March 16, 2005

Present: E. Vose, M. Mansouri, L. Britton, T. Chiffriller (alt), B. Webb (alt)

Absent: L. Weber, J. Leclerc, L. Carignan (alt)

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING MINUTES WILL BE REVIEWED ON APRIL 20, 2005.

All Notices were posted and abutters notified for all hearings.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. Mr. Vose appointed Mr. Chiffriller and Mr. Webb to serve as regular members.

HEARING #1- JOSEPH SAWYER SPECIAL EXCEPTION ROUTE 12. Sonia and Joe Sawyer are proposing a year-round hotdog stand at their Route 12 “Flea Market” property to be run by Mr. Larry Juniper. Mr. Juniper would like to sell food throughout the week as well. The property currently has three special exceptions; welding shop, greenhouse-nursery, and the flea market. Mr. Britton asked if the state would have concerns with traffic. Mr. Vose said the volume of traffic created by the flea market was not seen as a problem. Ms. Mansouri said the flea market has a Special Exception to be run on summer weekends only. Mr. Webb said he can’t see that the hotdog stand will make that much of a difference and that he finds nothing objectionable about the proposal. There was discussion about the volume of traffic that the hot dog stand might generate. There was discussion about the state requirements for traffic at the site. Mrs. Sawyer said she remembers only that there was one access cut for the property off Route 12. Mr. Juniper will use a “sandwich board” sign and a flag to advertise when he is open. There was discussion about what happens with the special exception if the hotdog stand is unsuccessful. The board requests that the Sawyers and Mr. Juniper contact the state about any traffic concerns and requirements for having a year-round hot dog stand at that location. Mr. Webb suggested asking about winter visibility and site distance with snow banks. Mr. Vose said they should receive a reply in writing that can be added to the file.

MOTION. Mr. Webb made a motion seconded by Mr. Chiffriller that the hearing be tabled until the April 20, 2005 meeting. All were in favor.

NEW BUSINESS. ROBERT WATSON VARIANCE DREWSVILLE STORE SIGN. Mr. Watson is proposing the addition of a new sign to be placed on the recently constructed porch. The sign will be 2’ X 16’- or 32 sq ft- as allowed by the ordinance. The sign, however, is within 100’ of the existing sign on the front of the store and therefore will require a Variance. The property is in the commercial zone. Mr. Watson said the sign on the front of the store is not visible to traffic coming from the direction of Alstead because of the angle of the building and the steep corner in the road. He said traffic passes the business before seeing it. He said the sign will not cause a diminution in the value of surrounding properties; it is a benefit to the public to know that the business is there. He said the sign will be professionally made and that the property is not over advertised.

MOTION. Ms. Mansouri made a motion seconded by Mr. Britton that a hearing be set for the April meeting subject to and pending the receipt of a completed application and the required fee. All were in favor.

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DAVID MAYES 62 ELM STREET SIGN. Mr. Mayes is proposing a 18” X 18” white sign with blue lettering to advertise his financial and investment planning/tax prep business at his home. The sign will be hung from the existing light post that is a 4 x 4 post, 5’ high. The post is located 22.5’

from the street, 34’ to the middle of the street, and 21.5 feet to the nearest property line. The nearest sign is well over 100’ away. The sign meets all the sign requirements for this zoning district.

MOTION. Mr. Britton made a motion seconded by Ms. Mansouri that the sign be approved as presented. All were in favor.

MINUTES. Mr. Britton made a motion seconded by Mr. Webb that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed with 4 in favor and 1 abstention (MM).

The town elections and town meeting results were briefly discussed.

ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Vose adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Trow, secretary