August 5, 2008 Colebrook Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Mike Ouellet opened the meeting shortly after 7 pm. Board members present were Kevin McKinnon and Sandra Riendeau.
Others present were Vincent Roscillo, Scott Nash, Regina Switzer, Lisa Goudreau, Peter Goudearu, Brett Brooks, Clay Hinds and Sheila Beauchemin.
Driveway Permit:
Lee Capistran – Construct a horseshoe driveway access road onto his property on Shallow Road (R4-44-4). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the application; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-58
Building Permits:
Vincent Roscillo – 28’ x 44’ garage and 12’ x 16’ mudroom, along with enclosing back porch on his residence at South Hill (R5 Lot 12). Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-59
Lisa Goudreau – 24’ x 24’ camp with compost toilet on her property located at 40 Ramsay Road. It was noted that there would be no running water within the building. After reviewing the tax map, it was determined that the lot was 1000 feet by 650 feet; therefore, the structure would be within boundary setbacks. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-60
Dennis Bailey – 15’ x 19’ storage building with a 10’ x 16’ jut-out to be placed on his property on Russell Road (R12 Lot 91). It was noted that the second page of the application had been signed but nothing filled in. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on the second page being completed; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-61
Robert & Jacqueline Eldridge – 7’ x 10’ porch on the front of their home at 94 Bridge Street (U7 Lot 12). It was noted that the existing porch would be removed. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-62
William Weir, Jr. – 16’ x 28’ woodshed to be placed on his property at 452 East Colebrook Road. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the permit; Mike Ouellet seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2008-63
45th Parallel EMS – 64’ x 66’ structure (possible mezzamine), consisting of a four-bay garage with living quarters to be placed on property currently owned by David and Julie Brunault on Ramsay Road (R7 Lot 18). A letter was presented from septic designer, Karen Dickson, stating she was in the process of doing a design and did not anticipate any problems with the approval of construction of a septic system. A letter from landowners David and Julie Brunault indicated their permission for the 45th Parallel EMS to obtain permits and approvals; however, no actual excavation or building construction should commence until after execution of the final purchase and sale agreement.
Mike Ouellet questioned if floor drains would be present as none show on the plan. Mr. Hinds stated he was not sure if the building would contain a reclaiming system. Mike reminded him that the building would need to meet state regulations. Clay remarked that maintenance of the vehicles would not be done on the premises. Sandra Riendeau commented about the need for good ventilation if the ambulances are to be running within the building with sleeping quarters nearby.
Mr. Hinds questioned the board about setback requirements from the front (Ramsay Road). It appears the edge of the road is part of Ramsay Road’s right-of-way; therefore, the front boundary line for the property begins further back. Mr. Hinds remarked that the facilities committee was considering twisting the building around and putting the “in and out” doors closer to the road to limit excavation costs. This might put the building closer to the front property line than twenty feet. Kevin McKinnon stated the structure could be no closer than 20 feet from the property boundary line; anything closer would require a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He explained that the driveway entrances would remain the same, but the parking lots would be put on the sides rather than where shown on the site
plan and the septic system would have to be moved. He questioned what would need to be done to complete such a change if needed.
The Board was not sure whether such a change would require a new site plan since the drainage and driveway accesses would not change. Kevin McKinnon questioned if, at a minimum, another public hearing would be required with the Board considering it as an amendment to the original site plan. Mike Ouellet stated the site plan process protects abutters; he felt moving things around on the site doesn’t affect site lines or abutter’s view. Legal counsel would need to be consulted to see if the Board could bypass a public hearing with the proposed site plan changes discussed tonight. Mr. Hinds was reminded that any attorney fees would be the responsibility of the 45th Parallel EMS. Mr. Hinds asked the Board to hold off getting legal counsel until the final decision was made by the facilities
committee.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the building permit application, conditional on receiving approval for construction for a septic system from DES. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Christian Fletcher (Cappy Rentals) – (continued) Mr. Fletcher came before the Board in July with two building applications for 1200 square homes to be placed on his property on Route 145. Since that time, Mr. Fletcher explained he would like to amend the application, proposing to place two 672 square foot homes on the property. These new homes would resemble the New Orleans shotgun homes, being 16’ wide and 42’ long.
It was noted that this lot has been considered as one lot in the past and will need to be corrected in the tax office as three lots. Kevin McKinnon asked if Mr. Fletcher had received approval from the State of NH for new driveways. Mr. Fletcher was also reminded that if he decided to use the existing driveway for all three residences, he would need to obtain a change of use approval from the State and a building permit could not be issued without such approval.
Mr. Fletcher asked to have the building permit application approved prior to having the conditions met. He was advised the Board would not approve the application without proof of a septic system (either state approval for new system or copy of easement letter from abutting landowners to put town sewer lines across their property) and driveway approval. He was also advised, if he began building and the conditions were not met, he would have to tear the structures down. It was also questioned if the land would support a well for the three residences considering the size of the lot.
Mr. Fletcher was reminded, if he decided to put in rental units, he would need to complete a site plan before he put in the units as that would be considered a commercial venture.
Conceptual Site Plan:
Scott Nash came before the Board to see what was required to put a commercial garage to sell tires and do repair work on the undeveloped piece of property in front of his residence. Chairman Ouellet explained that, since Colebrook does not have zoning, this type of endeavor would be looked at through the site plan process. Mr. Nash was given the required forms and a site plan review will be held at a public hearing in September. It was explained to Mr. Nash that the building permit application to construct the garage could not be reviewed by the Board until after the site plan review was conducted.
New Business:
Certificate of Occupancy - Fire Chief Brett Brooks came before the Board to discuss his opinion regarding the need for a comment section on the Certificate of Occupancy. Currently, Chief Brooks has to inspect furnaces within new homes. Upon inspection of Mr. Neuman’s new residence, which has propane fed fixtures, the generator appeared to not be the correct distance from the building. Fire Marshall Department personnel will meet with Chief Brooks tomorrow go over this issue.
Chief Brooks stated the boiler part of the furnace meets safety requirements; however, because of his question regarding the generator, he wished to put a comment on the certificate of occupancy form and found no space to do so. He reiterated that, as far as the house and boiler inspection, he could sign the form. Chairman Ouellet suggested that he put an addendum on the back of the form stating his concerns and that the situation is to be investigated. Because of the addendum, the certificate of occupancy was not signed by the Board. Chief Brooks understood Mr. Neuman would be present when the Fire Marshall came tomorrow and he would explain the situation. If a problem was found with the installation, it was Chief Brooks understanding that the State Fire Marshall’s office would notify the propane
installer to have the situation corrected.
Chief Brooks advised the Board that, if a home should be converted to propane after constructed, he has no jurisdiction or need to go check and no boiler inspection is necessary. New state requirements mandate the fuel installer (gas or propane) be licensed. Our certificate of occupancy asks for the license number.
Following this discussion, it was decided the certificate of occupancy be redesigned with all the licensed installers signature lines together, and a space provided at the bottom of the form for comments.
November Meeting – The regular meeting date for November is the same day as the General Election, November 4th. It was agreed by the Board members to move the meeting to the second Tuesday in November.
Outside Furnaces – It was questioned if a building permit was necessary if an outdoor furnace is placed on a slab. The consensus of the Board was that the slab would require a permit. Installers should be made aware of this fact.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion, seconded by Michael Ouellet, to pay the invoice for $46 from the News & Sentinel.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the July 1st and 28th minutes as written. Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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