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Greenfield Planning Board
Minutes for June 22, 2009
Minutes recorded by
Kathy Carpenter
Members present: GMorris, MSteere, JFletcher, JAdams, MBorden arrives at 7:15pm, KO’Connell, BMarshall(alt).
7:06pm
GMorris opens the meeting and reads the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
JFletcher reads the minutes from June 8, 2009. The following corrections are noted: line 35 and 36: change “abutters” to “notifications”, line 53: item III (10) add “of the site plan review checklist”, line 157 and 159: “east end” add “of the Griffing property (tax map V3-2)”. Line 156 and 159: change “roadway” to “right of way”.
MSteere moves the minutes be accepted as amended, JFletcher seconds, no discussion, all in favor, the motion passes.
7:30pm PCC for American Steel subdivision tax map R-2, Lot 15-1.
Present are Ray Cilley property owner, and Dennis McKinney New England Forestry Consultants representative.
GMorris reads the PCC guidelines. RCilley presents the board with the proposed subdivision. The thought is to subdivide off a part (6 acres) of the property, tax map R-2 , Lot 15-1 to allow for some expansion of McGrath lumber. This is in the industrial overlay district. MSteere asks about frontage requirements. The PB discusses frontage and set back requirements. GMorris reads from the Greenfield Zoning Ordinance. Page 7, E (4) which states industrial lots require 150 feet. GMorris asks about American Steel access to the rest of the property. RCilley states that there would be an easement with the new property owner. GMorris asks if a perk test is required for a lot this size. The PB does not foresee any problems for this subdivision. The PB discusses its position as
not only operating on behalf of the town and current owner however it must consider any potential owner as well when considering waivers. The PB suggests that the well radius, septic location and perk test should be done and shown on plats. The PB also suggests adding the well and septic locations for the existing American Steel building. BMarshall suggests depicting potential buildable location. DMcKinney states that they will show all improvements and easements on the application. The PCC ends at 8:10pm.
8:10 pm Mail
- Notice for SWRPC Annual Meeting on June 23, 2009
- LGC notice of 2009 Edition of Knowing the Territory
- May 2009 SWRPC Commission Highlights
- Current YTD PB Budget as of May 28 , 2009
- Invoice from Monadnock Ledger-Transcript for advertising Fees for ATT PCS in the amount of $89.65
- Select Board Minutes from May 14, 2009 and May 21, 2009 meetings
- Letter from B. Marshall re: Home based business at his home
- Letter from AIA New Hampshire re: Blueprint for America
- Office of Energy and Planning Letter re: Latest copy of Ordinances and codes
- Contoocook Valley Transportation Company newsletter
- Current list of building permits issued for 2009
- Letter from Douglas Wilkens of Anderson & Kriegler, LLP regarding New Cingular Wireless PCS, LCC (“AT&T”) regarding siting test for cell tower.
- Letter from Peter Davenport regarding his recent meeting with the Griffings.
8:25pm The PB discusses the letter regarding Cingular Wireless LLC, (“AT&T”) from Anderson & Kreigler, LLP. BMarshall discusses the benefits of a crane test, and the tone of the letter. MSteere agrees. GMorris states that if the PB, on the site walk, determines that a crane can make it up the driveway and can be put close enough to be valid, the PB can then require the crane. MBorden discusses the reasons the PB had asked AT&T to consider the second location and the merits of that decision. The PB discusses a response to the letter. The PB will respond deferring the alternate location balloon test and stating that the PB would like to have a crane (as described by section 5(F) of the zoning ordinance) as close as possible to the primary location, and a balloon at the exact
location of the proposed tower location. The PB would like to not have to require a secondary site walk if possible. GMorris will generate a response to be sent to Anderson & Kreigler.
9:09pm The PB discusses the letter from PDavenport. GMorris will contact the Griffings to invite them to discuss their issues with the Board.
9:11pm Land Use Section from the Master Plan
JAdams leaves the meeting. The PB discusses this section of the master plan, reviews and suggests possible changes and updates to the Master Plan.
10:05pm GMorris reads the Marshall letter to the PB regarding home based business. The PB discusses the requirements for a site plan review and determines that the business as proposed does not invoke the site plan review process. The proposed business does not involve a significant change of use, does not involve any modifications or construction (including parking), and does not involve significant impacts in terms of traffic circulation, parking, lighting or signage. JFletcher moves that the home based business as proposed does not invoke the requirement for site plan review. MSteere seconds, no discussion, all in favor, the motion passes. JFletcher moves that the Board issues a Home Based Business permit for the Marshall business, with a copy to the BOS, utilizing the
‘Application for Site Plan Review’ approval. MSteere seconds, no discussion, all in favor, the motion passes.
10:34pm MSteere moves to adjourn, MBorden seconds, no discussion, the motion passes, the meeting is adjourned.
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