HOLDERNESS PLANNING BOARD
PO BOX 203
HOLDERNESS, NH 03245
Minutes: December 15, 2011
Members Present: Todd Elgin, Earl Hansen, Ron Huntoon, Carl Lehner, Bob Snelling, and Jill White
Members not Present: Randy Currier, Peter Francesco, Suzanne Peoples, and Peter Webster
Staff Present: Wendy Huff
Others Present: none
Call to Order: Mr. Hansen called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
Roll Call: Ms. Huff called the roll.
Approval of Minutes: Mr. Snelling moved, seconded by Mr. Elgin, to approve the minutes of November 29, 2011 as amended. Motion passed.
New Applications: none
Continued Applications: none
Other Business
Mr. Hansen and Mr. Elgin signed the Ford subdivision plats. The Coolidge plats will be signed upon submission of the current use maps.
Zoning Ordinance Discussion:
Ms. Huff reviewed the changes recommended by Walter Mitchell, Town Counsel:
Amendments 1 & 2: Include language that also addresses structures which have been legally built since the adoption of zoning in 1985 but which now do not conform to existing ordinances.
Amendment 3: Determine the standard or measurement for “an increase in sewage and waste disposal.” The Board agreed to use the state standards.
Amendment 4: This amendment, clarifying that setback requirements apply to wells, was approved as is.
Amendment 6: The statutes now allow Zoning Boards to collect fees to cover costs of appeals and other studies that may be required to determine an appeal. The Board will amend the language accordingly.
Amendment 9: The Board agreed with Mr. Mitchell’s suggestion to delete this amendment from the list. They will amend Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations which would notify abutters and “owners of land located within 300’ of the subject property” to be heard by the Board, but will not classify owners within 300’ as abutters.
Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Mr. Snelling, to propose the zoning amendments as edited for a public hearing on January 19, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Motion passed.
Ms. Huff reviewed the meeting and application deadline schedule for 2012.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M..
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Huff
Administrative Assistant
Minutes approved: January 19, 2012
Corrections: none
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