NOTTINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
December 2 , 2009
PUBLIC SESSION
Approved & Amended
Type of Meeting: Scheduled Meeting
Method of Notification: Posted at the Nottingham Municipal Building & Nottingham Post Office
Meeting Location: Nottingham Municipal Building
PB Members Present: Scott Canney; Chair, Arthur Stockus; Secretary, Peter Gylfphe, Mary Bonser; Selectmen’s Rep., Robert “Buzz” Davies; Alternate Member, Cheryl Smith; Alternate Member
PB Members Absent: Bill Dean; Vice Chair, Susan Mooney, Traci Chauvey; Alt. Member
Others Present: Lisa Sears; Land Use Clerk, Judith Howe, David Richards, John English
Chair Canney called the meeting to order at 7:07pm. Mr. Davies was seated for the open seat. Ms. Smith arrived at 7:10pm. She was seated for Ms. Mooney. The Board tabled the review of the minutes until the end of the meeting. Mr. Canney opened the public hearing:
Case # P09-07- SUB: (continued) John Fred & Judith W. Howe– 26 Gebig Road – Map 18 Lot 4 – Application for a 2- lot Subdivision (acceptance, compliance review, and final approval).
Ms. Howe gave the Board copies of the plan and noted that they have finalized the driveway permit with Mr. Colby (permit dated 12/1/09). The Board noted that the site walk was helpful. Ms. Howe also noted that they have received the State approval letter and that the plan number was noted on the plan. The plan also now notes that the property markers are now set. Mr. Canney read the waiver request letter. The Board agreed to accept the waiver request in the form of a letter and not on the waiver request form.
MOTION by Ms. Bonser to approve the waiver request.
SECOND by Mr. Gylfphe
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 1- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Point of Order: Ms. Smith arrived during the motion and voted to abstain.
The Board discussed in detail the process for the “parcel A” on the plan. It is a section of road that will be given to the town at the town vote; for future use if the road would need to be expanded. Ms. Bonser reviewed a previous vote on a similar case, done in 2005. They all agreed that the way it was noted on the plan was the way it had been done in the past.
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to approve Case # P09-07- SUB: John Fred & Judith W. Howe– 26 Gebig Road – Map 18 Lot 4 – Application for a 2- lot Subdivision as submitted.
SECOND by Ms. Smith
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
The Board signed mylar/plans.
Conceptual review- possible 3-lot subdivision- Dave Richards- TM 4 Lots 10 & 14
Mr. Richard was notified that this was just a concept review from the Board and nothing stated would be legally binding. Mr. Richards provided a handout with possible options on how to divide up two lots of land into 3 lots, that he is considering purchasing. They discussed back lot subdivisions, frontage and briefly the Zoning Ordinances including page 39 of the Zoning Ordinance’s on Non Conforming Use. Much of the discussion was on possible access for Lot 14; it appears to be land locked. The Board suggested more research is needed to see if there was alternate access for Lot 14. They believe these lots may be subdivided into two lots but if he wants to get three then he may need to go to ZBA. They also suggested researching www.nhdeeds.com and doing a title search on both properties. Mr. Richards thanked the Board for their time.
Review of Previous Minutes
The minutes were tabled.
National Flood Insurance Program community assistance visit-follow up recommendations
The Board chose not to move forward on these recommendations this year due to the large amount of articles already going on to the ballot.
Other Business
The Board signed Nelson Smith’s plans that had been previously approved. Mrs. Sears noted that a condition of their approval was depended on Mr. Colby’s review and approval; which is now complete. She asked if per the RSA should it be noted on the plan or a separate Notice of Decision should be filed with it. The Board agreed that just having a memo from Mr. Colby in the property file would be enough.
Mrs. Sears noted that there was another petition warrant article submitted by the Neighborhood Guardians and Nottingham Tea Party. She noted that there will now be a very long public meeting for both articles the Board is submitting and the two petition warrant articles.
Later in the meeting, Mr. Canney thanked the Board for their patience and continuing to work so hard in his absence. It was noted that at times it was hard to reach a quorum but they had managed. Mr. Canney again thanked everyone and apologized for his absence due to his work obligations.
Budget meeting-to do list
The Board discussed who is going to the BOS and Budget Committee meetings to discuss the PB budget. The Board discussed briefly what they might be able to accomplish in the coming year. Ms. Smith believes that the Board should go back to working on the conservation overlay district.
Workforce Housing Subcommittee Update
Ms. Smith reviewed in detail the Open Space Development Ordinance with a workforce housing option with the Board. This and the previously approved Multifamily Housing – Conversions Ordinance will be sent to counsel tomorrow for review.
It was noted again that the Town is obligated to provide reasonable option(s) for Workforce Housing for developers per the new State law going into effect in January 2010.
MOTION by Mr. Canney to approve the final proposed ordinance for Open Space Development with the workforce housing option, and to send it to town counsel for review.
SECOND by Mr. Gylfphe
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
It was noted there will be a public hearing on this in January.
The Board decided not to meet for a workshop next week. Mrs. Sears noted that she will not have office hours on Dec. 21st.
MOTION by Mr. Gylfphe to adjourn
SECOND by Ms. Smith
VOTE 6-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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