PLANNING
COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 308
Tuesday, January 11,
2005
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Karl Walton called
the Special Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Members Cliff Bordeaux (arrived at 7:40), Michael Collins, Brad
Pellessier (arrived at 7:30) and Karl Walton, and Alternates Greg Genlot (seated
for Michelle Hayward) and Joe Iadarola (seated for Brad Pellessier) were present
and constituted a quorum. Town
Planner, Patrice Carson was also in attendance.
II.
OLD
BUSINESS
a.
Subdivision Application #382: 11-Lots, Isabella Drive Extension, Leno –
Set Public Hearing Date (01/27)
The
services of F.A. Hesketh & Associates have been retained to do an
engineering study for the Town exploring the traffic impact of an intersection
versus a cul-de-sac at the end of Isabella Drive. The study will also include a look at
the Stebbins Road intersection.
A
motion was made by Joe Iadarola, seconded by Greg Genlot, and unanimously voted
to hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 27, 2005 beginning at
7:00pm..
b.
Resubdivision Application #383:
8-Lots, Stafford & Rocky Dundee Roads, CGS Development – Set Public
Hearing Date (01/27)
Town
Engineer Merv Strauss had many comments on this application and Mrs. Carson has
received revised plans addressing many of those issues. A motion was made by Joe Iadarola,
seconded by Greg Genlot, and unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on
Thursday, January 27, 2005 beginning at 7:00pm.
III.
NEW
BUSINESS
a.
Zoning Referral: Special Use
Permit Application for Home Occupation for Alterations Business, 8 Meadow Lane,
Morin
Applicant
Mrs. Morin was unable to attend the meeting. Mrs. Carson presented the plot plan and
floor plan of the applicant’s home -- the proposed place of business. She explained that the plot plan did not
include the current driveway but there was plenty of parking, and assured the
Commission that well under the 25% maximum of the house would be used for the
business. The applicant expects not
to have any employees nor a sign at this time. If she should change her mind, Mrs.
Morin is aware that she needs to contact Zoning Enforcement Officer Jim
Taylor.
The
question arose as to whether or not there would be any byproducts resulting from
the business, such as cleaning solutions or hazardous waste products. Mrs. Carson stated that none were
expected.
A
motion was made by Greg Genlot, seconded by Michael Collins, and unanimously
voted to recommend to the Zoning Commission approval of this application, noting
that the application is in conformance with the POCD’s intention to encourage
home businesses where appropriate.
b.
Zoning Referral:
Modification: Site Plan
Application, 60 Sunshine Farms Drive, Birkenshaw
Patrice
Carson presented the applicant’s plans showing that outdoor lighting will be
installed but not on the side of the buildings facing the neighborhood. The building Inspector has determined
that the proposed outdoor lighting meets the new
requirements.
A
motion was made by Joe Iadarola, seconded by Michael Collins, and unanimously
voted to recommend to the Zoning Commission approval of the modification to the
site plan for 60 Sunshine Farms Drive, with the comment that the Planning
Commission is pleased to see that the applicant is enhancing the safety of the
people renting as well as installing lighting that meets the current code for
outdoor lighting.
c.
Discussion: POCD
Meeting
Patrice
Carson reminded the Commission Members to attend the POCD meeting scheduled for
tomorrow evening immediately following the 7:00 p.m. public hearing. The Planning Commission has suggested
the formation of a Steering Committee to meet every 4 months or so to keep track
of POCD progress. At tomorrow
evening’s meeting Mr. Pinney may also wish to create a list of POCD top priority
items.
d.
Review and Adopt Bylaws
Mrs.
Carson presented copies of her notes regarding the Planning Commission
By-Laws. She suggested the removal
of the following language from Article IV:
Meetings, Section C:
Location and Public Access to Meetings:
(Members of the audience will be
provided one opportunity before the handling of general business to request
inclusion during discussion of agenda items or to comment on topics of other
planning issues to the Commission.)
Also,
the removal of the word “second” in
the subsequent sentence. She also
recommended that in the final sentence the phrase “In either case” be removed.
Under
Section D, where the Order of Business is listed, Item 3, Audience Participation (and request to
address agenda items) will be removed as well. Also, under Sub-Section 5: The Public Record, Item b) Transcript,
the following language is to be added:
The transcript is only created
when a matter is appealed and is required by the Court. The Commission cannot be otherwise
compelled to provide a transcript but for a nominal fee to cover costs, will
provide a copy of the tape recording of the hearing.
A
motion was made by Michael Collins, seconded by Joe Iadarola and unanimously
voted to adopt the changes as presented and to approve the By-laws of the
Planning Commission as amended.
e.
Election of Officers
A
motion was made by Joe Iadarola, seconded by Greg Genlot and unanimously voted
to nominate and appoint the current slate of officers for a second term. Officers of the Planning Commission were
thereby reconfirmed as follows:
President
Karl Walton
Vice President
Cliff Bordeaux
Secretary
Brad Pellessier
f.
2005/2006 Budget
Mrs.
Carson presented copies to Commission Members of the proposed Planning
Commission budget for the calendar year 2005-2006. She asked that Commission Members review
this draft so that any revisions may be discussed at the next
meeting.
IV.
STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORTS
No
report was presented but a brief discussion followed regarding the GIS system
and it was determined that input and further discussion is needed. The Assessor’s maps need updating. The Board of Selectmen need to determine
an appropriate amount for budget purposes to keep the GIS system and the
Assessor’s maps up-to-date.
V.
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
None
were presented.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was
made by Greg Genlot, seconded by Cliff Bordeaux and unanimously voted to adjourn
the Special Planning Commission meeting of January 11, 2005 at
7:40pm.
Respectfully
submitted,
Brad Pellissier,
Secretary
Robin Timmons, Recording Secretary
MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVAL
AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING.