Town of Colebrook, NH - 2009 April 7

Vice Chairman Kevin McKinnon called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Board members present were Daniel Lyons, Sandra Riendeau, alternate John Jolles and Selectmen’s representative Mike Ouellet.

Mike Ouellet’s letter of resignation, due to being elected as Selectman for the Town of Colebrook, was read to the Board. It was noted that, as first-year Selectman, Mike will now be the Selectman’s alternate to the Board.

Nominations for a new slate of officers were as follows: Mike Ouellet made a motion, seconded by Danny Lyons, to nominate Kevin McKinnon as Board Chairman. The nomination was unanimously approved. Mike Ouellet made a motion, seconded by Sandra Riendeau, to nominate Danny Lyons as Vice Chair. This nomination was also unanimously approved. Sandra Riendeau was nominated as Secretary by Mike Ouellet, seconded by Danny Lyons. The nomination was unanimously approved.

Mike & Perdita Largesse – 8’ x 14’ second floor addition (single room) on their building located at 80 Main Street (109-108). Mr. Largesse stated there would be no footprint change to the building. The added room will be for storage for the second floor apartment. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Mike Ouellet seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-10

Lewis Ford Inc. - Add 12’ x 16’ office addition to the existing building located across from what use to be the main garage at 113 Colby Street (111-18). Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; John Jolles seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-11

Les Rendevouz Bakery – Verlaine Daeron and Marc Ounis presented the deed indicating the boundary lines for the lot in question. After discussion, it was determined the proposed addition would meet the zoning ordinance setbacks; however, without the building application, the Board could not render a decision. CONTINUED

Stewart Rainville – 14’ x 20’ wood shed to be placed on his property at 71 Corliss Lane (107-24). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Mike Ouellet seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-12

Larry Lizotte, Jr. – 8’ high garison fence and 8.5’ x 20’ wood deck to be placed on the back of the residence at 22 Academy Street. A drawing attached to the application indicated the wood deck addition would be placed almost up to the cement wall along the Mohawk River. Effective in July 2008, it is the Board’s understanding that no new construction may be placed, or natural ground cover removed, within fifty (50) feet of the waterfront buffer (edge of the Mohawk River) without a State Shoreland Permit. This is due to the State’s adoption of RSA 483-B, the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA). Therefore, the Board had no option but to deny the application as presented.

Mr. Lizotte will be advised, if he should wish to obtain a State Shoreland Permit and bring us a copy, the Planning Board will review the application again. Due to the fact that this is a relatively new state law, if he decides not to obtain a shoreland permit, his building application fee will be returned. A written statement to that effect will be needed. DENIED

Larry Lizotte, Jr. – 9’ x 20’ wood shed to be attached to the end of the current two-car garage located at 22 Academy Street. The Board had no option but to deny due to the fact that this new structure would be within the fifty foot (50’) waterfront butter without a State Shoreland Permit. (See above) DENIED

Sharon Grandmaison – Amend Permit #2009-09 issued last month for a 22’ x 30’ garage to be built at 82 Corliss Lane. Mrs. Grandmaison asked permission to increase the garage to 24’ x 30’. All setbacks were still within requirements. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the amendment; Daniel Lyons seconded and all present agreed. AMENDED

David Hodge – 10’ x 24’ porch addition to their home and a 14’ x 18’ wood shed at 1007 Route 26 (254-1). Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the permit; Mike Ouellet seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-13

Tom & Terri Wilson – 28’ x 48’ ranch style home with a 24’ x 26’ garage to be placed on their property on Nash Road (255-51). A State of New Hampshire approval for construction of septic system was attached. Mike Ouellet noted that the permit did not state whether the garage was attached or separate. If separate, the Board would need an additional application with the septic waiver completed. Mr. Wilson will be contacted for more detail in regards to the garage. Mike Ouellet made a motion to approve the permit for the ranch style structure only, conditional on receiving the fee. The garage portion of the permit will be tabled. Daniel Lyons seconded the motion and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - #2009-14

Colebrook Downtown Development – 4’ x 4’ non-illuminated sign, stating “Future Home of the Tillotson Center”, to be placed on the right-of-way to 4 Carriage Lane (the old grange hall). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Daniel Lyons seconded and all present agreed. Mike Ouellet made a motion to waive the fee for Colebrook Downtown Development. Daniel Lyons seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-15

Mike & Rosalie Smith – Merge Lots 38 and 39 on Tax Map 253, located on Bungy Road. As this merger does not create a violation of current ordinances or regulations, Mike Ouellet made a motion to accept; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed.

Rick Tillotson explained Tillotson Corporation’s desire to voluntarily merge their two large parcels which abut Lost Nation Road and Golf Links Road, along the townlines for the Town of Colebrook and Town of Stewartstown. Once merged, it is their intention to create two lots, one consisting of Keazer Mountain ridgeline and one consisting of the residual acreage. The lot consisting of Keazer Mountain appears to be long and narrow and would require a waiver from the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Tillotson was informed that the request for waiver should be part of the subdivision plan.

A gentleman interested in placing a take-out pizza and delivery store at 71 Main Street (the former Remick Block) asked about the regulations in the Town of Colebrook. He remarked that he might consider placing a small bar in front of the window for a minimum amount of customers to sit and look out the window. The main endeavor at present would be the sale of take-out (with the sale of sandwiches later perhaps); therefore, he did not feel the business would impact parking. Mike Ouellet asked if there was parking allowed along the side of the building. It was believed the only parking is the two spaces in front of the building.

Chairman McKinnon explained the difference between a site plan public hearing and site plan waiver. It was also explained that a check would need to be done with the State regarding health and safety issues. If it is decided to go ahead, the Board would want actual hours of operation.

Inspection Station / Retail Vehicle Dealership – Chairman Kevin McKinnon signed the State of New Hampshire paperwork authorizing Robinsons Repairs to operate an inspection station and retail vehicle dealership at the new garage at 37 Airport Road at the mutual agreement of Board members.

Filling of Board Vacancy – Chairman McKinnon noted that, with Mike Ouellet’s resignation as a Board member, there are only four members at present (including the Selectmen’s representative) whereas there should be five members. State laws indicate the Board can appoint a new member until the next year’s election. At that time, the person could choose to fill the position to the end of the vacated term by having their name placed on the annual ballot. All Board members agreed they would like to see alternate John Jolles agree to become a full time member. He will give the Board his decision next month.

Inspection of Furnaces: Todd Chase has been trying since December to obtain his certificate of occupancy. The outstanding item is a “furnace inspection” by the Fire Chief for a propane stove. Efforts for Mr. Chase and Chief Lawton to get together so far have not materialized. Mr. Chase questions if he needs this inspection due to the fact the unit in question is a cooking /heating stove, not an actual furnace.

Chief Lawton had planned on being at this meeting but was unable to attend. In reviewing this matter, Kevin McKinnon stated he felt the Town of Colebrook Zoning Ordinances requires them to “promote the health, safety, morals, prosperity…by securing safety from fire panic and other dangers…”, therefore, this unit should be inspected. Inspection is related to town services and is cost effective in preventing call out of the fire department. Signature on the certificate of occupancy is a minimum start for fire safety.

Boudle Trailer Park Certificate of Elevation – Chairman McKinnon read the letter dated October 28, 2008, from surveyor Dana Masson indicating various elevations for areas near the proposed new site for trailers within the Boudle Trailer Park. He noted that there is no base flood elevation at this site and the Office of Energy and Planning had stated it was at the town’s discretion if there is no base flood elevation within 500 feet. Kevin Stated he understands that, if work is approved within the floodplain without a certificate of elevation, the town will lose its flood insurance. He felt a certificate of elevation was still necessary.