March 2, 2004
Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Mike Ouellet called the meeting to order shortly after 7 pm. Other members present were Edward Carrier, Kevin McKinnon, Select person Sally Wentzell, and alternates Sandra Riendeau and John Jolles. Sandra was asked to sit in for Steve Garceau.
Others present were Frances Sytek; Peter Nugent; John White; Bruce Fowler; Arthur Biron and Sheila Beauchemin.
Site Plan Regulation Changes Public Hearing:
Chairman Ouellet explained that this was the second hearing to review the proposed changes to the Town of Colebrook Site Plan Regulations which reflect the new timeline as set forth in RSA 676:4, along with the correction of grammatical errors. It was noted that Section III.H.1 had been changed to indicate that the filing fees for a site plan and waiver of site plan review were set forth in the Fee Schedule for the Colebrook Planning Board as agreed to at the first public hearing. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve all changes as presented; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Driveway Permit:
Lawton P. Bourn – Construct a driveway access road entrance to his property on Reed Road (R10 Lot 96A). Public Works Director Kevin McKinnon had noted that this access is located on a road that is not maintained or plowed in winter. He also had been unable to visit the site due to snow, but he felt that the access point indicated would not be a problem. It was noted that the ski-doo trail crosses this section of road also to reach the Arthur Shallow Road. Larry Rappaport made a motion to conditional approve the permit, subject to final inspection in the spring. Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL – #2004-09
Building Permits:
John & Linda White – Add a second story to the existing 13’ x 26’ garage at 1 High Street (U12 Lot 22). Mr. White explained that it is their intention to change the single floor garage to two stories to accommodate two apartments. Mike Ouellet reminded Mr. White that he needed to meet state regulations for safety codes, such as fire escapes, etc. Edward Carrier made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. #2004-10
Anthony Biron – Enclose existing 8’ x 18’ porch on his residence on Route 26 (U9 Lot 2) for protection from the weather. Mr. Biron explained that the porch is currently open to the elements and snow builds up continually. The Board was in concensus that Mr. Biron did not need a permit and his permit fee was returned.
Bruce & Linda Haynes – 10’ x 16’ storage shed to be located at 177 Main Street, originally reviewed in January. Taken into consideration were the February 17, 2004, Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes regarding issuance of a variance for the lack of property line setback. It was noted that the minutes indicated that Robert Gooch, Sr. was concerned that the cement foundation already poured for this shed might possibly be on his property. The minutes also indicated that Mrs. Haynes would have the foundation re-measured to ascertain it was on her property. No documentation was available to indicate this had been completed. Kevin McKinnon made a motion, seconded by John Jolles, to deny this application based on the fact that the new structure may not be solely on the property at 177
Main Street. The Planning Board will ask to see a survey to be assured the structure is on the correct property. DENIED
James Gadwah – 10’ x 12’ storage shed to be located at Polly’s Place Drive (R7A Lot 14). This application was originally denied in August 2003, due to lack of property line setback. The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance for the property line setbacks on January 20, 2004. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit, with the ZBA variance noted; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-11
Walter E. Dawson, Sr. – 30’ x 48’ garage to be placed on his property off Reed Road (R4 Lot 23). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-12
Waiver of Site Plan Regulations:
Peter Nugent – Mr. Nugent came before the Board to advise them that the temporary situation of Flowers by Helen sharing space with Creative Natives, approved last November, will now be a permanent situation. He reiterated that both businesses are separate entities, sharing the same space. He further remarked that no problem had developed over the Christmas season regarding parking. Mike Ouellet suggested that Mr. Nugent complete a waiver of site plan regulations stating that this is now a permanent situation with two businesses operating out of the same building. Once completed, Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the waiver; Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED
Boundary Line Adjustment Public Hearing:
Richard & Frances Sytek - Frances Sytek presented the revised plan for a boundary-line adjustment of the property on Park Street. This boundary-line adjustment was originally denied in January 2004 due to the lack of minimum lot size, frontage and setback requirements as set for in the Colebrook Zoning Ordinances. On February 14, 2004, the Colebrook Zoning Board of Adjustment granted variances for the three requirements and they were so noted on the revised boundary-line adjustment plan before the Board. Edward Carrier made the motion to approve the boundary-line adjustment as presented; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. #612
Site Plan Public Hearing:
Julie Brunault – It should be noted that the Board reviewed the plan which had been revised to indicate the correct size of the storage units (130’ x 30’). The plan was given approval #613.
Bills:
Kevin McKinnon made a motion, seconded by Edward Carrier, to approve payment of the invoice from Jordan Associates for $28.50.
New Business:
John White informed the Board of the proposed plans for the building on the corner of High Street and Pleasant Street, formerly consisting of four apartments. He is tentatively thinking of reducing the number of apartments to three, and including two storefronts. Since this would be a change of use, Mr. White was informed that he would need to complete a full site plan hearing. (It should be noted that since that time, Mr. White has stated that it has been decided to continue the use of the building as is, four apartments only.)
The Board reviewed a letter from Darlene Connor asking if she could reside year-round in a camper trailer, if there is no water or septic. The Board responded that, in order to reside in a structure year-round, there must be on site a state approved septic disposal system. This can consist of a state approved septic system, a chemical toilet, state-approved privy or portable toilet. It should be understood that a portable toilet would require proof of pumping receipts, which could be asked for at the Board’s discretion. In addition, if running water were every put into the structure, the state and federal guidelines for a septic system would need to be complied with.
Kevin McKinnon explained the handout from US Environmental Protection Agency regarding storm water and construction activity. Any project that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land needs to comply with the EPA’s storm water permit requirements. It was determined that this information should be made available to anyone who applies for a site plan which disturbs one acre of land.
Bruce Fowler approached the Board to ask if the Board might be interested in working with the Colebrook Downtown Development Association to complete guidelines for design standards for any new commercial buildings on Main Street. These guidelines would relate to the style of the building, keeping in mind the facade of the town. No decision was reached.
The Board agreed to review the subdivision regulations in existence in the 1990’s and compare them to today’s regulations for possible revision. To Section V, only, will be considered for next month’s meeting.
The following certificates of occupancy were reviewed and signed:
Irene Holt – Garage, Monadnock Street
Irene Holt – 6-foot wooden fence, Monadnock Street
The following approval for construction was reviewed:
-- Gilman & Karen Ladd – South Hill Road (R5 Lot 1) (3 BR)
Old Business:
Marc Simmler – The Board was informed that the assessors reviewed this property on February 23, 2004, and found a 20’ x 26’ addition, consisting of open area with a bathroom. The application for an addition was approved in May 2003. No garage was found on site, indicating that Mr. Simmler is complying with the directive that no construction should begin until such time as the Planning Board has received a design for a modified septic system.
Andre LaCasse – It was brought to the Board’s attention that a letter has been received from Jim Wells, stating that he is in the process of designing a septic system for the property located on Cree Road. Mr. Wells expects to have the surveying, final design and DES approval in April.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the February minutes, as written. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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