Greenfield Planning Board
Minutes for August 24, 2009
Minutes recorded by
Bob Marshall
Members present: JAdams, KO’Connell, MBorden, JFletcher, BMarshall (alt), Gil Morris
Chairman Morris declared that BMarshall would sit in for MSteere.
7:00 p.m. Start of Meeting
Chairman Morris notified the Board that the ZBA would like to hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 to discuss changes to the ordinances for the 2010 Town Meeting.
7:06 p.m. JFletcher reads the minutes from the August 10, 2009 meeting.
Changes:
Line 16 Change first word “Like” to “Line”
Line 20 Insert the words “by adding” before “Requested that the Select Board Rep……Secretary”
Line 52 delete capital A on added.
Moved by JFletcher to accept the minutes as amended, MBorden seconds, all in favor, the motion passes.
7:30pm Mail
- Notice from Town of Bedford, NH re: Board of Adjustment hearing for Request for Special Exception for Verizon Wireless 130’ tall wireless telecommunications facility 470 Route 101, Lot31-14 to be held on 8/18/2009 at 7:00 pm.
- Notice from Town of Francestown, NH re: Site Inspection and Balloon Test on 8/29/2009 at 9:00 am at Tax Map 6, Lot 61-2 on Dennison Pond Road for AT&T wireless communications facility construction.
- List of 2009 issued Greenfield Building Permits as of 8/14/2009 from CEO.
- Current list of Conservation Easements as of 8/21/2009
- Select Board minutes of 7/23/2009
7:15 p.m. Public Hearing for PSNH to Install Mid-Span Pole on Cavender Road Chairman Morris reads the guidelines for the Public Hearing, notes that the meeting has been properly noticed and the meeting is opened.
Representing PSNH is Jeff Enman. Representing Asplundt Tree (cutting contractor for PSNH) is Dave Burleigh. Mr. Enman explains the need for a mid-span pole to elevate lines on the road. At present, a Fairpoint line is suspended by rope to secure adequate elevation. In addition to some trimming, they will need to remove one large Oak approx. 15 inches in diameter. MBorden asks if they have consulted the property owner. Mr. Burleigh answers in the affirmative that the owner; David Knowlton has approved of the cutting. JAdams volunteers to call Mr. Knowlton to confirm. In a phone call, Mr. Knowlton confirms that he has extended permission for the work to be performed. MBorden asks that good practices be used in trimming, noting that a tree across the road from his house was trimmed in half and the bottom was left standing there. Mr.
Burleigh stated that though he couldn’t reference the specific example cited, they are sometimes requested to do so by landowners.
7:25 p.m. GMorris solicits and input from the public. Grainier concurs with the size of the Oak tree in question and suggests there is already a pole in place. Abutter John Beer asks what trimming will take place. Mr. Burleigh notes that most of the trimming will take place on the opposite side of the road from his property.
7:28 p.m. GMorris closes the public portion of the hearing. He asks the PB what they would like to do. JFletcher suggests that the Board view the location of the pole. For purposed of discussion, JAdams moved to allow the installation of the mid span pole. JFletcher seconds. Discussion of the need to do a site walk ensues. MBorden suggests that it has been PB practice to view proposed cutting locations. KO’Connell concurs. JAdams says that he has seen the location as recently as today and is of the opinion that the pole is clearly needed and a site walk for the installation of this one pole is unnecessary. GMorris suggests that we conclude the remaining business before the PB for the evening and then the Board could immediately proceed to the site to view the proposal. The PB agrees.
7:32 p.m. GMorris continues the hearing until the Site Walk later in the meeting.
7:33 p.m. Preliminary Conceptual Consultation Robert Marshall. BMarshall temporarily removes himself from PB participation and seeks PB consideration of a technical subdivision-lot line adjustment for his property and that of abutter Phillip Dubois of Peterborough (Lots R8, Lot 1 and lot 3). He is advised that he will need to schedule a public hearing, but that since this does not involve the creation of a new lot, no notifications are necessary. He will need to pay application fees, the LCHIP fee, provide proof that abutter Phillip Dubois agrees with the adjustment (either by his presence at the meeting or through a signed agreement), six copies of a map of the change and a mylar for filing with the Registry. A hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2009.
7:44 p.m. the Marshall PCC is closed
7:45 p.m. Preliminary Conceptual Consultation-Robert Trotsky, New Boston Road
Representing Mr. Trotsky is Steve Carey. Also present are Sherry Moynihan, Soils Scientist and Surveyor David O’Hara.
GMorris opens the PCC reading from the Zoning Ordinance the purpose of a PCC and the non-binding nature of the hearing on both parties. Mr. O’Hara explains the plat of Lot 21-2 shows the creation of a backlot on the existing lot. The subdivision proposed includes the use of a common driveway as access to the backlot.
GMorris references Section IV E, Backlots, page 15 of the Zoning Ordinance and proceeds to check the proposal. Discussion centers on driveway access. MBorden feels that this is not a good plan. KO’Connell references the definition of frontage in the Zoning Ordinance which he feels requires access over the actual frontage of the backlot on a Class Five road, not through a common driveway located on a separate lot. He notes that access to the existing lot encroaching into the wetlands buffer was granted a variance by the ZBA for one dwelling unit. He feels that the petitioner will need to get a variance of the original variance. JAdams feels that too much interpretation of the definition of frontage is being used and that the proposal complies with the definition as written.
After lengthy discussion, the PB recommends that the applicant go before the ZBA for a variance that would permit a common driveway for two dwellings and then bring the proposal back to the PB for subdivision.
8:36 p.m. The Trotsky PCC is closed.
8:36 p.m. GMorris reopens the PSNH hearing. It is now dark and the PB feels that there would be no benefit from a site-walk in the dark this evening. GMorris calls the question on JAdams’ motion to accept the application to install a Mid-Span Pole on Cavender Road. The vote is two votes to accept the application, two votes to reject the application. BMarshall abstains. GMorris votes to accept the application. The vote is 3-2 to accept the application. The Mid-Span Pole can be installed. GMorris requests payment of fees from Mr. Enman who assures him they will be forthcoming to the Town Office.
8:38 p.m. The PSNH Hearing is closed.
8:38 p.m. GMorris reminds PB members of their obligations to meet with Department Heads regarding CIP revisions. He states that copies of the CIP are on the Website for member use.
8:48 p.m. MBorden moves to adjourn, JFletcher seconds all in favor, motion passes
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