March 3, 2009 Planning Board Minutes
Vice Chair Kevin McKinnon opened the meeting at 7 pm. Board members present was Sandra Riendeau and Selectmen Roland Cotnoir.
Others present were David York, Brian Beaton, Dana Masson, Danny Lyons, Mark Bigney, Benoit Lamontagne, Scott and Josh Nash, Bill McNeely, Verlaine Daeron, Marc Ounis, and Sheila Beauchemin.
Building Permit:
Sharon Grandmaison – 14’ x 24’ deck and 22’ x 30’ garage to be added to her residence at
82 Corliss Lane (103-70). Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-09
Le Rendevouz Bakery – 6’ x 20’ additon to rear of bakery for storage. A question was raised as to the exact location of the rear property line and whether the new addition would be closer than ten feet to that property line. It was determined to table the application until further information is received. TABLED
Sign Permit:
Main Street Bargains – 3’ x 12’ illuminated sign, stating Main St. Bargains, to be located on the building at 152 Main Street, parallel to the street. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-06
Main Street Bargains – 2’ x 4’6”’ illuminated sign at 152 Main Street, stating Main St. Bargains, to be located on the bracket, perpendicular to the Main Street, underneath the current Family Dollar sign. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-07
Main Street Bargains – 3’ x 12’ illuminated sign, stating Main St. Bargains, to be located on the building at 152 Main Street, parallel to parking lot. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-08
Waiver of Site Plan Regulations:
David York – Request for a waiver of site plan regulations for the use of the property located at 152 Main Street. Mr. York proposed to establish a retail clothing store at this site. His grounds for a waiver were that the site had received approval and redesigned for three businesses in 2006. The existing space will accommodate customer parking. Mr. York explained he hoped to open the store at the end of March with a nice line of clothing at decent prices. Fire exits and sprinklers are already within the building from the renovations completed for the start-up business of Family Dollar. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the waiver; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. Mr. York 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:
Lewis Ford Inc. – Vice Chair McKinnon read the application which proposed a boundary-line adjustment between two of the four lots owned by Lewis Ford Inc and addressed as 114 Colby Street. A waiver from soil type lines, contours, and test pits was requested due to the fact that the lots will be connected to municipal sewer and water. A waiver from the 4:1 ratio was also requested whereas this is a pre-existing condition. It was also noted that the boundary-line adjustment will actually improve the 4:1 ratio. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to accept the application and waivers as presented. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Surveyor Dana Masson explained that currently there are four deeds (or parcels) which show as one lot on the tax map. This proposed boundary-line adjustment will move the northerly line of the parcel described in Book 633, Page 671, farther north. It is Lewis Ford Inc. intention to legally merge the other three lots which will leave only two lots at this site. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the plan as presented; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. #670
Site Plan Public Hearing (continued)
Scott Nash – Mr. Nash presented a detailed map of the area he proposes to put a commercial garage and promote the sale of used vehicles and new and used trailers. The plan indicated an area for 26 or less used cars, along with an area for customer parking. A light will be placed on the back and front of the garage. Proposed placement of the sign was indicated. Mr. Nash indicated he planned to fill the area and create the slope so that the septic design could be started. Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the site plan as presented. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED
Conceptual Subdivision:
Brian Beaton – Mr. Beaton informed the Board that his two adjoining lots are now under joint ownership and he proposed to subdivide the rental property from his primary residence. It was noted that the rental property has its own approved driveway. Due to the fact that both lots would be under 5 acres, Mr. Beaton was advised he needed to gain approval for a state subdivision prior to bringing a plan before the Board.
New Business:
C4 Automotive – The Board reviewed and signed the State of NH inspection station form for both auto and motocycle status for C4 Automotive, located at 114 Colby Street. It was questioned if Chris Thivierge, owner of C4 Automotive, should come before the Board for a site plan waiver for his new endeavor on Colby Street.
It was noted after last month’s meeting that the boundary-line adjustment plans for G.L. Gettings retained by the Town and sent to Avitar and Cartographics had an approval date of May 3, 2009, instead of February 3, 2009. The correction was noted on the plans. (A review indicated the mylar sent to Coos County of Registry indicated the correct date.)
Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the invoice from the News & Sentinel for $51.75. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
Roland Cotnoir made a motion to approve the minutes of February 3 as written. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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