Planning Board Minutes 05.26.15

PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 05.26.15

TOWN OF BRADFORD PLANNING BOARD

MAY 26, 2015

 

Meeting called to order by Jim Bibbo, Chair, at 7:00pm

Members Present

Jim Bibbo, Chair; Erich Caron; Claire James; Mark Keith; Carol Troy; Steve Chase, Alternate, seated for Garret Bauer; Marcia Keller, Alternate; Garrett Bauer arrived at 7:45pm

Members Absent

Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Rep; Miriam D’Angona, Alternate

Review and Consideration of Minutes

Motion made to approve minutes of May 12, 2015 with the following edits:

Gravel Pit Status Updates: “…Intent to Excavate filed for less than 100 1000 cubic yards…” and add, “Claire James agreed to reach out to Bruce Edwards to schedule inspection and Jim Bibbo agreed to talk to Barry Wheeler.”

Subdivision Regulations: “It was suggested that a member proposed that Sonny Harris draft and present…”

Additional Business: “…Facility Operator Certificate from NHDES from local business Max Enterprises.”

Vote passed 5-0. Erich Caron abstained.

Gravel Pit Correspondence

Gravel Pit correspondence discussed. No new correspondence received.

Site Plan Approval Procedure Review

Site Plan Approval Procedure reviewed. Importance of following procedure to the letter emphasized.

Proposed Subdivision Regulation Changes

Moved to agenda for next meeting

Agricultural Retail Outlet & Zoning Ordinance

Topic briefly discussed- specifically pertaining to set-backs. Claire James will review documents and present pertinent information to board at next meeting.

Planning & Zoning Conference “Mini-Presentations”

Board members who attended the 2015 OEP Planning & Zoning Conference gave brief presentations on the following topics: Right to Know Law Issues for Land Use Boards; Planning Board Basics; Planning Analysis; Master Plan; Basics for Historic District & Heritage Commissions; Rooftop Solar: Removing Permitting Barriers and Increasing Opportunities; The Codes: Building, Fire & Energy; The Plan NH Charrette Program

Additional Business

– CIP Chair pointed out to the board that many town departments are not participating in the CIP. The next CIP meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 6:00pm at which time the Fire Dept. has interviews.

The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 7:00pm.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm