Lancaster Planning Board

                                              Minutes of Meeting

 

Meeting held upstairs in Town Hall                                       Wednesday  May 13, 2009

 

Attending:

            Regular members: Chairman Steve Young, Vice Chairman Les Hilton, Selectmen’s Representative Leo Enos, Joe Hoey, Claude Reed, David Rexford and John Brooks.

            Alternates: Justin Carter, Leon Rideout, Mark St. Pierre and Andy Hartford.

            Others attending:  Town Administrative Services Manager Becky Newton and Surveyor Colin Sutherland.

 

            The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Chairman Steve Young.  He welcomed all to the meeting which was followed by Roll Call.

 

Initial Business:

            To review and approve the minutes of the April 8, 2009 meeting.

            It was noted that on Page 2 near the bottom that “that” should read “than” – Page 3 midway down “they” should read “the” and the next to last sentence on Page 3 – “if” should be “it” and on Page 4  - regarding North Country Council “the” should ready “there”.  Noting that there were no further corrections a motion was called for to accept the minutes.

A motion was made by John Brooks and seconded by Les Hilton to accept the minutes as written with the above corrections.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

 

Technical Subdivision:

 

Public Hearings:

Case #715 – Elizabeth & Edward Campen; Anna Bartow; Jennifer and Laura Baker – Applicant requests a lot line adjustment/technical subdivision to adjust various lot lines between three abutting parcels with frontage on Grange Road.  No new lots to be created.  Tax Map R5-3 (200.55 acres); Tax Map R5 Lot 4, 104 Grange Road 963.12 acres: and Tax Map R5 Lot 5 (197.51 acres).  Application deemed complete on March 2009 meeting.  Vote on final approval.

            It was noted that there was an error on stating application was deemed complete at March meeting.  Should read that the Board needs to “Review Application for Completeness”.

 

Colin Sutherland presented the plans for the Board to review.  He stated that the land is being divided between the three applicants and there are no new lots being created.  The house lot which consists of 27.4 acres is in the process of being sold.

            It was asked if the Board had any further questions on the case.  Hearing none a motion was called for completeness of application.

A motion was made by Leo Enos and seconded by Mark St. Pierre to accept the application as complete. A vote was taken and the motion carried.

            A motion was then called for to accept for final approval.

A motion was made by Joe Hoey and seconded by Claude Reed to accept the plan for final approval.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

 

Other Business:

            Master Plan Sub-Committee:  Chairman Steve Young read the list of names who were on the Committee:  They are – Steve Young, Aurore Hood, John Brooks, Leon Rideout, Don Doolan, Andy Nadeau, Greg Westcott, Jude Gesel, David Atkinson, Rich Rochfort, Rick Bernier and Alan Savage  Tara Branford from North County Council will be the facilitator.  Others who had expressed interest were Alan Bouthillier and Mike Kopp.  Chairman Young asked the Planning Board to review the draft that was given out and call him with any other suggestions that they might have.  The first meeting will be Thursday May 21st at 6:30 P.M. in the Town Hall.  Steve stated that Tara Branford will be there and explain the process, the idea is to take the old Master Plan and update it. He  didn’t feel that there was any need to re-do the whole plan.  He also stated that he hoped that they could do all that needs to be done in 4 meetings.

            Les Hilton asked if there was anything in there regarding scenic roads and if not to have it added in.

            Becky Newton said that she would put some wording in regarding scenic roads.

            Steve Young questioned the Historical Preservation part.

            Becky Newton stated that things that are designated Historical Preservation are those that you can get money for and you can do what you want with the money

            John Brooks commented that we should apply for everything that we can.

            Becky Newton said that she would get more information on that

            It was brought up that there should be something in the Master Plan regarding scenic roads, stone walls and saving trees (when possible)  Steve Young said that it should read that as long it is practical, preserving if you can and economically feasible.

            Becky Newton said that you could add if you wanted more or less tress on Main St., but make sure that it was in simple language.

            Leon Rideout said that people could put their comments and concerns on the sheets for the committee to review also.

            Becky Newton said that there could be a section asking if anyone would like to serve on any of the municipal boards.

            Steve Young suggested that the Chairman of each board should rotate at least every three years.

            It was also suggested that if there were any other suggestions for the draft to send them to Becky for the final draft.

After the discussion a motion was made by John Brooks and seconded by Les Hilton to approve the “Draft of the Master Plan” with the corrections and suggestions made.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

 

There were no Commercial Building Permits:

 

Election of Officers:

            Vice- Chairman:  A motion was made by Les Hilton and seconded by Leo Enos to nominate Leon Rideout as Vice Chairman.   Leon was asked if he would accept the nomination and he said he would.  The Chairman then instructed the Secretary to cast one vote for the Vice Chairman – so done.

            Chairman – A motion was made by Leon Rideout and seconded by Leo Enos to nominate Steve Young as Chairman.  Steve was asked if he would accept the nomination and he said he would.  The Chairman then instructed the Secretary to cast one vote for the Chairman – so done..

            At this time it was noted that Les Hilton who is a regular member would now be seated as an Alternate Member and Leon Rideout who was an Alternate Member would become a Regular member.

 

Other Business – cont:

            There was an Application and Notice of Voluntary Merger Pursuant to RSA 674:39-A  from:  James & Helene Chadwick of 271 Pleasant Valley Road in Lancaster. They are merging 2 lots.  Listed as R12 Lot 68 recorded in Book ll76 Page 182 at the Coos County Register of Deeds and  R13 Lot 6 recorded in Book 1176 Page 161 in the Coos County Register of Deeds.  It was noted that the R12 Lot 68 has no frontage so to have if conform they are merging.  If in the future they decide to subdivide they would have to come back to the Planning Board.  With no further discussion a motion was called for to approve.

 A motion was made by Justin Carter and seconded by John Brooks to approve the Voluntary Merger.  A vote was taken and the motion carried.

 

Noting that there was no further business to come before the meeting a motion was called for to adjourn.

A motion was made by Les Hilton and seconded by John Brooks to adjourn. A vote was taken and the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.

 

Respectfully Submitted:                                                       Approved:

 

Sandra E. Doolan – Clerk                                                    Steven D. Young

                                                                                                Chairman