February 3, 2009 Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Mike Ouellet called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Board members present were Irene Bean, Sandra Riendeau, Kevin McKinnon, and Selectman Roland Cotnoir and alternate John Jolles.
Others present were Kathleen Kelly, Scott and Josh Nash, Dana Masson and Mark Bigney. Sheila Beauchemin entered the meeting at 8 pm.
Building Permits:
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2006-36 to build a vet clinic and garage on her property on Route 26. Ms. Kelly explained that the status of the economy has prevented the structure being finished. The septic and well are in and the garage building is framed and roof shingled. The ramifications of the Shoreland Protection Act for this piece of property were reviewed. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to grant a one year extension, to February 2010. Irene Bean seconded and all presented agreed. EXTENDED to 2010
Kathleen Kelly – Extend Permit #2007-3 to build a 16’ x 20’ one-bay garage on her property on Route 26. The state of the economy has prevented Miss Kelly from completing this structure. The foundation has been poured and prepped. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to grant a one year extension, to February 2010. Irene Bean seconded and all presented agreed. EXTENDED to 2010
Boundary-Line Adjustment Public Hearing:
G. L. Gettings – Chairman Ouellet read the application for a boundary-line adjustment between two properties owned by G. L. Gettings located on Reed Road, identified on the Colebrook Tax Maps as 225-2 and 225-1. It was noted that waivers were requested for land contours and test pits. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to accept the application as read and to approve the waivers as presented. Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed.
The plan as presented to add 0.70 acres to Tax Map 225-1 and remove 0.71 from 225-2 was approved as presented. Sandra Riendeau made the motion to approve the plan; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed. #669
Site Plan Public Hearing:
Scott Nash – Chairman Ouellet read the application for Mr. Nash’s property located at 622 US Route 26. The proposed use is for the sale of used and new trailers and as a used car lot. This will be in addition to the earlier approval for this site to operate a commercial garage for the sale and repair of tires and general auto repair.
Mr. Nash explained that Karen Dickson is in the process of completing a septic design for this site. A driveway permit for this endeavor has been issued by the State of New Hampshire. It was noted that the drainage appears to be adequate for this endeavor. Mr. Nash indicated no junk cars would be stored on premises. His hours of operation would be from 6 am to 9 pm, Sunday through Saturday. Snow removal would not present a problem and exterior lighting would be needed on the used car lot.
Mr. Nash was advised that a more detailed map with measurements indicating the garage placement, parking area and sales area needed to be presented. Kevin McKinnon made a motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. It was decided any comments at the March meeting would be limited to five minutes per person.
Boundary-Line Adjustment:
Lewis Ford Inc – Chairman Mike Ouellet read the application for a two-lot boundary-line adjustment of the property owned by Lewis Ford at 114 Colby Street. It was noted that the railroad right-of-way at the rear of the lots created a bowling alley affect. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to accept the application; Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present agreed.
Due to the bowling alley style lots that would be created by this boundary-line, Kevin McKinnon made a motion to deny the plan. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. Mr. Bigney was informed that he had the right to appeal the determination to the Colebrook Zoning Board of Adjustment within 30 days from the date of the notice of decision. If this is what he wished to do, he would need to contact Janey Moore in the Town Manager’s office.
Note: Discussion after the fact noted that this proposed boundary-line adjustment had not been warned or certifieds sent to the abutters. In addition, the 4:1 ratio of lot dimensions was a condition noted in the subdivision regulations, not in the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, the ZBA had no authority to hear this appeal. The Planning Board had the option to waive the 4:1 ratio if they so wished. It was the consensus of the Board to advertise this proposed boundary-line adjustment for the March meeting, reviewing the application and plan with this in mind.
Voluntary Merger:
Bridget & Phil Freudenberger – Merge Lots 39, 40 and 41 and Tax Map 110, located on Brandy Lee Lane. As this merger does not create a violation of current ordinances or regulations, Roland Cotnoir made a motion to accept; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. It is understood by Mr. & Mrs. Freudenberger that no such merged parcel shall be separately transferred without subdivision approval.
Old Business:
Mike Robinson – It was noted that Mr. Robinson had not appeared before the Board to discuss the status of his ninety (90) day waiver of site plan regulations for his temporary business location of 109 Colby Street. This waiver expired in January 2009. It was decided that Chairman Ouellet will go see Mr. Robinson in regards to this issue and advise him he must bring an action plan before the Board in March.
Expansion of Existing Building – Leo McKinnon shared an environmental fact sheet from DES with the Board a couple months ago which appeared to mean that any expansion (such as closed in deck or porch) would require submission of a new septic plan prior to the Planning Board’s approval for construction. A conversation with DES on February 3 indicates that it all depends on how the addition is supported. If the deck is supported by a full foundation, a new septic design will be needed. If the deck is supported by stilts or sonar tubes, it would not need a new design.
Kevin McKinnon made a motion to approve the January minutes as written; Irene Bean seconded and all present agreed.
Executive Session:
Chairman Ouellet requested an executive session at 8:21 to discuss a legal issue. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to enter into executive session; Kevin McKinnon seconded and all present were in favor. After much discussion, it was determined that an approval for permits in the floodplain needs to be reviewed. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to leave executive session at 8:45. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present were in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin McKinnon
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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