DRAFT DRAFT
Town of Bradford
Planning Board
Regular Session
July 8, 2008
7:00pmCall to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the July 8, 2008 to order at 7:00pm with Marcia Keller, Barbara Vannata, Barry Wheeler, Sonny Harris, Bill Glennie, Jim Bibbo Alternate, Jane Johnsen, Alternate, Ian Thomas, CNHRPC. Carol Meise and Jeff Aarons, Alternates were absent.
Consideration and approval of June 10, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to accept the June 10, 2008 minutes as presented, seconded by Barry Wheeler. Charles Meany abstained. Motion carried 6-0.
Conceptual consultation:
Doug Sweet, Surveyor representing Ken Brown and Thalia Brown Revocable Trust
Marshall Hill/Cressey Road, Map 6, Lot 77- Lot 6, Lot 80 – Map 6, Lot 76 – Map 6, Lot 76A.
Doug Sweet advised all the property is located on the east side of Marshall Hill Road and Cressey Road. Maps were handed out to the board members to observe the layout of the lots. There are 4 existing lots with a proposal of 5 lots and the thought is to combine some of the lots to best end up with a few house sites. A wetlands scientist has gone through the property. The Planning Board advised there could be no hammerheads; however they did suggest the applicant discuss this with the Fire Department. It was the consensus of the board that a full contour of the property is not required. The layout as proposed by Doug Sweet has no opposition from the Planning Board. One plan map was left with the Planning Board by Mr. Sweet. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised that if further questions arose, Ian Thomas, CNHRPC will be in the Planning Board office from 10:00am till 1:00pm on Wednesday.
NEW BUSINESS
Jessica Selby, Site Plan for Child Care Center, 57 West Main Street, Map 16, Lot 96.
Jessica Selby came before the board with an application for a Child Care Center at the former Video Pursuit on West Main Street. She was in for a Conceptual Consultation in June. Ms. Selby advised she has the State Licensing Permit which spells out how many children allowed per square feet. Driveway permit is pending on the other side of the building for the upstairs tenant access and parking. DES for septic letter is coming. The sign size is the same existing sign already there. Driveway surface is staying as is. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair read the responses from the Department Heads.
Recess briefly for 4 minutes, the alarm went off from the Selectmen’s office. (Human error)
Charles Meany questioned if the new electrical tamper proof receptacles were brought up by the Fire Chief when he approved the building. The applicant has requested exemption from requirements for reproducible Mylar, permanent first floor elevation of proposed building, location elevation of land of surface drainage facilities, existing and proposed contours and grade elevations, description or depiction of proposed grade filling or other site preparation, erosion and sediment control plan, and performance bond. Since this is an existing building and no proposed site work, or minimal site work for the back yard, there was no objection from the board for the request for these waivers.
There being no questions from the Planning Board members, Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the floor for public comment.
Oona Tropeano, 63, West Main Street, an abutter, had the following concerns:
1. How many children, and do you have the required space per child for inside and outdoor space, to which Jessica Selby advised between 15 and 20 children and the required space for both inside and outside.
2. How many parking spaces? Reply was 5 for staff, 6 for parents.
3. Does dumpster need to be where it is? Reply was it is the best place for the truck to pick it up, and it will be fenced.
4. Hours of operation? Reply between 7:15am and 5:30 pm. The board advised the Proposed hours of operation should be noted on the plan.
5. Fire Alarm questioned. The Fire Chief did the inspection, and there will be an inter-connecting fire alarm between the two floors.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair closed the public comment period.
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to accept the application for the Site Plan Application for the Child Care Center as complete. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion made by Barry Wheeler to approve the Site Plan Application for the Child Care Center with the following conditions. Seconded by Sonny Harris.
1. Driveway Permit
2. Septic Approval
3. State License or Permit
4. Compliance with all local Fire and Building Depts. 5. Proposed hours to be noted on plan.
The Planning Board also requests copies of all applicable licensing and/or permits for their file.
Motion carried 7-0.
Daniel Kraft, Minor Subdivision, Hogg Hill Rd. and Sunset Hill Rd. Map 6, Lot 51-1
Daniel Kraft was in for a Conceptual Consultation several months ago. Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering was supposed to be representing Mr. Kraft, but had a conflict tonight. There is a current Right of Way for Public Service of N H on the property. A full sized copy of the Site Plan was looked at by the board. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised there is a notice of decision from ZBA regarding a variance to create a building on Hogg Hill Road, not meeting minimum frontage requirements, which was granted on January 2, 2008. A signed Application for Driveway was received with the comment that a 15 inch culvert is needed. Conversation ensued concerning a possibility of historical artifacts on the property. If there is something there of historical value, it should be documented per Marcia Keller, so it would not be destroyed.
Motion was made by Marcia Keller to accept the Minor Subdivision application on Map 6, Lot 51-1 as complete. Seconded by Bill Glennie. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Bill Glennie that this is not a Development of Regional Impact. Seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 7-0.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair opened the floor to public comment. There being none, public comment was closed.
Motion to accept the request for expedited review made by Bill Glennie, Seconded and carried.
The Conditional Use Permit section under Zoning Ordinance (Page 30) was read by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair. regarding the Conservation Commission. Due to the timing of the Department Head notification of the Minor Subdivision, the Conservation Commission has not met, therefore has not had time to respond, which is required at this time, concerning the wetlands buffer.
Motion to negate the expedited review request, due to the fact that the board cannot issue the conditional use without allowing the Conservation Commission to comment, was made by Bill Glennie, Seconded and carried. Barry Wheeler abstained, Charles Meany abstained, Sonny Harris voted no. Motion carried 4 -1.
Marcia Keller thanked Mr. Kraft for his patience. This will be continued on August 12, 2008.
“TO DO FOLDER”
Dan and Dawn Pettiglio were present to discuss DPX2, Map 3, Lot 52A regarding a letter written to them on June 26, 2008 from the Code Enforcement Officer requesting a planting schedule by July 8, 2008. Ed Fowler, Code Enforcement Officer advised he has a letter in response to his letter advising him that a “New Site Plan’ was either submitted, or verbally submitted, which the Planning Board has never receive. After much discussion, it was determined that there are elements of the Site Plan that have not been met, being; basically dealing with screening and plantings. Phil LaMoreaux, Chair acknowledged there have been changes since the Site Plan was filed; however, the Site Plan was approved as it is. If the applicant would like to alter the Site Plan, the procedure would be to file for a Site Plan modification. It was stated that the Planning Board did not receive anything from Robert Stewart, Jr, RCS Design, regarding this. Marcia Keller advised the last communication regarding this was on November 13, 2007 at the Planning Board meeting. There was no comment in the December 2007 minutes. The Pettiglio’s advised they were unaware that nothing was received from RCS Design, and they apologized for the misunderstanding. It was stated that there is also an ordinance that the Planning Board can require buffers if deemed appropriate.
A new revised Site Plan is required and the Planning Board will review it.
This will be continued on the August 12, 2008 agenda.
Marcia Keller advised she has been working on the Site Plan Review update and has entered the comments made at the work session. She would like someone else to work on the Illumination Section and Bill Glennie agreed to do that.
Ed Fowler, Code Enforcement Officer requested that he receive a copy of all Site Plan’s when they have been completed.
Upcoming meetings were summarized by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair.
Two Notice of Decisions that were granted were received from the ZBA. 1. Matthew Gerald and Dennis & Cheryl Roberts.
A letter was read from Oona Tropeano dated June 28, 2008 (letter on file) regarding a proposed plan at 67 West Main Street to rebuild an attached barn with the same dimensions on a non-conforming lot, owned by Matthew L. Gerald, Map 16, Lot 94.
A letter from the Fire Dept. concerning Dennis & Cheryl Roberts, Map 7, Lot 30, was also read by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair and both were received by the ZBA.
A letter was read from Jane Johnsen, stating she will remain as an Alternate to the Planning Board.
Dave Pickman plans not updated as yet.
NOD follow up conditions need to be checked on for:
1. Naughton
2. Caraffa
3. Pfeifle
Two letters need to be written to:
1. OEP Trucking regarding sign and possible additional business and to Carol Demers, Mosiac Antiques regarding business being re-opened.
Mention was made that Mark Brunnel, Ledgewood Pines has not responded to Phil LaMoreaux’s letter he had sent to him listing things that were outstanding.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair advised he had received communication from Carol Meise who is taking some time away from being an Alternate for the summer and Jeff Aarons is planning on taking some courses, however, neither has requested a leave of absence or resigned at this time.
The joint meeting with the Selectmen on July 19, 2008 was discussed with some of the topics wanting to be covered are: Gravel Pits, Sidewalks. Ed Fowler, Code Enforcement Officer advised Mary Pinkham- Langer and he went around and looked at gravel pits. He advised a list will be forthcoming from Mary Pinkham- Langer determining the status of each pit.
Meeting Adjourned 9:30pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
UNAPPROVED