ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Walpole, NH  03608

Minutes of March 19, 2008

PRESENT:  Myra Mansouri, Chair, Leo Carignan, David Calhoun, and Mary Terese Lester, Larry Britton and Alternates: Bill Webb and Peggy Pschirrer.

Chair Myra Mansouri called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. 

As Larry Britton had not arrived when the meeting was called to order, Chair Mansouri requested Peggy Pschirrer take the place of Larry Britton.  Peggy Pschirrer moved from Alternate to Regular for this meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

            Rita Wiley of 2 Rogers Street, Map 020-036-000, has spoken with Chair Mansouri regarding a home business.  Ms. Wiley would like to have a hairdressing business at her residence.  She was informed she would have to attend a Zoning Board meeting and discuss her proposal with the Zoning Board members.

            Gravel Pits:  Mary Pinkham-Langer of Department of Revenue in Concord has been corresponding with Chair Mansouri regarding gravel pits.  One of the questions discussed was should Gravel Pit owners be required to place a Bond for Reclamation.

Myra Mansouri will bring info to the Board regarding active gravel pits as of 1979.  All pits at that time are grandfathered.  Research needs to be done to see that the pits are the same dimensions as they were in 1979.  If they have changed dimensions, the change is not grandfathered, and a Bond may be required for reclamation.

            Fees for Gravel Pits need to be discussed.  At the meeting of February 20, 2008 Gravel Permit Fees were discussed.  At that meeting it was proposed to raise the filing fees from $30.00 plus the cost of postage and $50.00 for the permit fee upon the issuance of the permit.  It was noted a proposal to increase the fees needed to be discussed at two board meetings.  Mr. Calhoun made a motion to increase the filing fee to $75.00 and $5.00 mailing fee per abutter, plus a permit fee of $150.00.  This motion was seconded by Peggy Pschirrer.  All in favor, so moved.

            Jennifer Robinson of 11 Maplewood Circle was in previously for a permit to have a Day Care Facility.  This was approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Chair Mansouri informed the Board the State has sent documentation regarding the approved day care, and the paperwork will be filed in the appropriate folder of Jennifer Robinson.  Ms. Robinson asked about a sign at her place of business and was informed she would have to come before the Board of Adjustment.  She will need a letter of permission to place the sign on the property as the property is owned by Wellstone Associates.

Land Use Clerk Works:  It was noted there will be a Land Use Clerk Works meeting in

Concord on May 10, 2008 for anyone who wishes to participate.

Chair Mansouri updated the Board regarding mail received from various people.  Ie: Peter Wodowick, Dick Frazier, and Thomas Burack.

FW Whitcomb:  Dave Calhoun asked if the Board is still dealing with Whitcombs original request, which Chair Mansouri indicated that Whitcomb needs to start anew for permits as the acreage has changed from 1.92 acres to 3.77 acres.

Chamberlin Machine: Chair Mansouri explained she has received documentation from Attorney Hockensmith indicating Dr. I. Tucker Burr has filed an Affidavit of Objection to have his name taken off the original Petition regarding Chamberlin Machine.  Dr. I. Tucker Burr requests his name be left on the petition and sees no reason his name should be removed.  Dr. Burr is the Chairman of Walpole Tomorrow, and is involved with the Trust for Public Land.  Dr. Burr is interested in the protection of the well source.

A Notice of Structuring Conference is set for April 21, 2008 at 10:00 am at Cheshire County Court House in Keene. 

Dave Calhoun indicated that perhaps the townspeople should be informed of the amount of money being spent by the town regarding the Chamberlin Machine lawsuit.

Leadership Conference:  It was noted that Charles Bingaman will be holding another conference next September.  Discussion followed as to ways to get more people interested in attending this conference.

Web Site:  Elaine Moore will speak with Teresa Kissell regarding placing the minutes of the ZBA on the Town website.

Minutes of February 20, 2008:  Peggy Pschirrer moved to approve the minutes as written.  Seconded by Leo Carigan.  All in favor, so moved.

Chair Mansouri adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine Moore

Secretary