Greenfield Planning Board
Minutes for September 14, 2009
Minutes recorded by Kathy Carpenter
Members present: JAdams, KO’Connell, BMarshall (alt), Gil Morris
Chairman Morris declared that BMarshall would sit in for MSteere.
7:00 pm Start of Meeting
7:06 pm GMorris reads the minutes from the August 24, 2009 meeting.
Changes:
Line 55 change and to ‘any’
Line 55 change Grainer to ‘GRainer’
Line 60 change purposed to ‘purposes’
Line 76 change lots R8 to ‘map R8’
Line 48 change owner; to ‘owner,’ after owner
Line 89 change Zoning Ordinance to ‘Planning Board Rules and Procedures;
Moved by KO’Connell to accept the minutes as amended, JAdams seconds, all in favor, the motion passes.
7:20 pm Discussion of Request for Comment from the BOS regarding DBoilard property on Ice House Lane, Map S1 Lot 17.
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Present: Kenneth Young (abutter), Diane Boilard (property owner), Donald Perry (builder). Carol Irwin (Greenfield ConCom).
The PB enters into a general discussion regarding a Private Road Policy. The procedures allows the BOS to request PB review and comment on proposed changes to a lot associated with a private road. JAdams summarizes for the PB, the concerns of KYoung as presented to the BOS. JAdams discusses his findings after speaking with the DES concerning the property owner’s application for a septic system with regard to the shoreline protection rules. DBoilard discusses the proposal to build a garage and small apartment on the shoreline lot that abuts her existing home lot. After speaking with PHopkins, there appeared to be no problem with setbacks. DBoilard then had Monadnock Septic perform a perk test, which was found to be suitable. A survey was conducted to make certain a septic was viable in
accordance with DES and shoreline protection. A septic plan was submitted along with a DES plan July 28, 2009, all abutters were notified. This was approved August 14, 2009. DBoilard began preparations for a well, the well is necessary for the new building as well as the existing building. She provides the PB with copies of the maps, which includes the proposed building location, and the septic design. Al Vorsone Engineers and Associates performed a survey on the property so that the house could be sited properly. The house will be set back 58 feet from the shoreline; there will be an 8 foot patio; the total of which would meet the 50 foot setback requirement. KYoung asks about the silt fence placed across the access path that those with beach rights use to access the beach. DPerry states that the silt fence is on DBoilard’s property. KYoung states that these are deeded Right of Ways. DPerry says that it is important
that the silt fence is there to prevent excess material from entering the deeded beach areas. KYoung points out the original map dated 1990. DBoilard states that the way it exists today is the way she purchased it. DPerry states that the silt fence will be removed once construction is complete. BMarshall suggests that the silt fence be moved to along the side of the right of way to allow access. KYoung agrees that this would be satisfactory. KYoung asks about the location of the septic system. The PB states that if the septic has already been approved by the DES then the location should be satisfactorily setback from the shoreline. BMarshall explains that before the PB today is an approved state septic design, the PB is not in a position to overturn that. KYoung states that if the town has a more stringent requirement then it can intervene. BMarshall agrees however states that the present ordinance is not more stringent
and only requires a state septic approval. The ordinances are voted upon by the town and the PB must adhere to them and cannot change them on a case by case basis. KYoung feels that there is a problem with the state approval. The PB states that if that is the case it must be presented to the state. GMorris asks what district the lot is in. DBoilard states that the property is in the Village District. The lot is 1.3 acres in size. KO’Connell states there must be 65 foot setback in the front and 32.5 foot on the sides and in the rear. DBoilard states that she did have PHopkins walk the site and was satisfied with the setbacks. BMarshall points out that the road for the setbacks is a private way and not a public road. The only potential setback problem would be as measured from the private road. The Private Road policy does not state anything about setback requirements. GMorris reads from the Private Road
policy criteria regarding the proximity of the lot to the private road and to the public highway. GMorris asks if this is a fire safety issue. The property owner has provided a signed release of liability to the town. GMorris states that there are two existing structures after this lot, thus emergency equipment must have access. GMorris asks CIrwin if she has any comments regarding the plan. CIrwin states that there is nothing being done that is outside of the regulations. GMorris asks if the PB would like to issue any comments. BMarshall feels that so long as fire and emergency personnel are comfortable with the proposed location of the building than he recommends that the BOS approve the proposed plan. KO’Connell feels that the setbacks are too open to interpretation, be believes these should be met as measured from the private road. GMorris feels that this is a lot of record and that the owner meets the
requirements of fire and emergency services, then he feels the BOS could approve this. BMarshall comments that he would like the silt fence to be moved as previously discussed so long as they can successfully protect the lake.
8:33pm MBorden arrives.
PCC for Harold Chandler and Lynette Siegers regarding possible subdivision on Gould Hill with frontage on Zephyr Lake.
Present: Harold Chandler and Lynette Siegers (property owners)
GMorris reads the procedures for PCC. The Chandler’s provide the PB with the proposal. The Chandlers would like the PB’s opinion as to their subdividing their property. The PB discusses frontage requirements. There are covenants with the Long Wood subdivision. The Chandler’s provide the PB with copies of the covenants. The PB suggests that they speak with a surveyor first to determine the property boundaries. The PB feels that the biggest question is whether there would be line of sight for the driveway. GMorris suggests that the owners have a lawyer look at the covenants along with the deed to determine where the property line is and if subdivision is possible. Secondly the owners should consult with the acting Greenfield Road Agent, Joe Ellis, regarding proposed
driveway placement. The property owners will gather more information and come before the PB for another PCC.
9:10 pm
The PB discusses general business. The BMarshall proposed lot line adjustment is postponed to the next meeting.
9:20 pm Mail
- YTD List of list building permits dated 9/1/09 issued by the COE
- Budget package from Administrative Assistant for preparing budget for 2010
- Copy of Floodplain Development Ordinance dated 3/10/09
- Current YTD Budget Report dated 9/10/09
- Notice from Town of Winchester, NH Planning Board re: Site Walk and Balloon Test on Sept 21, 2009 at 7:30 am for New Cingular Wireless Facility at Map 5, Lot 106 between Michigan Street and Forest Lake Road
- Notice from Town of Francestown, NH ZBA re: Hearing for special exception for New Cingular Wireless Facility on September 10, 2009 at 7:30
- Notice from County of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners re: design charrette on October 1 and October 2, 2009 to develop master plan for the County Complex Property.
- Receipt for payment from Northeast Utility in the amount of $100 for notice of hearing held on August 24, 2009
- SWRPC Commission Highlights
- Notice from SWRPC re: LCHIP Grant Round to provide matching grant to assist towns to protect natural, cultural, and historic resources
- Notice from SWRPC offering technical assistance for developing water quality related ordinance
- Minutes from BOS meeting dated August 11 and August 27, 2009
- Notice of Decision ZBA for New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) R1-009 request for variance(s).
9:30pm The PB discusses the ZBA Notice of Decision. The PB discusses setting October 12, 2009 as a deadline for CIP. BMarshall talks about the request from SWRPC and asks if the PB has funds in its budget to work with SWRPC to develop and bring ordinances to the PB for next year. JAdams will discuss this with the BOS and suggests possible use of ConCom funds. BMarshall will pursue and report back to the PB. The BOS is trying to keep spending to a minimum.
9:50pm MBorden moves the meeting be adjourned, BMarshall seconds, all in favor, the meeting is adjourned.
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