TOWN OF SUNAPEE
PLANNING BOARD
NOVEMBER 18, 2010
PRESENT: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman; Bruce Jennings, Vice Chairman; Donna Davis Larrow; Robert Stanley; Emma Smith, ex-officio member; Michael Marquise, Planner.
ABSENT: Daniel Schneider.
Chairman Chalmers called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Changes to the minutes of October 21: Under amendment 3, change to “Mr. Marquise said that land with 15% slopes would be the majority”. Under amendment 4, first sentence, change to “signs, when replaced, must be replaced according to the ordinance.” Motion by Mr. Stanley, seconded by Mr. White, to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Sabatino property on Lovejoy Lane: The property owner would like to rebuild an existing retaining wall and to improve the grade in order to maintain drainage. They would like to raise the current wall about sixteen inches; the total height of the wall would be 3 feet. Filter cloth and plantings will be in place to help with drainage. Motion by Mr. Stanley, seconded by Mr. Jennings, to approve replacement and addition of 1 foot 4 inches to wall on Sabatino property, Lovejoy Lane. The motion passed unanimously.
Zoning Amendments:
AMENDMENT #1 and #2
Under Mixed Use II on Amendment 2, the shoreline lot size is not applicable. Mr. Marquise made changes discussed at the last meeting; the board had no further changes.
AMENDMENT #3
No changes.
AMENDMENT #4
Chairman Chalmers proposed that existing signs would be grandfathered and could be replaced in kind. Mr. White wondered if that would apply if another business occupied the same space. Mr. Marquise asked if it would apply to all districts. Mr. White suggested that if the sign was stolen or damaged it could be replaced in kind, particularly since buildings can be replaced in kind.
Mr. Marquise is suggesting 24 square feet per side, not exceeding 48 square feet of total signage on the lot. Mr. Stanley pointed out that if a case arises where a larger sign is needed, the property owner could apply for a variance. The board was in agreement with Mr. Marquise’s suggestion to go with 24 square feet per side, not exceeding 48 square feet total signage on the lot.
AMENDMENT #5 and #6
No changes.
AMENDMENT #7
Mr. Marquise said stated that there is a lot coverage allowance in the rest of town and suggested it default to whatever is allowed in that district. Chairman Chalmers wondered how that would line up with the CSPA. Mr. White commented that the CSPA only deals with 250 feet back from the shoreline; this amendment talks about total lot coverage. This would allow above the 30% but no more than 50%. The board was in agreement with Mr. Marquise’s suggestion.
Mr. Marquise said he will put notice of the amendments in the newspaper. The final wording will be tweaked at the public hearing in December.
Chairman Chalmers said she received notice about Scenic Byway kiosks to be placed in Sunapee. She asked for planning board input on where they might go. Suggestions included the Sanctuary Farm conservation easement, along the Riverwalk above the town offices and Wendell Marsh. Mr. Jennings suggested centrally locating the kiosks to highlight multiple features.
Chiarella property on Central Street – Some of the conditions of the approval have not been met. Plantings have not been installed, there are boats on the property and there is question with the motion light. There was a time frame of six months to complete site plan improvements. Mr. Chiarella sent a letter to the town with an attached letter from a contractor stating the trees will be planted next week. The question was asked if non-compliance with the conditions invalidates the site plan. Mr. Marquise suggested a conditions hearing which would give the board a chance to reaffirm the conditions as well as obtain advice from town counsel.
Chairman Chalmers closed the meeting at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Katie Richardson
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Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Bruce Jennings, Vice Chairman
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Donna Davis Larrow Robert Stanley
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Peter White Emma Smith, ex-officio member
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