The meeting was called to order at 7:01pm
Members Present: Pam Bruss (Chair), Carol Troy (Vice Chair), Laurie Colburn, alternates Steve Chase, Sonny Harris, Doug Troy (seated) and Select Board Rep Mel Pfeifle were present
Members Absent: Tom Dunne, Carol Meise
To Do:
- The Board discussed signing appointments for Steve Chase and Sonny Harris, members will need to stop in the Town Office to do this.
- The Board reviewed the minutes from April 13th, 2021
Motion: Laurie Colburn
Second: Carol Troy
Decision: 5-0 in favor
Other Business:
- The Board discussed the planned Public Hearing and Site Walk regarding a sub-division application for Map3/Lot74A-74B, applicant Martin Chivers, which is scheduled for May 11th, 2021.
- David Flanagan of 62 Breezy Hill Road, Map 3/Lot 76, appeared to discuss the sub-division process. The Board reviewed to process and sub-division requirements.
- The Board reviewed outstanding applications:
- Map 10, Lot 6, the applicant is waiting on updated mylars from the engineer.
- The final Lot Line Adjustment mylar for Map 7/Lot 68 were received. Pam will sign the mylar and it will be filed with Merrimack County Registry of Deeds.
- The Board discussed re-establishing the Capital Improvement Program for 2022. Carol Troy will take the lead and start pulling together a Committee Member roster. Mel will be the Select Board Rep for the CIP.
- The Board would like to start reviewing the overlay maps and determine next steps. Pam will ask Carol Meise to lead this.
- The Table of Uses document was discussed and a review of the draft document Matt Monahan is working on was planned for the next agenda.
- Matt Monahan had provided the Board with a process map document. All members should review and email any feedback so this can be finalized.
- Mel provided the Board with an overview of discussions the Select Board has been having with Holly Solaris regarding use of the Masonic Hall building. The Board discussed the Site Plan process and requirements. Pam will reach out the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning to determine if there is any ability to waive any requirements based upon the structure being a Town owned property.
- An inquiry was also discussed regarding the addition of an 8×8 shed at 222 Blaisdell Hill Road that will include a toilet facility, to accommodate a growing home business. The Board reviewed the Home Business Compliance requirements but felt the addition of a toilet would expand the business beyond the intent of that regulation and encouraged the applicant to discuss their plans with the Board.
Planning Board Communications:
- The next Planning Board meeting will be May 11th, 2021 at 7:00pm
Motion: Carol Troy motioned to adjourn at 8:07pm.
Second: Doug Troy
Decision: 5-0 in favor
Minutes submitted by Laurie Colburn