TOWN OF BRADFORD
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
7:00PM
Call to Order and Roll Call:
Marcia Keller, Chair called the meeting to order with Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair, John Greenwood, Steven Chase, Alternate, Mark Keith, Sonny Harris, Selectmen’s Representative and Marge Cilley, Secretary present. Don Jackson was absent.
Marcia Keller, Chair seated Steven Chase for Don Jackson.
Review and Consideration of October 8, 2013 minutes:
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux to approve the minutes of October 8th. Phil LaMoreaux advised on page 2 under Lumber Barn should state he recused himself, not excused. Motion seconded by Mark Keith.
Motion carried with edit 5-0.
Continuation of October 8th meeting – John Gioldassis – Site Plan – Map 17, Lot 62:
Marcia Keller, Chair read the following Motions made at the November 6th Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing:
“Motion was made by Andrew Pinard to approve the Application for a Special Exception for John Gioldassis for a Six Square Foot Sign and re-location of the others on Map 17, Lot 61. Seconded by George Cilley. Motion carried unanimously.”
This is for the off-premise sign of the BradfordPlaza.
“Motion was made by Denise Renk to approve the Application for a Variance for a prefab ATM Unit for John Gioldassis at 101 East Main Street, Map 17, Lot 62 with the following conditions to be met: With no internal illumination, but external, hooded illumination. If this is found to not be effective, then they can come back and appeal it. It was stated that the Planning Board can set the hours at the continued Site Plan meeting on November 12, 2013. Motion was seconded by Andrew Pinard.” Motion carried unanimously.
These Motions from the Zoning Board of Adjustment were passed around for the board to read.
Kelly Gale, KLG Architecture representing John Gioldassis, who was also in attendance, went over the details from the ZBA meeting.
***Extra Signage questioned regarding ZBA decisions***
Kelly Gale will show on the map/ plan the ATM Signage as well as the free standing sign. This will be hand written on so the Plan will be complete.
The Site Plan continuation for John Gioldassis was temporally suspended at this time.
The updated plans were reviewed by the board showing additional signage on ATM.
Discussion ensued regarding the new septic system which is pending and will be done in the spring.
Motion was made by Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair to approve the Site Plan for John Gioldassis Map 17, Lot 62. Seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 7-0.
Board members signed the plan.
Doug Webb-Lumber Barn – Site Plan Modification – Map 7, Lot 2:
Phil LaMoreaux, Vice Chair recused himself.
Doug Webb presented revised plans especially for lighting of California Paint sign.
Marcia Keller suggested an updated plan showing dimension of tower with California Paint, with sign and size also showing on the revised map/plan. Brook listed should be Melvin Brook.
A place for the Planning Board to sign as well as space for date showing on the plan with five copies required. Question was can all the illuminated signs be put on a timer? . Doug Webb advised a timer is already there.
Marcia Keller, Chair requested that when the Site Plans have been approved, any non-approved signs need to be removed for both Gioldassis and Lumber Barn, with the exception of feather signs.
Doug Webb requested to put California Paint sign up immediately. He was advised a Building Permit needs to be completed prior to putting sign up.
Motion was made by Erich Caron to conditionally approve the Lumber Barn Site Plan with a revision showing the following conditions:
1. Hours limited to lighting on a timer except for the Lumber Barn sign.
2. Updated plan showing details of approved new signage, triangular sign, the additional sign on the tower, the three signs on the side of the building.
3. Block for Planning Board Signature and date.
Motion seconded by Sonny Harris. Motion carried 6-0.
Other Business to come before the Board:
A letter will be written to Doug Jackson regarding a photograph of the elevation of each building as a condition listed on October 8th.
CIP – The Highway Department is being worked on by Erich Caron. Marcia Keller, Chair will give information to the Budget Committee as a draft format for their November 13, 2013 meeting, and to the Selectmen on Monday, November 25. A suggestion was made to contact CNHRPC regarding their completing the CIP for future years. Marcia Keller will contact them for a fee schedule.
A change in the Planning Budget was mentioned.
Erich Caron brought in a finished copy of the Tri-Fold.
The Zoning Ordinance was reviewed and suggestion was that next year the Sign Ordinance be looked at and perhaps form a sub-committee of interested people who would have some in-put.
Mention was made of letters the Selectmen signed Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 to Joe Wilcox, Auto Craft and for the barn (garage) at French’s Park.
Steven Chase advised he would probably not be available for the two December meetings.
Discussion ensued regarding a steep driveway on Route 103, questioning the grade.
Member’s terms looked at and updated with a copy to the Town Clerk.
Updated Municipal Law was received from Attorney Bernie Waugh. Marcia Keller, Chair will contact Atty. Waugh to see if he can forward e-mails so all board members can have a copy.
There being no other business to come before the board, meeting adjourned 9:00pm
Respectfully submitted
Marjorie R. Cilley, Secretary