PLANNING BOARD
Walpole, NH 03608
MINUTES: Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7:00pm - Town Hall
Presiding: Jeff Miller, Ch. Members Present: Bob Miller, V-Ch., Ben Daviss, Dave DeCoste, Henry Fletcher, Donn Lounsbury, alt., Steve Dalessio, alt. Members Absent: Sheldon Sawyer, Eric Merklein, Jeff White Recording: Pamela Aslinger, Sec./alt.
These minutes are unapproved and will be reviewed at the February 09, 2010 meeting for errors, corrections and omissions. There were 4 persons in the audience.
I. Meeting opened at 7:00pm
A. Roll call - Steve Dalessio was designated for Eric Merklein
B. Minutes were approved with a correction regarding sign preference for the Tractor Supply project. See page 2 second paragraph halfway down: “Mr. Jeff White and Mr. Merklein suggested it not be interior lit but resemble the Pinnacle View “Kubota” lighting.” Amend to read: “Mr. Jeff White and Mr. Merklein suggested it not be interior lit and not resemble the Pinnacle View “Kubota” sign on a 20 ft. post. Mr. White preferred a 5 ft. total height off a concrete pad, exterior lighted carved look sign with shrubbery thereby avoiding another strip-mall tower sign.”
II. Review Application Submitted - Once an application is accepted as complete, the meeting is closed and the public hearing is held. Once the hearing is closed the meeting is re-opened and the board may take action on the application by approving, disapproving or delaying final action.
A. Ronnie Kingsbury and Janet Bisson - Minor 2 lot subdivision and lot line adjustment - located on Kingsbury Rd. Map 8 Lots 120 & 113 in the rural ag. zone. The proposal divides Lot 120 in to Lot 1 of 30.91 acres with the existing house an creates Lot 2, a back lot, of 12.82 acres. Road frontage and access for Lot 2 is created via the lot line adjustment between Lot 113 and 120 by adding a strip of land with 200 ft. of frontage. Frontages, setbacks and lot sizes meet the requirements for the zone.
Ch. Miller called for a Secretary’s report. Sec. Aslinger reported that the application, fees and final maps were received prior to the deadline as agreed with postings and notifications made according to the required timelines. Ch. Miller called for a motion to accept the application as complete, it was so moved and seconded, all were in favor, motion carried.
Ch. Miller closed the meeting and opened the public hearing (7:08). Mr. Bill Lawrence presented for Mr. Kingsbury who was present in the audience and provided an outlined map for the board showing the lot configurations and described the proposal as above. Ch. Miller called for comments, hearing none closed the public hearing and re-opened the meeting (7:11).
Ch. Miller called for board comments, hearing none called for a motion to approve the proposal as presented. Mr. Fletcher so moved and was seconded by Mr. Daviss, vote called, all were in favor, motion carried.
The maps and mylar were signed with Mr. Lawrence agreeing to record the mylar at the registry of deeds in Keene and report back to the secretary as proof of recording with the recording numbers.
III. Old Business
A. 504 Main St. LLC/Tractor Supply - Review conditions of approval from 12/08/09: State Alteration of Terrain permit, driveway permit, and discuss Zoning Confirmation letter request. Mr. Dave Bergeron, engineer - Brickstone Masonry was present to answer questions. Members reviewed the approved permits for Alteration of Terrain and the Driveway/Cuts, with both being in order and meeting the conditions for approval of the site plan. Mr. Alexander via e-mail requested that the board and/or zoning board to fill out a zoning
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confirmation letter stating that the project meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Ch. Mansouri of the Zoning Board asked about one of the questions regarding the sale of bulk propane, whether is was included in the site plan. Mr. Bergeron answered that it was not included on the site plan, that they do not have intentions of selling bulk propane but would like the option in the future. Ch. Miller and members agreed that Tractor Supply could sell bulk propane in the future without amending their site plan, that the town and state requirements regarding the sale of bulk propane would be adequate. Ch. Miller added that projects in the past such as Agway have added propane sales without further planning board action or including it as part of their site plans. Ch. Mansouri will complete the form with a copy to be faxed or mailed to Mr. Alexander. Copies of the form will also be included in their site plan folder.
IV. New Business - No new business was presented.
V. Planning Discussion
A. Master Plan - The board instructed Sec. Aslinger to contact Lisa Murphy and
schedule her to appear before the board at the Feb. 9th meeting.
B. A work session was scheduled for January 26th at 7:00pm to discuss the commercial zone and economic development.
C. Vilas bridge letter, pending.
VI. Communications and Miscellaneous
A. Ch. Miller announced that the board’s budget was presented to the Selectboard and the SWRPC dues are officially part of the general budget line item as opposed to bringing it to the voters as a warrant article each year.
B. Mr. Daviss reported that Mr. Merklein has been in contact with Mr. Dan Mandich who is opening a slaughterhouse in Westminster, his plans are going forward but he would like to speak with Walpole’s farmers about raising beef because he is short of beef processing needs. Mr. Merklein wanted to invite him to the work session to discuss it with the board and invite the Town’s farmers. Members agreed it was not part of the board’s function and suggested he consider an organization such as the Grange. Sec. Aslinger, member of the Grange will bring it up at their next meeting on 01/19/10.
C. Sec. Aslinger reported that Mr. Sawyer wanted the board to know the Selectboard voted to approve the ERZ economic overlay encompassing the existing zoning designations. Any new or existing businesses are now eligible for state tax incentives and should contact the Dept. of Economic Resources.
D. Ch. Miller announced a meeting being held at the North Walpole School 1/13/10 at 6pm in regard to NH Dept. of Transportation’s project to improve Rte. 12 from Lentex to Rte. 12A, for those interested.
VII. Meeting Adjourned 7:30pm