Thanks to Ernie Vose and Judy Trow, here are the draft minutes of last week's Zoning Board meeting.  Of course they only become official when they are approved at the next meeting.  CCB

July 20, 2005

Present: E. Vose, M. Mansouri, L. Weber, J. Galloway-Leclerc, B. Webb (alt)

Absent:  L. Britton, L. Carignan (alt), T. Chiffriller (alt)

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING MINUTES WILL BE REVIEWED ON AUGUST 17, 2005.

All notices were posted and abutters notified for all hearings.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.

Mr. Vose appointed Mr. Webb to serve as a regular member.

NEW BUSINESS.  BOB JASSE ALYSON’S

(Ms. Galloway-Leclerc arrived)

He showed the board a preliminary sketch of a 46’ X 50’ addition to the existing event space.  He said it will have a standing seam roof and will be a steel-framed, pavilion type structure.   He said the pavilion may be closed-in with walls in the next few years.  The space is intended to be used for over-flow and to accommodate weddings of 150+ guests without the need for a tent.  He would like to begin construction in November.   He does hope the new structure will allow the orchard to have larger weddings.  Mr. Jasse said he is planning to build a farm stand on Route 12 next year and that he has an antique cider press he hopes to display there.  He said they are beginning to produce hard cider and are licensed to do so.  He said the largest wedding has had 210-215 guests and that he does not propose to have larger weddings than that- but to do them better.  The access from Black Jack Crossing and

The Special Exception will require a recommendation from the Planning Board and an approved Site Plan.  Mr. Jasse said the park-like entrance will be 75-100 yards from Route 12 and will not be visible from Route 12.  He said they will put up temporary banners to announce the new entrance and the state signs on Route 12 will be wrapped.  Mr. Jasse said the deer fence will be attached to entrance structure which will be 14-15’ high and 18’ wide.  Mr. Jasse said he does not have a conflict with Mrs. Weber sitting on the board for his hearing.

MOTION. Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Ms. Galloway-Leclerc that a hearing be set for the August meeting subject to and pending the receipt of a completed application, the required fee and a recommendation from the Planning Board.  All were in favor.

Minutes- July 20, 2005- Page Two

MOTION.  Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Ms. Galloway-Leclerc that a hearing be set for the August meeting subject to and pending the receipt of a completed application and the required fee.  All were in favor.

EXTRA INNINGS ROUTE 12 SIGN.  The board has not received written permission from the property owner on Route 12 allowing the sign to be placed in its present location.  The size and setback requirements for the sign have been met.   The board will write a letter to the business owner requesting the written permission for the sign to be placed where it is, or for the sign to be removed.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION.  The board received Mr. Tom Chiffriller’s letter of resignation.  MOTION.  Mrs. Weber made a motion seconded by Ms. Mansouri that the board accept the resignation with thanks for his service.    All were in favor.  Mr. Vose will send a letter.

MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2005.   Ms. Mansouri made a motion seconded by Ms Galloway-Leclerc that the minutes be approved as written.  All were in favor.

Other: The hiring committee has hired a new secretary to the board.

ADJOURNMENT.  The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Vose at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Trow, secretary