March 2, 2010 Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Kevin McKinnon called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Board members present were Sandra Riendeau, Danny Lyons, John Jolles and Selectman representative Mike Ouellet.
Others present were Charles Baldwin, Joey Sweatt, Kathleen Kelly and Sheila Beauchemin.
Building Permit:
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2007-03 to build a 16' x 20' garage on her property located on Route 26. Ms. Kelly explained that the building had been framed, roof shingled and the doors put in. Ger goal is to put the siding on and have the building completed by the end of 2010, or the latest, the summer of 2011. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to extend the permit for one year, until April 2011. John Jolles seconded the motion and all present agreed. APPROVED – EXTEND to April 2011.
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2006-36 to build a 32' x 80' vet clinic and 32' x 36' garage on her property on Route 26. Ms. Kelly noted that the building has been framed and the water and septic are in. Depending on the economy, her goal is to have the project completed by 2012. She stated there had been no changes in the building plan since the original application. Sandra made a motion to extend the permit for one year, until April 2011. John Jolles seconded the motion and all present agreed. APPROVED – EXTEND to April 2011.
William & Theresa Richardson – 24' x 36' one-story cabin with walkout basement to be placed on their property on Harry's Way. Paperwork indicated that Karen Dickson had completed a perc test and test pit, however, it was not clear if it was on the property in question. Mr. Richardson had indicated that a septic design would be forthcoming from Jim Wells. Mike Ouellet made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on an approval for construction of a septic system being received by the town. Sandra Riendeau seconded the motion and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
* Pursuant to the Class VI and Private Road Policy Resolution adopted by the Town of Colebrook in July 2008, no building can be erected on any lot within any part of the Town, nor can a building permit be issued for the erection of a building unless the street giving access to the lot has the legal status of a Class V or better. If the access is a Class VI highway or private road, the building permit can be issued only after the applicant understands the Town neither assumes responsibility for maintenance of said Class VI highway, or private road, nor liablity for any damages resulting from the use of it. This means that an agreement and release must be reviewed and signed by the Board of Selectmen and the applicant, then recorded in the Registry of Deeds. After that, the permit can be
issued. Mr. & Mrs. Richardson were so informed on March 19, 2010.
Sign Permit:
C.N. Brown Company – 3' x 8' illuminated sign to be placed on the roof of the building located at 12 Brandy Lee Lane. This application had been tabled last month due to concerns regarding the illumination of the sign. An email from Kevin Moore, representative for CN Brown, indicated that the sign will be internally lit and will only be on during business hours (to 5 pm). Mike Ouellet expressed a concern that the picture accompanying the application did not show the sign in proportion to the size being requested. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the application and John Jolles seconded the motion. The vote was in the affirmative with three ayes and two nays. APPROVED - #2010-03
ReMax Northern Edge Realty – 3' x 4' illuminated sign to be placed perpendicular to the road on a metal frame existing on the building at 88A Main Street. When asked if the lights within the sign would be turned off at night so as not to interfere with the tenants on the second floor of the building, Mr. Sweatt stated he believed there was a switch so that the sign could be turned off. Mike Ouellet made a motion to approve the permit; Danny Lyons seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2010-04
Waiver of Site Plan Regulations
ReMax Northern Edge Realty (presented by Joey Sweatt) - Request for a waiver of site plan regulations for the use of the property located at 88A Main Street. Mr. Sweatt proposed to establish a realty office at this site. His ground for the waiver were that the building had formerly been used as a realty office. A letter of approval from the property owner was presented Mike Ouellet made a motion to approve the waiver; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. Mr. Sweatt 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
Conceptual Subdivision:
Dana Masson presented a conceptual design for a one-acre subdivision of property out-of-precinct. He was advised that the Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Colebrook requires a two-acre minimum out-of-precinct lot. Should the owner decide to proceed with this, the Planning Board would have no option but to deny the application. The property owner could then appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a variance.
Old Business:
Brad Montague informed the Board the unpermitted sign at the intersection of South Main Street will be removed as soon as the land has dried out and he can get his truck on the property.
New Business:
The Board reviewed and signed the Certificate of Occupancy for the 45th Parallel EMS building on Ramsey Road.
Kevin McKinnon informed the Board that he had received a request from Rick Albert, representative for Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Albert stated that a colonial style façade for a new building would be considered by Dunkin Donuts if the Planning Board would give him a letter of endorsement for such a façade. Sandra Riendeau pointed out that the Main Street Program also has available a grant program for such endeavors. Kevin was instructed to let Mr. Albert know that the Town of Colebrook supports a colonial style building.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the minutes of February 2 as written. Danny Lyons seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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