Planning Board Minutes
September 16, 2004
Vice Chairman Edward Carrier opened the meeting shortly after 7 p.m. Board members present were Kevin McKinnon, Sandra Riendeau, Selectman Frank Dumaine, and alternates Joe Ippolito and John Jolles. Joe Ippolito was asked to sit in for Mike Ouellet.
Others present were Robert Gustafson, Steve and Corrine Baillargeon, Colin Sutherland, James and Amelia Alton, Claire Lynch, Michelle Scherer, Wayne Brown, Christa Howe, Robert Hodge, John and Claire Peterson, and Sheila Beauchemin.
Building Permits:
Gina Dagesse - 8’ x 10’ shed to be placed on property owned by Eddie Poulin at 69 South Main Street (R7A Lot 15). Written permission was included from Mr. Poulin. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-103
John Malloy – 40’ x 60’ garage on his property on Blakely Farm Road (R12 Lot 121).
Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-104
David P. MacDonald – 4’ x 5’ overhang over side door and step on his residence at 5 Cross Street. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Joe Ippolito seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-105
Bernard Goodrum - 8’ x 14’ utility shed to be placed on his property at 35 Bridge Street (U8 Lot 101). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Joe Ippolito seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-106
Suzanne Carrier - 8’ x 8’ gazebo to be placed on the existing pool deck at 447 Titus Hill Road (R9 Lot 103). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-107
David & Christa Howe – Request to amend permit #2004-99 for an l-shaped addition to the existing garage on their property at 100 East Colebrook Road. The original permit approved a garage 32’ x 34’ x 68’. The new application for an addition equal to 72’ indicated boundary setbacks within the zoning requirements. Joe Ippolito made a motion to amend permit issued in August; Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed. AMENDED – NEW PERMIT #2004-110
Sign Permits:
BankNorth Insurance – NeoKraft Sign Company applied to replace the “A.D. Davis Insurance” graphics on the free-standing sign at 95 Main Street with graphics for BankNorth Insurance. The size of the sign would not change. Joe Ippolito made a motion to approve the permit; Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-108
BankNorth Insurance – NeoKraft Sign Company applied to replace the “A.D. Davis Insurance” graphics on the sign on the building located at 95 Main Street with graphics for BankNorth Insurance. The size of the sign would not change. Joe Ippolito made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2004-109
Subdivision Public Hearing:
Robert Gustafson - Chairman Carrier read the application received from Robert Gustafson, indicating a two-lot subdivision of his property, bordering Route 26 and East Colebrook Road, identified as R10 Lot 48 on the Colebrook Tax Maps. No waivers were noted. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to accept the application; Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed.
Surveyor Colin Sutherland presented the plan indicating the two lots. Edward Carrier questioned if Lot #2 was an irregular lot in that it's length seemed to be more than 4 times its width. Mr. Sutherland explained that the neighbor, Michelle Scherer, would be purchasing this lot which abuts her property. Currently the existing garage on her property sits right next to the property line and this purchase would alleviate that problem. Everyone agreed that it would be a non-buildable lot. Mr. Carrier asked that this fact be so stated on the plan.
Mr. Sutherland then explained that Mr. Gustafson had asked for a line change just prior to the meeting which would mean that a new plan would need to be created prior to the Board signing the plan. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to accept the subdivision and to approve the plan with the following two changes: (1) indication be made that Lot #2 is non-buildable; and (2) the change in the property line be completed as requested by the owner. Frank Dumaine seconded and the motion and all present agreed.
The revised plan will be presented at the October meeting for signatures.
Subdivision Conceptual Review:
All parties were reminded that anything said during this conceptual review was non-binding.
Steve & Corrine Rober Baillargeon - Colin Sutherland presented the conceptual design for a subdivision of Mr. & Mrs. Baillargeon's property located on Bear Rock Road (R3 Lot 29-2). The proposed design would create three new lots, each equaling five acres or more. The existing driveways were field entrances at one time. As these entrances were used only periodically in the summer by farm vehicles, Mr. Baillargeon was reminded that driveway applications would need to be completed so that it could be assured that the line of sight was acceptable for more frequent vehicle travel. No problems were noted and a hearing will be scheduled for October 12.
Steve & Corrine Roper Baillargeon - Colin Sutherland presented the conceptual design for a two-lot subdivision of Mr. & Mrs. Baillargeon's property located on Bennett Hill (R4 Lot 132). The proposed design shows the five-acre lot being accessed from Bennett Hill, while the eleven-acre lot would be accessed from Gettings Road, with a cul-de-sac onto the property with a 60' radius. It was brought to Mr. Baillargeon's attention that Colebrook's subdivision regulations require a 65' radius. It was also noted that the right-of-way is currently servicing three lots and is approximately 1600 feet. Regulations today state that any roads over 600' shall loop or exit both ends to an existing Class 5 or better road. It was felt by the Board members that Mr. Baillargeon should ask for a waiver of
this 600' rule. It was also questioned how far the original right-of-way extended; and that, perhaps, the indicated cul-de-sac might possibly be sitting on the abutter's property. When asked if the abutter was cognizant of the proposed cul-de-sac, Mr. Baillargeon answered in the negative.
Kevin McKinnon stated that he would be more comfortable with the proposed plan if he knew for sure the cul-de-sac was acceptable to the abutting owner. He further stated he felt Mr. Baillargeon had two options available: (1) Consider putting a road out to Forbes Road; or (2) crowd the cul-de-sac entirely onto his own property.
It was noted that the roads were named incorrectly on the plan and needed to be changed. A hearing will be scheduled for October 12.
Bills:
Joe Ippolito made a motion to pay the invoice of $27.50 from the News and Sentinel, along with the $235 due Fulton, Gardner and Waugh. Sandra Riendeau seconded the motion and all present agreed.
New Business:
James Alton appeared before the Board in response to a letter stating he might have a possible violation on his property on Fish Hatchery Road. It had been reported that several vehicles were located on his property and it was questioned if he was operating a junkyard without a permit. Mr. Alton explained that his business consists of selling used four-wheel drive parts over the internet. He dismantles the vehicles in his shop and has any remaining parts carried away. The vehicles outside his establishment all run. Two are currently unregistered - one being used to plow the driveway and one being stored while he rebuilds the transmission. Mr. Alton explained that he had just recently sold three vehicles which had been on his property. He also stated that, when he first moved in, he had
trouble getting internet connection, so was overstocked with vehicles until recently. He remarked that he usually only has two or three vehicles on site. Currently he is doing some landscapping and work on his driveway, so he had put the vehicles in the field which he realized made them more visible. Once the landscapping is completed, they will go back behind his building. None of the vehicles are sold off the Fish Hatchery site, but through the internet.
Neighbors Clarisse & John Peterson remarked that they have had no problem with Mr. Alton's set up. They remarked that they are use to a business being there as it was used for business purposes formerly. Mr. Peterson commended the Alton's on their landscapping endeavors.
Edward Carrier reminded Mr. Alton that if he was doing retail business, he would need to obtain a license. Mr. Alton stated he is working on getting a dealer's license so he could purchase vehicles at auction. He was also reminded that if he uses the site for selling vehicles, he would need to come in for a site plan waiver, at the minimum. The Board thanked Mr. Alton for coming in.
Robert Hodge came before the Board to ask what his options were in regards to using Cotnoir Road as an access if he should subdivide his property which abuts both sides of the road. It appears that Cotnoir Road used to be a town road which was never released from servitude. The town still holds the easement under it, meaning it is still a Class VI road. It was questioned if this scenario would need to take into account the regulation regarding a road over 600' needing to loop or exit both ends to an existing Class 5 or better road. Or would a driveway application for access to a Class VI highway be needed? The answers would depend on how and where the subdivision of the land occurred. Mr. Hodge was advised to come back before the Board with a survey map once he had determined how he
would like to subdivide the property.
The Board was advised of a complaint regarding the property at 29 Parsons Street owned by Bethany MacDonald. It appears that there is a continuous yard sale occurring there and the appearance is unsightly. Complaints have been received of vans arriving and unloading so that neighbors cannot enter or exit their driveways. Vehicles are parked on the street impeding the safe line of sight and travel. Ms. MacDonald will be sent a letter asking her to come before the Board on October 12 to discuss the issue.
The Board reviewed a letter from Robert Shaw regarding Marie Vaillant’s property and the need for a site plan. His first comment regarded a statement in the June Planning Board minutes for a 40’ x 60' garage building permit. (It should be noted that this was an error and the minutes should have read “30’ x 36’ garage”.) He remarked that he felt a 40’ x 150’ structure was rather large for the sole purpose of storing equipment. He also stated he could see the house and quonset garage from his home, and questioned if this might require a site plan. He also questioned how many persons of all ages constitue a one or two family dwelling. It was determined to send Mr. Shaw a letter stating that the Colebrook Planning Board knows of no violation in regards to Ms.
Vaillant’s property and that family members are allowed to live and/or visit. The board would also respectfully ask that, if Mr. Shaw knew of a specific violation, to please advise them.
The Board reviewed a request to help the tax collector’s office by ruling on a procedure that no subdivision would be considered until proof was presented that all current and prior year’s taxes had been paid. It appears other communities in New Hampshire are following this practice and it saves problems if the town has to take a lien. Board members agreed that the Planning Board is a service financed by the Town and they would not be adverse to inquiring if the taxes had been paid; however, they did not feel it prudent to delay or deny a subdivision due to nonpayment of taxes. New Hampshire Municipal will be asked regarding the legality of such a move.
The following septic designs for construction and/or operation were reviewed:
Stephen McCormack – Diamond Pond Rd (R2 Lot 9) (2BR) Operation
Marc Simmler – Russell Road (R12 lot 73) (4BR) Operation
Linda Staples – Route 26 (R10 Lot 16) (3BR) Construction
The following certificates of occupancy were reviewed and signed:
Tri-Country Headstart – 5’ x 6’ landing with stair (no ramp built), 53 Park St.
Stephen McCormack – Mobile Home, Diamond Pond Road
Robert & Deborah Brooks – Mobile Home, deck, shed, Park St
Richard Nadig – Deck with stairs, 38 Bridge St
Sheila was asked to check into the possibility of ordering six copies of the book “A Hard Road to Follow”.
Old Business:
Joe Ippolito made a motion to approve the August 10 and 24 minutes as amended. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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