TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2009
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Barry Wheeler, Marcia Keller, Jim Bibbo, Alternate, Bill Glennie arrived at 7:20, and Marge Cilley, Secretary. Sonny Harris, Barbara Vannata and Jack Meaney, Selectmen’s Representative were absent.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jim Bibbo for Sonny Harris.
Review and Consideration of October 13, 2009 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the October 13, 2009 minutes as presented. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 4-0.
Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals re: signs, Map 3, Lot 82B:
Rich Deschesne presented a map of plan depicting the sign. He advised it is 38 feet from the center of Breezy Hill Road. Mr. Deschesne hand wrote the off premise sign depicted on the plan and the board signed and dated the three plans tonight. He also completed a Site Plan Revision application to show permanent off premise sign as well as the on premise sign.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to accept the application for Site Plan Revision from Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals as being complete. Motion seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to approve the application for Site Plan Revision from Rick Deschesne, Gateway Rentals as being complete. Motion carried 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair closed the hearing on Gateway Rentals.
Public Hearing:
Harriet Hobbs-Corsair Realty-Abandoned Gravel Pit, Pleasant Valley Road, Map 7, Lot 29:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised that Harriet Hobbs will not appear at this evenings meeting. A letter dated November 6, 2009 from Harriet Hobbs was read into the minutes by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair. (Letter on file) Also attached is a copy of the Scope of Services Ms. Hobbs is working on. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair also read into the minutes his letter to Ms. Hobbs dated September 29, 2009. (Letter on file)
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to declare the Corsair Realty Gravel Pit, Map 7, Lot 29 as abandoned with full reclamation done prior to June 30, 2010 according to the minimum and expressed reclamation standards unless a permit has been applied for and approved prior to that date. Motion seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried as amended 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair will forward a letter in response to Ms. Harriet Hobbs letter to the Planning Board.
At this time, Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the floor to public comment. Mark Keith advised there is related erosion onto the town road from the Corsair Gravel Pit when it rains It was advised that under RSA 155-E which allows that if a pit is declared abandoned, which is being proposed tonight, and a date is set for reclamation and if this is not done, then the Selectmen can vote to order reclamation done at the expense of the town and levy a lien against the property.
Motion to amend the motion on the floor to include: according to the minimum and expressed reclamation standards unless a permit has been applied for and approved prior to that date. Motion was made by Jim Bibbo and seconded by Marcia Keller. Motion carried 5-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair closed the Public Hearing.
Carolyn Demers, Mosiac Artiques, Re: Site Plan, 2524 State Route 103:
Carolyn Demers, Mosiac Artiques did not appear before the Planning Board this evening as requested from a letter to her from the Selectmen. A letter will be written to the Selectmen so advising and requesting enforcement.
Other business to come before the board:
Two previous Site Plans completeness discussed for closure.
Work Force Housing – small groups will meet again on November 17, 2009 and Bill Glennie will check with the Community Center for room availability.
Marcia Keller brought attention to a couple of Municipal Law Lecture books she brought in from a conference she had attended.
Motion to adjourn 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary