January 11, 2005
Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Mike Ouellet opened the meeting shortly after 7 pm. Board members present were Kevin McKinnon, Sandra Riendeau and Selectman Frank Dumaine.
Others present were Jon Cowan, Carrie Klebe, Claire Lynch, Dana Nordberg, Colin Sutherland, Donna Jordan and Sheila Beauchemin
Request for issuance of Conditional Building Permit:
B.M. Concrete & Sons Inc. – The Board reviewed a written request from BM Concrete & Sons Inc. to issue the building permit for the garage and storage building to be placed on Route 145 (R6 Lot 49). This permit was originally approved on September 2, 2003, conditional on receiving an approval for construction of a septic system from the State of New Hampshire. As this condition has not been met, the Board felt they could not issue the building permit at this time. BM Concrete will be informed that, if they wish to put in another application for a storage building only with no running water or septic, the Board will revisit the request.
Subdivision Public Hearing:
Dana Nordberg – Chairman Ouellet read the subdivision application, indicating a three lot subdivision of Mr. Nordberg’s property located at the 308 Diamond Pond Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Map as R2 Lots 1. The subdivision would create Lot 4.2 equaling 41.74 acres; Lot 4.2A equaling 5.33 acres and Lot 4.2B equaling 11.01 acres. Mr. Nordberg’s residence currently sits in the center of Lot 4.2. Variances were asked for in respect to soil types and soil type lines, along with the requirement of a scale of no less than one inch equals 100 feet.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion to accept the application, along with the variances, as read; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Jon Cowan explained that the cul-de-sac had been added to the end of the right-of-way; however, it did not all come out of the largest parcel as originally planned. The acreage in Lot 4.2A had to be reduced due to the cul-de-sac. Mr. Cowan also explained Mr. Nordberg was instructed to reapply for a driveway permit from the State of New Hampshire as the original permit stated it was for a single family residence. The state representative has viewed the site and found no problems and the actual driveway permit should be in the mail within a few days.
Even though it is not noted on the subdivision plan, Mr. Nordberg remarked that he will be putting covenants in the deed for the two new lots stating that no further subdivision can be done.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to accept the plan as presented, subject to receiving the driveway permit from the State of New Hampshire. Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed. #622
Conceptual Consultation:
Gordon & Helena Hurlbert – Colin Sutherland presented his conceptual design of a three-lot subdivision of Gordon & Helena Hurlbert’s property off Hurlbert Drive, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R2 Lot 25. Because of the proposed right-of-way which will be over
1,000 feet, Mr. Sutherland was reminded of the regulation requiring a cul-de-sac with a minimum outside radius of 65 feet. He was further reminded that the right-of-way must be 20 feet from the existing residence. Test pits must also be indicated for each lot. The public hearing will be warned for February.
Bills:
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to pay the invoice from Gardner, Fulton & Waugh, totaling $685.78; the News & Sentinel for $99 and Jordan Associates for $38. Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed.
New Business:
Land Recording (Tax Map R7A, Lots 1, 2 & 3) – The material submitted by Mrs. Klebe at the December meeting in regards to this issue had been sent to the town attorney to see if it was adviseable for the Colebrook Planning Board to sign off regarding the non-filing of a subdivision plan for these lots as “equitable waiver of dimension.” Verbal communication from the town attorney indicated that the Planning Board is not authorized to grant an equitable waiver of dimension. This method is used to cover a minor error found during a title search and is completed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment after a public hearing is warned. The attorney further advised that, if the subdivision needs to be signed and approved to rectify this problem, he would advise it be completed using today’s
procedures.
A letter from the State of New Hampshire was reviewed and signed regarding the appointment of a retail vehicle dealer permit being approved for Marc Bigney doing business at Brooks Chevrolet, Inc.
Communication from the Office of Energy and Planning regarding personal wireless service facilities was reviewed. They will be advised that Colebrook deos not have any wireless communication facilities at this time.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the December minutes as written; Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion, seconded by Frank Dumaine, to enter into executive session to discuss legal matters. Each individual member was polled and agreed to enter into the executive session at 8:17 p.m. Frank Dumaine made a motion, seconded by Sandra Riendeau, to exit the executive session at 8:30 p.m. All members so moved.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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