June 15, 2005

Present: E. Vose, J. Leclerc, L. Britton, L. Weber, M. Mansouri, T. Chiffriller (alt), L.Carignan (alt),

Absent : B. Webb (alt)

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

All notices were posted and abutters notified for all hearings.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.

Mr. Vose appointed Mr. Carignan and Mr. Chiffriller to serve as regular members.

HEARING #1- BECKY BROWN 23 SOUTH STREET EXPANSION OF A NON-CONFORMING USE. Ms. Brown is proposing an extension of her deck that will expand her house at the jct of South St and Ford Ave further into the setback. She said the house is about 34’ from the center of Ford Ave with a hedge boundary near the road. The deck will be 10’8” X 14’.

Mr. Britton arrived and Mr. Vose asked him to act as a regular member and Mr. Carignan recused himself. Ms. Brown again explained her proposal.

Mr. Vose read Article X Expansion of a Non-Conforming Use. Mrs. Weber said she drove by the house and found that the deck will be screened by the hedge. She said the use is conforming but the structure will be 3’ closer to the road. She said she does not think the change will be noticeable except to make the deck more useful for the applicant.

Ms. Mansouri arrived.

Mr. Vose said the snow removal from the road will be the same because the hedge is staying in place. A three-four foot walkway will remain between the hedge and the new deck. The hearing was closed at 7:40 PM.

MOTION. Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Mr. Britton that the proposal be approved as presented. All were in favor.

EXTRA INNINGS SIGN ROUTE 12. Mr. Vose said they are waiting for written permission from the propane company to place their sign on the propane company’s property on Route 12.

ROBERT JASSE WENTWORTH ROAD SPECIAL EXCEPTION. Mr. Vose said Mr. Jasse is proposing an expansion of his event facility at the orchard. Mr. Jasse was not present to submit an application.

ALAN JOHNSON MAIN STREET SIGN. Mr. Johnson is proposing to re-place the RN Johnson directional sign in Dale Hubbard’s field next to Agway. The 48” X 89 ¼” sign meets the sign criteria for that location being less than 32 sq ft, greater than 100’ from another sign, and greater than 60’ from the front and 10’ from the side boundaries. Mr. Johnson has applied to the state for a permit. The board asked that he receive permission in writing from Mr. Hubbard.

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MOTION. Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Ms. Galloway-Leclerc that the sign be approved as submitted contingent on submittal of written land owner permission. All were in favor.

ALAN JOHNSON MAIN STREET SIGN. Mr. Johnson is also proposing to place a pre-fabricated, John Deere supplied, 7’ X 10” sign and sign structure that will be 10’1” in height,. The sign will require a Variance for size and setback. He is proposing to place it perpendicular to the split rail fence at the RN Johnson Inc. store property 15’ from Main Street. The sign will be internally lit.

MOTION. Ms. Galloway-Leclerc made a motion seconded by Mr. Carignan that a hearing be set for the August meeting subject to and pending the receipt of a completed application and the required fee. All were in favor.

DELBERT FROST MAPLEWOOD AVE. Mr. Frost complained to the board that he believes Mr. Stan Pearson’s building is closer than 20’ to the side boundary of his property. The 4-car- 2 bay garage is in the 250’ commercial zone. Mr. Frost said Mr. Pearson still parks his vehicles in his yard instead of in the garage. He said Mr. Pearson works on loud cars in his garage and that the two barrels of anti-freeze and oil have been moved. He said the noise after 5:00 PM is de-valuing his property. Mr. Britton said the board does not know that the garage is being used commercially.

Mrs. Weber read the ordinance section on enforcement and gave Mr. Frost a copy. Ms. Mansouri said it requires a Special Exception if it is a commercial use. Mr. Frost said the UPS and Fedex trucks are there everyday and that he never saw the selectmen check the property. The June, July and August 2003 minutes were reviewed when Mr. Pearson was proposing the construction of his garage. Ms. Mansouri will attend the selectmen’s meeting to address the issue further.

MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2005. Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Ms. Galloway-Leclerc that the minutes be approved as written. All were in favor.

Mr. Vose confirmed that alternate board members can take part in discussion, but do not make or second motions, nor do they vote, unless appointed to serve as regular members.

ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Vose adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Trow, secretary