APPROVED
TOWN OF
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
The Selectmen’s Representative, Victor Danevich called the
meeting to order at
The Secretary, Mr. Bill Scanzani, called the roll:
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PRESENT: |
Paddy Culbert, Bill Scanzani, Peter McNamara, Henry DeLuca, Gael Ouellette, Robin Bousa, Alternate Bob Yarmo, Alternate Raymond Brunelle, Selectmen’s Representative Victor Danevich (attended the meeting in Mr. Hal Lynde’s absence) |
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ABSENT: |
Selectmen’s Representative Hal Lynde, Planning Director Amy Alexander |
Mr. Danevich began by informing that he had been elected as a Selectman and would be stepping down from the Planning Board. He commended Planning Department Assistant Jenn Hovey for her hard work and assistance over the past years.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Culbert was nominated to Chair the Board the nomination was seconded. Mr. McNamara was also nominated to Chair the Board. He declined the nomination.
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MOTION: |
(Scanzani/McNamara) To appoint Mr. Culbert as Chairman. |
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VOTE: |
(7 - 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
Mr. McNamara was nominated for Vice Chair of the Board. There were no other nominations.
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MOTION: |
(Scanzani/Ouellette) To appoint Mr. McNamara as Vice Chairman. |
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VOTE: |
(7 - 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
Mr. Scanzani was nominated for Secretary of the Board. There were no other nominations.
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MOTION: |
(Ouellette/McNamara) To appoint Mr. Scanzani as Secretary. |
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VOTE: |
(6 - 0 - 1) The motion carries. Mr. Scanzani abstained. |
PUBLIC HEARING
Map 4 Lot 85 -
Town of Pelham/304 Mammoth Road - Muldoon Park - Informational Discussion of
Little League Lighting Plan in accordance with RSA 674:54
Mr. Scanzani read the list of abutters aloud. There were no persons who did not have their name read, or who had a problem with notification. The file did not contain any written correspondence from abutters.
Mr. Danevich noted that in the past abutters had been directly affected by lighting changes to a Town owned parcel. He said it was agreed at that time that any further lighting changes would be facilitated by the Board. Therefore, per RSA 674:54, he had requested that the Little League representatives meet with the Board.
Mr. Bob Blinn and Mr. Ed Gleason, representing the Little
League met with the Planning Board to discuss the lighting plan for
Mr. Scanzani was happy that shields would be placed on the
lights. He asked what safeguards would
be in place to limit the use of the lights.
Mr. Blinn said the lights would have a manual switch. He reiterated that games had to stop at
Ms. Ouellette asked if the lights would cause any noise. Mr. Gleason answered no.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Larry Major,
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MOTION: |
(Scanzani/McNamara) To send a letter to the Board of
Selectmen, in accordance with RSA 674:54, informing that the Planning Board
held a public hearing regarding the installation of lights at |
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VOTE: |
(7 – 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
OLD BUSINESS
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The applicant submitted a request to continue the case. The Planning Board granted a continuation of
the case to the
NEW BUSINESS
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Mr. Scanzani read the list of abutters aloud. There were no persons who did not have their name read, or who had a problem with notification. The file did not contain any written correspondence from abutters.
Mr. Peter Zohdi, Herbert Associates, presented the plan to the Board. He said he had been before the Board in the past and subdivided one lot from the parcel. He said the owner now wanted to subdivide the parcel into seven lots. The plan noted the existing home, septic, wells and wetlands. Mr. Zohdi said there would be two areas that would require a wetland crossing permit. He pointed out that lot seven contained the required square footage and high and dry area, but would require a waiver of the building envelope (100ftx150ft). He then discussed the grade, which did not require a waiver. He noted that a portion of the parcel that contained the trolley way would be deeded to the Town. Mr. Zohdi said that Town Health Officer Paul Zarnowski had reviewed the test pits. He said that he met with Planning Director Amy Alexander who asked if the plan would be submitted to Conservation. Mr. Zohdi said the normal procedure was for the Planning Board to take jurisdiction on the plan and walk the site before Conservation review.
Mr. Danevich noted that the Planning Director’s notes indicated that the plan was ready for acceptance for consideration. Ms. Ouellette noted that three street names still needed to be provided.
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MOTION: |
(Danevich/McNamara) To accept the plan for consideration. |
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VOTE: |
(7 – 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
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MOTION: |
(Scanzani/Danevich) To accept the waiver request to Section 11-4 (c)1 for consideration with regard to the 15,000SF building envelope for ML 575-7 is not 100ftx150ft. |
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VOTE: |
(6 – 1 - 0) The motion carries. Mr. DeLuca voted no. |
Mr. Danevich asked that the well radius for ML 575-6 be contained within the lot. Mr. Zohdi said he would move the well radius and would also update the plan.
Ms. Bousa asked how access would be obtained to
Mr. Scanzani asked Mr. Zohdi to discuss the ledge on the parcel and the steps needed for construction of the septic. Mr. Zohdi said the DES required 2ft. of natural material and 2ft. to ledge. He said the Town had not updated the regulations, and required a minimum of 4ft. to ledge. He said reviewed the test pit data for the Board.
Mr. Yarmo asked how many wetland crossings would be required. Mr. Zohdi said there were two wetland crossings. He said the remaining areas he wanted to discuss with the Conservation Commission. Mr. Yarmo asked if the driveways required crossings. Mr. Zohdi answered no. He went on to highlight the wetland areas on the plan and showed the affected areas. He said that the road was designed so that cut and fills would not need to be requested. He said that the pre- and post-development drainage would remain the same. Mr. Scanzani asked that a sign be placed on each side of the culvert so in the future if it needed to be replaced the Town would be aware of the elevations. Mr. Zohdi said that he would place adequate information in the file.
Mr. Danevich noted that the plan needed Conservation Commission input, as well as review by the Town Engineer. He asked if a site walk would be scheduled.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Dennis Rafferty,
Mr. DeLuca suggested eliminating lot 7 and consolidating lots 5 and 6, as well as lots 3 and 4. He felt the houses were being forced into a subdivision. He didn’t feel a waiver should be granted for lot 7. Mr. Zohdi noted that the waiver had only been accepted for consideration.
Ms. Bousa discussed the lot lines outlined on the plan. Mr. Zohdi said the plan would be
corrected. He noted that the Town tax
map had not been updated. Ms. Bousa
asked that site distance measurements be provided at the next meeting for the
A site walk was scheduled for
The plan was date specified for
Map 11 Lot 93 -
Cormier & Saurman Building, LLC - Dutton Road - Proposed Elderly Housing
for Site Plan Review and seeking Special Permit for Wetland Crossing
Mr. Peter Zohdi, Herbert Associates representing the
applicant requested a continuance to the
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Mr. Scanzani read the list of abutters aloud. There were no persons who did not have their name read, or who had a problem with notification. The file did not contain any written correspondence from abutters.
Mr. John Gallant presented the plan to the Board. He began by reviewing the application and submitting condex documentation. He submitted a copy of the approved septic design and a plan that showed an alternate location in the event the septic failed. He believed the building was ideal for a condex.
Mr. Danevich said that in the past six (6) years there had been three (3) conversions of buildings into condexes. He said the state statutes covered the specific criteria for condexes.
Mr. Yarmo felt that a condex would be beneficial to the owners. He asked if the building was new. Mr. Gallant answered yes. He went on to review the plan details. Mr. Yarmo asked who would collect the common maintenance fees. Mr. Gallant said the two owners would act as an association. He said separate meters and water would be set up and state statute would be followed.
There was no public input.
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MOTION: |
(Danevich/Ouellette) To grant the special use permit to change an existing duplex into a condex. |
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VOTE: |
(7 - 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
DISCUSSION
Engineering Firm Request For Qualifications (RFQ) development discussion
Ms. Bousa drafted an RFQ for Board review. She said that the number of submitted copies had been increased so that the Board of Selectmen would also received copies.
A representative from the MacGuire Group provided information to the Board as an introduction to the company.
The bid process was discussed. It was decided to follow the same format as all the RFPs for the Town. The bids would originate and be returned to the Town Administrator. The sealed bids will be forwarded to the Planning Board, to be opened during a public session with the Selectmen’s Representative being present.
Mr. DeLuca asked what would prevent a contractor from hiring subcontractors who worked privately in the Town. Ms. Bousa said there would have to be no conflicts. Mr. Danevich said persons hired would have to ensure that the subcontractors would not do other work within the Town.
Mr. McNamara asked if the publication would be statewide. Mr. Danevich believed that the procedure used when bidding out for the municipal project would be used. Mr. Culbert provided suggestions for publication.
It was decided that sealed bids should be received by
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Mr. Culbert said that comments had yet been received by Mr. John Bobula regarding the Planning Department changes. He followed up with Town Administrator Tom Gaydos, who also had not received an update.
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Mr. Scanzani said that the CIP had requested that the Planning Board Chairman appoint Mr. Tom Collins as a member of the CIP, and Mr. Jeff Gowan as an alternate to the CIP. Mr. Culbert appointed the two candidates to a term not to exceed three years.
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Mr. Scanzani discussed elderly housing and felt that Pelham should concentrate on elderly housing. He noted that surrounding towns were addressing the issue. He was concerned with state legislation that may do something with affordable housing and take the approval process away from the Planning Board.
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Mr. Scanzani drafted a document explaining the process of Planning Board meetings for public knowledge. The Board will review and discuss further at the next work session.
MINUTES REVIEW
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MOTION: |
(Ouellette/DeLuca) To approve the |
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VOTE: |
(6 - 0 - 1) The motion carries. Mr. Danevich abstained. |
SITE WALK
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DATE SPECIFIED
Continuation - Map 4
Continuation - Map 11
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ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION: |
(Danevich/McNamara) To adjourn the meeting. |
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VOTE: |
(7 - 0 - 0) The motion carries. |
The meeting was adjourned at approximately
Respectfully submitted,
Charity A. L. Willis
Recording Secretary