HOLDERNESS PLANNING BOARD
PO BOX 203
HOLDERNESS, NH 03245
Minutes: December 17, 2009
Members Present: Randy Currier, Todd Elgin, Peter Francesco, Earl Hansen – Chair, and Bob Snelling
Members not Present: Ron Huntoon, Carl Lehner, and Susan Peoples – Selectmen Liaison
Staff Present: David Lorch – Planner
Others Present: Jeff Cripps and Shelagh Connelly
Call to Order: Mr. Hansen called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M.
Roll Call: Mrs. Huff called the roll.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of November 19, 2009 were approved as written.
Continued Applications:
Case #2009-15: Webster Land Corporation
Request for boundary line adjustment and subdivision for property located at Route 113 and Old Sandwich Highway, Tax Map 207-9 Lot 9, Tax Map 217 Lot 9, and Tax Map 220-21, rural residential and general residential zones.
A letter from Webster Land Corporation has been received, requesting a continuance to the January meeting. The Board agreed to the continuance.
Case #2009-17: Paul H & Heidi L Luscher and Squam Valley Masonic Association
Request for boundary line adjustment for property located at 467 Daniel Webster Highway, Tax Map 252 Lot 6, general residential zone and 1 US Route 3, Tax Map 252 Lot 17, general residential zone.
Mr. Hansen explained that this application had been continued to allow time for the applicant to provide the well location of the Masonic Association on the plat and a letter of agreement between the two parties. The letter was received at the end of the November meeting and the corrected plat has been submitted. Mr. Hansen noted that the application had already been accepted. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Francesco, to accept the Boundary Line Adjustment as presented. Motion passed.
Mr. Hansen noted that Mr. Currier was raised to voting status. The public hearing was closed.
New Applications: none
Other Business
Groundwater Protection Ordinance – minor corrections: Mr. Lorch provided copies of edits of the language from several people, including the town attorney. The suggested additions and deletions
were reviewed and included: removing the definition of bio-solids; keeping the current definition of gas station; correcting references to Article XV; and adding language clarifying several definitions or sections.
In response to Mr. Elgin’s question, Mr. Hansen stated that a second public hearing would not be required as these changes were minor and that a motion to accept the changes was not needed. Mr. Snelling felt the Board should formally adopt the changes. Mr. Snelling moved, seconded by Mr. Hansen, to approve the changes to the Groundwater Protection Ordinance as discussed. Motion passed.
Applications submitted after notice of non-compliance: Mr. Snelling expressed concern that the Board had received two applications this year that were submitted to retro-actively bring the applicant into compliance with zoning or other regulations. He noted the section regarding compliance and fines in the Site Plan Review regulations. Mr. Hansen noted that application 2009-17 had been submitted, but needed to go before the Zoning Board for a Special Exception for an expanded use. It was clarified that this particular violation occurred at the time of change of ownership. The Board of Selectmen handle building enforcement issues.
Mr. Lorch noted that the Board of Selectmen have developed a zoning violation guideline and have made it clear that they don’t want non-compliance to go continue for an extended period of time. Mr. Snelling felt that some kind of notification needed to be sent to the Selectmen from the Planning Board, notifying them of a non-compliant issue. Mr. Hansen suggested amending the Rules of Procedure to reflect to resolve this issue.
Plat signing: Mr. Lorch noted that the Lovett & Asquam Marina plats would be signed at the close of the meeting.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy J. Huff
Secretary
Minutes Approved: January 21, 2010
Corrections: none
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