DRAFT
MEETING MINUTES
SANBORNTON PLANNING BOARD
July 17, 2008
The meeting opened at 7:05 pm with the following members in attendance: Helmut Busack, Chairman; Don Bormes, Vice Chair; Carmine Cioffi, Member; Dick Gardner, Member; Evelyn Auger, Alternate; Terry Lewis, Alternate and Bob Ward, Town Planner.
1. Roll Call
As listed above. Absent were: Cindy Merchant, Alternate; Peter Dascoulias, Alternate, Mary Earley, Alternate and Steve Ober, Selectman’s Representative.
2. Seating of Alternates
N/A
3. Action on Minutes
a. Workshop meeting of March 6, 2008
Carmine Cioffi made a motion to accept the minutes of March 6, 2008 as presented, seconded by Helmut Busack. All in favor, motion carried.
b. Regular meeting of June 19, 2008
Dick Gardner made a motion to accept the minutes of May 15, 2008 as presented, seconded by Carmine Cioffi. A correction was made to clarify that Evelyn Auger stepped off the Board as a voting member for the voting of officers. All in favor after corrections, motion carried.
4. Old Business
a. Election of Officers
Bob Ward stated that the previous election of Officers was not done according to the Planning Boards current Rules of Procedure. The Rules of Procedure state that three votes are needed to elect an officer. The Members present chose to redo the previous nominations and voting.
Dick Gardner made a motion to nominate Don Bormes as Chairman, seconded by Carmine Cioffi. All in favor, motion carried.
Carmine Cioffi made a motion to close the nominations for Chairman, seconded by Dick Gardner. All in favor, motion carried.
Vote on the position of Chairman: Dick Gardner – yes
(Don Bormes) Don Bormes – yes
Carmine Cioffi – yes
Chair Busack abstained.
Dick Gardner made a motion to nominate Carmine Cioffi as Vice Chairman, seconded by Don Bormes. All in favor, motion carried.
Dick Gardner made a motion to close the nominations for Vice Chairman, seconded by Don Bormes. All in favor, motion carried.
Vote on the position of Vice Chairman: (Carmine Cioffi) All in favor, motion carried.
Don Bormes was elected as Chairman and Carmine Cioffi was elected as Vice Chairman. Dick Gardner stated that he would like the record to show that the Planning Board thanked former Chairman Helmut Busack for his years of service, diligent work and dedication as Chairman to the Planning Board.
Chair Bormes asked Bob Ward if all of the tabulations for the Master Plan Survey have been completed. Bob Ward stated that all of the tabulations have been completed and the Planning Department staff is currently working on scoring the final numbers. The final scoring will be available at the August Workshop Meeting.
3. New Business
a. 7:5p Public Hearing: Joseph R. Gray & James Twombly / Judy Goyette, Proposed Boundary Line Adjustment & 2-Lot Subdivision of 49.8 acre parcel located at 145 & 185 Steele Hill Road (Tax Map 10, Lots 57 & 59).
Bob Ward stated that the Application is lacking some information and that he has made Dennis Rylan, surveyor with Brown Engineering aware of the deficiencies. The items missing are the delineation of wetlands, an Ariel photograph which was requested, and a shown driveway and land conservation area. Bob Ward further stated that all fees have been paid and notice of the Public Hearing has been posted and abutters notified. Chair Bormes stated that the Planning Board requires a driveway permit. Bob Ward stated that the process has been started with NH DOT. Bob Ward suggested going forward with the presentation as noticed and the 60 day clock does not start until after the application is accepted as complete. Dennis Rylan stated that two lots will be formed of which one will be
16.5 acres and the other 60 acres. Also, Lot 57 will increase from approximately .5 cares to over an acre with the BLA. He further stated that NH DOT seemed favorable as to where the driveway will be located. Dick Gardner asked where wetlands are located. Mr. Rylan stated that there is a stream running along the back of the parcel and there is also an intermittent stream at various times. He further stated that the Conservation Easement will more than likely be located along the stream in the rear of the parcels. Bob Ward asked if any steep slope analysis has been done. Mr. Rylan stated that there has not been any done yet. Dick Gardner stated that there is plenty of frontage with large lots and substantial buildable area. Discussion followed concerning the waiver for wetland delineation.
Chair Bormes continued the Public Hearing until 7:15 pm on August 21, 2008.
b. Preliminary Conceptual Consultation: Guy Giunta Jr. & Pierina Guinta, Proposed Boundary Line Adjustment & 2-Lot Subdivision located on Tower Hill Road & Guinta Drive (Tax Map 22, Lots 15, 15-1 & 19-1).
Bob Ward introduced James Bolduc of Lepene Engineering who will be representing the Applicant. Mr. Bolduc explained that this is a proposal for a BLA and 2-Lot Subdivision effecting 4 lots. Tax Map 22, Lots 14, 14-1, 15-1 and 19-1 located in the Forest Conservation District and the Agricultural Districts. The current maps show a driveway easement located on lot 14-2 which will no longer apply. Lots 14 and 14-1 are vacant lots. This proposal begins with 4 lots and ends with 4 lots of different sizes and locations. Lot 14-1 is deleted and lots 19-1 and 15-1 are increased in size and lot 15-2 is created. Lot 14 decreases in size with the lot line for the new lot 15-2 is along the driveway right-of-way which will be obsolete. The Applicant is currently in the process of
delineating wetlands and creating test pits. Bob Ward stated that the right-of-way frontage goes from 300 feet to 98 feet. Mr. Bolduc explained that the Applicant will be applying for a variance and that the 50 foot right-of-way will eventually be upgraded to a Town Road. Mr. Bolduc further stated that investigation into ownership of the right-of-way will continue prior to formal application.
c. Preliminary Conceptual Consultation: Swain Farm, Discussion re: Applicability of Site Plan Review Regulations.
Bob Ward stated that the Swains are here via the ZBA. The project has to do with installation of 6 aerating windmills which will aerate Hunkins Pond. The ZBA conditionally approved with a site plan. Bob Ward stated that the feeling he gets from the ZBA decision is not that a Site Plan Review by the Planning Board is required but only to provide the ZBA with the location of the windmills on the site. Chair Bormes asked if there are any height restrictions. Bob Ward responded that there are no current restrictions regarding height in the Zoning Ordinance. Robert Mills of Solar Stream explained the use and purpose of the proposed windmills. Lisa Rixen of Belknap County Conservation District gave an overview of the Health of Hunkins Pond and the Swains involvement in cleaning it
up. Dick Gardner made a motion to deem that there is no requirement for formal Site Plan Review for agricultural windmills, seconded by Carmine Cioffi. All in favor, motion carried.
6. Other Business
None
7. Planners Update
None
8. Adjournment
Helmut Busack made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dick Gardner. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carole Chase
Recording Secretary
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