Greenfield Planning Board
Minutes for December 8, 2008
Regular Meeting 2nd Monday
Minutes Recorded by Kathy Carpenter
Members Present: BMarshall, MSteere, GMorris. BMarshall is sitting in for MBorden.
7:12pm Start of Meeting
MSteere read minutes from November 24, 2008 meetings
Line 74: BMarshall wants to add that seed spread was confirmed by CEO.
Line 86-87: BMarshall would like to add that the planning board requires a hand drawn plat that shows the abutters and all buildings within 100’.
Line 7: Add that KDay attended the meeting. MSteere moves to approve minutes as amended, KDay seconds, all in favor, the motion passes.
7:20 Mail
- CD From Carol Ogilvie containing Subdivision and Driveway Regulations
- Letter from D. Sowerby re: MacMurray Site Plan. It contains property sketch with all abutter identified and building shown within 1oo feet of property.
- Southwest Region Planning Commission – Innovative Land Use Guide
- BOS Minutes from November 18, 2008 and November 25, 2008
- Cash Receipt for fees paid by Brooke Leasing and Development
- Packet from Gauthier & MacMartin, PLLC regarding Brooke Leasing and Development, Ryan’s Farm.
- Invoice for Mitchell R1-17-2 Major Subdivision
- Receipt for fee paid by Mitchell dated 12/2/08
- Copy of letter to Mitchell from Department of Environmental Services Alteration of Terrain Permit Application
- PB Budget Report
- Greenfield Building Permits Issued for 2008 (thru 12/8/08)
- Letter from Richard J Rowse requesting a change of address. Rowse is an abutter of O’Donnell subdivision.
- ZBA Notice of Decision regarding Case 08-7 O’Donnell Subdivision.
7:30pm The PB reviews drawing for MacMurray Site Plan. BMarshall discusses that the PB did request that parking be shown on the plat. KO’Connell arrives at 7:35pm. Specifically parking needs to be shown, fire safety and suppression needs to be inspected and 3 copies need to be provided as was discussed on October 27, 2008.
7:35pm The PB reviews the mail.
7:40pm GMorris discusses the annual report and what the PB has done over the last year. On the CIP JHalper needs to hold off on further action to the CIP until after the beginning of the new year. He still has not heard from the Fire Department as of today. GMorris received a call from Nate Chamberlain regarding some plans for another Mitchell subdivision. An attorney for AT&T would like to come before the PB to discuss possible site plan for a cellular facility.
7:45pm Final Review of Subdivision and Driveway Regulations Changes and Zoning Ordinance Change Proposals. Public Hearings will be January 12, 2009 and January 26, 2008.
Subdivision Regulations. The following changes are needed: Section IV, C.2. Need to add DPW signature into the signature block.
Driveway Regulations: The PB reviewed the regulations as compared with the Zoning Ordinance, the PB feels that the regulations are consistent. The PB would like to change Section V-C. The PB would like to set a minimum of 2’ for snow storage on either side of the driveway and remove ‘drainage, parking areas, etc. It is felt that the language should state: ‘outside of the travelled way the driveway must have 2’ of clearance on each side to accommodate snow storage, etc.
Zoning Ordinances: KO’Connell discusses contiguous upland with the PB. The PB enters into discussion. There are no specific changes at this time.
PHopkins arrives at 8:30pm.
8:54pm PHopkins addresses the PB and discusses ‘Building Permit Term.’ The PB suggests that language be placed under Section IV, P: Building Code as sub-section(s). PHopkins requests that the sections from Peterborough Ordinances be adopted. PHopkins will provide a draft copy at the next meeting. PHopkins also suggests adding some language to the definitions section. PHopkins will also provide a draft of the definitions. PHopkins and the PB discuss Small Wind Energy Systems Ordinances to be added as a new section in the Zoning Ordinance Section X.
9:30pm The PB discusses Outdoor Wood-Fired Hydronic Heaters. The PB enters into discussion. BMarshall suggests that the town simply adopts and enforces the state RSA.
9:38pm MSteere moves that the meeting be adjourned, BMarshall seconds, all in favor, the meeting is adjourned.
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