Planning Board Minutes 04.28.09

TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION
APRIL 28, 2009
7:00PM

Call to Order and Roll Call:

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the April 28th meeting to order at 7:00PM with Marcia Keller, Barry Wheeler, Barbara Vannata, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Jane Johnsen, Alternate, Bill Glennie and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Sonny Harris was absent.

Review and Consideration of March 24, 2009 Minutes:

Motion was made by Barbara Vannata to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 4-0. Marcia abstained.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Sonny Harris.

To Do Folder:

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair went over several different upcoming meetings available to the board members.

The Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission letter requesting nominees for Representation was discussed. The current representatives are Jane Johnsen and Bill Glennie. Bill Glennie is agreeable to stay on, making one seat available.

Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to ask Nate Bruss, or Brooks McCandless if they would be interested. Motion was seconded by Barry Wheeler and carried 6-0.

The Planning Board will write a letter to the Selectmen with their nomination for them to forward to the CNHRPC.

Jane Johnsen will attend the Selectmen’s meeting April 29 at 10:00am with Department Heads as the Planning Board representative.

Ledgewood Pines, Mark Brunnel, Old Warner road, Map 3, Lot 94 & 96:

A letter from the Attorney’s office answering questions from the planning board was read and discussed at length regarding Ledgewood Pines.

Provan and Lorber bill has been received for Ledgewood Pines, and it was brought up that Ledgewood Pines representative should attend the May 12, 2009 meeting and will be notified.

Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised he had received a telephone call regarding Wind Towers and discussion ensued regarding them as to restrictions, and when effective date for same comes into effect.

Status of Regulatory Documents: Subdivision and Site Plan:

Marcia Keller advised she will work on formatting the updated Subdivision and Site Plan and Bill Glennie volunteered to assist her.

Gravel Pits

Motion was made by Marcia Keller to schedule a Public Hearing to declare the gravel pit on Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 29, owned by Harriett Hobbs as abandoned. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 6-0.

A letter will be written to Harriett Hobbs regarding the Gravel Pit on Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 29 with a Public Hearing to be scheduled June 9, 2009, according to RSA 155E-7.

A priority list was discussed which included Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Village District, Conservation District.

Motion was made by Marcia Keller for the planning board members to read the Zoning Ordinance, and come in with suggestions at the May 26, 2009 work meeting with any changes. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 6-0.

Marcia Keller questioned the status on the Martin property on Lake Massasecum and requested the members read the RSA 674.41, pages 539-541 for interpretation.

Meeting adjoined at 8:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary