NOTTINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
October 5, 2011
PUBLIC SESSION
Approved & Amended
Type of Meeting: scheduled workshop meeting
Method of Notification: Posted at the Nottingham Municipal Building & Nottingham Post Office
Meeting Location: Nottingham Municipal Building
PB Members Present: Arthur Stockus, Chair; John Morin, Robert “Buzz” Davies, Susan Mooney, Secretary, Troy Osgood
PB Members Absent: Peter Gylfphe, Rick Bacon, Vice Chair; Gary Anderson, Selectmen’s Rep, Alternate Member, Cheryl Smith, Alt. Member, Traci Chauvey, Alt. Member,
Others Present: Lisa Sears; Land Use Clerk, Paul Colby, Building Inspector/Code
Chair Stockus called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 pm. Mr. Davies was seated for Mr. Gylfphe.
2012 Budget Review
The Board reviewed and discussed each line item while touching on the long “to-do” list and timelines. They noted that items (i.e. salary for Mrs. Sears) in the budget are difficult to access due to the fact that there is no way to predict how many applications will come in. Discussion was also included the amount of monies encumbered last year and about how and when those funds will be spent. It was noted that the Board didn’t have details on those encumbered fund/accounts during this review.
During the budget discussion the Board noted they need assistance in completing the review of the ZO and there are funds available for it, as it was planned for two years ago in Mr. Mettee’s contract.
MOTION by Ms. Mooney to get an estimate and timeline from Jack Mettee, Mettee Planning Associates for assistance with the review of the Zoning Ordinance.
SECOND by Mr. Davies
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Mr. Davies noted the lack of detail, and that this would be reviewed again by the budget committee and the Board of Selectmen, suggested keeping this preliminary budget the same as last year.
MOTION by Mr. Davies to keep the Nottingham Planning Board 2012 budget the same as 2011.
SECOND by Ms. Mooney
Chair Stockus noted again that line items like the publication line haven’t been used in a few years. Mr. Davies noted this was going to be revised by the Budget Committee and/or the BOS.
VOTE 5-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Chair Stockus acknowledged the request that the Board/Departments give a projected revenue estimate but noted that the Planning Board could not predict how many cases will come before them.
Review of Zoning Ordinance (ZO) (continued)
Before continuing the review, Mr. Colby read the NH DES’s definition of Large Water Withdrawal as the Board had requested. The Board discussed but decided the only thing needed was to add the reference to the definition to the ZO.
Mrs. Sears also asked about the change made to Article II C. 3 noting it now reads with a 50’ setback for everyone; including non conforming lots which currently has a reduced set back of 20’. She confirmed that is how the Board wanted it. They agreed and said that nonconforming lots will now have to go before the ZBA if needed. Mrs. Sears suggested clarification on a process of notification but no changes were made. She also provided the date of when the Aquifer District was adopted; March 1990 as they had requested.
The Board continued the review of the ZO on page 19, Article IV Section D in great detail with the comments and suggestions from the Town’s attorney and each other. They made some changes but noted that they still had questions for both the attorney and Mr. Mettee. Upon completing the review they decided to have Mrs. Sears make the changes the Board has made to date and send to Mr. Mettee, as previously motioned.
Meeting Schedule
The Board decided to add another workshop on October 19th for a review of the Master Plan Chapters: Transportation and Natural Resources (2nd review), discuss possibly developing a new escrow account process, and catch up on the review of minutes. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 26th.
MOTION by Mr. Morin to adjourn at 8:53pm
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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