TOWN OF HOLDERNESS
PLANNING BOARD
HOLDERNESS TOWN OFFICE
July 17, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Earl Hansen.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Hansen, Mr. Horton, Mr. Snelling, Ms. Scothorne, Mrs. Peoples and Mr. Elgin.
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. John Francis, Mr. Alan Barnard, Mr. David Lorch (town planner, compliance and health officer) and Mrs. Anne Abear (municipal secretary).
MINUTES: Mr. Snelling moved and Mr. Hansen supported to approve the minutes of June 19, 2008 as written. Vote was unanimous.
INFORMATIONAL
Map 241 lot 091 &
Map 241 lot 088 Mr. Alan Barnard was present to discuss a boundary line adjustment proposal for map 241 lots 088 and 091. The proposal is to add 6 acres to map 241 lot 088 making it a 9 acre parcel and reducing map 241 lot 091 from 7.84 acres to 1.84 acres. The Board advised map 241 lot 091 must still be a conforming lot. Mr. Barnard will present a plan showing the septic, well and house location at the next meeting which will show that the lot is still conforming and meets all setback requirements. Mr. Francis advised he purchased the lot next to him to protect the parcel from being built upon. The Board discussed Mr. Francis contacting the Squam Lakes Conservation Society to inquire about a conservation easement to further protect his property or
to consider placing restricted covenants on the deed when the property is transferred.
OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Hansen discussed House Bill 1579 in which an additional charge of $25 will be assessed for the recording of a deed, mortgage, mortgage discharge or plan at the registry of deeds. The additional fee will be used for the LCHIP program.
After some discussion of the application fees assessed by the Planning Board, the Board requested Mr. Lorch contact LRPC to acquire a listing of fees that are assessed by other communities for the Board to view at a future meeting to determine if other fees assessed by the Board need to be adjusted. Mr. Lorch also presented a handout showing actual costs of subdivision applications which include mailings, administration, and advertising.
Mr. Hansen moved to add an additional charge of $25 for any planning board application in which a plan is to be recorded. Mr. Snelling seconded this motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion passed.
Mr. Snelling and Mr. Lorch discussed Senate Bill 384 which requires notification to the State and towns for any failed septic and water system when a house is sold.
PLANNING BOARD
RULES OF
PROCEDURE: Mr. Hansen presented a draft Rules of Procedure for the Board to consider approving. The Board reviewed and made changes to the draft procedure. The Board requested the procedure be amended and they will review it again at the next meeting. Mr. Hansen advised the Rules of Procedure is a working document and should be viewed and amended if necessary by the Board periodically.
ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., there being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Hansen and seconded by Mr. Elgin that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted
Anne M. Abear
Municipal Secretary
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