Planning Board Minutes
May 15, 2006
Chairman Mike Ouellet called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Board members present were Kevin McKinnon, Irene Bean, Selectman Benoit Lamontagne, alternates Sandra Riendeau and Joe Ippolito. Sandra Riendeau was asked to sit in for Edward Carrier.
Others present were David St. Germain, Bruce Lyons, Colin Sutherland, Robert Shaw, and Joanne Hill.
Building Permits:
Christian & Marie Gueymard – 33’ x 72’ duplex with six bedrooms to be built at the end of addressStreetAldrich Road, on the new parcel approved with a subdivision this evening. Mrs. Gueymard explained that the driveway will be opposite the turnaround used by the town plow. Benoit Lamontagne made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on receiving the state approval for a septic design. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. No extra buildings or driveways was noted. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - #2006-40
Suzanne Carrier – 12’ x 24’ storage shed to be placed on her property at addressStreet447 Titus Hill Road (R9 placeLot 103). Benoit Lamontagne made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-41
Alan Noyes & Jessica Walton – 32’ x 32’ log cabin with 8’ x 16’ porch to be placed on their property on addressStreetDiamond Pond Road (R2 Lot 9-1). It was noted that the application was not complete due to the lack of property line setbacks. Benoit Lamontagne made a motion to table the application; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. TABLED
Nelson Judkins – 9’ x 21’ roof over existing deck at addressStreet41 Ramsey Road (R7 Lot 14A). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Benoit Lamontagne seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-42
Edwin J. Cwirka – 10’ x 12’ addition to the existing garage at addressStreet1006 Golf Links Road (R12 Lot 4). Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-43
John Loy – 3’ x 60’ wall extension with railroad ties on property line at addressStreet59 Colby Street. A letter from the abutters indicated they had no problem with the wall being constructed. The Board determined no permit was needed as the wall was not four feet or higher.
Roger & Maureen DeBoisbriand – 31 ½” x 52.2’ residence with an attached 28’ x 30.5’ garage to be placed on their property on addressStreetBennett Hill Road (R4-3 Lot 2). Benoit Lamontagne made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-44
David & Christa Howe – 10’ wide wrap-around porch on their residence at addressStreet100 East Colebrook Road (R10 Lot 52). Benoit Lamontage made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2006-45
Site Plan Public Hearing (continued):
K Corp – Mr. David St. Germain presented the plan for the retail and office space which showed the layout, parking, and snow removal at addressStreet154 Main Street. He explained that there would be no dimensional changes to the building; however, the door entrances might change depending on the renters. The existing main entry from the parking lot will be removed and placed on the addressStreetMain Street side of the building. The fence along the boundary line towards placeCityLawton’s will be rebuilt. Loading docks will remain the same. Discussion is still in process with the Fire Marshall. Mr. St. Germain did ask the possibility of having water connected to the building from Route 145. Public Works Director Kevin McKinnon will meet with him regarding this issue next week.
Mr. St. Germain confirmed that Family Dollar will be the initial renter with a tentative opening date of July 7th. Benoit Lamontagne made a motion to approve the plan, conditional on receiving an exterior lighting plan. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Subdivision Public Hearings:
Eleanor Lyons and Albion Lyons – Chairman Ouellet explained that this application for a two-lot subdivision was originally reviewed on March 15, 2006 and denied due to the fact that the two proposed parcels did not meet the 4:1 ratio stated in Section 7.03(g) of the Town of Colebrook subdivision regulations. It was also felt, if a waiver was granted for this regulation, the notation “nonbuildable lot” would need to be indicated on the plan. At that time, the placeCityLyons were advised to appeal the decision to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Since that time, it has come to the Board’s attention that the decision may have been made on a misinterpretation of the ordinance. It was also noted that the Zoning Board of Adjustment cannot hear an appeal for a subdivision decision. This public hearing was convened so that the Board could review their decision in light of the new information.
Along with the previous waiver requests for soil type lines, contours, and test pits, one regarding the 4:1 length to width was requested. Mr. Lyons asked that no provisions be required on the plan. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented with the variance noted. Irene Bean seconded the motion and all present agreed. #633
Hughette Sarah Gagne, Melanie Vaillant & Maxime Letourneau – Chairman Ouellet read the application requesting a two-lot subdivision of the property owned by Ms. Gagne, Vaillant and Letourneau, bordered by Angels and addressStreetAldrich Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R6 Lot 2. Surveyor Colin Sutherland explained that percolation tests completed indicated that the property will support a six-bedroom system. Road frontage is on addressStreetAngels Road. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. #634
William Whitaker (continued) – Two-lot subdivision of Mr. Whitaker’s property, bordered by addressStreetPiper Hill Road and addressStreetAldrich Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as R6 Lot 29 & 29-1. On March 15, this plan had been granted approval, conditional on receiving the state approval of both septic systems. Approval for subdivision from the State of placeStateNew Hampshire, Department of Enviromental Services, has been received indicating adequate septic for both lots. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. #635
Bills:
Sandra Riendeau made a motion, seconded by Benoit Lamontagne, to pay the invoice for $44 from the News & Sentinel and the $100 invoice from Colebrook Chronicle. Benoit Lamontage seconded and all present agreed.
Old Business:
The Board made a decision to meet on the first and third Monday of the month, beginning in June.
A letter will be sent to CN Brown reminding them that entrance only needs to be painted on the pavement at the addressStreetMain Street location.
Jesse Johnson - Public Works Director reported that Jesse Johnson has moved the portable toilet and blocked the upper driveway as requested. His driveway permit and building permit may now be issued.
It has been brought to the Board’s attention that Michael Bouchard’s addition to his building at addressStreet61 Main Street does not appear to be completed. Since this permit was issued in 2002, it was decided to send a letter of inquiry to Mr. Bouchard.
A discussion ensued regarding the ballfield project. The ditch is plugged along the tracks and by the airport raising flooding concerns on addressStreetColby Street from residents and the Town of placeCityColebrook. Mike remarked that the project would be going forward.
Kevin McKinnon moved to accept the April 25th Planning Board minutes; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McKinnon
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