October 25, 2007
Planning Board Minutes
Meeting to order: 7:03 P.M.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:31 P.M.
Members Present: Cindy Hoogs, co-chair; Brian Puntin, co-chair; Stephen Rose; Maggie Leonard.
Public Present: Peter Valianos, Frank and Jane Crotty; Ron, Joanne and Bethany Simms; David Ziegler.
· Crotty Project Presentation- Peter Valianos the representing lawyer for Mr. and Mrs. Crotty presented a plan for an addition to their existing home at 16 Woodland Drive. The house is set on 1.7 acres. The proposed addition will be on the northerly side of the house. The plan is to add a second story to that side of the house resulting in a taller structure while still observing the setbacks. They will not be increasing non-conformity. The board agreed that the proposal looks OK.
· Simms Project Presentation- Ron and Joanne Simms presented a plan for the subdivision of their property. Joanne Simms announced that the road will be renamed Mountain Pasture Lane. They explained that the road is currently drivable. They added three culverts at 12 inches each. They submitted the $75.00 fee for a subdivision permit as well as submitted form A. It was explained to them by the board that the board now has 21 days to make a final decision and that final approval by the board is contingent on a site visit to the road.
· Sign Permit request- A sign permit request was submitted by Dennis and Diana Downing for a guesthouse at 9 Main Road. The sign will be free standing and five feet high. It will stand ten feet from the traveled way. The sign will measure 16 X 18. The square footage of the sign will total 1.995 square feet. Steven Rose made a motion to accept the permit and Maggie Leonard seconded the motion. The board approved unanimously to grant the permit.
· Special Permit request- Richard Tryon requested a special permit to perform work on his house. The permit was requested last spring but due to a typographical error on the form it was requested that he complete another request. Due to the fact that Cindy cant vote there was not a quorum and the vote will be held at the next meeting.
· Regional Planning- The regional planning commission will be holding a meeting on October 29th at 7:00 P.M. Rob Hoogs will be the speaker.
· Bach Project- The decision regarding the Bach project was submitted to the town clerk as well as to David Hellman.
· October 11th meeting minutes- The October 11th meeting minutes were approved with the exception that the absent board members also approve them at the next meeting.
· Laurily’s Replacement- There have been no applications for filling the position of Laurily on the Planning Board. Cindy advised Laurily that she needed to inform the Town Clerk in writing of her resignation.
· Cell Towers- The Board is curious as to what the designated sites for cell towers are in Monterey. Is it possible to amend our bylaws to include other sites? Steven Rose is going to do some research on the issue. It was suggested that he talk to Verizon and see if they have designated any appropriate spots.
· Request by Melissa Noe- Melissa Noe requested that the Planning Board’s portion of the town report be submitted by October 15th for a planned printing of the Town report by December
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