Washington Planning Board

Meeting Agenda – November 1, 2011

 

0.0       Assembly:  6:30PM

            0.1       Members present:

                        Cook, Crandall, Marshall, Schwartz, Chute

            0.2       Alternates present:

                        Dagesse, Terani, and Kluk

            0.3       Members and Alternates Absent:

0.4       Visitors: Gwen Gaskell, Jim Gaskell, Jerry Klohs, Phil Barker, Bob Wright, Predrag Arisch

 

0.5       Public Hearing on changes to the LUO regarding signs was held at 6:30PM just prior to the start of the regular meeting.

 

Cook called the meeting to order at 7PM.

 

1.0       Minutes: October 4th meeting, Site walks October12th and 15th, After discussion of changes needed to October 4th minutes, Schwartz will make changes and post to website, Crandall motioned, Marshall seconded, all voted in favor to approve with changes.

 

2.0       Driveway permits:

2.1       Mata, Kingsbury Hill Road, TM 17-42, permanent driveway for logging, Thayer checked, Cook and Marshall checked, Cook signed on 10/20 so they could start their logging operation, Schwartz made a motion to approve, Marshall seconded, all voted in favor.

 

3.0       Mergers:

3.1       Todd Houston, Ashuelot Drive, TM 14-237, TM 14-236, fee paid, deeds provided, Schwartz motioned to approve the merger, Chute seconded, all voted in favor.

3.2       Dingman, Ashuelot Drive, TM 10-61, TM 10-60, fee paid, deeds provided, Schwartz motioned to approve the merger, Crandall seconded, all voted in favor.

           

4.0       Old Business:

4.1       CIP 2012 – Bob Wright spoke with us about the Rescue Squad CIP request. After a brief discussion on the CIP, Crandall motioned to approve this version as the final, Chute seconded, all voted in favor. Schwartz will pass the final version on to the Selectmen on Thursday so they can use it in their budgeting process.

Planning for Municipal Safety Building  - Schwartz brought up the issue of whether we should start a planning process for a combined municipal safety building. After discussion it was decided to continue the discussion at our next meeting. We received the Energy Audit reports for town buildings from the Energy Committee. It was decided we will each read over the audits and we will look to see if there are projects we could recommend to the Selectmen for inclusion in their budget for next year and we will bring our suggestions to next monthÕs meeting.

 

4.2       Town owned lots:

We set up a joint meeting with Conservation Commission members for November 4th at 10AM to discuss findings and make recommendations for the Selectmen. Schwartz will put up notices for the meeting, everyone who is able to will attend this working session. We are aiming to have the whole process done so Michelle can send notices for the abutter sale in mid November.

 

4.3       Sign Permit: Krone, Tintagel Antiques for two existing signs;

Crandall asked if they still wanted a sign because Sally Krone recently passed away. We tabled the permit application and Michelle will contact SallyÕs son and see if he still wants the signs.

 

4.4       Revised Building Permit:

We took a look and discussed at the latest version of the Building Permit and looked at some additional stormwater handouts. Schwartz will send Michelle the latest version to run by the Selectmen. Schwartz will order the NH Stormwater Manual from the state to have in the office for reference.

 

4.5       Business Permit applications:

We went through all the permits we received this month (see communications) and made decisions on whether we need more information or if they were complete.

1. Thunder Mountain Construction, we need more information, this needs either a site plan exemption or site plan review. Michelle will follow up with Mr. Cullen.

2. ARSA Contracting, we spoke with Mr. Arisch and he assured us that he qualifies as a cottage industry, we agreed that no permit was needed.

3. Tim Piper, this needs either a site plan exemption or site plan review, we need more paperwork from Mr. Piper, Michelle will follow up.

4. Shane Mulliner , we concluded that Mr. Mulliner will require a site plan review. Michelle will follow up to get more paperwork done.

5. Wayne Riessle, we decided that he needs either a site plan exemption or site plan review. Michelle will follow up.

6. Bob Bachand, we decided that he needs either a site plan exemption or site plan review. Michelle will follow up to get more details.

7. Shawn Atkins, we decided that this business will require a site plan review. Michelle will follow up.

8. Dave Kohn, we decided he qualifies for a site plan exemption as he qualifies as a cottage industry. Michelle will follow up.

9. Paul Cordiero, we will look at this again in January.

10. Marc Longval, we decided this business needs a site plan review, Michelle will follow up to get more paperwork done.

 

4.6       Cell Tower:

There is no new news.            We received some communication from our consultant.

 

4.7       Subdivision regulations update:

We all agreed to table this discussion until next month.

 

5.0       New Business:           

5.1       LUO and Site Plan Review changes on businesses:

Kluk sent out some ideas for working on the cottage industry sections of the LUO and Site Plan Review for our consideration as changes to the existing ordinances, we decided to table until next month to give everyone time to review and consider.    

 

6.0       Communications:

            6.1       Notice of intent to cut, supplemental, Cilley, TM 22-5

            6.2       UVLSRPC, letter setting next yearÕs dues at $1,402.63

6.3       Copy of letter from DES, acceptance of permit application for septic system, Millen Pond Road, TM 11-13

6.4       Email from Chad Branon re: leases

6.5       Business permit app. from Thunder Mountain Construction, Roger Cullen

6.6       Business permit app. from ARSA Contracting, Predrag Arsich

6.7       Business permit app. from Tim Piper

6.8       Business permit app. from Shane Mulliner

6.9       Business permit app. from Wayne Riessle

6.10     Business permit app. from Bob Bachand

6.11     Business permit app. from Shawn Atkins

6.12     Business permit app. from Dave Kohn

6.13     Business permit app. from Paul Cordeiro

6.14     Business permit app. from Marc Longval

6.15     Returned letters from Mike Ostertag and Jette Construction

6.16     Letter from Library Trustees

 

7.0       Meeting date for next Planning Board meeting, December 6, 2011, at 6:30PM

8.0       Adjournment:  9:20 PM

Crandall motioned to adjourn, Marshall seconded, all voted in favor.