PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES:
Regular Meeting –
Presiding: Jeff
Miller,
Members Present: Bob Miller, V-Ch.; Eric Merklein, Ben Daviss, Dave DeCosts, Henry Fletcher, Sheldon Sawyer, Selectman;
Jeff White, alt., Donn Lounsbury,
alt.
Recording:
These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at
the
I. Meeting opened at
A. Roll call: All regular members were present,
no alternates were designated.
B. Minutes: Mr. Merklein moved to approve the minutes and it was seconded
by Mr. R. Miller, vote was called, all were
in favor, the motion carried.
II. New Business/Preliminary Discussions/Application
Submissions:
A. Hodgkins & Sons,
Inc., Minor 2
B. Bensonwood Homes,
No one was present at this
meeting to represent Bensonwood Homes.
C. Hubbard LLC, Minor 3
Mr. J. Miller advised that
his wife works for Hubbard LLC but he did not feel this presented a conflict of
interest; the members agreed. Chip
O’Brien, represented Hubbard LLC. The
applicants are requesting a minor three lot subdivision behind Shaw’s
Supermarket at
Mr. Daviss moved to hold a
Public Hearing on the minor three lot subdivision for Hubbard LLC and a
separate Public Hearing on the Site Plan Review as proposed by Hubbard LLC for
the Walpole Youth Baseball Foundation Trust. There will be two separate hearings on the
same night. Mr. Merklein
seconded the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
D.
Myra Mansouri,
Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, distributed copies of Article
VII –Industrial District. She explained
that the Industrial Zone does not have a lot of requirements so they would like
to tighten it up a little. These changes
will clarify the issues and bring it in line with the Commercial District. All proposed changes were indicated in bold
letters.
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Requirements - #2
- The lot area in the industrial district shall be not less than 25,000 square
feet and every lot shall have a minimum frontage of 150 feet.
·
Special
Exceptions:
·
1. Commercial operations by Special Exception
from the Board of Adjustment under the same provisions as apply to the use
permitted under Article VI, the Commercial District;
·
a. Consideration of Planning Board
Recommendation on the project based on its determination following a public
hearing, that:
·
i) property currently zoned for commercial operations
is either unavailable or inadequate for the proposed use;
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ii) the proposed use is appropriate and consistent with the
Town’s Master Plan.
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b. Each proposed
use must show it will not infringe on the primary established use of the
district.
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c. No commercial
venture or use shall be permitted which would cause any undue hazard to health,
safety or property values or which could be offensive to the public because of
noise, vibration, excessive traffic, unsanitary conditions, noxious odors,
smoke, or similar reason.
·
d. All signs
shall meet the requirement of Part D of the General Provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Mr. Sawyer moved to hold the Public Hearing on the
changes proposed by the ZBA during the November meeting. Mr. Daviss seconded
the motion, vote was called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
III. Review Applications Submitted:
Mr. J. Miller opened the
Public Hearing on the following:
Located on Rte. 12 N, Map 12,
Mr. Fletcher moved to accept this application as
complete. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion, vote was called,
all were in favor, the motion carried.
Alicia Andrews would like to
know what the lighting will be. Mr.
Bergeron explained that this will be reviewed as a part of the Site Plan
Review. The building will be toward the
rear of the lot with the parking lot toward the front. Lighting will be building mounted and
downcast (shoe box with the lights inside) with only security lighting left on
overnight. There will be no flood lights
but there will be security lights. Most
of the lights are time sensitive. They
will go out about one hour after closing the store.
Mr. Castellano
owns the Laundromat and questioned the water and sewer as he is concerned with
his well. Mr. Bergeron said their intent
is to extend the municipal water and sewer lines.
Jim Dyer asked about the
hours. Frank Alexander said the store
will be open
Seth Andrews questioned the
security lights. Mr. Alexander said they
will be wall mounted fixtures; three on the sides and two on the front; just
enough light to go around the building.
There will be a few lights on inside the building.
IV. Close Public Hearing/Re-open Meeting – Action:
Mr. J. Miller closed this
Public Hearing at
Mr. DeCoste moved to approve the
two lot subdivision for 504 Main St., LLC/ Fred Dill as presented. Mr. R. Miller seconded the motion, vote was
called, all were in favor, the motion carried.
V. Planning Discussion / Communications and
Miscellaneous:
A. Economic Development – Schedule Work Session
B.
C. Brownsfield Properties: Mr. Daviss noted that the SWRPC has extended an invitation for
D. Innovative Land Use Grant: Mr. Daviss advised that there is a Friday deadline to submit an
application from any Town that wants a grant for Innovative Land Use.
E. Cartographic Associates, LLC: Mr. Sawyer
advised that at the last Selectboard meeting they had
a presentation on mapping from Cartographic Associates, LLC. They have up-dated the Town maps for many
years. Several years ago the Town
appropriated $100,000 to have them do a more accurate mapping but it was not
done. To do a similar new digital
mapping would now
cost about $60,000 because the NH DOT will be taking
aerial photos of the entire state in the spring. These more accurate maps would be of value to
the PB.
F.
G. Completion Bond or Protection Bond: Mr. Merklein would like the PB to consider requiring a
Completion Bond or Protection Bond on future projects. This would be a protection for the Town in
the event a developer failed to complete the project. Mr. J. Miller felt they should obtain some
information on how an insurance company would make a settlement with the Town
in the event that a bond was issued but the project was not completed.
VI. Meeting Adjourned
Next regular meeting to be held November 10, 2009, 7pm
Town Hall.
Cc: PB, ZBA, WCC, Town Offices
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