SUNAPEE PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 4, 2008
TOWN HALL
7:00 PM
Present: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman
Allan Davis, Vice Chairman
Bruce Jennings
Derek Tatlock
Peter White
Michael Marquise, Town Planner
Absent: Philip Porter
Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator
Emma Smith, Ex-officio
Frederick Gallup, Ex-officio Alternate
7:00 PM - The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Peggy Chalmers. Roll call was taken.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the November 6, 2008 meeting were reviewed and the following corrections made:
Line 63 – change benefit to statutory period.
Line 64 – change 90 days to 90 days extension.
Line 77 - change Allen to Allan
Line 80 - change Allen to Allan
Line 83 - change Bryan to Ryan
Line 88 - change Allen to Allan
Line 93 - change Bryan to Ryan
Lines 122 & 125 - change Allen to Allan
Line 128 - change Planning Board to Planning Board members present
Line 132 - change appropriate boards, to Zoning Boards,
Lines 135 & 139 - change Allen to Allan
Line 151 - change council to counsel
Line 153 - change letter b to letter B between 4.33 and (8) . . .
Line 170 - change Allen to Allan
Line 175 - change Sonja to Sonya
Line 178 - change first Thursday to first & third Thursdays
Line 179 - change second Thursdays to second and fourth Thursdays.
A motion was made by Peter White to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
REVISIONS TO AGENDA:
There were no revisions to the agenda.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
Michael asked the Board members to consider moving the Thursday, January 1, 2009 meeting to Thursday, January 8, 2009 in light of New Years Day. The Zoning Board agreed to move their meeting to Monday, January 12, 2009 to accommodate the request.
The Planning Board agreed to begin the meetings in 2009 on Thursday, January 8th. The 2009 application deadlines for public hearings schedule was provided to all the Board members.
Allan Davis addressed the issue that the July 28, 2008 meeting minutes are still not posted on the website and asked Michael to look into it.
7:15 PM
Map 114, Lot 6, Bell Engineering, Heather Bell, Subdivision Review, 5 Lot Major Subdivision Browns Hill Road
Michael reminded the Board members that the application was filed 3 weeks in advance, fees were paid, abutters notified, and notices posted. Previously at the September 4th meeting, the applicant was asked to provide the necessary approvals from the State of NH regarding the driveway entering from NH Route 11. Michael was handed a document from the applicant as he was mentioning this to the Board members. Michael announced that the document now completes the application process.
A motion was made by Allan Davis to accept the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Bruce Jennings and approved unanimously. ~
Mr. Bell advised the Board members on the changes on the map with regards to the Browns Hill Association meeting and the agreement that has been reached between Bell Engineering and Browns Hill Association. Deed documents will be prepared for the following before the mylar is signed and filed.
Bell Engineering, property of Heather Bell, has agreed to annex 25’ along Lots 1 and 2 intersecting with Browns Hill Road to Browns Hill Association. Both parties have also agreed that the annexed 25’ to Browns Hill Association and the 25’ on Lots 1 and 2 belonging to Heather Bell will remain a natural woodland buffer to be maintained by both parties respectfully. Noted as Parcel B on revised plan.
Bell Engineering will maintain a 50’ natural woodland buffer off edge of pavement running parallel to Browns Hill Road along Lots 2 and 1.
Bell Engineering will offer a 0.12-acre of land to be deeded to the Town of Sunapee for right of way on the northerly side of Browns Hill Road. Allan Davis asked if the town has to vote on the deed. Michael advised the Board that the decision of the voters would not change the application.
Bell Engineering will be granted a 30’ driveway easement across Browns Hill property to Lot 1.
Mr. Bell shared with the Board members that he had received a call from the abutter who’s property is located across the road from the lower entrance asking the Board to consider postponing the decision of the hearing until he has had a chance to review the plan. Michael also shared with the board that he had received a call from the same abutter, but didn’t feel that the Board needs to postpone the decision. Allan Davis asked if the abutter was present in the audience and they were not. An abutter present was Martin Bradie and he did not have any objections or questions for the Board.
Peggy asked the Board for any additional comments or questions. There were none.
A motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the application subject to the preparation of the deeds listed above. Derek Tatlock seconded the motion. Bruce asked for clarification if the town does not accept the deed. Michael responded by saying then the parcel would avert to the adjacent lots. The motion was amended to include the clarification response. Michael advised the Board that the motion should include the language that requires that the annexation of Parcel B and the driveway permit be recorded before the mylar is signed. The motion was amended again to include the advice from Michael and approved unanimously.
7:36 PM
Map 138, Lot 37, ATT/KJK Wireless, 15A Stagecoach Ln, Site Plan Review
Michael advised the Board members that the application was received on time, fees were paid, abutters notified, notices posted and is complete.
Peter White recused himself.
A motion was made by Allan Davis to accept the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
Peter Marchant, representative for ATT/KJK Wireless presented the plan to the board. ATT would like to add 6 panel antennas and a 12 x 20 prefab shelter for ATT service to the existing Verizon tower and property at 15A Stagecoach Lane.
The Board members asked for clarification of the location of the building and Mr. Marchant indicated that it would be placed within the same fenced in compound as Verizon.
There were no additional questions from the Board members, nor any public present to dispute the application.
A motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the application as presented. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock and approved unanimously.
7:42 PM - The hearing was closed.
7:43 PM
A motion as made by Allan Davis to adjourn the meeting.
MISCELLANOUS:
Michael and Peggy reminded the Board members of the importance of attending the December 18, 2008 meeting. It is a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Town of Sunapee Zoning Ordinance and on a new proposed Wind Tower Ordinance. The public may suggest wording changes only but not changes to the content of the amendments.
Peggy mentioned to the Board members that she had received a call from a citizen in regards to a bright light shining onto his property. Since the town does not have a lighting ordinance, she asked for the Board’s opinion in who should handle the complaint. She suggested that she prepare a note to be sent to the Town Manager for the Selectmen to consider responding to the call. The Board members agreed with her suggestion.
NOTE: The above minutes represent a summary of, not a verbatim of the tape.
Submitted by, Maureen Brandon Approved_____________________
Recording Secretary
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Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Allan Davis, Vice Chairman
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Bruce Jennings Derek Tatlock
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Philip Porter Peter White
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Emma M. Smith, Ex-Officio Frederick Gallup, Alt. Ex-Officio
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