; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
Chairman King would like to discuss the Table of Permitted Uses suggested changes, the 3 definitions to be added to the Zoning Ordinance and Strafford Regional Planning Commission appointments; Chairman King makes a suggestion that Doreen T. Hayden work in conjunction with Strafford Regional Planning Commission and allow the review by Town of Farmington legal counsel to the changes to the Table of Permitted Uses for submission to the paper in a public hearing notice format; Chairman King would like to see the 3 definitions combined into 1.
Jim Horgan interjects that he would be inclined to listen to the gentleman who’s been patiently sitting in the foreground all night.
Chairman King offers the gentleman to step forward.
Introduces himself as Gerry Gibson of Cherub Estates; he’s here tonight with 2 issues he’d like to discuss; (1) Making Cherub Drive and Holly Lane Town of Farmington roads and (2) the issue of the rumor of a boarding house in the neighborhood.
Chairman King advises Gerry Gibson that it is not the Planning Boards job to accept Town of Farmington roads it is up to the Selectmen and the voters in the Town of Farmington to accept roads; Chairman King advises Gerry Gibson that the Planning Board does have a few issues with Phase II and III of that development that need to be addressed and there will be a compliance hearing held at the next regularly schedule Planning Board Meeting of 02-06-2007. As for the rumors / speculation of a halfway house or boarding room opening the Town of Farmington Zoning Ordinance rules that has been adopted states landowner rights and that the CEO (Code Enforcement Officer) is the one who would interpret; the Selectmen or the Police are the ones who could change the rules; Chairman King adds that this is the board to make the
suggested changes of the rules.
Chairman King calls for any other business;
David Meehan indicates that he has a issue with the drive-through eating places in the VC being change from PR to SE; this needs to be looked at and be consistent with the other page.
Chairman King gets confirmation from the members of the board they are all in agreement to combine the 3 new definitions into 1.
Chairman King states that he is willing to volunteer his time to work with Cynthia Copeland and Legal to change the Table of Permitted Uses.
Chairman King thanks Cynthia Copeland for joining the Planning Board tonight and thanks the TV Technician as well.
10:07 pm
Jim Horgan motions to adjourn; 2nd Hiram Watson; no further discussion; all those in favor; motion passes.
APPROVED AS AMENDED 02-06-2007
Page 6 of 13; 1st paragraph; last line; change better appearance to better emergency access; change noted in bold type face.
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Charlie King, Chairman Date
Farmington Planning Board
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