TOWN OF SUNAPEE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TOWN HALL
May 3, 2007
PRESENT: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman
Allan Davis
Philip Porter
Derek Tatlock
Bruce Jennings
Peter White, Alternate
Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator
Michael Marquise, Town Planner
Darlene Morse, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio
Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio
OTHERS: William Roach, Carl Gehrig, Carl Ostrom, Mark O’Halloran, and Alan
Spahr
The meeting was opened by Peggy Chalmers, Chairman, at 7:06 PM.
The minutes of the April 5, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Derek Tatlock to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
Chairman Chalmers asked Peter White, Alternate, to vote on the board in replacement of Barbara Hollander.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL HEARING
1. Map 137, Lots 1, 2 and 3 – Carl & Frieda Ostrom, 91 Route 103B, Maple Street, Subdivision & Annexation: Michael Marquise informed the Board that the application was filed three weeks in advance, the fees were paid, abutter’s notices sent and the notice was posted. The application falls under the requirements of 6.04 of the Subdivision Regulations subject to waivers that are allowed in 6.05 (b), the mapping of existing contours, existing utilities, plans for storm water drainage and plans for water supply. M. Marquise stated that with the waivers, he believes the application to be complete. Motion was made by Bruce Jennings to grant the waivers and to accept the application as complete. The motion was seconded by Allan Davis. The vote was unanimous
and the motion carried.
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Carl Ostrom explained that the subdivision/annexation will straighten out his property line between the three lots, Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3. Property from Lot 3 will be annexed to Lots 1 and 2. A shed on one of the parcels is over the property line onto Lot 3. William Roach, an abutter, 29 Maple, stated that he clearly approves of the subdivision/annexation. Roger Landry stated that he had heard from 5 of the other abutters and they also approved of the property change. Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the subdivision. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
CONSULTATIONS
1. Map 138, Lot 38 – Verizon/and Myrtle Wiggins, Cellular Tower, 15 Stagecoach Road: Carl Gehrig was present to represent Verizon and Myrtle Wiggins. He explained that although this project received approval in December 2006, there were conditions attached to the approval. A bond has been placed with the Town of Sunapee in the amount of $20,700. Also, a landscape buffer was granted by M. Wiggins. A copy of this is in the file. Motion was made by Allan Davis to authorize Michael Marquise and Roger Landry to review and sign all permits that, in their opinion, are needed. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock. The vote was 5 in favor and 1 abstention.
2. Map 106, Lot 23 – Alan Spahr, 4 Sunny Knoll Lane, Fencing: A. Spahr explained to the Board that he had installed a 7 foot fence along his property in Georges Mills. After the installation he received a letter from Roger Landry informing him that the fence was not of the legal height in accordance with the Zoning Regulations. Roger Landry explained that he noticed the fence on his way to the office one day so he did give written notification to A. Spahr. R. Landry also informed the Board that not only was the fence too high, it didn’t meet the set back that is mandated by the regulations. The Board explained to A. Spahr that that there was nothing the Planning Board could do. To resolve the issue, he would have to go before the Zoning Board of Adjustment
for a variance. A. Spahr stated that he would see R. Landry to get on the agenda for a ZBA meeting. He also stated that he felt the Zoning Regulations were lacking and needs review.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Student Participation in Master Plan Input: Peggy Chalmers explained that she would like to get high students involved in the review of the Master Plan. She distributed a survey she developed. She would like to take this survey to the High School to ask if it may be distributed. P. Chalmers asked the Board members to review the proposed survey for any corrections, deletions or additional questions. A copy of the survey is attached to the file copy of these minutes. Allan Davis suggested that “other” be added at the end of all of the questions and under question #4 he would like to add the question “why not?”
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Derek Tatlock suggested that a question be placed on the survey to ask the students if they liked living in Sunapee because it was near to skiing and snowboarding. The Board agreed to remove question #2. Discussion focused on after school activities. The common complaint from students is there is no place to “hang out”. Bruce Jennings suggested that a question be placed on the survey asking if the students wished to have some cultural classes available such as pottery and carpentry. Mark O’Halloran recommended that the Planning Board approach the business owners in the community to see if they would contribute to creating a community center where the students could “hang out”. Peter White stated that if the old elementary school should be vacated at some
time, that building could be turned into a community center. P. Chalmers will make changes to the survey and re-present it to the Board for a second review.
2. Michael Marquise informed the Board that he had attended the meeting of the Old Town Hall Committee held today at Town Hall. This was the first meeting. The actual Charrett will begin either on June 15 and 16 or June 22 and 23. These days are a Friday and Saturday. M. Marquise stated that he would like the Planning Board to get involved in the Charrett process to provide a scope of what the Planning Board would like to see.
3. Peggy Chalmers informed the Board that she is waiting for the estimate for services from Jeff Taylor to assist with the Board’s Vision Statement.
4. Roger Landry informed the Board that there are some outstanding subdivision plans that have never been completed and are taking up needed space in the Planning and Zoning Office. He would like to see the Board address a time frame for property owners to complete their plans and suggested 60 days. Peggy Chalmers stated that this could be addressed by the Board as an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations which do not require a vote at Town Meeting. It was suggested that R. Landry check to see if the State provided some kind of time line for subdivisions. R. Landry will consult with Town Counsel.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM.
NOTE: Any hearings now open and under consideration by this Board are continued to the next meeting of the Planning
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NOTE: The above minutes represent a summary of, not a verbatim of the tape.
Submitted by, Darlene Morse Approved_______________
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Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
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Allan Davis Philip Porter
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Bruce Jennings Derek Tatlock
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Peter White, Alt. Emma Smith, Ex-Officio
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Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio Alt.
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