TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 8, 2013
7:00 PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Don Jackson, Erich Caron, Mark Keith, Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Representative, Carol Walker, Alternate, Steve Chase, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. John Greenwood and Jim Bibbo were absent.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Carol Walker for John Greenwood.
Review and Consideration of September 10, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mark Keith. Don Jackson and Erich Caron abstained. Motion carried 4-0.
Public Hearings:
John Gioldassis – Kelly Gale Representing – Site Plan-Main Street East –Map 17, Lot 62:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux that this is not a Development of Regional Impact. Motion seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 6-0.
Site Plan Applications and Plans were handed out to the board members and gone through for completeness.
John Gioldassis advised the Stop sign between the bank and the Pizza Chef nor the arrows have been put back by the concern that did the sidewalks as they were supposed to. This will be brought to the Selectmen’s attention by Sonny Harris.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to accept the Site Plan Application for John Gioldassis on Map 17, Lot 62 as being complete. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to not use Escrow Funds for CNHRPC review. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 7-0.
Review of Application was discussed including Septic Approval, Fire rating issues signage, porch, off premise sign –additional square feet.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to deny the proposed signage for the ATM as it violates the total allowance for the sign square footage and illumination in the Ordinance on Map 17, Lot 62. Seconded by Marcia Keller. Motion carried 7-0.
Pending ZBA signage and illumination results, on November 6th, John Gioldassis will be back to the Planning Board November 12th. for a continuance of this meeting.
John Gioldassis presented to the Board a Site Plan Revision Application regarding a sign change. No Public Hearing or abutters notification required.
Motion was made and seconded to accept the Application of Site Plan Revision Application for John Gioldassis. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the Application of Site Plan Revision Application for John Gioldassis. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 7-0.
Doug Jackson, Public Hearing-Center Road-Site Plan-Map 6, Lot 96-1:
Doug Jackson came before the Planning Board for a Site Plan Application for an addition to the existing hay barn.
The Application was perused by the board.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to accept the Site Plan Application as complete for Doug Jackson, Map 6, Lot 96-1. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the Site Plan Application as complete for Doug Jackson, Map 6, Lot 96-1 with the condition that photographs of the elevation of each building showing areas of existing signs be forwarded to the Planning Board. Motion seconded by Mark Keith and carried 7-0.
Soaring Goose – Lumber Barn-Route 114 – Map 7, Lot 2:
Phil LaMoreaux excused himself.
Doug Webb came before the Planning Board regarding a Site Plan Modification. Marcia Keller read a response from the Town Attorney regarding existing signs being grandfathered, replacing of signs and maintenance and non conforming signs. There is a two year use it or lose it and replacement cannot be grandfathered.
It was determined a Special Exception from the Zoning board of Adjustment is applicable in this case.
Suggestion was for Doug Webb to meet with the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding a Special Exception for a pre-existing pre-zoning, not properly maintained sign since 2005, and a Variance for sign size and illumination.
Motion was made by Sonny Harris to deny the Application for Soaring Goose for a 4 x 8 foot sign on the tower, Map 7, Lot 2. Seconded by Don Jackson. Motion carried 7-0.
Marcia Keller, Chair advised Mr. Webb to return to the Planning Board on for Site Plan approval after a decision of what he wants from the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been reached.
Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair is back on the board.
Other topics brought before the Planning Board were:
Corsair Realty – Dumpsters-Gravel Pit Area, Culverts?
Tri-Folds still working on being completed by Erich Caron
CIP-Erich Caron working on putting everything received on a spreadsheet. It was mentioned that in two weeks it needs to be presented to the Planning Board and Selectmen.
Possible Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Attorney Waugh advised he would help with the wording.
Information will be provided to Town Attorney for clarification, regarding Auto Craft.
The Secretary received permission to either find more new tapes to purchase or purchase a magnet to clean off old tapes.
Meeting adjourned 9:45pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley