February 5, 2008 Colebrook Planning Board Minutes
Vice Chairman Kevin McKinnon opened the meeting. Board members present were Irene Bean, Sandra Riendeau and Selectman Frank Dumaine.
Others present were James Beaton, Kathleen Kelly, Gary Allen, Steve Uramis, Paul Fillion, Brian LaPerle, Jesse Carney, Barbara Hann, Richard Hill, Dana Masson, Mary Ann and Wilbur Neary, Pauline Lemieux, Claire Lynch, Mary Judd and Sheila Beauchemin.
Driveway Permits:
Jeff Young – Construct an access to his property located off Reed Road (R3 Lot 29-1). Public Works Director Kevin McKinnon had viewed the site and found it meets the line of sight requirement. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-04
Walter Bryant, Jr. – Construct an access to his newly created lot on South Hill Road. Public Works Director Kevin McKinnon indicated the access would need to be placed on the west side of the barn next to the Brooks’ property line in order to provide the maximum amount for line of sight. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-05
Building Permits:
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2007-03 to build a 16’ x 20’ garage on her property on Route 26. Miss Kelly explained the foundation had been poured; however the building had not been framed as of yet. The extension application indicated a finish date of December 2008. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to extend the permit for one year, until February 2009, or until a certificate of occupancy is received, whichever comes first. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. EXTENDED
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2006-36 to complete a veteranian clinic on her property on Route 26. It was noted this is a second extension. Miss Kelly explained the building has been framed, roofed and made weather tight and the hope is to complete it this year. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to extend the permit for one year, until April 2009, or until a certificate of occupancy is received, whichever comes first. EXTENDED
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital – Extend Permit #2006-17 to keep the temporary classroom trailer on their property at 181 Corliss Lane. Irene Bean made a motion to extend the permit for one year, until February 2009; Frank Dumaine seconded and all present agreed. EXTENDED
Site Plan Public Hearing:
Fleury-Patry Funeral Home – James Beaton appeared before the Board to review the site at 68 Parsons Street for a proposed use as a funeral home chapel. He explained the property is currently owned by Paul and Diane Fillion who will remain in their home. The funeral home will only be using the section of the building formerly used for a day care center and storage. Mr. Beaton remarked there is a sidewalk which extends to this facility; and with the elimination of the playground, there should be parking for approximately 17 vehicles. He further explained that there is currently a thirty foot wide paved entrance with good visibility when entering onto Route 26. The NHDOT has given Mr. Beaton a verbal okay for the driveway change of use, with a written statement to follow. Mr. Beaton feels
there is plenty of room on the lot to take care of snow, and stated the building is already hardwired for the fire alarms and emergency lights.
Abutter Pauline Lemieux remarked she had no objections to the funeral chapel being located at this site. She just wished to make Mr. Beaton aware there is farmland at the back of the property, along with cattle grazing. She stated manure is spread during the spring and the funeral home might want to take this into consideration.
Wilbur Neary asked if there would be any extra outside lighting. Mr. Beaton explained there will be halogen lights to illuminate the parking lot, but they would only be on at times when services were being conducted. There are plans for a sign to be affixed to the building which would be illuminated at all times. Mr. Beaton was reminded that the sign could not be more than thirty-six square feet.
Irene Bean made a motion to approve the site plan as presented; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED
Waiver of Site Plan Regulations:
North Heaven, LLC - Request for a waiver of site plan regulations for the use of the property located at 151 Main Street. Mr. Uramis proposed to reopen the motel, restaurant and lounge last operated on this site. His grounds for the waiver were that he was continuing the same business that had been operated on this site a little less than a year ago. Kevin McKinnon remarked there had been complaints in the past regarding the customers parking in the Family Dollar parking lot. The Board members stated that they would prefer to see North Heaven’s customers parking behind the hotel. Mr. Uramis stated he planned to put up more lighting and signage indicating parking in the back of the establishment. He agreed it was dangerous to have his patrons crossing the street. Sandra Riendeau made a
motion to approve the waiver; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. Mr. Uramis was advised that, should there be a problem regarding this site in the future, the Planning Board had the right to ask for a full site plan review and public hearing. APPROVED
Cliff Chapin / Mary Judd - Request for a waiver of site plan regulations for the use of the property located at 141 Main Street. Mrs. Judd proposed to operate a day-hour medical clinic at this site. Her grounds for a waiver were the site had previously been a working business for many years, with recent renovations which meets or exceeds all builidng codes and requirements. She explained there would be minor alterations to the inside of the building consisting of temporary partitions to facilitiate examining rooms. A letter of permission from the landowner was included with the request. Irene Bean made a motion to approve the waiver; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. Mrs. Judd was advised that, should there be a problem regarding this site in the future, the Planning Board had the right to ask for
a full site plan review and public hearing. APPROVED
Boundary-Line Adjustment Public Hearing:
Brian LaPerle / Gilles Champage – Vice Chair Kevin McKinnon read the application which proposed a boundary-line adjustment between the property owned by Brian and Dennis LaPerle, located at 22 LaPerle Drive, and property owned by Gilles & Pierrette Champagene, located off 38 Edwards Street, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as U5 Lot 32 and U5 Lot 36B respectively. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to accept the application as read; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed.
Surveyor Dana Masson explained the boundary-line adjustment would add 4.8 acres to LaPerles’ lot (U5 Lot 32), leaving Champagne’s lot (U5 Lot 36B) with 6.1 acres. No test pits were indicated as town water and sewer is available. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan as presented; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. #656
Gravel Pit Reclamation Plan:
Jesse Carney – Mr. Carney appeared before the Board to state he wished to close the gravel pit located off Fox Run Road. He presented the drawings showing the finish contours when the pit was exhausted, drawn in 2001, submitted with his alteration of terrain permit. The alteration of terrain permit indicated the area abutting the railroad right-of-way would be closed and sloped in 2001 and Mr. Carney stated this has been done.
Mr. Carney indicated he hoped to deplete the 4.2 acre site by May 1, 2008. He also indicated the knoll had never had trees. He asked if the town had any instructions as to what he should do with the pipes from former test well sites. Mr. McKinnon told him he could cut them off and cap them. Mr. Carney also pointed out he would be keeping a stock pile of gravel at the top of the pit for his own personal use.
Conceptual Subdivision:
Ronald & Rhonda Lyons – Surveyor Dana Masson presented a conceptual two-lot subdivision of the Lyons property located on Golf Links Road. He explained the state subdivision approval had already been received. He was advised a driveway permit would be needed. A public hearing will be warned for March 2008.
Bills:
Frank Dumaine made a motion to approve the invoice from the News & Sentinel for $149.50. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Old Business:
Kevin McKinnon expressed his concern regarding the addition of a stipend for Board members to the Planning Board budget. He had not been at the previous meeting when this had been decided. He feared this might set a precedent for all volunteer boards. He wanted the Board members to understand he would speak against this at the budget hearing.
New Business:
Copies of the Municipal Law Lecture pertaining to Planning Board issues were given to each member.
Richard Hill, who had been observing the meeting, stated he wished to express his appreciation to the Board for their apparent consideration and concern on every level before a decision was made.
Frank Dumaine made a motion, seconded by Sandra Riendeau, to approve the Janusry minutes as written.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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