PRESENT – Greg
Tillman, Steve Colby; Tom Dwyer; Alternate Dave Crowell; Planner Clay Mitchell;
Secretary Phyllis McDonough.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman
Tillman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and appointed Crowell to sit
in for Morasco.
DISCUSSION:
Owner/Developer Stoneybrook
Location:
Mitchell explained Jones and
Beach have submitted an as-built plan to show the plan to be in compliance, and
agrees it is in full compliance, other than a few landscaping issues. Mitchell noted unless the drainage area is
cleared it will be an ongoing problem he will work with the applicant to get
town approvals to clear that road culvert out and will need wetlands
approval. Mitchell will advise that the
plan show a culvert easement.
DISCUSSION: Reggie
Moreau (use of the warehouse facility)
Location:
Reggie Moreau came before the
Board to explain his proposal on utilizing the old cider mill at the Orchards
approximately 1500 square feet. Most of
the shipping is done through UPS mail order plastic type components, and very
little truck traffic. Moreau explained
there is very little manufacturing with some trucks with shipment. Moreau
informed the Board there are only four employees.
Darryl Moreau explained the
UPS driver comes around 4:30-5:00 pm and some freight trucks going out a couple
times a week with freight coming in two to three times a month.
R. Moreau explained traffic
will be directed to come in via
Mitchell explained there are
two questions, one practical and the other legal. He explained the previous use was agriculture
and is this a continuation or a modification of a non conforming use and does
the Board feel that it needs ZBA action.
Chairman Tillman explained
this is rural residential and would be a non conforming use. He state he does not feel this is a
continuation as the use is so different from what was previously on site. The Chairman stated and feels this proposal
should go to the Zoning Board. The
Chairman explained the ordinance is very permissible with agricultural and
stated what was there before was auxiliary to the Orchards.
Dwyer explained he feels this
is a different use and definitely needs to go to the Zoning Board.
Colby stated this is a Rural
Residential area and concurred with the Chairman to go to the Zoning Board
would make it a more clear cut decision.
R. Moreau what would Boards
decision be in supporting the application.
He stated the plans for that area is to eliminate the Orchard. He explained there will be no hazardous waste
and no chemicals on site.
Chairman Tillman stated in
terms of the business feels it a good business and may fit, but currently it is
not allowed. He explained he would have
concerns about having a distribution facility in this zone and about added
traffic in this area.
Crowell noted when this was
Hetnar’s Orchard there were no trucks allowed when school was in session.
DISCUSSION: Dave Kennedy, Holy Grail
Kennedy came before the Board
to discuss his proposal. He explained
the building next to the Holy Grail he would like to use as a function hall for
birthdays, bridal showers, etc. Kennedy
explained their ultimate goal is to create a unique look to the outside of the
building with lamp posts, cobblestone walkway, and paint schemes to create an
Irish cottage look. He explained there
would be no cooking in this building everything would be cooked at the Grail,
and he would have to apply for a supplemental liquor license.
Dwyer stated his concern is
with the parking and would like to see curbing out front delineating the
parking area.
The Board was in agreement
with the proposal and informed Kennedy he would have to come back for a site
plan and public hearing.
Kennedy thanked the Board.
Next Chairman Tillman
addressed information he received from the Lamprey River Watershed Association
to support the nomination that the Lamprey River be included into the state’s
Rivers Management Protection program.
Chairman Tillman moved, Dwyer
seconded the motion to support the nomination.
The motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman directed
Mitchell to write a letter to inform of the Board’s decision.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 FOR APPROVAL – the minutes will be addressed at the December 10,
2009 meeting.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2009 FOR APPROVAL -- the minutes will be addressed at the December 10,
2009 meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, ACCEPTANCE OF
The Board reviewed the
correspondence from Dennis Koch and agreed to accept the road.
Dwyer moved, Colby seconded
the motion to accept
CORRESPONDENCE FROM PAUL GATCHELL – Acceptance of Gatchell & Frank’s Way – Dwyer
moved, Chairman Tillman seconded the motion to accept Gatchell and Frank’s
Way. The motion carried unanimously.
Crowell addressed the site
walk done at the Orchards and explained this was due to the confusion on where
the Class VI road stops. He explained
it’s at the end of the first part of
ADJOURNMENT: The Board
agreed to adjourn at 6:50 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Phyllis McDonough
Planning Board Secretary
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