TOWN OF SUNAPEE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TOWN HALL
September 7, 2006
PRESENT: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman
Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
Bruce Jennings
Philip Porter
Derek Tatlock
Allan Davis
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio
Michael Marquise, Town Planner
Darlene Morse, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio
Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator
OTHERS: Robert Bell, Brittany Wolf and Randall Wiggin.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Chalmers at 7:05 PM.
1. The minutes of the August 3, 2006 meeting were reviewed. A brief discussion was held on the McDonough Family Properties approval for storage units on Depot Road and Route 103. Bruce Jennings expressed concern that the trees would die due to the erosion. Allan Davis suggested the Board review the approved plan at the end of the meeting to see if it is in accordance with the work being done. Motion was made by Philip Porter to accept the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Allan Davis. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL HEARING:
1. Map 203, Lot 7: Bell Engineering, Inc., Prospect Hill Road, Three Lot Subdivision – Continuation: Robert Bell presented the Board with new drawings. The three issues discussed at the last meeting have been incorporated into the plan. He has received an estimate for the road construction in the amount of approximately $250,000.00. R. Bell asked if the Board would postpone the bond requirement until the mylar is signed. He stated that he needs to sell two lots to Bell Engineering and is seeking approval from the Board tonight but is asking that the Board not sign the plan under he has the deeds drawn up. He can then record the deeds and mylar at the same time. Michael Marquise noted that the statement that land disturbance would be less than 100,000 sq.
ft. was absent from the plan. He stated that this could be given to the Board in the form of a letter. M. Marquise also noted that R. Bell still needs a letter from the Fire Chief regarding the length of the road. M. Marquise asked if R. Bell had received
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state wetlands approval and he stated that he had not. M. Marquise read from a statement from Zoning Administrator, Roger Landry, that he believed a letter of credit is needed for the road construction. The total cost of road construction is $250,570.50, therefore a letter of credit in the amount of $275,000.00 is recommended. Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the proposal contingent upon the receipt of a letter from the Fire Chief regarding the road length, the receipt of a letter from a professional engineer stating that land disturbance would not be greater than 100,000 sq. ft., a letter of credit in the amount of $275,000.00 and the receipt of a wetlands permit. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
R. Bell stated he wished to consult with the Board on the use of the remainder of the property. He stated he understood that the Board encourages cluster development but with this concept, it is complicating the driveway situation. He asked the Board if there was any way he could use a circular driveway to serve three lots rather than two. Bruce Jennings asked what the difference was between the construction of driveways and road ways. M. Marquise stated that road ways had to be built to Town specifications and driveways do not. He also stated that if R. Bell were to create a loop to serve 3 lots, it would have to be built to town road specifications. Peggy Chalmers questioned snow removal for a loop. Bruce Jennings discussed safety issues and suggested that the Board not
deviate from the regulations until Town Counsel can be consulted.
M. Marquise informed Robert Bell that his merger would be on the agenda for the October Planning Board meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Map 103, Lot 2, William Stockwell, 96 Oak Ridge Road, Raising grade of property within the 50’ water mark: Brittany Wolf, designer, and Randy Wiggin, builder, represented Mr. Stockwell. The property once contained a three season’s cottage. Mr. Stockwell proposes to replace this with a four season’s residence. The property is approximately 1/3 of an acre. The new structure will be further back from the water but cut and fill will have to take place within the 50’ set back from the high water mark. Two parking spaces will be created. No lawn will be created. It is planned to use natural vegetation. Peggy Chalmers asked what the garage would be since it is facing the water. B. Wolf responded that
it would be used for boat storage. B. Wolf stated that 92 cubic yards would need to be cut and 87 cubic yards would be filled. She stated that silt fencing has already been installed on the site. She has applied for shoreline stabilization through the State. M. Marquise stated that he sees no issues with the proposal. Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the proposal. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
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2. McDonough Family Properties – Storage Units
M. Marquise pulled the approved plan for the storage units from the file. Peggy Chalmers suggested that if the Board feels that the project has been compromised, then a letter of violation should go to the owners. Allan Davis read the tree plan from the approved plan. It appears that it may not match what is taking place on the site. Bruce Jennings recommended that Roger Landry be asked to check into this. Peggy Chalmers suggested that R. Landry take the plan with him when he reviews it. A. Davis recommended that the Board look more closely at construction details on future plans. Emma Smith reported on a meeting the Selectmen had with the abutters of the project. It was the hope of the Selectmen that McDonough will try to appease his neighbors. M. Marquise will
leave a note requesting that R. Landry inspect the site.
3. M. Marquise reported that the Zoning Board is having a meeting with Town Counsel, Tim Bates, on October 24, 2006 at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss procedures with counsel. The Planning Board is invited to attend.
4. M. Marquise asked that the Board members be prepared to discuss possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance at the October 5, 2006 meeting. He recommended that no major changes should be addressed until the completion of the Master Plan.
Emma Smith suggested that the Planning Board be prepared to request money in the 2007 budget for the Master Plan. M. Marquise stated that he has already spoken with Town Manager Donna Nashawaty about this.
5. M. Marquise reported to the Board about a letter sent to Roger Landry from the Vantines. The Vantines had applied for and received a variance from the ZBA but since they have not acted on the variance, it has lapsed. R. Landry informed the Vantines of this by letter. The Vantines also were told by the Planning Board over one year ago that they had 15 months to remove a building from the property. The Vantines are requesting an extension on that time period. M. Marquise informed the Board that the Vantines will have to reapply for a variance. Motion was made by Bruce Jennings to grant the Vantines up to 12 months after receipt of ZBA approval to remove the building. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
6. M. Marquise explained that he has been asked if the $30,000 contribution from Sunapee Center for the water line extension had to be included in the bond amount. The Board unanimously agreed that because the $30,000 is a contribution, it will not be included in the bond amount.
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7. Allan Davis inquired about minutes from the Master Plan meetings that the Board has not received. Darlene Morse explained that she was behind in those minutes and hoped to have them finished by the end of this month.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
NOTE: The above minutes represents 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, Darlene Morse Aproved_______________________
Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
Bruce Jennings Derek Tatlock
Allan Davis Philip Porter
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio
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