TOWN OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY - JULY 24, 2007
356 Main Street - Farmington, NH
Members Present: Chairman Charlie King, Paul Parker, David Kestner, Don MacVane, Jim Horgan
and Alternates Gerry Gibson and Cindy Snowdon.
Absent: David Meehan - Alternate - without notification
Hiram Watson - with notification
Selectmen's Rep: Marty Gilman
S.R.P.C. Julie LaBranche, Strafford Regional Planning Commission -
absent with notification
Public Present: Deb Lee, Emergency Operations Director
Chairman Charlie King called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.
Chairman King informed the Board that Hiram Watson would not be present for the night's workshop and seated Cindy Snowdon in his place.
Old Business:
Continuation of Discussion from 06-19-2007 Re: Hazardous Mitigation Plan; including proposed amendments.
Jim Horgan started by saying the Hazardous Mitigation Plan needs to be part of the Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP). Deb Lee responded that it is a correct statement and there is a place for it within the document and that she has requested a copy of the LEOP for the Planning Board.
Jim Horgan prepared a list of comments he had in regards to the Hazardous Mitigation Plan as it is written now. Deb Lee responded to each of his comments and questions in turn. Notes from the discussion included that the plan is a living document that can and needs to be changed and/or updated annually and though this Board needed to accept it quickly for FEMA reasons it was written in 2004. One concern that arose was that the Town does not have any real way to identify homebound residents in the event of an emergency. It was discussed to hang posters at the post office and Municipal offices to make residents aware of emergency procedures and ask them to "register" with Deb Lee if they are homebound and would need assistance in the event of an emergency. Marty suggested having Megan
Fetter, Selectmen's Secretary include a synopsis of the emergency information in the "Welcome to Farmington" packet she is putting together.
During discussion of the Plan it was noted that the Red Cross would bring in supplies in the event a shelter needed to be opened at the High School. Deb did mention however that a grant is being written to purchase a handful of cots for the Town to own for such a situation.
Deb Lee asked if the Board felt that Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) needed to make any changes to this document since they were the original authors and the Board was in consensus that the Town owns this document. Deb stated she would however check to see if the State needs to see/approve any revised copies.
It was noted that the Board members are all in need of section 3-1 of this Plan; Deb stated she will have the copies made for them. The Board was in consensus that Deb Lee should put together a committee to look at this plan and make any necessary revisions. Jim Horgan offered to be on this committee as the Planning Board representative. Deb will also include the Planning Board Chair in future LEOP meetings.
David Kestner stated that in sections 4-40 and 4-41 it states this Plan will be part of the Master Plan and suggested maybe this Plan should just be referenced in the Master Plan not included with it. The Board was in agreement.
Charlie King motioned for a five-minute recess, Jim Horgan seconded. Motion carried with Don MacVane opposed.
Meeting recessed at 7:42pm. Chairman King reconvened the meeting at 8:52pm.
New Business:
Continuation of Site Plan Review Application from 06-06-2007 and 06-19-2007; By Mrs. Stamatia Miminas (Tax Map U05, Lot #182); Located @ 498 Main Street; for the proposed renovation of the top two floors over Farmington Town Pizza; converting into 2-units; each unit comprised of 2 bedrooms and full bath on the 2nd floor; 1st floor comprised of 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room and dining room; Presented by David Shapiro-Barnard, Lake Village Builders.
Don MacVane motioned to continue the application by Mrs. Stamatia Miminas (Tax Map U05, Lot #182) to August 21, 2007, seconded by Jim Horgan. Motion carried with all in favor.
Continuation of Minor Full Site Plan Review Application from 05-01-2007, 06-05-2007 & 07-10-2007; By S & E Construction (Steven Edwards) (Tax Map R59, Lot #4); For the approval to construct a proposed 40' X 80" building; for use as a contract yard and bulk material stockpile; Parcel is 1.18 acre; located @ 1078 NH Route 11; in the (IB) Industrial Business Zoning District; Presented by Crown Point Surveying & Engineering, LLC.
Don MacVane motioned to continue the application brought forth by S & E Construction (Tax Map R59, Lot #4) to August 21, 2007, seconded by Jim Horgan. Motion carried with all in favor.
Other:
Don MacVane asked how the Board would feel about having a Public Hearing on sidewalks and maybe having Julie LaBranche get supporting information and/or a professional from SRPC to give guiding information on sidewalks to the public. Paul stated it is a great idea and would like to include Joel Moulton in on this hearing. Don MacVane motioned to hold a public hearing to discuss the nature of sidewalks in Farmington on September 11, 2007 at 6pm, seconded by Jim Horgan. Discussion held that this would be the only item of business on that agenda. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim Horgan motioned to adjourn, Charlie King seconded. Discussion followed in that Paul Parker reminded the Board that they need to finish the Master Plan Implementation Chapter. Charlie stated he would put it on the September workshop schedule. Motion carried with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 8:08pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
APPROVED AS WRITTEN 08-07-2007
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Charlie King, Chairman Date
Farmington Planning Board
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