May 5, 2009 Planning Board Minutes
Chairman Kevin McKinnon called the meeting to order shortly after 7 pm. Members present were Danny Lyons, Sandra Riendeau and alternate John Jolles.
John Jolles agreed to become a Board member to fill the vacancy left due to Mike Ouellet’s resignation. Charles Baldwin expressed an interest in becoming an alternate. Board members approved both appointments.
Others present were David York, Charles Baldwin, Albion Lyons, Rick Tillotson, David Douglass (surveyor from Thaddeus Thorne Surveys Inc.) and Sheila Beauchemin.
Building Permits:
Steve Vramis – 14’ x 62’ mobile home to be placed in Boudle’s Trailer Park. It was noted that the trailer is currently longer than 62’ and will be remodeled to fit the cement slab. Mr. Vramis stated he would have the fire marshall check the trailer once the remodeling was completed. John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on receiving the landowner’s signature. Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL #2009-16
Sally Hodge – 12’ x 28’ barn to be placed on her property at 248 East Colebrook Road (237-42). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on receiving the permit fee; Danny Lyons seconded and all present agreed. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL - #2009-17
Terry Hurlbert – 13’ x 12’ sun room (approximately), added to the existing residence at 103 Colby Street (U12 Lot 44). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-18
Michael A. Godzyk – 8’ x 12’ storage shed to be placed on his property at 95 Bridge Street (105-5). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-19
Alice Carleton – 12’ x 14’ deck with roof to replace porch with deck at 44 Couture Street. John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Danny Lyons seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-20
Mark Greenwood – 12’ x 16’ foot addition to existing camp at 380 Titus Hill Road. It was noted that this camp is co-owned, has no foundation and uses an on-site portable toilet. The original structure was built some time ago and no receipts for the portable toilet have been submitted. John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit, conditional on receiving the permit fee and at least one pump receipt for the portable unit on site being produced prior to issuance. Danny Lyons seconded the motion and all present agreed. CONDITONAL APPROVAL - #2009-21
Emmagene Shatney – 8’ x 12’ custom built storage shed to be placed on her property at 208 Main Street (106-58). John Jolles made a motion to approve the permit; Sandra Riendeau seconded and all present agreed. APPROVED - #2009-22
Larry Lizotte – Mr. Lizotte’s building permit to add a deck to his property on Academy Street was denied last month due to the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act. It is the Board’s understanding that this act means no construction can be completed within fifty-feet of the shoreline. Mr. Lizotte has since questioned if he could add a second level to his present residence. Kevin McKinnon stated that it was his understanding that there were no exceptions to the “no construction” rule; therefore, that would mean a second level could not be completed.
Sign Permits:
Main Street Bargains – 3’ x 12’ illuminated sign facing the parking lot, stating “Shoes”, to be placed on the building at 154 Main Street. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the sign; John Jolles seconded and all present agreed. #2009-23
Main Street Bargains - 3’ x 12’ illuminated sign facing Main Street, stating “Shoes”, to be placed on the building at 154 Main Street. Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the sign; John Jolles seconded and all present agreed. #2009-24
Mr. York noted that the signs are turned off one hour after the business closes.
Waiver of Site Plan Regulations:
Main Street Bargains – David York of Main Street Bargains presented a waiver of site plan regulations for the property located at 154 Main Street. Mr. York proposes to expand his retail endeavor to the third section to include the sale of shoes and sports apparel. The Board determined that since Mr. York is expanding the size of his establishment into a unit previously approved for a commercial endeavor and his proposal is not a change of use, a waiver was not necessary.
Notice of Voluntary Merger of Pre-Existing Lots:
Tillotson Corporation – Merge Tax Map 239 Lot 1 and Tax Map 221 Lot 1, contiguous parcels located off Lost Nation Road and Golf Links Road. As this merger does not create a violation of current ordinances or regulations, Sandra Riendeau made a motion to accept; John Jolles seconded and all present agreed. It was understood by Tillotson Corporation that no such merged parcel shall be separately transferred without subdivision approval.
Subdivision Public Hearing:
Tillotson Corporation – Chairman McKinnon read the proposed subdivision application for a two-lot subdivision of property owned by the Tillotson Corporation, located off Golf Links Road and Lost Nation Road. The application included a waiver request to allow the plan to be drawn to a scale of 1” = 500’ because of the size of the lots involved. A waiver from Subdivision Regulation 7.03.f (irregular shape) and 7.03.g (lot ratio more than 4 to 1) were also requested. Sandra Riendeau made a motion, seconded by John Jolles, to accept the subdivision application with three waivers as presented.
Rick Tillotson explained that the two-lot subdivision creates a lot which encompasses Keazer Ridge. This ridge will not be used for dwelling units. Tillotson Corporation’s intention is to lease the land for a possible wind tower project. This resulting subdivision would minimize the area windmills would control or impact. The new lot created is as narrow as possible but also wide enough to alleviate any icing problems. An easement will be conveyed through the residual land to the Ridge Lot and will be accessed over an existing private road.
John Jolles expressed concern that the new lot appears as an island, surrounded by the remaining land. Topography wise, this subdivision makes sense, but it looks questionable on paper. Mr. Jolles continued that he understood for economic development, this was a viable subdivision; however, the Board normally would not allow such a shaped lot. He questioned if a rider should be added to the plan stating if the windmill project does not happen, the lot would disappear.
Kevin McKinnon agreed that the Board, by approving the subdivision, in essense is creating a bowling alley lot. This lot could be sold to a private landowner who might wish to build a house, if permitted. This is scenario is conceivable, but the stated use is wind power. John Jolles agreed that the Board could make an exception for the reason of the stated use.
Chairman McKinnon read a letter on behalf of the Edward & Nancy Watson Trust in regards to this proposed subdivision. The letter questioned the road constructed, entitled Washburn Road, and stated that the said road encroaches on the Watson property. The letter further stated both parties are working on a mutually satisfactory decision and the Watson Trust did not oppose the subdivision.
It was brought to the Board’s attention that the designation, Washburn Road, conflicts with Colebrook’s 911 road designations as this road name already exists. Further discussion showed that the road in question used to be designated as the Frank Keezer Road. The Board asked that the name of the road on the plan be corrected.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the plan and to give Chairman McKinnon permission to sign the mylar when the road correction had been completed. John Jolles seconded the motion and all present agreed. (The corrected plan was signed by the Chairman on May 8, 2009). #673
Old Business:
Furnace Inspection -- The Board reviewed the response from the Local Government Center in answer to the inquiry regarding inspection requirements for the installion of furnaces in new structures. Attorney Fillmore responded that, all new building must conform to the state fire code; however, unless town meeting has voted to adopt enforcement of the State Building code, the town does not have to perform inspections or otherwise enforce the code. It is the responsibility of the State Fire Marshall. The law places the obligation to comply with the State Building Code upon the contractor rather than the town. The communication further stated that if the local fire chief has established regulations about fire safety, he would then inspect to enforce these regulations. However, without
such regulations, it falls to State Fire Marshall. Board members decided to ask Fire Chief Lawton to come to the June meeting if possible.
Certificate of Elevation – It was found that a certificate of elevation can be completed prior to building, as long as it is based on construction plans. The Industrial Park spec building was done that way; however, once the building is completed, a new certificate of elevation must be completed. It was felt that the expansion of Boudle’s trailer park could be conducted this way if wished: certificate of elevations based on the placement of the trailer cement pads, then a new certificate of elevation once the trailer is placed on the pad.
Sandra Riendeau made a motion to approve the April 7th minutes as written. Danny Lyons seconded and all present agreed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila M. Beauchemin
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