NOTTINGHAM PLANNING BOARD
February 8, 2012
PUBLIC SESSION
Approved & Amended
Type of Meeting: regularly scheduled meeting
Method of Notification: Posted at the Nottingham Municipal Building & Nottingham Post Office
Meeting Location: Nottingham Municipal Building
PB Members Present: Arthur Stockus, Chair, Susan Mooney, Secretary, Gary Anderson, Selectmen’s Rep, Troy Osgood, John Morin, Robert “Buzz” Davies, Alt. Member,
PB Members Absent: Rick Bacon, Vice Chair; Peter Gylfphe, Cheryl Smith, Alt. Member, Traci Chauvey, Alt. Member,
Others Present: Lisa Sears; Land Use Clerk, Dirk Grotenhuis, Bob Macri
Chair Stockus called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 pm. Mr. Davies was seated for Mr. Bacon. Introductions were made. Mr. Morin arrived at 7:05pm. The review of the minutes was moved to later in the meeting.
Jack Mettee, Mettee Planning Associates-review of the work plan for the Zoning Ordinance review project
Before reviewing the work plan, Mr. Mettee briefly discussed some recent federal grant opportunities from NH Housing and Finance Authority and the State’s Regional Planning Commissions. He noted that the applications were not out yet but if the Board was interested then he could assist them. He added that the town would need to come up with approximately $1,800 cash and the rest of the 25% match could be done with in kind hours.
Mr. Mettee reviewed the work plan with the Board in detail. The Board decided to start the work with the following tasks: Revise the language for Accessory Dwelling Units, Home Occupations, Contiguous Open Space and Nonconformance. It was noted that some of this work is already under way and shouldn’t take more than a few meetings to complete. Mr. Mettee will return to start this work at the March 14th meeting. Mr. Mettee will provide the Board with the proposed revisions about a week before then. The Board thanked Mr. Mettee.
Conceptual Review -Bob Macri-TM 15 Lot 3 possible earth excavation
Mr. Macri passed around a copy of an existing survey plan that gave a rough idea of an area of his property that he would like to turn into fields. He noted it had been recently clear cut and would like to sell off the gravel, level the land off and use for agriculture. He noted that he has tried, unsuccessfully, to sell the development rights to the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). He added that at some point he plans on developing a subdivision to sell the rights too but the funds were not available at this time to do so. He reviewed his ideas for the land. He guessed at the amount of gravel that could be removed. He said about 10,000 yards. He briefly discussed the type of soils in the area and noted it would not be in the wetland area. He asked what the town’s position on this would be. Mrs. Sears noted that the
Board can’t go into specifics because this was a conceptual review and his abutters were not notified. Mrs. Sears noted that he must go through the process, and related RSAs which outline the process needed, that she had previously explained. He briefly discussed doing a back lot subdivision which did not work at this time because there was a lack of frontage which would require going before the ZBA and the large portion of land left after the back lot subdivision can not be developed any further which Mr. Macri wants to eventually do.
There was a brief discussion on a storm water plan, noting if it was required by the State. Mrs. Sears noted that she wasn’t sure but thought that it depended on the amount of materials removed. Mr. Macri stated that he didn’t think it was required because he wasn’t building any roads. Mr. Macri stated he will look into that issue.
Chair Stockus noted that if the application were submitted they would need survey plans. Mrs. Sears noted she would reread RSAs involved. She added that all current use fees/taxes would be done through the tax assessing office with Ms. Seaverns.
The Board reviewed his sketches including the wetland areas. Mrs. Sears also noted the Board would probably need to conduct a site walk, once a surveyor has marked the proposed excavation area.
The discussion was on the process and impact in general. Chair Stockus noted that they would need details (contours, curb cut, etc) and a formal application to discuss further. He also suggested that Mr. Macri review the requirements in the Site Plan Review Regulations. Mr. Osgood noted that what is excavated in one area would affect other areas so the whole property should be surveyed. Mrs. Sears noted that she would process this application as an earth excavation for fees but will have Mr. Macri fill out a site plan review application for the Board. The Board agreed.
Mrs. Sears noted that the subdivision process is separate and because he doesn’t have the required frontage would be another process. He noted he would wait on doing a subdivision of the remaining property.
Ms. Mooney asked about the wetlands and river. Mr. Macri noted he wasn’t planning on excavating up to the river but wanted to level the property for the use of a farm tractor and putting down seed. Mr. Macri thanked the Board.
Introduce/Nominate Dirk to SRPC
Chair Stockus called up Dirk Grotenhuis. He introduced himself and reviewed his qualifications to be the Nottingham Representative to the Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) and possible new member. He stated that he is a licensed professional civil engineer in private practice for over 20 years working on such items as: site planning, land development, traffic and transportation planning. Mr. Grotenhuis also noted he is a 10 year resident of Nottingham and felt it was time to volunteer; including possibly looking for related grants for the Town.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mr. Grotenhuis for stepping up, also noted it seems to be a perfect fit. Mr. Grotenhuis added that he is familiar with various towns’ regulations and potentially could assist in reviewing things on the Boards to-do list such as the Site Plan Review Regulations. The discussion was also noted that subcommittees could also be used to assist in such projects. It was noted that Mr. Grotenhuis is interested in filling the one year (write in), open seat on the Board as well as representing Nottingham at the SRPC. It was noted that there is an open alternate position for the Planning Board, that Mr. Grotenhuis could fill until the elections so that he may get started right away.
MOTION by Mr. Anderson to accept Dirk Grotenhuis as an alternate member of the Planning Board.
SECOND by Ms. Mooney
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Mr. Grotenhuis will get sworn in by the Town Clerk.
MOTION by Ms. Mooney to recommend that the Board of Selectmen appoint Mr. Grotenhuis as the Nottingham representative/commissioner to the SRPC.
SECOND by Mr. Anderson
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
Mrs. Sears will provide Mr. Grotenhuis a packet of materials including items for an upcoming case so that he can review. Mrs. Sears will notify the Selectman of the nomination to the SRPC commission position.
Other Business
Ms. Mooney called the Board’s attention to a resident applying for the NH Preservation Alliance grant to cover the costs of assessing the steps needed to preserve their (mid 1800’s) barn in the Whites Grove area of town. The Board agreed to allow Ms. Mooney to write a letter of supporting this resident’s application on behalf of the Planning Board. No town monies are used in this program.
HB 1561
Rockingham Planning Commission has sent the Board asking members to write email letters to their representatives asking to oppose house bill 1561 eliminating the regional planning commissions.
Review of Minutes
January 25, 2012
Line 29 put a comma instead of a period after 64
Line 103 delete the
MOTION by Mr. Anderson to approve the amended minutes for January 25, 2012
SECOND by Mr. Osgood
VOTE 6-Aye. 0- Opposed 0- Abstained MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Mr. Morin to adjourn at 8:12pm
SECOND by Ms. Mooney
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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