Minutes of the March 10, 2003 Meeting of the Greenfield Planning Board
The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with members Cernota, Fletcher, Kavenagh. Marshall, Rainier and Winslow in attendance. Minutes of 2/10 were read and approved. There were no minutes for 2/24. Due to the lack of a quorum, the meeting scheduled for 2/24 could not be held. Since the Board could not review the revised plans for the Verizon building scheduled for that meeting, Marilyn obtained a 30-day extension from the Selectmen on this but requested that we try to work on this tonight.
Marilyn passed out drafts of the Future Land Use Plan and the Land Use Analysis as well as copies of the Potential Additions/Revisions to Master Plan Update Town of Greenfield which Eric Tuarog had dropped off. He asked for revised data on the Community Facilities, which Marilyn has ready for him. The Board has also received a completed draft of the Master Plan and Maps. Marilyn reported that a preliminary conceptual consultation is scheduled for 8:45 P.M. with Brian Hall.
John Gryval, acting chairman of the ZBA, came in with Loren White. He would like to improve communication between the ZBA and the Planning Board as well as hold some joint meetings. Marilyn gave him a copy of our flowchart on the review and approval process which Mike Kavenagh had made up for minor subdivisions, subdivisions, and site plan reviews.
At 7:30 P.M. we held a meeting on Planning for Smart Growth with Jeff Porter, Eric Tuarog and Janelle Cornwell from SW Regional Planning Commission. A sign-in sheet was sent around for those attending the meeting to sign. Jeff Porter introduced Eric and Janelle as well as
Steve Heuchert of Nashua Regional Planning Commission. Jeff explained that Greenfield has been chosen as a pilot community to work with Southwest on sprawl in rural NH. Copies of “Planning for Smart Growth” and “Comprehensive Smart Growth Audit Checklist for Rural Communities” were passed out to all present. Southwest is trying to help smaller town Planning Boards with planning for the future to preserve communities, open space, etc. An open space plan would make it easier to plan for smart growth. Greenfield was asked to join the project because of our work on the Master Plan over the last two years. They are preparing an analytical method that will help small towns. Eric gave the presentation on Planning for Smart Growth, and Jeff went over the
audit checklist. Southwest will fill out the checklist for Greenfield, give us copies to look at and come back on April 14 to discuss it. We need to check the Master Plan policies with our current Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision & Site Plan Review Regulations. The meeting ended at 8:20 P.M.
Marilyn went over the mail:
Notice from the conservation commission on local buffer requirements.
Copy of application for driveway permit from Daniel Pratt Family Homes Inc. for land on Forest Road (R9 Lot 11 on tax map).
SWRPC meeting on Phase II Storm Water Permits, NH Alteration of Terrain permits, and Subdivision & Site Plan Review on 3/26. This is a program on how the new Federal Storm Water laws affect municipal land use regulations.
Registration form from NH Office of State Planning for the 10th annual Planning & Zoning Conference on 4/12/03. There was also a nomination sheet for an important project, program or activity award.
Copy of the Planning Board budget for 1 – 12/03. Catherine had a question on adding to registry fees.
New Boston Wireless Service Facility hearing notification which was on 2/25.
Hookset cellular wireless hearing set for 3/17.
Greenfield Historical Society proposed hearing.
At 8:40 P.M. Brian Hall came for a preliminary conceptual consultation on the Parker property (Lot R-7-5-2) he wants to purchase. He had questions on the Zoning Ordinance since the property is located in two districts. It has been decided that since the frontage is in the residential district, the property is in that district even if the back of the property is in the agricultural district. At present Mr. Hall is planning for 9 lots including a backlot. We believe that the minimum acreage required for lots must be dry land. For the backlot 10 acres must be dry. He must have DOT permission for curb cuts before we can hold a hearing. He may have to reclaim the gravel pit, but we need to do a site walk on the property before this can be determined. Reclamation may require a
site-specific permit. Apparently part of the excavated land is now owned by Mr. Timmons but may have been reclaimed naturally. We have questions about the back lot as well as shared driveways, which will be checked out with Southwest. We advised him that he probably should come back for another consultation when he has more information available on the project.
The Board then started a discussion on the Verizon expansion plans. We have received a check for fees from the Petersen Group, Architects, for $405.36, which was given to George. They have submitted revised plans as well as a sample of the shingles to be used and a letter from Thomas B. Petersen, which addresses all of our concerns. The new drawings shows that the northwest corner of the building is now 62 feet from the southwest corner of the Fleming residence and the southwest corner of the building if now 60 feet from the Conkright residence. The other abutters are across the street. The generator pad has been moved 13 feet farther from the Fleming residence. Three arbor-vitae will be planted to hide the condensers. A note has been added to the drawing stating that
the apricot tree on the Conkright property will be protected. The façade has been modified, and the metal roof has been changed to rubber/polymer imitation slates. Additional plantings have been added. There was no change to the parking plans. It was moved to approve the site plan review as described in the memo from Petersen Group Architects dated February 10,2003 pending receipt of the mylar for CS102 and three more paper copies. The board voted unanimously to approve.
The Historical Society would like a rehearing for March 24 to go over their plans since there have been so many changes made. However, we cannot schedule a meeting without having the plans in hand. We decided to ask them to come in for a preliminary conceptual consultation at 7:30 P.M. on the 24th. They may not need another hearing.
At the next meeting we will discuss the 10th annual Planning & Zoning Conference and how many members will be attending. We also need to work on the Capital Improvements Program but are waiting for police department input.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Jean Cernota
Secretary
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