PRESENT – Greg Tillman, Mike Morasco, Tom
Dwyer, Steve Colby; Secretary Phyllis McDonough.
CALL TO ORDER – Chairman Tillman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION: Walmart Seasonal Coral
Parties Barbara Stewart & WalMart Management
Location: Map 029,
PUBLIC HEARING:
Parties Leanne Campbell Revocable Trust
Location Map 030 – Lots 080 & 081, Ladd’s Lane
Wayne Morrill from Jones
& Beach came before the Board to explain a Lot Line Adjustment on land owned
by Leanne Campbell. He explained there
are two lots being created in the Industrial Commercial zone and both comply
with Town regulations. Morrill explained
there is a 30 foot wide easement to be created between the two lots in the
event that sewer is run out toward Ladd’s Lane or Route 27, both lots would be
able to get sewer. Morrill explained
there is a small portion of the land that will be dedicated to the town for a
reconfiguring of Ladd’s Lane.
Morrill addressed the
following comments submitted by Mitchell:
·
The
proposed lot line adjustment would now provide that both lots are in compliance
with the zoning ordinance regulations regarding lot size – in particular, lot
80 which is currently only 1.04 acres.
·
Both
lots would have over 300 feet of frontage on both roads and would therefore be
in compliance with frontage zoning regulations.
·
Both
lots remain potentially developable. There are some development restrictions
concerning lot 80, but those can be site specific and dealt with upon an
application before the Board.
·
This
approval has no bearing on future development potential or restrictions on the
parcels.
·
Any
utility developed in the easement may require wetland approvals.
·
Finally,
the Planning Board should clarify the intent and ownership of the proposed
easement and that the Town has joined on the application, and should work with
the Town to provide whatever assistance necessary to the Water and Sewer
Commission and Board of Selectmen to develop the town needs in these areas.
Chairman Tillman questioned
if Parcel A was that done at the Town’s request.
Chairman Tillman asked if
water and sewer is part of this application.
Morrill stated there is no water and sewer with this application. Chairman Tillman asked if the land of lot
81will be under the easement to the owner of lot 81and vice versa. Morrill stated that is correct.
Dwyer asked if the easement
was also to the Town. Morrill stated
that is correct. Morrill explained the
original parcel was the entire site excluding one small portion and noted the
new lot line and lot 80 will have entire frontage on Route 27.
Morasco asked on parcel A if the
radius will be safe. Morrill explained if
the road is going to be reconfigured it will come 90 degrees at that point and
if more land is needed they will work with the Town.
Chairman Tillman noted the
conditions: a cross easement for sewer access and an easement for the Town, and
Parcel A is to be deeded to the Town and potential development restrictions
particularly on lot 80, subject to selectmen’s approval and other requirements.
Dwyer moved, Colby seconded
the motion to accept the plans. The
motion carried unanimously.
Morasco moved, Dwyer to
approve the plans with the conditions stated. The motion carried unanimously.
ALTERNATE POSITION – The Board received a letter from David Crowell
regarding the alternate position on the Board.
Chairman Tillman invited Crowell to come to the table to speak with the
Board about this position.
Colby explained the
responsibilities of an alternate to Crowell.
Colby stated he was a member of the Historic Commission and showed an
interest in being a Planning Board alternate.
He explained to Crowell he would be a non-voting member unless there was
a voting member who was not in attendance.
Colby informed Crowell it is most important to come to all meetings in
case he needs to cover for someone.
Morasco thanked Crowell for
his interest to sit on the Board. Dwyer mentioned
that an alternate could not vote if they are sitting in for a Selectmen’s
representative. Chairman Tillman agreed.
Chairman Tillman asked
Crowell to attend a few meetings and after the March vote the Board would
discuss his request to sit as an alternate.
Crowell agreed and thanked the board.
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2009 FOR APPROVAL – The minutes of February 12, 2009 will be addressed
at the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM DAN KRAMER, dated 2/18/09 –
RE: SIG SAUER – The Board recognized the correspondence from
Kramer.
WORKFORCE HOUSING: Chairman
Tillman gave an explanation of workforce housing. He explained there is a new state legislation
that requires Towns to create opportunities for affordable work housing. He explained with Epping being a leader gives
an advantage and will take the opportunity for commercial developers that come
in to use part of their site for multi family residential housing. The Chairman explained there are safe guards
the housing in the commercial has to be auxiliary to a commercial use and
cannot be apartments or condos then stated the housing is limited to 15 percent
to the lot and will not take over the commercial zone. He explained it is difficult to say anything
about taxes, although the commercial part of the site does bring in tax dollars
to the Town. Chairman Tillman explained
there is no ordinance that regulates number of bedrooms, and the Planning Board
reviews all plans as they do with all multi family structures in Town.
Morasco explained work force houses
will be extremely well planned and very heavily scrutinized by the Town, down
to sound proofing of the windows.
Morasco also apologized for not being at candidate’s night as he had an
emergency with one of his children.
Colby noted that workforce housing provides housing for service providers i.e. nurses, teachers, police, firemen. Recent housing speculations have forced them out of the market and are leaving the area. This provides them an affordable alternative.
ADJOURNMENT
– The meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phyllis McDonough
Planning Board Secretary
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