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April 10th, 2008
Town of Carroll Planning Board
Minutes
April 3, 2008
“These minutes of the Town of Carroll Planning Board have been recorded by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct they are subject to additions,
deletions and corrections by the Planning Board at its next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes. They are being made available at this time to conform to the requirements of New Hampshire RSAS 91-A:2.”
Members of the Board present: Chairman John Birknes, Evan Karpf, Connie Oliver, Charlie Cohn, Rena Vecchio, Donna Foster
Member of the Public present: Mark Vander Heyden, Keith Bergeron, Brenda Bergeron, Billy Rines
Minutes taken by Maryclare Quigley, Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
Chairman Birknes declared there was a quorum and opened the meeting with the review of the minutes from the meeting on March 6, 2008. It was noted that an “f” needed to be added to Dr. Karpf’s name in the third paragraph on page 2. Evan Karpf made a Motion to: approve the minutes as corrected. Connie Oliver seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The only correspondence was a reminder of the annual planning and zoning conference in Manchester on April 26. Chairman Birknes said any who wish to attend the meeting should let Maryclare know as soon as possible.
Mark Vander Heyden, Surveyor, and Mr. and Bergeron were in for consultation regarding a minor subdivision of the Bergerons’ property on Lennon Road, Map 407, Lot 030.000.000. Mr. Vander Heyden explained he is actually representing the potential buyer, Glen Dow, and pointed out the first parcel would be 3.10 acres which the Bergerons would retain and the new one would be 15.17 acres. Discussion ensued and the Chairman stated that the new lot lacked the frontage required by the subdivision regulations. However, Chairman Birknes noted the area for access and if it is wide enough, a road could be put in which could then provide the required frontage for two or more lots. Mr. Vander Heyden assured the Board that the access is exactly fifty feet, as he had previously measured it. A road versus a driveway was questioned as well as why they needed 200 feet of road frontage when any house built would be back off the road. Mr. Birknes read the statute regarding this and explained it is particularly for public safety, notably fire trucks and ambulances. He said this Board does not have the authority to go around this requirement. If the owner should choose to do a subdivision and put up a surety bond for building a road, Mr. Birknes said he felt it would be okay. However, he suggested they go to the Board of Adjustment as it is unclear at this point
how the potential buyer will use the property; whether for a single house or a subdivision. When asked, Chairman Birknes said he believed the Planning Board would not have any issues with approving the plan if the ZBA approves a variance.
Next was Billy Rines to give an update on the gravel excavation on his Route 3 North property. He was advised by Mr. Piper that his state bridge project will only require a portion of the gravel planned for this year. Mr. Rines has been approached by a state supervisor looking for gravel and as he wants to get the bank down to the level originally intended, he is in hopes of continuing the project. All permits are in place and the State
agrees with it as long as they keep track of the amount taken. Mr. Rines said there wouldn’t be any more gravel removed than previously allowed, it would just be done by more than one contractor. Dr. Karpf asked if there were any conditions from the ZBA that would prohibit this, such as reclamation or prohibiting dust. Mr. Rines advised that his bond is still in place and that the same measures would be taken regarding dust – it is standard practice. Chairman Birknes advised it is basically to fulfill the removal of gravel for which he has already received approval, and the Board agreed it would be fine. Mr. Birknes suggested that Mr. Rines call Joan Karpf, the ZBA Chair, as a courtesy since that is where final approval was granted.
Charlie Cohn asked that the email sent by Dr. Karpf on March 13, be part of these minutes. Discussion followed and it was agreed that in addition to the email being attached, the tape from the meeting on March 6, would be kept.
The development at River’s Edge II was brought up by Dr. Karpf as it had been called to his attention that it does not have telephone access. This had been brought up at a prior meeting by Fire Chief, Jeff Duncan, as he is concerned about its effect on safety ie. emergency calls and alarm systems to name a few. After much discussion, it was agreed that Chairman Birknes write a letter to the developer. Donna Foster made a Motion to: send a letter to Jerry Warren. Rena Vecchio seconded, and the Motion was approved unanimously.
In other business, in anticipation of Mr. Sweeney’s resignation, Chairman Birknes spoke of asking the Board’s alternate members if either one would be interested in becoming a full member. Mrs. Foster said that she would, though there may be times when she will be unable to attend a meeting because of business. Mr. Birknes said that was reasonable and he was happy to pass her nomination on to the Selectmen for her appointment.
There being no further business, Evan Karpf made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Rena Vecchio seconded and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Birknes declared the meeting ended at 8:02 p.m.