Tuftonboro Planning Board
Minutes-
Workshop
Present:
Minutes
from the
Weeks confirmed with the Board that changes she
had made in Amendment #4 were acceptable.
Stewart moved to sign the amendments warrant
article, Wright second, all in favor. Chairman Friend signed, and Weeks will
deliver the signed document to the Town Clerk.
An E-mail was received from realtor Denise
Williams re: the Hennessy Boundary Line Adjustment, which enlarged the Allen’s
lot. The Allens would like assurance that their lot is fully approved in LKR
zone and suitable for construction of a second residence, and request a letter
from Chairman Friend to confirm. The Allens need to bring this issue to the
attention of the Code Officer, as it is not the Planning Board’s jurisdiction.
The BLA was approved, but a new deed must be drawn up to reflect that change.
Department
of Environmental Services
The Board reviewed a letter from DES to CJWinny, listing conditions and
recommending the hiring of an engineer to look over the project.
DES response to Jake Evans’ application for a bird watching stand on Copp’s Pond
was also discussed.
White
Cliff’s check for bond on the cell tower project has expired
and needs to be renewed. Friend will
call Chianis to discuss this.
Re: the
website, Weeks recommended that the Planning Board secretary be allowed to
send special notices direct to the webmaster, Eric Adjutant. Regular minutes
should still go through the gatekeeper.
Weeks reported that Jerry Holmberg confirmed he does need state subdivision approval;
Holmberg is taking care of this, and revising his plan. Holmberg's attorney
McLetchie should work with
Re: Hertel
subdivision, HEB has been in touch with Hertel’s engineer, Nowacki. He will
complete revisions recommended by HEB, then send this information back to HEB
for review. The Board doesn’t have a copy of HEB’s review document; Board
should be copied on similar docs in the future. Weeks will contact HEB for a
copy.
Friend read the agenda for the meeting.
Hertel-
Subdivision Application
Voltz talked to Nowacki, his engineer, about
issues with vertical curves in the road and drainage. HEB wants intermittent
spots and smaller areas examined for drainage. The Planning Board needs to see
HEB’s review document.
The Board reviewed a letter from Adam Thompson,
Fire Chief re: his meeting with Voltz. Thompson stated that the cistern must be
in place when the second stage of construction is begun but that the initial number
of homes in the first phase may proceed.
New plans show proposed drainage. An easement
will be granted to the town for access to drainage areas, and the right to
maintain them if necessary. No delineation appears on the plans, since
driveways have not yet been set. Each deed will be subject to this easement,
and drainage easement cannot be made inoperable. There was discussion on
whether wording implies that town has responsibility to maintain these areas
which it does not. The town has the right
to inspect and to have them maintained if they have not been. An easement is
also needed to access the cistern, as well as to maintain culverts. Both need
to be described in subdivision documents. Pull-offs within the right of way
don’t require easements, as lots are not encroached on. Voltz has moved
everything out of the way of the power easement.
Weeks went through the checklist.
Voltz is waiting for the state subdivision
permit, as well as the town driveway permit. The Road Agent should be contacted
on this.
Bonding is needed for road construction, and
Voltz is waiting to hear from HEB re: cost.
Monuments also need to be added into the bonding.
Hertel has said he will route snowmobile trails
around the lots.
Voltz requested a continuation until the
February 21st meeting.
Stewart moved, Friend second, all in favor.
Holmberg-
Condo Application
100
Canaan Rd., #34-2-7
Holmberg presented a new set of plans, changing
one unit to include the sawmill building to clarify its ownership. The sawmill equipment
has been sold and a portion of the building will be removed,. Weeks recommended
clarifying boundaries; otherwise, if someone wanted to expand the building,
they would need a surveyor to determine boundaries.
Holmberg has applied for state subdivision
approval.
Weeks went through the checklist. Monuments have
been set, but wetlands certification is needed.
Stewart moved, Weeks second to grant conditional
approval. Board unanimously agreed.
Conditions:
finalization of Declaration, bonding for shed removal, state subdivision
approval, wetlands certification.
Holmberg will write a
letter to the Board re: the cost of shed removal, and post a bond for that
amount.
Hooper-
Minor Subdivision Application
Friend explained that deeds for
the subdivision haven’t been registered, and the property has not been
conveyed. He read a letter from Atty. Murray, explaining that recording of the
plan is not sufficient. Deeds need to be recorded of the transfer, even though
the owner of both lots is identical. The Board suggested that Hooper have the
conveyance done, then return at the February 21st meeting. Abutters’ notices will be resent with the new
date.
Mitchell-
Site plan review, elder care home
There is no new construction and the application
solely involves change of use. Mrs. Mitchell gave a brief recap of the
application. Stewart moved, Wright second, to accept the application as
complete. The state classification is “residential care home”.
Friend read the list of abutters, and Weeks went
over the checklist. Stewart moved that materials presented be accepted as
fulfilling the checklist, and satisfy submission requirements, Wright second.
Friend called for a vote: four board members were in favor of waiving
requirements, three (Friend,
Weeks had questions about parking spaces, and
how Mitchell determined how many cars would fit. He thinks that only two or
three vehicles would be there on an average day.
In response to the Board’s questions on
lighting, Mitchell said that all lighting is pre-existing. There are two septic
systems already on the property. Mitchell stated they would be more than
adequate for the planned use.
Wright moved to approve, Parsons second, all in
favor. Friend signed
Adams/Pine
Cone Café- Preliminary, Site Plan Review for restaurant expansion
9:30 pm meeting adjourned.
Vicki Kinnaman
Planning Board, Secretary