TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
MAY 8, 2012
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02pm with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, Jim Bibbo, Bill Glennie, Caryl Walker, Alternate, Mark Keith, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. John Greenwood, Don Jackson and Sonny Harris, Selectman Representative were absent.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Caryl Walker for John Greenwood and Mark Keith for Don Jackson.
Review and Consideration of April 10, 2012 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the April 10th minutes as presented. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion ensued regarding an e-mail after the last meeting from the Conservation Commission that will be checked up on.
To Do Folder:
Autumn Rose Subdivision:
A letter was received from Richard Bartlett re Autumn Rose – Subdivision Map 2, Lot 61, requesting to postpone until the June 12, 2012 meeting.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the request for an extension until June 12, 2012 for Autumn Rose Subdivision. Seconded by Caryl Walker. Motion carried 6-0.
O E Trucking -10 Breezy Hill Road – Public Hearing – Map 3, Lot 74A and 74B:
A letter was received from John Warzocha, Horizons Engineering requesting a continuation on June 12, 2012 for Martyn Chivers Automotive Recycling Center Public Hearing.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux for a continuation for O E Trucking Automotive Recycling Center Public Hearing on June 12, 2012. Seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 6-0.
Marcia Keller, Chair asked Mr. Chivers if he had any comments and he did not.
Industrial Communications – Re: Wireless Communications tower erection on land of Goldberg/Starr property. Subdivision/Siteplan: Kevin Fadden, Representative
Kevin Fadden introduced Kevin Melaney. Kevin Fadden advised they are here this evening to see if the Planning Board would accept their Site Plan Application as complete. At this time, there is no Subdivision application submitted. If this is complete tonight and is denied, then they can go forward to the Zoning board of Adjustment. A color coded copy of the plan was perused by the Planning Board as well as the check list.
The total height of the proposed tower is 195 feet per Mr. Fadden.
Discussion included that the distance to the abutter’s property line has to be greater than the height of the tower by 125%.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the Site Plan Application for Industrial Communications as complete. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 6-0.
Marcia Keller, Chair opened the floor for Public comments. There being none, the floor was closed.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to deny the Site Plan Application for the Industrial Communication Tower as non conforming with the proposed height of the tower being greater than the height allowed under Article X-D1-f1. Motion seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 6-0
Application was accepted as complete and denied.
Conceptual Consultation – Jesse Singh – former Dodges Store:
Jesse Singh property owner and Laura Hallahan, representative came before the Planning board regarding plans to use the former Dodge’ Store as a commercial retail property, containing a 16 car parking lot. A full Site Plan Review would be necessary including notification of abutters. A map of plan was handed out to board members to analyze.
It was stated that the Circuit Rider from CNHRPC is available for their assistance, and they did request setting up an appointment with him.
CIP
Marcia Keller, Chair suggested that the CIP process should begin now to get all recommendations in by July. It was suggested that the committee should include but not be limited to: a Selectman, Budget Committee Member. Planning Board Member, Road Committee Member. It was also suggested that specific and general invitations to join the committee should be extended. The meetings do meet monthly and are open to the public. This will be put in the Bridge. and a time line will be presented to the Selectmen.
The May 22, 2012 meeting may include the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board members to meet the new Building Inspector, Palmer Porter. Cheryl Behr is checking on this.
Meeting adjourned 8:20pm.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary