Planning Board By Law Sub Committee April 9, 2019
Planning Board By Law Sub Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2019
Community Hall Annex
Present: Norm Anderson, Tim Nahrwold, Dick Williams, Shawn Moore, Marilyn Sidoti, Bonnie Bessie
Others: David George, Town Planner/Community Development Coordinator; Jeff Stillings, Board of Selectmen; Ron Barron, CMRPC
Zoning By Law Amendments Review: Joint meeting between the Planning Board and the Planning Board By Law Subcommittee.
Review 2019 Spring Town Meeting Proposed Zoning Amendments
There were no concerns with Article A. The Board does not have Town Counsel’s review. Mr. George will follow up with Town Counsel.
Ms. Sidoti discussed Section 4, Paragraph A, building permits and applications shall be dated and time stamped upon receipt by the building department. Ms. Sidoti said her question was regarding the wording and to expand to include language “are deemed to be complete by the commissioner shall be issued on a first-time basis.” This clarifies the process and procedure.
Mr. Williams would like to change lots to singular on section 5c. There were concerns with part c, Mr. Nahrwold said that if they build the road and do all lots as ANR they would not be subject to the bylaw. Mr. Barron discussed his interpretation that it would be one ANR per person. There were concerns with loop holes.
Mr. Barron has not heard of any issues in other towns.
Mr. Blair stated the town is working really hard on something that others will work just as hard to work away from. Mr. Blair asked about where the 400 lots are approved.
The Planning Board By-Law Subcommittee did not participate in writing the by law, they have been asked to review it.
There was general discussion about the numbers used for the Phase 2 study. Mr. Blair questioned the assessed value used, he said that the difference in sale price and assed price is no more than 5% according to the assessor’s office. He has recently not sold a home less than $400,000, he also questioned the per capita number used and the towns that were used in the regional comparison. He suggested coming up with a plan that works for everyone. Planning Board By Law Sub Committee April 9, 2019 2
Mr. Stillings stated that the Managed Growth Steering Committee reviewed many different things including the recommendation for 30 permits annually, the 10-year average was 38 permits issued annual. The planning Board Sub Committee’s only question was regarding the number of permits as it mathematically did not make sense and they recommend 36 so there is an even number monthly.
Mr. Blair asked to sit down and review everything together.
There was agreement that the next step is to wait for legal review.
Mr. Moore discussed concerns with limiting and restricting what people can do with their own land.
In order to do an ANR it has to be on one of 3 types of roads. If a subdivision plan is approved an ANR can be approved on the road within the subdivision. The proposed subset term is 5 years.
Mr. Anderson said that he has not heard anything about remedying the water and sewer concerns in town which was a primary drive for this by law. There was a test well on Barrack Hill several years ago. Mr. Barron also outlined other options for additional water supply to the town.
Special Permit 6, Mr. Nahrwold asked about the master plan and growth management plan. The current master plan is 19 years old. The special permit exception is set at 10 which is over and above the 36 building permits. There was a request to change the wording so it is consistent for senior housing versus 55+ housing for part D.
The Board will wait for the legal review and the public hearing.
Mr. Williams moved to adjourn. Motion 2nd. Vote unanimous.
The meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Abby Benoit
Administrative Secretary
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