NOTTINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
March 4, 2009
PUBLIC SESSION
Approved & Amended
Type of Meeting: Scheduled
Method of Notification: Posted at the Nottingham Municipal Building & Nottingham Post Office
Meeting Location: Nottingham Municipal Building
Members Present: Mr. Dave Smith; Chair, Mr. Peter Gylfphe; Vice Chair, Ms. Sue Mooney, Mr. Scott Canney, Robert “Buzz” Davies; Alternate Member,
Members Absent: Mr. Bill Netishen; Selectmen’s Representative, Traci Chauvey; Alt. Member, Cheryl Smith; Alt Member
Others Present: Mrs. Lisa Sears; Land Use Clerk, Bob Macri, Bill Dean
Mr. Smith called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 pm. Mr. Davies was seated for one of the vacant seat.
Chair Smith opened the concept review for Bob Macri, Tax Map 15 Lot 3.
Mrs. Sears noted that this discussion was for a concept review and nothing the Board discussed would be binding. Mr. Macri explained that he has 43 acres at 76 Garland Road that includes about 10 acres on both sides of the North River. He showed the Board a sketch of his property. He noted that he had gone before the Conservation Commission, recently to see if there was any interest in purchasing the conservation easement on the land. He noted that they were very interested and noted that the land is recognized as a highly valued, wild life corridor but the Commission did not have the resources to fully fund a conservation easement on this property.
Mr. Macri explained that Ms. Sue Hoey with the federal conservation group; NRCS does have grant money available. He explained that he has put in his application but each application is graded, and if he could prove that this land was highly developable, allowing the use of a cul-de-sac, then it would be upgraded and more likely to have her group purchase the development rights. Mr. Macri noted his goal was to have the land/development rights purchased if it was cost effective for him.
Mr. Macri also noted the Town of Nottingham is an abutter to the property as well. He went on to explain the benefits to the town if a cul-de-sac were allowed.
Mr. Macri asked the Board about cul-de-sacs why they were not allowed. The Board asked questions about the land, frontage, layout, etc. Chair Smith noted that the Board can vote to waive the regulation that says that cul-de-sacs are not allowed, under certain circumstances. He gave examples that of what Board members might consider in such a case.
Again, Mr. Macri was told that this concept review was not binding and that the Board members could be changing after the next week’s elections. He was also given a sample waiver form the Board is considering using, but has not adopted yet. Mr. Gylfphe suggested that Mr. Macri have his surveyor do a general plan for the grant before he starts the Planning Board process. Mr. Macri thanked the Board for their input.
Review of Previous Minutes
February 18, 2009
Line 78 should be Ms. Chauvey not Mr. Canney
MOTION by Mr. Gylphe to approve the minutes of February 18, 2009 as amended.
SECOND by Mr. Davies
VOTE 3-Aye. 0- Opposed 2- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Other Business
The Board discussed their meeting schedule. They decided not to have a workshop on March 11th. They also reviewed the bylaws and noted that the March meeting should be on the last week, to allow the new members to get sworn in, and Mrs. Sears to get the updated materials to the Board after the March 10th elections.
Mrs. Sears will post the meeting schedule change. She also gave the Board updated info on the OEP conference in May.
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to adjourn.
SECOND by Ms. Mooney
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa L. Sears
Land Use Clerk
These minutes are subject to approval at a regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting at which time the above minutes are corrected or accepted.
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