March 15, 2006
Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Ouellet called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Board members present were Edward Carrier, Kevin McKinnon, Sandra Riendeau, selectman representative Larry Rappaport and alternate John Jolles.
Others present were Anthony Biron. Perley Davis, William Whitaker, Mrs. O’Neil, Joanne Hill, Bruce Lyons, Colin Sutherland, Marie Josee Vaillant, Tim Wheeler, Dana Masters, and Neal Brodein.
Driveway Permit:
William C. Weir, Jr. – Driveway access off old Route 3 (Jeffers Road) on to property currently owned by Connecticut River Drivers Trust (R7 Lot 4-8). Public works Director Kevin McKinnon had viewed the site and recommended the placement of a twenty-foot 12” culvert. Larry Rappaport made a motion to approve the permit; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-09
Building Permits:
Anthony Biron – 24’ x 24’ garage to be built on his property at 48 Route 26 (U9 Lot 2). Larry Rappaport made a motion to approve the permit; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-10
Jay H. Weir – 55’ x 60’ addition to existing pole barn located at 679 East Colebrook Road. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; conditional on receiving the additional amount owed for a commercial permit. Larry Rappaport seconded the motion and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-11
Sign Permits:
William C. Weir, Jr. - 36 square foot sign, stating “Weir Bros Landscaping…”, to be placed on the property currently owned by Connecticut River Drivers Trust in the lower right-hand corner just beyond the state 75’ right-of-way. Edward Carrier made a motion to approve the permit; Larry Rappaport seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-12
Timothy & Leah Wheeler – 2’ x 4’ sign, stating “Wheeler Motors” to be placed above the door and windows on the front of the building located at 169 South Main Street. Larry Rappaport made a motion to approve the permit; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-13
Timothy & Leah Wheeler – 3’ x 6’ sign, stating “Wheeler Motors” to be placed facing Route 3 on the side of the garage located at 169 South Main Street. Larry Rappaport made a motion to approve the permit; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-14
Edward Carrier removed himself from the Board. John Jolles was asked to sit in for him.
Rick Nadig – 2.5’ x 9’ sign, stating “Home Entertainment Rentals…”, to be placed on the roof of the porch on the building located at 2 Pleasant Street. The sign will be perpendicular to the road and illuminated. Kevin McKinnon noted the sign would advertise pizza, subs and deli; however, the site plan approved included ice cream sales and movie rentals only. Discussion ensued over whether approving the proposed sign would give an impression of approval for running a pizza shop, without the approval of a change in site plan. John Jolles moved to table this application until Mr. Nadig came before the Board to explain the signs intent. He further moved that, if no response is received within 30 days, this sign permit will be automatically denied. Larry Rappaport
seconded the motion and all present agreed. TABLED FOR 30 DAYS
Subdivision Public Hearing:
Carrier Family Irrevocable Trust - Dana Masson presented a boundary-line adjustment and two-lot subdivision of the property owned by the Carrier Family Irrevocable Trust, located on Route 26, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R8 Lot 4 and U10 Lot 2S. He explained that the boundary-line adjustment would add U10 Lot 2S to the larger parcel of R8 Lot 4. The subdivision would then create Lot 1 equalling 2.45 acres, with the remaining acreage staying with R8 Lot 4. Lot 1 will be a building lot and state subdivision approval has already been obtained, along with a driveway permit from the State of New Hampshire.
Abutters Mrs. O’Neil and Mr. Davis had no objections to the boundary-line adjustment and subdivision. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented; John Jolles seconded and all present agreed. #632
Edward Carrier returned to the Board.
Eleanor Lyons and Albion Lyons – Dana Masson presented a two-lot subdivision of the property located on Diamond Pond Road, owned by Eleanor Lyons and Albion Lyons, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R1 Lot 7 and R2 Lot 33. This property is currently over 300 acres (and has two different tax numbers due to Diamond Pond Road dividing it.) The subdivision would create two parcels which do not meet the 4:1 ratio. Mr. Masson explained that this subdivision is being completed for estate purposes and the land will remain in agricultural use.
Town of Colebrook subdivision regulation 7.03(g) states “No lots subdivisions shall be permitted where ratio between the narrowest longest dimensions exceed 1 to 4.” This proposed subdivision would create two lots where the dimensions would be greater than 1 to 4.
Larry Rappaport stated if the plan was approved as presented with a waiver granted for the 1 to 4 ratio, the notation “nonbuildable lot” would need to be indicated on the plan. He further stated, the other option would be to deny the subdivision and the Lyons could ask for a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Lyons agreed that they do not want the notation “nonbuildable lot” on the plan.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to deny the subdivision as presented; Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed. DENIED
William H. Whitaker – Neal Brodien presented a design for a two-lot subdivision of Mr. Whitaker’s property, bordered by Piper Hill Road and Aldrich Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Map as R6 Lot 29. The subdivision proposes one lot to equal 3.34 acres and one equaling 3.33 acres. Currently there is a house and mobile home on this property. Mr. Brodien explained that the state subdivision approval, due to under five acres, had not been received to date. A request has been sent in for prior designs of septic system. Larry Rappaport made a motion to accept the subdivision, conditional to state approval of both septic systems. Edward Carrier seconded the motion and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Subdivision Conceptual Design:
Marie Josee Vaillant – Marie Josee Vaillant presented a conceptual plan for a subdivision of her property. Discussion ensued as to whether the access would be from Aldrich Road, Town Line Road or Angel Road.
Brad Montague – Dana Blais questioned a subdivision of Brad Montague’s land at the foot of Carlton Hill Road. The lot is long and narrow, bordering the Mohawk River. It was noted that the floodplain line goes through the property on the other bank of the Mohawk River. The Board suggested FEMA mapping or a certificate of elevation would be necessary with any subdivision.
Bills:
Larry Rappaport made a motion to pay the News & Sentinel invoice for $110 and the invoice from Jordan Associates for $20. Edward Carrier seconded and the motion passed.
New Business:
Because of the new temporary sign regulation, area churches have asked if they needed to complete a temporary sign permit for the sign put out three days in advance to advertise church suppers. The Board felt sandwich signs fall under our existing regulations and, therefore, do not need a permit.
A complaint was received stating Karen Mercier was telling the employees at Dr.Kay’s office that they could not park behind Dr. Kay’s office anymore. The Planning Board felt this was a civil issue between the two parties.
The following applications for a certificate of occupancy were reviewed and signed:
Raymond J. Champage – Double wide home, Harry’s Way
Kellianne & Darren LaValley – A frame home, Carlton Hill Road
Old Business:
The Board reviewed the fee schedule as proposed in February. Larry Rappaport brought up the fact that residential permits could be for habitable space versus nonhabitable. Larry Rappaport made a motion to change the Residential Permit fee to .05 cents per square foot with a minimum of $25.00. Commercial Building Permits would be .10 cents per square foot with a minimum fee of $50. Mr. Rappaport further moved to accept the remaining fee changes as presented. Edward Carrier seconded and all present agreed.
Sandra Riendeau moved, seconded by Kevin McKinnon to accept the February 2006 minutes as written.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McKinnon
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