Planning Board Minutes

February 3, 2010

Call to Order: Chairman Bruce Beane called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm

Roll Call:
Members - Bruce Beane, Rosemary Colombi, Roberta Aldrich, Steve Moscicki, Al Gombas
Alternates - Kathy Wohlleb
Secretary - Donna Clark

Meeting Minutes:
The minutes for Jan 6, 2010 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: Public Matters:
Surveyor Tom Smith presented a rough conceptual subdivision plan for Byron & Roberta Aldrich for Map 220 Lot 003 to create a building lot for Jeremy Aldrich that will include a portion of their existing gravel pit area along Tinkerville Road. They are hoping to create a minimum size lot; will need NH DES approval for septic and permitted wetlands crossing; and the proposed lot will have a deeded right of way to Todd Aldrich's property. Mr. Smith left a copy of the proposed plan with Bruce Beane so he can confirm with DRA's Mary Pinkham Langer that reclamation of the gravel pit area in the new lot can be part of the site work for the new home and determine what setbacks apply to the remainder of the gravel pit since the new boundary line will cut through it. An updated conceptual plan will be presented at the March 3rd meeting. Old Business:
Bruce Beane reported on the Jan 19th Informational Meeting on the proposed town forest which drew a crowd of about 60 people. Presentations were made by the Selectmen, Trust for Public Lands (TPL), Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT), and locals involved in the project. The Feb 2nd Bond Hearing for the money to fund the proposed purchase had 16 people in attendance and centered more on the financing options and tax impact. There was ample opportunity for questions and comments at both meetings.

The Board was reminded about the Annual Budget Hearing Feb 9th at 7:00pm.

A discussion took place about fees for Planning Board applications and what happens if town, state or county fees change after the application is submitted but before a decision is finalized. A disclaimer will be added to the Planning Board Fee Schedule stating that the applicant will be responsible for any and all fee increases that occur during the processing of an application.

Work continued on the Subdivision Application Checklist with a review of Bruce Beane's latest draft. Members felt this version is easy to use and pertinent to Lyman's regulations and approved the content with a few minor changes. The format will be revised slightly to add a line or box to check items off as they are reviewed.

Bruce Beane also confirmed with Local Government Center that once a meeting of any board is adjourned, all discussion of town business must end and the group should disband.

New Business:
Barry Nelson, a Jefferson resident who owns land on both sides of Hunt's Mountain Road, introduced himself to the Planning Board early in the evening and stayed for the remainder of the meeting, offering input on various topics as he has experience working with land use boards in other towns. He also explained his plans to keep the land he purchased undeveloped.

Adjourn:
Steve Moscicki motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 pm, 2nd by Rosemary Colombi, all voted in favor.

Minutes by Donna Clark