DRAFT DRAFT
TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD
WORK SESSION
JULY 22, 2008
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair called the July 22, 2008 Work Session to order at 7:00pm with Marcia Keller, Barbara Vannata, Sonny Harris, Barry Wheeler and Charles Meany present. Also present were Jane Johnsen, Alternate, Jeff Aarons, Alternate and Jim Bibbo, Alternate. Bill Glennie arrived at 8:10pm.
Phil LaMoreaux, Chair seated Jane Johnsen for Bill Glennie.
Consideration and approval of June 24, 2008 minutes:
Motion was made by Barry Wheeler to approve the June 24, 2008 minutes, seconded by Marcia Keller. Charles Meany abstained. Motion carried 6-0.
Request was made to forward the joint meeting of the Selectmen and Planning Board minutes to all Planning Board members (Done 7/23/08)
To Do Folder:
Discussion ensued regarding a Driveway Permit copied to the Planning Board after it was read by Phil LaMoreaux, Chair concerning property owned by Jeff and Heather MacKay, on corner of County and Dunfield Road, Map 14, Lot 2. This is for information only to the Planning Board.
Motion was made by Marcia Keller for the Planning Board to do some research, and if there are any conditions on the original approval on the subdivision for location of a driveway, then they write a letter to the Board of Selectmen with a copy to the Code Enforcement officer and to also remind them of the section of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion seconded by Charles Meany. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussed letters that have been sent to Martyn Chivers and Caroline Demers.
Dave Eckman, Eckman Engineering re: Martyn Chivers:
There was discussion concerning the applications received today from Dave Eckman for Martyn Chivers for a two lot subdivision and Site Plan Review. Since they were received only 14 days prior to the August 12, 2008 meeting, it was short 7 days. December 11, 2007 minutes were read concerning discussion of a Site Plan Modification for Map 3, Lot 74A, and a Full Site Plan for Map 3, Lot 74B. Also a full lot subdivision on the rear lot issue was mentioned at that time.
Mention was made that a Site inspection may be in order.
Site Plan Review Update:
Copies of the Site Plan Review Regulations up date were read and discussed. Jane Johnsen showed the board members 3 pages of plans that had been colored showing different aspects of plans which she had worked on at a class she had attended at the Spring Conference. It was decided this would be a good thing to do in the future for the board. Colors were discussed for different areas of plans such as blue for water, green for trees etc. It was also suggested that all plans should be received by the board from the applicant at least a week prior to the meeting. There should be 18 total copies of the 11 x 17 for department heads and all planning board members as well as one for the file, and at least one full sized color coded copy of a plan.
A Public Hearing will be August 26th to modify Site Plan Application, and Site Plan Regulations if ready at that time. A copy will be furnished to the Town Clerk. They will amend both the Subdivision Regulations and Subdivision Application at that time.
Bill Glennie furnished a paper regarding Lighting Regulations to be used as a guide for Site Plan Review Regulations which was looked over and discussed.
Sonny Harris will contact the Local Government Center for guidance regarding personal liability for LLC, as preventative measures of any possible problems to the town.
Gravel Pits:
The Pit Review received from Mary Pinkham-Langer resulting in her visit conducted on July 2, 2008 was handed out and gone over with the following decisions.
1. Nate Kimball will be coming in for a permit on August 12, 2008.
2. Peter Isham – A letter will be written to him.
3. Dave Pickman – A letter will be forwarded to him.
4. Payson, Map 4, Lot 5 – A letter will be written.
5. John Fortune – Map 4, Lot 13 – A letter will be written.
6. Cresswell – Harriett Hobbs – Map 7, Lot 29 – A letter will be forwarded.
7. George Naughton – Map 6, Lot 99 – A letter will be forwarded.
The following is a list of Gravel Pits with no active excavation site, to be considered abandoned, and do not need attention:
1. Messer, Map 5, Lot 114
2. Skillings, Map 4, Lot 10 & 12
3. Andrews, Map 13, Lot 1 & 14
4. Ayer & Goss, Map 6, Lot 104
5. Brunnhoezl, Map 6, Lot 103
Motion was made by Marcia Keller that the owner of Gravel Pits considered as abandoned will receive a letter so stating, advising the date they will be on the agenda to finalize the process. Seconded by Barry Wheeler. Motion carried 7-0.
Accolades were given to Mary Pinkham-Langer, who works for the NH DRA, who went over and beyond her job in helping the town with her visits to the gravel pits and determining the status of each one.
Charles Meany, Selectmen questioned the communication or lack of between the Planning Board and Selectmen. It was also advised there used to be a Building Ordinance which appears to have been lost over the years. Sign Ordinances were discussed and how they could be permitted. Consensus was to regenerate a new Building Ordinance to be used.
Shoreland Protection information was provided by Marcia Keller.
Adjourned 9:38PM
Respectfully Submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary
Unapproved