WASHINGTON PLANNING BOARD

 

  Minutes

 

January 8, 2008

1.0 Assembly

1.1 Members Present: Jack Sheehy, Tom Marshall and Nan Schwartz

            1.2 Alternates Present: Fran Greene. Dennis Kelly

            1.3 Members & Alternates Absent: Bill Cole, Lynn Cook, Ken Eastman and Frank Musmanno  

1.4 Visitors: Bob Bachand, Yvonne Bachand, Alan Chidester, Ron Panzieri, Ellen Shaw, Gordon Karlberg, Carl Karlberg and Tom Dombrowski

 

Sheehy motioned that Greene sit in for Lynn Cook. Marshall seconded the motion. Motion passed.  Sheehy motioned for Dennis Kelly to sit in for Ken Eastman. Schwartz seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Marshall motioned to approve the minutes of December 4, 2007as written. Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.  

Marshall motioned to approve to minutes of December 28, 2007 with the inclusion that Greene to contact State for permit clarification.  Schwartz seconded the motion. All voted in favor.

 

2.0       Driveways

2.1  None.

 

3.0       Mergers

3.1 None

   

4.0       Old Business-

            4.1 Bob Bachand – Sheehy advised that the Board would review the application of Bachand for a major subdivision and if the Board accepts the application as complete they will move to a Public Hearing.  The Board discussed the water runoff. Panzieri asked how would construction increase the water runoff.  Sheehy advised that impervious water runs off quicker and also with the removal of trees. The Board waived section VI due to the fact the water would be mainly kept on the property.

The Board asked those in attendance for comments.

There were no comments or questions from the attendees.

The Board requested that the well radius be shown on the mylar also copies of the deeds.

The Board tabled the application to the February 5, 2008 meeting for the requested information.

 

The Board informed Bachand of the proposal from the Planning Board to increase the lot size from 2 acres to 4 acres. Advising Bachand that this would be on the ballot at this years Town Meeting.

 

            4.2 National Flood Insurance Program Ordinance & Town Meeting Initiatives and Resolutions –

 

Sheehy called the public hearing to order at 6:30pm. 

 

Public: There were 8 townspeople in attendance.

 

The Board reviewed the information with those in attendance and advised that any questions/comments are welcome.

 

Bissonnette commented on the increase in the lot size stating that he agreed with the proposal. Stating that as a member or the Board of Adjustment we see very marginal properties trying to squeeze in

homes and increasing the size of the lot will make this easier to accomplish.

 

Carol Andrews thanked the Board for all of their hard work and stated that she is supported of all of

the initiatives presented by the Board.

 

Sheehy called the meeting to a close at 6:46pm.

 

 

5.0       New Business

5.1       Tom Marshall – designate alternate sub for two or more month's absence.

The Board designated Dennis Kelly to sit in for Marshall.

 

6.0              Communications

               6.1 NH LGC – Land Use Clerks Works: Building a Solid Foundation Seminar,

January 12, 2008  - Filed

            6.2 NHDES – Dredge and Fill application – Michael Bosetti, TN#20-161, for

temporary bridge to cross Freezeland Creek for construction purposes. – Filed

           

8.0       Next Planning Board meeting, February 5, 2008 7pm at the Town Hall.

 

8.0 Adjournment –Marshall moved to adjourn. Schwartz seconded the motion at 7: 56pm

 

 

 

Respectfully,

 

Michelle Dagesse

Secretary to the Planning Board