UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED
Members present: Richard Bennett, Brooks Dodge, Betsey Harding, Bill Kelley, Sarah Kimball and Stephen Weeder. There were no alternates attending. Ira Lynn and Bob Dupuis were unable to attend.
Others attending: Gleb Grigorovich-Barsky, David Matesky, Helene Matesky, Kurt Kramp, Phil Davies, Joan Davies, Robert Scolamiero, Bob Kantack, Mary Burack, Dan Dinsmore, Lisa MacAllister and David Hall with his children.
Chairman Betsey Harding called the Public Hearing and regular meeting of the Jackson Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m. A letter from Helene Mateskey was read regarding the minutes of the last meeting. After a brief discussion of the letter, the board decided to include these recommendations in the minutes and attach the letter to the file. Sarah Kimball made a motion to accept these changes. This motion was seconded by Stephen Weeder.
Sarah Kimball would like to change the wording of Section 7 on her report. She would like the following statement included. “Sarah Kimball has been monitoring the changes in the state recommendations on soil-based lot sizing for zoning. The town has been using minimum lot sizes based on HISS soil surveys since l987. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services wants towns that use soils-based minimum lots size to use lot sizes based on the most up-to-date soils information, and has finally come out with a document that lists minimum lot sizes based on HISS categories as well as site specific soil standards. Sarah has the new chart and will draft an amendment to update our zoning ordinance based on the new soils information.”
Because of the extensive changes in these minutes, Betsey Harding asked that we correct and repost the minutes of November 13. Bill Kelley made the motion to correct and repost the amended minutes. Sarah Kimball seconded the motion that was passed unanimously.
The minutes of the November 20 work sessions were reviewed. Bill Kelley made the motion to approve the minutes as written; Dick Bennett seconded the motion and this passed unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Chairman Harding asked if anyone had comments on issues other than those posted in the agenda. There were none.
Two articles on the agenda tonight were postponed. Anne Peterson had called to ask to be rescheduled for the next meeting. Also, the Davis subdivision report was not submitted and they will be rescheduled for the January meeting.
Bill Kelley reported on the meeting he attended on December 2 regarding the Capital Improvement Plan. Dick Bennett had supplied the committee with much information. They had discussed what needed to happen, who needed to be involved and time tables. Dick Bennett has a very basic form to distribute to department heads. Bill Kelley feels that we need a planning board committee to facilitate this. Betsey Harding asked what the planning board could do. Bill volunteered to chair this committee. Sarah Kimball said that she would also help. John Fichera had mentioned that he was interested but is not here tonight. Dick Bennett would also be involved. This committee would also need representatives from the fire department, highway department and at least two other volunteers from the public. Sarah Kimball made the motion to from a Capital
Improvement Plan committee. Bill Kelley seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW—DAVID HALL
Mr. Hall and his family presented a set of drawings on a possible plan for property he is interested in purchasing. He would like to purchase the Ellis Grocery Store and use it for family purposes as well as rental apartments. There would be little change to the existing building at the present time. He would mainly change the windows and entryway to make the property more attractive. If possible, he may add another building for family purposes at the rear of the property but may have set back issues on the riverfront area. The planning board felt that there is no reason for planning board involvement as this is currently in a commercial-zoned area. He would need to proceed with permitting at the selectmen’s office.
2: PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT: SECTION 4
Dan Dinsmore stated that the wording is all wrong. He feels that the grandfathering section is wrong in not transferring the rights with the property.
Phil Davies reported that on the Conway website there is mention of a hearing on the repeal of their ordinance scheduled for December 17 at 7:30 pm. He suggested someone from the planning board or selectmen’s office should attend. the meeting. Part B concerns him. He was wondering if this was drafted for one particular person and provides room for abuse. Betsey Harding replied that this was not meant for any particular individual. Phil Davies feels we should leave this “as is” and face any legal challenges when it may happen.
Kurt Kramp feels it needs to be tightened up. He understands Dan Dinsmore’s reasoning. Kurt feels it needs to have non-conforming use limited. This may be accomplished by eliminating Section b.
Sarah Kimball made a motion that we strike out Section b. Dick Bennett seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The wording of Section 4-c would have to reflect the change by eliminating (b) in the first sentence.
Bill Kelley would like to eliminate the word “non-transferable”. There was no second to this motion. Dick Bennett would like to strike a, b and c. There was no second to this motion.
Sarah Kimball made the motion to change the lettering to reflect the elimination of Section b and accept the ordinance as changed. Stephen Weeder seconded the motion. Bill Kelley abstained and the five remaining members voted favorably to pass the motion.
3. DISCUSSION OF BYLAWS AND SUBDIVISION/ LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CHECK LIST:
Betsey Harding passed out the updated forms for these checklists. She has added the applicable numbers from the Jackson Land Subdivision regulations. Susan Way reported that we need to establish a deadline for adding items to the agenda. It was agreed that people need to submit their applications at least 15 days before our meetings. This allows time to send out notices and publish articles in the papers if necessary.
Bill Kelley made the motion to adopt these corrected check lists. Brooks Dodge seconded this motion and it passed unanimously.
It was decided to discuss the Bylaws at the January meeting.
4: OTHER BUSINESS
Sarah Kimball handed out new Soil Ordinance information. She had prepared the new charts from the information from the SSSNNE Special Publication on the Number 1. She reported that we needed to amend our current Section 6, subsection A, paragraph 1 to read:
For the determination of the actual soil type(s) present, High Intensity Soil Maps shall be provided by the applicant for all subdivisions. A High Intensity Soil Map is a map of a parcel of land being considered for development, on a perimeter survey, with a scale of one inch not to exceed one hundred (100) feet and contour intervals of two (2) feet or less, where soils are identified and mapped in accordance with “High Intensity Soil Maps for New Hampshire,” SSSNNE Special Publication Number 1 (as amended). High Intensity Soil Maps shall be prepared by field examination and stamped by a soil scientist certified by the State of New Hampshire Board of Natural Scientists (RSA 310-A).
Bill Kelley made the motion to accept this amendment as worded. Brooks Dodge seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Betsey Harding distributed Land Subdivision Regulation booklets that she had printed. She would like to submit a bill to the town for reimbursement. She also has a bill to present for services provided by Whitley Frost for map work. The board agreed to these submissions.
Betsey Harding asked for a volunteer to help on the PlanNH committee. Dick Bennett agreed to help out.
There being no further discussions, Brooks Dodge made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dick Bennett seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Chairman Betsey Harding adjourned the meeting at 10:00 pm. A brief meeting of the Capital Improvement Subcommittee followed.
Respectfully submitted
Susan G. Way, Secretary
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