TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
JULY 8, 2014
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm with Don Jackson, Jim Bibbo, Mark Keith, Erich Caron, Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Representative arrived at 7:15pm, Steve Chase Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Claire James was absent.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Steve Chase for Claire James.
Review and Consideration of June 24, 2014 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve June 24, 2014 minutes as presented. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 6-0.
Conceptual Consultation – David Turner – 98 Sunset Hill Road Re: Subdivision
Map 6, Lot 7:
Laura Hallahan, Tall Pines Realty represented David Turner who was not present this evening. Laura advised this property consists of 9.3 acres with 923 feet of road frontage.
There is a driveway and a 1950 cape. Mr. Turner may want at some time to build a second house on the property. Jim Bibbo pointed out that a second house on a property must be smaller than the original house. Marcia Keller, Chair advised this could require a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. They may come before the Planning Board to apply for a Subdivision if in fact that is what they want to do when they are ready.
Martyn Chivers – Boundary Line Adjustment Completion, Map 3, Lot 74a & 74b.
Jon Warjocha, Horizon Engineering represented Martyn Chivers . Martyn Chivers and Holly Barton also attended this meeting. Jon provided an as built Site Plan map for all the Board Members to follow. Marcia Keller, Chair advised John Greenwood who has been involved with the Bradford Planning Board, and with this project particularly attended this meeting as a consultant.
Jon Warjocha advised that Martyn Chivers has done a very good job in completing the project as the approved plan, and he was walked the property before, during and upon completion.
Jon stated that it is very unusual for the property/landowner Applicant to sign the Mylar, it is usually just the Land Surveyor and Board Members. Also stated was:
1. Bounds have all been set
2. There is a deep trench/big berm.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to Approve the Boundary Line Adjustment as designated for Martyn Chivers, 10 Breezy Hill road, Map 3, Lot 74a and 74b. Seconded by Erich Caron. Motion carried 6-0.
Required checks were received to register at MCRD which will be filed directly.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to Approve that all the following conditions have been met for Site Plan Application for Martyn Chivers Map 3, Lot 74A
A note added to the plan, denoting the map and lot as Map 3, Lot 74A
Remove comments from the plan that refer to the gates that have been removed from the pan.
Add fencing from the Northwest corner of the auto salvage area-from the fence to the building.
Hours of operation : 6:00am to 7:00pm
Specify height of the proposed fence to be 6 feet
Prior to final approval, an as built plan, certified by a licensed land surveyor or engineer, shall be submitted documenting all proposed site improvements included on the Site Plan dated 7/8/2014
Certified plan must also show surveyed boundaries and setbacks from all highways and regulated watercourses.
Motion seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
Re-signing and dating of final plan will be signed by the Planning Board.
Public Hearing – Bradford Historical Society – Site Plan – Moving Old Post Office:
Tim Rodd and Laurie Buchar appeared before the Planning Board regarding the moving of the Old Post Office Building to the Historical Society property on Main Street East. Rick Geddas mover will be doing the actual moving and will be accomplished sometime this summer.
Frances Ordway, and abutter had many favorable comments and applauded the Society for doing what they do and moving forward. Laurie presented a copy of the map that was included and forwarded to the abutters.
Also favorable comments came via e-mail from Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Hirsch, abutters.
Marcia Keller, Chair advised this is a Governmental entity on Governmental land. Papers were signed on July 8, 2014 by the Board Members stating this was presented to the Planning Board.
Other Business:
Jim Bibbo advised he is going to Concord for a meeting at Central New Hampshire Regional Planning, Economic Development Committee for final draft for the district. There may be a meeting with the Selectmen to make a presentation in the near future. Jim advised he will bring in his copy of information to the Planning Board at their work meeting.
Steve Chase and Mark Keith continue to work on the Gravel Pit up-date.
There being no other business to come before the Board, meeting adjourned 8:55pm.
To Do Folder:
The To Do Folder was looked at after the tapes had been turned off, and there was an obligee copy of a cancellation notification from NGM Insurance Company for a Gravel Pit Bond. Map 7, Lot 29. Correspondence will be followed up on this concern.
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary