Colebrook Planning Board Report
This year we had fewer applications, which allowed the board to work on other matters. We used that time to compose a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan, which is nearing completion. Once in place, this plan should help maintain an even budget rather than the difficulties that the town has experienced in the past. By allocating funds for major infrastructure replacements yearly, there should be enough (or nearly enough) funding available to cover the costs when replacement is imminent.
Proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to building permits and the certificate of occupancy, will appear on the Annual Town Meeting ballot. The Planning Board hopes that you will support these amendments.
The Planning Board budget is way down for the coming year. This is due mainly to the small number of subdivision applications and building applications. In 2010 it is hoped work will commence on the much-needed Master Plan update. Our meeting date remains the first Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7 pm, in the Colebrook District Courtroom. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Statistics for 2009:
Building Permits Issued(Issued 48 and 1 Denied)
Building Permits Extended (Issued 2)
Sign Permits Issued (Issued 18)
Driveway Permits Issued (Issued 4)
Site Plans Approved (Issued 2 and 1 Denied)
Site Plan Waivers Approved (Issued 5)
Subdivisions Approved (Issued 2)
Boundary-Line Adjustments Approved (Issued 4)
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