TOWN OF SUNAPE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 7, 2008
Present: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman
~~~~~~~~~~~ Bruce Jennings
Derek Tatlock
Peter White
Michael Marquise, Planner
~Absent: Philip Porter
Allan Davis
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio
Frederic Gallup, Ex-Officio Alternate
Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Chairman Peggy Chalmers.
The minutes of January 3, 2008 were reviewed. A motion was made by Bruce Jennings to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
The minutes of December 20, 2007 and January 17, 2008 will be reviewed at the next meeting.
7:15 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL HEARING:
Map 234, Lot 5 Robert & Tanya Wilkie
437 Stagecoach Rd.
Subdivision/Annexation
Transfer .34 acres from Map 234, Lot4
to Map 234, Lot 5
Michael reviewed that the application was filed three weeks in advance, fees were paid, abutters were notified and notices were posted. The application falls under Section 6.04 of the Subdivison Regulations and is available for the waivers of 6.05B as this constitutes a minor subdivision. The waivers are boundary survey of the entire parcel, existing and proposed contours, existing and proposed utility lines, storm water drainage plan, and water supply faculties. If the Board should decide to waive those items, the application is complete.
A motion was made by Bruce Jennings to accept the application as complete subject to the waivers of Section 6.05B as listed above. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
Bob Wilkie presented his plan. This is a small piece with a barn on 1/3 acre that he would like to annex on to his other property. Michael advised that the setbacks are met and both are conforming lots. He sees no issues.
A motion was made by Bruce Jennings to approve the Subdivision/Annexation. The motion was seconded by Peter White and approved unanimously.
CONTINUATION:
Map 203, Lot 7 Pensco Trust
Prospect Hill Rd.,
Subdivision Review
13 Lot Major Subdivision
Bob Bell and Clayton Platt presented the plan. The 4 to 1 calculations are provided by Lots 7, 8, & 9. Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are changed slightly and they have added two extra sheets for the topography. Bruce questioned the driveway access and Bob Bell advised that there will be a right of way between Lots 4 & 6. It will be a shared driveway for Lots 4 & 5. Michael stated that they should be shown on the plan. Peggy stated that they need the 4 to 1 calculations for Lots 7, 8, & 9 and Michael advised that the contours are shown on page 5. There is at least 100 feet of available land within the setbacks. He doesn’t think the 4 to 1 calculations would have any effect. Bob Bell advised that you can see the contours between Lots 4 & 6.
Michael question if there is a shared driveway for Lots 8 & 9 and Bob Bell stated there is. He also advised that the Rural Lands has been added, as well as the road name. The utilities will be located within the Granite Ridge Rd. right of way. Peggy stated there are two other issues; bonding and conservation land. Bob Bell stated that he has met with Tony Bergeron and they have upgrades for the road and upgrades to Prospect Hill Rd. Peggy advised that a 10% bond is required and Bob Bell advised that he will have a letter of credit. He told the Board that he checked with Ausbon Sargent and if they grant an easement, there has to be an easement holder. Ausbon Sargent suggested a conservation area. Each lot owner would own a portion and that area would be restricted to no building and no clear cut.
Michael passed out a new form which is an application for a new street name. The Planning Board would have to approve the name and then it would go to the Board of Selectmen for approval. The Board signed the form for the new name of Granite Ridge Rd.
Peggy reviewed the outstanding items which are the 4 to 1 calculations, bonding identified, and that the conservation line was added and will be in the deeds. Bob Bell will provide a draft of the deed language.
Joe Burns questioned the Lot 3 hammerhead setback of 75 feet and will the building setback also be 75 feet. Michael advised that the 75 foot setback is from the center of the hammerhead and that the Zoning Administrator will address that with the building permit.
Peggy advised that the only things outstanding are the draft of the deed wording and the driveway easement to Lot 5 needs to be shown. She questioned if the ratios, as calculated, are acceptable to the Board and the members agreed they are okay with the calculations.
A motion was made by Peter White to approve the Subdivision with 3 conditions: show the easement on Lot 5, provide a letter of credit for $80,000.00, and provide a draft of the deed wording for the conservation area. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock. Peter amended his motion to note that the 4 to 1 ratios of the depth to lot size for Lots 7 through 9 were reviewed and waived under Statute 7:20 page 5. The amendment was seconded by Derek Tatlock and the amended motion was approved unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS:
Map 101, Lot 14 William Stockwell
Gwyn Gallagher, Gallagher Tree Service
82 Springfield Rd.
Cut more that five trees in the Shoreline District
Peggy noted that there is no formal application. Michael presented the information as provided. The request is for cutting trees within the 50 foot setback of a lake.
Gwyn Gallagher advised that there are 5 dead trees and 3 living trees within the 50 foot setback. Within the 150 foot setback there are 3 dead trees and 1 live tree leaning on utility lines. The property is located on Otter Pond and he stated that the owner of the property will be planting new trees as well. The new Shoreline Protection Act was questioned and Michael advised that the Board still has the right to regulate until April 1, 2008. Peter White questioned the basal area and Gwyn Gallagher stated that he can sketch the remaining trees if that will help. Peter stated that it is hard to make a determination just going off a list. Mr. Gallagher stated that there are hundreds of trees on the site and the owner will be planting new trees; spruces, etc. and moving some birch trees. Michael stated that there was no negative feedback from the Zoning Administrator. He stated that there is 6 square feet of basal area in each 150 foot area and that if Mr. Gallagher could show
the calculations to the Board, it would help. Peter White added that a sketch would help, as well as pictures.
A motion was made by Peter White to approve the request of William Stockwell for the application to cut more than 5 trees based on a provision that he provide the Zoning Administrator with the basal calculations, photos, and a sketch. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
MASTER PLAN
Michael advised the Board that he has worked up the different sections and their order with the critical ones coming first. He is starting to work on the write-ups and tables. He will email them to the members.
Peggy questioned what they should do with the land use information from the public meeting as there were so many areas noted, and Michael advised that they need to analyze it and come up with a plan
Bruce stated that they need to look at the 15% conservation requirement and Peggy suggested that perhaps they need to look at the swapping of development rights. They also need to look at clusters and density to allow more green space.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
NOTE: The above minutes represent a summary, not a verbatim transcript of the tape.
NOTE: Any hearings now open and under consideration by this Board are continued to the next meeting of the Sunapee Planning Board.
Submitted by, Joan Bleau Approved
Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Allan Davis, Vice Chairman
Bruce Jennings Derek Tatlock
Philip Porter Peter White
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio Alt.
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