TOWN OF HOLDERNESS
PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
HOLDERNESS TOWN OFFICE
February 21, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Francesco, Mrs. Peoples, Ms. Scothorne, Mr. Horton and Mr. Huntoon.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. David Lorch (town planner, compliance and health officer), Mr. Dick Stevens (Holderness School), Mr. Peter Hendel (Holderness School), Mr. Tom Stepp, and Mrs. Anne Abear (municipal secretary).
Mr. Huntoon moved and Mrs. Peoples seconded to appoint Ms. Francesco as Chairman of the Board for this meeting due to the absence of Mr. Hansen and Mr. Snelling. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
MINUTES: Mrs. Scothorne moved and Mr. Huntoon supported to approve the minutes of January 17, 2008 as written. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Site Plan Review
Holderness School
Map 225 Lot 003 Ms. Francesco opened the public hearing for the Holderness School Site Plan Review at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Stevens of the Holderness School presented a proposal to renovate the Weldhall dining building on the campus of the Holderness School. The renovations will include the enlargement of the kitchen and service area, updating the lounge that is currently located in the basement of the building and increasing the parking area on Chapel Lane to accommodate approximately 30 vehicles. This parking area will remove some of the congestion that is created along this Chapel Lane.
The renovations will allow for the entire facility attendees to be seated within the new area. There is no intention to increase the number of students at the facility.
An elevator will be added to the building to accommodate the facilities handicap accessibility.
Mr. Huntoon inquired about the soils on the grounds and was advised the soil in that area is acceptable to be built upon.
Mr. Stevens advised that the Holderness School owns approximately 530 acres and an estimated 40 acres is developed for use by the School.
Ms. Scothorne moved to accept the application as complete. Mr. Huntoon seconded this motion and the vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
There was no further discussion or questions on this site plan review, Ms. Francesco moved and Mr. Huntoon seconded to close the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
Mr. Huntoon moved and Ms. Scothorne supported to allow the renovations of Weldhall dining area as presented by Mr. Stevens. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
Driveway Easement
Relocation
Map 213-021-002 &
213-030-000 Mr. Tom Stepp of Mountain Mapping attended the meeting to request a relocation of a driveway easement that was shown on a subdivision plan of August 2006 for map 213-021-002 & 213-030-000. A signed agreement by both property land owners was presented for this change.
Ms. Scothorne moved and Mr. Huntoon supported to accept the driveway easement location for map 213-021-002 and 213-030-000 as presented. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
Waukewan Watershed
Discussion Mr. Lorch presented an email from Chairman Hansen advising the watershed district area could be described as, "that area of the town where waters drain into the Waukewan Watershed. This includes portions of land within tax maps 249, 253, 254, 255, and 256."
Mr. Horton moved to table the discussion on the Waukewan Watershed District until the Board can see a detail of the areas that will be affected within the description. Mr. Huntoon seconded this motion. Mr. Lorch advised the district had already been approved, at the 2007 Town Meeting, but a description of the district was in need of being created. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
Squam Lakes Recreational
Camping Park Condominium
Discussion
Mr. Lorch presented a letter from Attorney Susan Manchester regarding the decision that was made for the Squam Lakes Recreational Camping Park becoming condominiumized. The letter requested clarification of specific items within the notice of decision that was approved in January of 2008. Mr. Lorch advised the Town's attorney was working on a response in conjunction with Chairman Hansen and Vice Chairman Snelling.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Mr. Lorch discussed a letter from NH Division of Historic Resources which indicated that the N. River Street property owned by PSU for their recycling facility has no known historical significant properties in the area. This letter was required as part of their proposed future development.
2. Mr. Lorch presented a sketch created by LRPC for the purpose of expanding the explanation of the newly proposed steep slope ordinance. This sketch will become an attachment to the zoning ordinance if the new steep slope ordinance is approved at the 2008 Town Meeting.
3. Mr. Lorch advised that he has been searching for a large map showing the zoning layers of the Town; further, he is working with LRPC to create the zoning overlay.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Ms. Scothorne, seconded by Mr. Huntoon that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Anne M. Abear
Municipal Secretary
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