HOLDERNESS PLANNING BOARD
PO BOX 203
HOLDERNESS, NH 03245
Minutes: September 17, 2009
Members Present: Todd Elgin, Earl Hansen – Chair, David Horton, Ron Huntoon, Carl Lehner, Suzanne Peoples - Selectmen Liaison, and Bob Snelling
Members not Present: Randy Currier and Peter Francesco
Staff Present: David Lorch – Planner
Others Present: Frank Yerkes, Chris Swanson
Call to Order: Mr. Hansen called the meeting to order at 6:33P.M.
Roll Call: Mrs. Huff called the roll. Mr. Lehner was raised to voting status.
Approval of Minutes: Mrs. Peoples moved, seconded by Mr.Elgin, to approve the minutes of 8/20/09. Motion passed.
Continued Applications: Mr. Hansen noted that the site plan application for Holderness Harbor had been continued to the October meeting.
New Applications:
Case #2009-12: Frank P & Ruth C Yerkes
Request for Subdivision for property located at East Holderness Road in the rural residential zone, map 225 lot 9-5
The public hearing was opened at 6:35 P.M. Mr. Yerkes explained that the current lot is comprised of 11 acres on East Holderness Road. Covenants and restrictions allow for one more subdivision with one curb cut. Mr. Yerkes has submitted an application for state subdivision approval. The lot has jurisdictional wetlands and some slopes over 25%. The proposed subdivision will create one lot of approximately 6 acres and one 3.7 acre lot with a shared right-of-way. The leachfield area is delineated on the smaller lot per state requirement for lots less than 5 acres. Mr. Hansen noted that the Planning Board could require test pit data if they felt that the building envelope area was questionable on any given lot.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Snelling, to accept the application as complete. Motion passed. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Snelling, to approve the application as submitted subject to receipt of a state subdivision approval. Motion passed.
Mr. Yerkes reported that the state registries are requesting that plats only contain information delineating metes and bounds, not topographical information. The Board agreed that the town record copy show all data but that the mylar should meet registry requirements.
Informational Review: Mr. Hansen stated that this review was non-binding on the Board and the applicant. Mr. Yerkes explained that lots 3 & 6 on map 218 are divided by an easement which generally follows Pinehurst Road, a private road ending in a cul-de-sac. There are two barns and a tennis court on lot 3 and a garage close to the road on lot 6, which has frontage on Squam Lake. A house is also on lot 6 close to the lake. The owners would like to transfer the garage area on lot 6 to lot 3 via a boundary line adjustment. The plan would require state subdivision approval because the lot has lake frontage. The Board did not see any outstanding issues with the proposal.
Information Review: Mr. Hansen again noted that this is a non-binding discussion for both parties. Mr. Swanson stated that he is considering purchase of property located at 144 Route 175A and requested clarification for site plan review requirements. The Board agreed that once the Zoning Board had approved the specific proposed use, Mr. Swanson would need to provide a site plan application for the intended use of the building, following the site plan regulations for items such as parking, lighting, and safety. The application would need to be more specific than just listing commercial use as the intended use.
Other Business
1. The Board briefly reviewed the letter received from Jacqulyn Jewell and David Martin regarding a timber cut. It was agreed that a letter would be sent to them acknowledging receipt of their letter and further, explaining that the Planning Board had no jurisdiction over the matter.
2. The Dark Skies ordinance was reviewed and accepted as edited. Mr. Elgin and Mr. Snelling were thanked for their work on the ordinance which will be submitted for public hearing and subsequent town meeting approval.
3. Mr. Lorch presented a list of possible Zoning Ordinance amendments which was reviewed by the Board. Mr. Lorch will provide draft language for the next meeting based on Board discussion and suggestions. Mr. Hansen noted that work has been on-going for a groundwater protection ordinance. All proposed amendments, after final review by the Board, will be submitted for public hearing and town meeting approval.
Planner’s Report
Mr. Lorch provided information regarding the 9/28/09 Lakes Region Planning Commission meeting. Renewals for the Town & City magazine will be made through the Planning Board budget.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy J. Huff
Secretary
Minutes Approved: October 15,2009
Corrections: none
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