TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Mark Keith, Alternate, John Greenwood, Caryl Walker, Alternate, Barry Wheeler, Selectmen’s Representative, Jim Bibbo, Bill Glennie and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Sonny Harris was absent.
Review and Consideration of the January 10, 2012 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the January 10 minutes as presented. Seconded by John Greenwood. Motion carried 4-0. Barry was absent at that meeting. Caryl Walker and Jim Bibbo had not arrived.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Mark Keith for Sonny Harris and Caryl Walker for Jim Bibbo, prior to his arriving.
Discussion took place regarding a request to CNHRPC for traffic count in town, and it was thought the Selectmen/Highway Dept. were checking on the new program they have from Central N H Assessment of Roads that came in December. The Planning Board will follow through with this at the work session at the end of the month.
O E Trucking Public Hearing continuation -10 Breezy Hill Road – Automotive Recycling Center –Map 3, Lot 74 and Conceptual Consultation for Boundary Adjustment:
Michael Norman, Horizon Engineering, Representing O E Trucking advised he is here to show the adjustments to the Site Plan resulting from the letter from Central New Hampshire Regional Planning.
Mr. Norman advised he has a letter requesting an extension for the Site Plan Review until at least March 2012 and has brought the Application for the Lot Line Adjustment per the town Attorney’s recommendations.
Marcia Keller, Chair brought up the memo to the Board of Selectmen requesting a Fleet Inspection Station for the busses there, which would be a revision. Mr. Norman advised he would follow up on that.
A three page letter in response to the CNHRPC review letter was provided.
The last item is the actual Lot Line Adjustment Application.
Mr. Norman advised he has not received any response from the Fire Dept.
Mention was made by the Planning Board that an Off Premise sign needs to be documented for identification.
Ann Eldridge and Seth Benowitz from the Conservation Commission as well as Jim McLaughlin from Warner Conservation Commission as well as Clerk of the Water District in Warner, attended this meeting, regarding the Development of Regional Impact.
It was stated that the town issues a Junk Yard permit annually by the Selectmen, which is a state law.
Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair read a portion of the RSA236:123 Fencing
“Before use, a new junk yard or automotive recycling yard shall be completely surrounded with a solidly constructed fence at least 6 feet in height which substantially screens the area and with a suitable gate which shall be closed and locked except during the working hours of the junk yard or automotive recycling yard or when the applicant or his agent is within. All motor vehicles and parts stored or deposited by the applicant shall be kept within the enclosure of the junk yard or automotive recycling yard except as removal is necessary for its transportation in the reasonable course of the business.”
Discussion ensued.
Michael Norman requested direction from the Planning Board regarding the fence and gated area. It was stated the Selectmen have the authority to waive or reduce the fencing upon granting their license.
Concerns of the Board of the Area include: 1. Aquifers 2. Set Back 3. Fencing.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair that the Applicant be required to fence the entire area of the Vehicle Recycling Center per RSA 236:123, and to show on the Site Plan. Seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 7-0.
The Conservation Commission advised they would like to see the area fenced to keep the area confined.
Another question arose, was there to be crushing and it should show on the plans either way, yes or no.
Lot Line Adjustment Application information was provided by Michael Norman to the board. A colored plan map was observed. Bounds will have to be set with a letter so stating. Michael advised they are in hopes of being prepared for a hearing on March 13th, however, it they cannot make it, the letter suffices in postponing for another month.
Mr. Norman will let the Planning Board know by the end of this week so the notice can be posted accordingly.
Dependable Dumpster –Public Hearing – 1290 Route 114, Charles Martin, Site Plan Review – Property Owner – Harriet Hobbs.
Marcia Keller, Chair advised Dependable Dumpster has been in contact with DOT and DES. DOT stated they would need a driveway permit. Elizabeth Ashworth, DOT advised they had just that morning received an E-Mail from Dependable Dumpster. Previously, DOT had forwarded a letter to Ed Hauck, Dependable Dumpster on January 10, 2012 requesting they fill out a Driveway Permit Application and forward it to the District Office in Enfield. On February 5, 2012, the office Manager for Dependable Dumpster stated they will not be filing a Driveway Permit; the containers will be removed by February 29, 2012.
The review from CNHRPC has been received and the Application was accepted as complete on January 10, 2012. Conditions can be approved or disapproved within 65 days from accepting the Application as complete. A final determination can be made at the March 13th, 2012 meeting.
The Planning Board has received nothing directly from Dependable Dumpster.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to recommend to continue the hearing until the March 13, 2012 Planning Board meeting. Seconded by Phil LaMoreaux. Motion carried 7-0.
Marcia Keller, Chair read a letter from the Conservation Commission.
Decision by the Planning Board was to forward a letter to Harriet Hobbs, with cc’s to Ed Hauck and Charles Martin, Dependable Dumpster.
Outstanding Issues:
Valley Excavation – Map 3, Lot 82
Old Road Antique – B*B Map 2, Lot 112
Soaring Goose – Lumber Barn, Map 7, Lot 2
Saltamacchia – Wet Basement Solutions –Map 17, Lot 62
Pizza Chef Sign-Flashing sign.
Either personal contact or letters will go out to the above and/or to the Selectmen
Any other business to come before the Board.
Adjourn 8:50pm
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary