TOWN OF SUNAPEE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
TOWN HALL
October 5, 2006
PRESENT: Peggy Chalmers, Chairman
Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
Allan Davis
Philip Porter
Derek Tatlock
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio
Michael Marquise, Town Planner
Darlene Morse, Recording Secretary
ABSENT: Bruce Jennings
Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio
OTHERS: Cliff Richer, Laura Beth Foster, David Collier, Michael Nemovich, Olive Nemovich, Brenda Beckman, Richard Osborne, and Kenneth Foscaldo.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Chalmers at 7:02 PM.
The minutes of the September 7, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by
Barbara Hollander to approve as corrected. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
Michael Marquise stated that Cliff Richer was present to get the Neuwirt subdivision plans signed. M. Marquise informed the Board that the conditions placed on the approval of the subdivision have been met. The Board signed the plans.
Michael Marquise reminded the Board that the ZBA is having a meeting with Town Counsel on October 24, 2006 at 7 PM at the Town Hall. M. Marquise urged the Planning Board to attend.
Michael Marquise informed the Board that Roger Landry, Zoning Administrator, walked the property owned by the McDonough family on Depot Rd. and Route 103. It was noted that the tree plantings were changed. NH DES is now involved in the matter under site specifics. The project is being watched by DES.
Emma Smith informed the Board that Open House for the Safety Services Building is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Food will be served and members of the Fire Department and Police Department will take people on tours of the facility. Barbara Hollander stated that she thought the building was wonderful. E. Smith
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also added that Senator Robert Odell will be present and is giving the fire and police a US flag that was flown over the Capitol in Concord and a new NH State flag.
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL HEARING
1. Map 106, Lot 50 and Map 109, Lot 2: Robert & Cathy Cassato and John & Doreen Brandolini, 13 & 7 Westwood Road – Realignment of Side Boundary:
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 is for a minor subdivision (lot line adjustment) and meets the requirements of 6.04 of the Subdivision Regulations subject to waivers in 6.05 (b) for boundary line survey, contours, utility lines and storm water drainage. M. Marquise feels that these can be waived and that the application is complete. Motion was made by Allan Davis to accept the application as complete with waivers as recommended by Michael Marquise. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
Cliff Richer, surveyor, was present to explain the application. The boundary line between the two properties needed to be corrected and has received approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
No abutters were present.
Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the application. The motion was seconded by Barbara Hollander. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
2. Map 226, Lot 30: Richard Osborne, 3 Mustard Seed Lane, site plan review – move 45’ box trailer in beside existing storage building for use as marina parts and retail sales. Also use of yard for storage of boats.
Michael Marquise informed the Board that the application was filed three weeks in advance, the fees were paid, abutters notices sent and the notice was posted. The application meets Article V of the Site Plan Review Regulations. M. Marquise stated that the items lacking in the application were water and sewer services, lighting on the building, storage of materials and fire alarms. The application is complete except for those items. Motion was made by Philip Porter to accept the application as complete with the conditions that water and sewer facilities be located, lighting on the building be provided, storage of materials noted and the location of fire alarms. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
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Robert Osborne explained the use of the property is mainly for winter service. No water and sewer are available. Peggy Chalmers asked how many employees were anticipated. Mr. Osborne replied that only one. P. Chalmers asked about restroom facilities and Mr. Osborne replied that there were none. Lighting is possible out side. Barbara Hollander asked if any repairs were going to be made. Mr. Osborne replied that there probably would be some repairs. P. Chalmers asked about fire alarms. Mr. Osborne stated that none were planned now and asked if this was a requirement of the Fire Department. When asked about storage, Mr. Osborne replied that used oil will be stored in 55 gallon drums. It was noted that Mr. Osborne has received a special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the boat storage and marina facilities. P. Chalmers questioned the need for sanitary facilities for an employee. M. Marquise stated that he thought this should be addressed by the Health
Officer. Mr. Osborne stated that no trees would be removed. Allan Davis questioned if there would be ground storage as well as inside the building. P. Chalmers stated that a letter should be requested from the Fire Chief regarding emergency lighting and a letter from the Health Officer addressing sanitary facilities. M. Marquise stated that he would also like to see the Conservation Commission consulted. Mr. Osborne agreed to see the Conservation Commission. Allan Davis stated he would like to see that there was adequate screen coverage from Route 11. Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the application on the condition that the Conservation Commission be consulted, approval from the Health Officer and Fire Chief and that the storage level be kept adequate to screen the buildings from Route 11. The motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
3. Map 120, Lot 18 & 20, Robert & Laura Needham, 81 Scott’s Cove Road, two lot subdivision:
M. 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 is for a minor subdivision and meets the requirements of 6.04 of the Subdivision Regulations subject to waivers in 6.05 (b) for boundary line survey, contours, utility lines and storm water drainage. M. Marquise feels that the only two items that need to be waived are utility lines and storm water drainage and with these waivers, the application is complete. Motion was made by Philip Porter to accept the application as complete with waivers as recommended by Michael Marquise. The motion was seconded by Barbara Hollander. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
Dave Collier, with Granite State Surveying, was present to represent the Needhams. He explained that the Needhams had two lots on Scott’s Cove. One lot of 3.68 acres has frontage on Scott’s Cove Road and Fernwood Road. The Needhams would like to subdivide this lot and create two lots of 1.69 acres and 1.95 acres. There is an existing garage on the parcel. This parcel contains a proposed easement of 25 feet. This will be changed to 50 feet and will be presented on the final mylar.
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The parcel is zoned rural residential and also lies in the shoreland overlay district. No slopes will be over 25%. The lots will be serviced by private wells. Sewer connections and utilities will come off of Fernwood Road. The two lots are within the required acreage for this zone. Both parcels will have over 200 feet of road frontage.
Brenda Beckman, an abutter, asked why there was an easement and not just a separate lot. Mr. Collier explained that it was partially because of size requirement of the lots and because the lot is a separate lot of record. B. Beckman questioned where the driveway would be. Mr. Collier stated that could be either Fernwood Road or Scott’s Cove. It was questioned if the Needhams needed a driveway permit. M. Marquise stated that Tony Bergeron, Road Agent, be consulted. Mr. Collier will contact T. Bergeron to assure that the line of sight of 200 feet is met. Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the subdivision with the conditions that the Road Agent be consulted for the placement of driveways and the mylar be corrected to show a 50 foot easement. The
motion was seconded by Philip Porter. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
Michael Marquise informed the Board that White Horse Realty was denied by the ZBA so their Site Plan Review was taken off of the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
1. Map 105, Lot 18 and Map 105, Lot 19 – Robert & Lynn Bell, 161 & 167 Keyes Road, Merger of Lots:
Motion was made by Allan Davis to approve the merger. The motion was seconded by Derek Tatlock. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
2. Map 121, Lot 48 – Laura Beth & Robert Foster, Fernwood Point, Alter Waterfront:
Michael Marquise read a letter from the Fosters to the Board. This letter is attached to the file copy of these minutes. He noted that the lot number was incorrect on the agenda. It should be Map 121, Lot 53. The Fosters proposed to alter the grade of their waterfront property. They would like to build a rock retaining wall and stone steps both within 50 feet of Lake Sunapee. They also wish to plant blueberries in the area in front of the wall. The question was raised if the Fosters should contact their neighbors to apprise them of what was going on. Laura Beth Foster agreed to notify her neighbors. Motion was made by Philip Porter to approve the Fosters plans as presented with notification to the neighbors. Allan Davis seconded the motion
but recommended that it be added that the wall constructed will be no higher than 3 feet. Philip Porter agreed to the amendment to his motion. The vote was unanimous and the motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:20 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 Approved________________
Peggy Chalmers, Chairman Barbara Hollander, Vice Chairman
Bruce Jennings Allan Davis
Derek Tatlock Philip Porter
Emma Smith, Ex-Officio Frederick Gallup, Ex-Officio
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