TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2014
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair opened the meeting at 7:00pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, John Greenwood, Mark Keith, Erich Caron and Marge Cilley, Secretary present.
Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Representative, Jim Bibbo and Don Jackson were absent.
Review and Consideration of November 26, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the November 26th, 2013 minutes. Seconded by John Greenwood. Edit on Page One under Zoning Amendment, second line should read discontinued. Motion approved unanimously with edit.
Public Hearing-Zoning Amendments:
Marcia Keller, Chair opened the Public Hearing and read the following Zoning Amendments, after which the Public Hearing was closed and the Board voted on the Amendments.
Zoning Amendment One: When any existing non-conforming use of a building or use of land has been discontinued for two years, the building or land shall thereafter be used only in conformity with this ordinance.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the Zoning Amendment One to put on the Ballot. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 5-0.
Zoning Amendment 2 – To see if the Town will vote to add a definition to Article II Definitions Feather Sign: Any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, or other light materials and supported along one or more sides and intended for display for a short period of time.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the Zoning Amendment Two to put on the Ballot. Seconded by Mark Keith. Motion carried 5-0.
Zoning Amendment 3 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article VII Sign Regulation to allow feather signs under the category of “allowed without permit”, but set criteria for their use. Feather signs allowed in the Rural Business District with a limit of two per lot, 15’ from the highway right-of-way and property boundary, kept in good repair, and displayed for no longer than 60 days in any calendar year.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve Zoning Amendment Three to put on the Ballot. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 5-0.
Zoning Amendment 4 To see if the Town will vote to add a new section P. to Article III Restriction on Certain Vehicles in the Residential-Business district. The following restrictions apply to all lots in the Residential-Business district, whose primary use is residential.
1.No commercial vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer (excluding manufactured housing), truck over 15,000 gross vehicle weight rating, bus or boat shall be parked or stored outdoors within 50’ from any street right-of-way or property line.
2. The restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 above shall also apply to any other type of
Vehicle which remains in the same location, without being operated on the public highways, for a period of 60 days or more, irrespective of whether said vehicle constitutes “junk” under this Ordinance.
3. Notwithstanding Article V of this Ordinance, no existing vehicle, trailer or boat shall be deemed to constitute a nonconforming use, or to be otherwise exempt from the restrictions contained in this section. However, any owner may apply for a variance pursuant to the standards contained in RSA 674:33.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve Zoning Amendment Four to put on the Ballot. Motion seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 5-0.
These Zoning Amendments will be forwarded to the Selectmen to put on the Ballot.
Mention was made that John Greenwood and Mark Keith’s terms are up this year and need to sign up by Friday to be on the Ballot. It was also mentioned that Alternates are needed.
Site Plan Revision: Goldberg/Starr property –Route 114, Map 6, Lot 103:
Motion was made Phil LaMoreaux to accept the Site Plan Revision, from Goldberg/Starr property, Map 6, Lot 103 as complete. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the Site Plan Revision for Goldberg/Starr property on Route 114 as being complete. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux for the Planning board to give their support for the Town Hall Restorations. Seconded by John Greenwood. Motion carried unanimously.
It was stated that Stephanie Alexander, CNHRPC would be available to come out to talk with the Planning Board on February 25th regarding CIP.
There being no other business, meeting adjourned 8:10pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary