December 4, 2007 Colebrook Planning Board
Chairman Edward Carrier opened the meeting shortly after 7 pm. Board members present were Sandra Riendeau, Irene Bean and Selectman Frank Dumaine.
Others present were Chris Thivierge, Gary Allen, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Collins, Sylvia Collins, Karen Riendeau and Sheila Beauchemin.
Site Plan Public Hearing:
Chris Thivierge – Chris Thivierge presented his proposed site plan for an auto repair shop to be located at 193 Main Street. It was noted that landowner, Ray Thivierge, had signed the site plan application. Chris explained that the sheds currently on the property will be removed and a four-bay garage will be placed in the back corner of the property. The parking area will cover approximately 80’ x 80’. Abutter Sylvia Collins found no problem with the site plan as presented. Chairman Carrier questioned if a row of trees should be placed along the driveway and boundary line to buffer a line of cars parked in the lot. Mr. Thivierge remarked that there is currently some poplar, birch and pine along the boundary line but he would be willing to plant more if necessary.
A change of use for the driveway has been applied for from the State of New Hampshire. Mr. Thivierge was assured there would be no problem obtaining it. Chris explained that the floor drains will go into the town sewer system, which was acceptable by both the State of NH and the Town Public Works Director. He indicated there would be an oil separator in the drain. There will be a bathroom in the office portion of the building, also connected to town water and sewer.
Irene Bean made a motion to approve the site plan; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED
Driveway Permit:
Nils Granquist – Horseshoe style driveway access to his property on Brandy Lee Lane (Lot 9A). The Public Works Director had viewed the site and found no problem. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-96
Building Permits:
Chris Thivierge – 45’ x 64’ garage with 16’ x 30’ office to be located on the property at 193 Main Street (U4 Lot 12). Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-97
Joseph & Jo Ann Koller - 2,800 square foot log home to be placed on their property on Bennett Hill Road (R4 Lot 31). An approval for construction of a septic system had already been obtained from the State of NH. Mr. Koller explained that currently there is a gate used as the access to this property, but he would like to move the actual access down the road somewhat. It was the general concensus of the Board there would be no problem; however, Mr. Koller was advised he needed to complete a driveway application and the Public Works Director would need to view the site. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the building permit, conditional on receiving a driveway permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-98
BMC General Contractors – Place a wall-hung air conditioner unit on the building, commonly referred to as the Verizon building, at 197 Main Street (U13 Lot 71). Mr. Collins explained that he had planned to place the unit on the front of the building, but asked if the Board would prefer the unit on the back side of the building. The Board was in concensus that the unit should be placed at the rear of the building. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the application; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-99
Leo F. Charron – Add a 24’ x 30’ roof over the existing roof to cover the air conditioners on the building referred to as “The Family Dollar Store.” After reviewing the drawing submitted with the application, the Board questioned if the run off from this additional roof would fall in front of the Family Dollar store door, causing slippery conditions, or if there might be enough heat generated by the air conditioner units to cause an ice problem. Since Mr. Charron was not there to answer questions, Sandra Riendeau made a motion to table the application until January. Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed. Mr. Charron will be contacted. TABLED
Linda Staples – 8’ x 32’ motor home for the summer months only to be placed on her property located on Route 26 (R10 Lot 16). It was noted that Mrs. Staples has a state approved septic system located on her property. Irene Bean made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-100
Millard Crawford – 16’ x 36’ carport with sides extending from shed located at 193 Reed Road (R9 Lot 9). Irene Bean made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-101
Morris Sage – Modify Permit #2007-52 which permitted an 8’ x 16’ addition to the already existing storage shed located at 181 Main Street. Mr. Sage asked to place an 8’ x 12’ pre-built shed in the same spot as the addition would have been located. Irene Bean made a motion to approve the modification; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED
Edward & Patricia Smith – 10’ x 12’ mud room to be attached to the side entrance of the existing cabin located at 13 Susan’s Way (R10 Lot 118). Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-102
Castmin Realty – 12’ x 70’ mobile home on Lot 68 in the Windsor Estates Trailer Park. Mr. Castildi will be advised that state regulations require an application for manufactured Housing Certificate of Complainance be completed for the State of NH to assure the mobile home is installed by a licensed installer. The mobile home will also need to be inspected by a NH Fire Marshall prior to occupancy. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2007-103
Bills:
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve payment of the invoice due the News & Sentinel in the amount of $92. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed.
New Business:
North Heaven LLC – The Board reviewed a letter from the State of New Hampshire advising them that the establishment located at 151 Main Street will open shortly under the ownership of North Heaven LLC. Past practice has established that, whenever a buisness is closed for more than three months, a site plan review is conducted prior to the reopening. Messieurs Mouzakis and Uramis will be asked to appear before the Board at the January meeting to present, at a minimum, a waiver of site plan regulations.
It was brought to the Board’s attention that the six-foot fence permitted in June to Russell Rowell appears to be closer to ten feet high. The abutting neighbors are concerned as it obscures their view. Mr. Rowell will be asked to come to the January meeting to discuss this issue.
To avoid conflict with the Presidential Primary election, the Board moved to have the January meeting on Monday, January 7th.
The budget for 2008 was reviewed. It was agreed by all present that a stipend line should be added for the planning board members. It was felt that this would give an incentive for people to serve as it is getting harder and harder to find people to volunteer. A stipend of $1,250 per member per year and $250 per alternate per year will be suggested to the Selectboard.
Due to questions regarding the Rite Aid site on the corner of Main and Colby and Mike Robinson’s dealership on Airport Road, it was determined that the Board would review the actual site plan for both establishments at the January meeting.
The minutes for November 2007 could not be approved due to members not being present.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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