TOWN OF FARMINGTON
PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday – February 17, 2009
356 Main Street - Farmington, NH
Members Present: Chairman Charlie King, Paul Parker, Charlie Doke and David Kestner
Members Absent: Cindy Snowdon
Selectman’s Rep: Paula Proulx
Staff Present: Daniel Merhalski, Director of Planning and Community Development
Public Present: Norman Belieau
Chairman Charlie King called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Business Before the Board
- Other Business before the Board
Dan informed the Board that SRPC has requested a member from the Board to serve on the Pedestrian Safety Committee. Paula is the Selectmen’s representative and Charlie Doke volunteered to be the representative from the Planning Board.
- Review and Recommendation to the Board of Selectmen for Road Acceptance – Labrador Road and Cottontail Lane
Dan informed the Board that he received a memo from Joel Moulton, road agent, in regards to the road that indicates the top coat has not been applied to the road, the swales need to be reconstructed and the shoulders need to be completed. Norman Belieau, resident, stated that there is a bond to cover this work and that the developer has agreed to complete the work if the town accepts the road. Dave asked how many more lots are waiting to be developed and Mr. Belieau replied there is 10-12. Charlie King stated that he is concerned that more development is going to happen and that the road is not complete. If the town was to accept the roads while still incomplete then the issue would no longer be of compliance with subdivision approval but actually an enforcement issue. Dan
noted that the town also does not have any inspectional documentation relating to the construction of the road. Paul Parker motioned to continue the discussion of the recommendation of road acceptance for Labrador Road and Cottontail Lane to the regular meeting on March 3, 2009, 2nd Charlie Doke. Motion carried. Paula asked Dan to forward a summary of tonight’s discussion to the Selectmen so they will know what the Board discussed when they are faced with the discussion.
- Request for 1-Year Extension of Site Plan Approval – Arborpro (Tax Map R-63, Lot 4).
Dan said that he received a letter from Arborpro requesting this 1-year extension after he set them a letter reminding them of their site plan approval expiration date. Their request was based on the economic issues and the extension would be until 11/27/09. Paul Parker motioned to extend Arborpro (Tax Map R-63, Lot 4) a 1-year extension on their site plan approval due to economic times and the fact that the applicant has made some progress, 2nd Charlie Doke. Motion carried with all in favor.
Dave Kestner motioned to adjourn, 2nd Charlie Doke. Motion carried with all in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brandy Sanger
Recording Secretary
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