Planning Board Minutes
November 4, 2009
Call to Order: Chairman Bruce Beane called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm
Roll Call:
Members - Bruce Beane, Rosemary Colombi, Roberta Aldrich, Steve Moscicki, Al Gombas
Alternates - None
Secretary - Donna Clark
Meeting Minutes:
The minutes for 10/07/09 were reviewed. Steve Moscicki motioned to approve the minutes as written, 2nd by Rosemary Colombi, all voted in favor.
Correspondence:
The following publications and meeting announcements were received:
- Oct 2009 Town & City Magazine
- NH DES Fall 2009 "The Source" Newsletter
- LGC 2009 Fall Publications Catalog
- Preparing for Successful Town Meeting Workshop - Nov 7th in Concord
Old Business:
Bruce Beane explained that the determination made at last month's conceptual meeting with Gardner Kellogg that only a boundary line adjustment was needed for Dr. Miller was incorrect. After reviewing the plans in more detail, it was realized that both a subdivision and boundary line adjustment are required. Bruce advised Mr. Kellogg of the problem and he will bring revised plans in this evening for review.
Bruce reported on the Oct 17th Fall Planning & Zoning Conference. He was able to attend Paul Sanderson's road program and also a session on wind towers which he found to be very interesting.
Bruce also reported on the Oct 26th property map presentation given by Tim Fountain of Cartographic Associates, Inc to help members of all boards and committees understand how the maps were created, how to make corrections and how to read them. Bruce and Donna Clark will also be trained on the GIS computer version of the maps in the near future.
Bruce updated the Board on the Oct 28th Road Policy meeting. The Town of Epping's policy will be used as a template and their forms will be tailored to meet Lyman's needs. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov 18th at 6:00pm.
Color copies of 2007 Master Plan are now available and the Planning Board set the price at $16 which is the original price charged by Staples.
Bruce Beane, Steve Moscicki and Tom Smith met again with Richard Wheatley regarding his Skinny Ridge driveway relocation request. It was decided he could move it further toward the Littleton town line and still maintain sight distance. He will reapply for a new driveway permit in the spring as they are only valid for six months.
The Board agreed that Secretary Donna Clark will be allowed to provide information and participate in discussions when called upon during Planning Board meetings as she has hands-on knowledge of Town business as its Administrative Assistant.
A response from Town Counsel Laura Spector clarifying the process for accepting subdivision and boundary line adjustment applications and holding hearings was read and discussed.
The Board agreed that additional 2009-2010 Planning and Land Use Regulation Books and Knowing the Territory Books will be ordered for the three alternates as they as they do the same job and give the same amount of time and effort to the Planning Board as full members. A copy of the newly revised Planning Board in NH - Handbook for Local Officials will also be purchased.
Bruce worked on revising the Subdivision Application Checklist started by Lisa Linowes and will have something ready for review at the next meeting.
An updated mylar was received for a boundary line adjustment for David Aldrich & Jason Lyndes on Aldrich Rd that that was approved Oct 1, 2008 subject to four corrections being made to the final plan. Final review and approval of the corrected plan will take place at the Dec 2nd meeting. Bruce will call Mrs. Lyndes to ask her to bring 5 paper copies of the revised map to that meeting in order for the Board to sign them for our records and so she can have an original copy for her records.
A question was raised about the size and type of marker required in the subdivision regulations (1" iron pipe) versus what most surveyors use (5/8" rebar). This will be discussed again during a review of the subdivision regulations.
Public Matters:
As mentioned at the beginning of the meeting, Gardner Kellogg and Ken Mosedale came in for a second preliminary discussion of a subdivision and boundary line adjustment plan for Donald Miller on Under the Mountain Road - Map 54 Lots 12 & 30 (now known as Map 215 Lots 13 & 14), totaling approximately 320 acres. Notice will be given as required that the application will be received at the Dec 2, 2009 Planning Board public meeting at 7:30 pm and, if accepted as complete, a hearing on the plan will immediately follow.
New Business:
The last two Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) Committee meetings are scheduled for Nov 16th and Dec 7th at 4:00 pm. All are welcome to participate.
Wetland Permit Applications were received for NE Electric Transmission Corp to "retire" utility lines and the Town of Lyman for next year's Pettyboro Rd culvert replacement.
Terms expire at 2010 Town Meeting for Roberta Aldrich (elected member) and Lisa Linowes (alternate).
The members in attendance all supported a suggestion to change the starting time for Planning Board meetings from 7:00 pm to 6:00 pm starting in January 2010. The topic will be discussed at the next meeting to be sure the time change will not negatively impact any of the alternates.
Adjourn:
Steve Moscicki motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 pm, 2nd by Al Gombas, all voted in favor.
Minutes by Donna Clark
