TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10pm with Jim Bibbo, Don Jackson, John Greenwood, Bill Glennie, Carol Walker, Alternate arrived at 7:20pm, Mark Keith, Alternate and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Phil LaMoreaux and Sonny Harris, Selectman’s Representative were absent.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Mark Keith for Phil LaMoreaux.
Review and Consideration of August 14, 2012 minutes:
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the August 14th minutes.
Seconded by John Greenwood.
In the first paragraph of the O E Trucking information, should say: the pins will be set.
Motion carried 6-0.
William Churchill Heselton, Rowe Mountain Road and County Road –Conceptual Consultation for a Boundary Line Adjustment: Map 9, Lots 45 & 58, Represented by Dave Echman, Eckman Engineering.
Mr. Eckman advised one lot is land locked and this will give frontage. The intent is to do some logging. The original acreage is 145 acres and with the new boundary line there will be 124.9 acres and 55.6 acres. Abutters will be notified and a Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 9, 201.
Jennifer Critch – 405 Old Sutton Road – Conceptual Consultation regarding a
Salon – Map 2, Lot 112.
Jennifer Critch came before the Planning Board regarding putting a Salon in her property on Old Sutton Road. The entire building will be used for the business. There will be a sign on the building and one on the mailbox. The board advised that the Signs do need to be shown on the proposal as well as any Lighting.
Industrial Communication-Continuance of Public Hearing for Cell Tower –
Map 6, Lot 103 – Subdivision Application: Kevin Fadden, Kevin Delaney and Rick Voci were in attendance representing Industrial Communication:
Subdivision:
Rick Voci stated that the Industrial Communications project is located on 2345 State Route 114. Rick stated that they were before the Planning Board for a Conceptual Consultation February 28, 2012, May 8th they were here for a Site Plan Approval, and again on June 12th for a Subdivision Approval. On September 5, the ZBA approved both Variance Application’s: 1. To reduce the lot frontage as well as 2. For the height of the tower above the tree line. The Zoning Board of Adjustment also granted the Special Exception for the proposal to construct a 180 foot wireless telecommunication lattice tower with fifteen foot antenna. Bill Glennie, a member of the ZBA gave an in depth report of the above motions made by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. It was stated that the visual impact will be minor with major results for the residents. It was thought that construction will be completed in approximately three months from the time it is started. Mark Goldberg interjected that Industrial Communications is a very professional company.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the Subdivision for Industrial Communication as presented, seconded by Mark Keith.
It was noted that Kevin Fadden has talked with snowmobile club members.
Conditions include:
- Mylar required with the bounds showing there.
- Deed description with the language accepted from Industrial Communications Attorney.
Motion carried 6-0.
Site Plan Application:
It was stated that an anti-climb fence will be installed around the tower.
Motion was made by Jim Bibbo to approve the Site Plan Application for Industrial Communications. It was stated that the surveyor is going to pin the location of the tower.
There were no conditions that need to be met. Motion seconded by John Greenwood.
Motion carried 6-0.
Industrial Communications thanked the Planning Board for their consideration and assistance and the Planning Board thanked them for their proceedings.
Second reading of Amendments to Rules of Procedure:
After considerable discussion between Planning Board members, the conclusion was there will be a revision of the Rules of Procedure in #4 which will be posted in the three public places in town. Also, the Planning board members will be attending the next Selectmen’s Meeting for clarification and decisions.
Autumn Rose – Johnson Hill Road – Map 2, Lot 61 – Subdivision:
Discussion ensued regarding the Subdivision application of Autumn Rose, ending with the decision the following Motion is in order.
Motion was made by John Greenwood that in light of the decision made by the Zoning Board of Adjustment at their August 1, 2012 meeting to deny the requested Variance for a three lot Subdivision the Planning Board disapproved their Application. Seconded by Jim Bibbo. Motion carried 6-0.
Bill Glennie resignation:
Marcia Keller, Chair read a letter dated September 5, 2012 from Bill Glennie resigning from his official positions with all Town Departments he is affiliated with which includes the Planning Board, as his work requires him to be in Shanghai, China for several months. (Letter on file).
Marcia Keller, Chair asked Don Jackson if he would consider being the CIP Representative from the Planning Board. Don replied in the affirmative.
Motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn at 9:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marjorie R. Cilley
Secretary