PLANNING BOARD

MEETING

Monday, April 8, 2002

Belmont Corner Meeting House

Belmont, New Hampshire

 

Members Present:  Chairman P. Harris; C. Patten, J. Marden and W. Brunkhardt.

Members Absent:  G. Flack, W. Peterson and J. Pike.

Alternates Present:  C. Shibles.

Alternates Absent:  G. Bolduc.

Staff:  C. Daigle, R. Ball and E. Murphy.

Master Plan Subcommittee Members:  J. Bolduc SEA and Chairman L. Frawley.

 

The chairman opened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

 

Ms. Frawley distributed updated copies of the Economic Development information. She discussed the key dates for the Master Plan.

May 31st          Goals & Objectives and Mission statements submitted.

June 21st           Community Meeting (format to be determined).

August 10th       Belmont Old Home Day.

October 15th    Last day to submit comments.

November 18th Public Hearing to adopt Master Plan.  

 

Ms. Frawley explained that the Conservation & Preservation subcommittee and the Land Use subcommittee had a joint meeting and met with Jan Hooper from the BCCD to discuss resources and linkages. Ms. Hooper stated that Ameri Corp may be able to help the Land Use subcommittee with their Agriculture project. The two subcommittees have some overlapping information and the joint meeting was beneficial to both groups. Mr. Jim Bolduc stated that the Conservation & Preservation subcommittee is progressing and he will use them as an example when working with other committees.

 

P. Harris wanted to know if any subcommittees are having any problems with meeting the deadlines. C. Daigle stated that all the subcommittees have turned in their Goals & Objectives except Housing and they are progressing. J. Marden stated that the Housing subcommittee is looking beyond the build out stage and looking where to continue growth for the betterment of Belmont. C. Daigle stated that a Regional Study needs to be done at some point to determine regional needs. The State may do it under the proposed legislation. L. Frawley stated that Belmont shares with Twin Rivers and Laconia and they should have that data. Mr. Bill Cohen can also help with that. P. Harris wanted to know if they have any information on impact figures. Ms. Frawley stated nothing newer than the Dollars of Open Space data. C. Daigle explained that the data files are on the web page and she will continue updating the data as it becomes available.

 

J. Bolduc stated that they will be adding additional chapters to the Master Plan. They will include Community Design, Regional Concerns and Implementation. The Vision Statements can be drawn from other parts of the Master Plan. The Goals & Objectives can be a regional focus of the other chapters. No new subcommittees are needed.

 

L. Frawley stated that the new background information for the Economic Development chapter is available. She handed out the BCEDC Annual Report. She stated that the Economic Development chapter will not be completed for the June meeting. She suggested getting together with Town Officials and others to brainstorm ideas.

 

L. Frawley wanted to start formatting ideas for the June Community Meeting. She wanted to know if there is any way to determine who the seasonal residents are. C. Daigle stated that she is not aware of a way to do that but there are some key people in the campgrounds and associations that could help get information out to seasonal residences.   

 

C. Shibles stated that Historic views need to be considered in the Master Plan. Belmont has a lot of Historic character and it needs to be preserved.

 

P. Harris asked if anyone had any more questions or comments. There being none he closed the Master Plan public hearing.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Design Review Plan Discussion – Thomas E. Marks DBA American Cycle, Inc.: Discussion for Site Plan approval to construct a 5000 square foot metal building for motor vehicle use. Property is located at Laconia Road, Tax Lot 224-040 in the “C” Zone. PB # 0802

 

Mr. Thomas Marks stated that he has submitted a Dredge & Fill application to the State. He would like the Board to review the Site Plan and let him know if they need any additional information. C. Daigle explained that the application form has been fill out and he still needs to supply 5 full sets of plans and a reduced 11” x 17” copy. W. Brunkhardt wanted to know if Mr. Marks plans to build a second building in the future and would it be able to be accessed over the proposed wetland crossing. Mr. Marks stated that he doesn’t have plans for a second building and he doesn’t know about any additional wetland crossings because he did not have the wetlands on the rear of the lot delineated. P. Harris wanted to know if the State has approved the sight distance for the driveway. Mr. Marks stated that he has applied to the State for a driveway permit but has not heard from them. R. Ball stated that he has met with Mr. Marks and Mr. Tom Selling to discuss the plans and they have included the issues discussed on the modified plan.

 

Mr. Robert Shepard, an abutter, wanted to know if the metal building would include any living quarters. Mr. Marks stated that the 50’ x 100’ building will be for a showroom and a service area. There will be no living quarters in the building. Mr. Shepard also wanted to know where the driveway will be and what are the flags around the property for. Mr. Marks used the plan to show the driveway location and explained that the flags were wetland and elevation flags.

 

Mr. Albert Johnson, an abutter, wanted to know how far back from the front property line the building is going to be. Mr. Marks stated that it will be approximately 280’ back with 385’ of frontage.

 

BOARD'S ACTION‑MINUTES:

 

MOTION:   On a motion by J. Marden, seconded by W. Brunkhardt, it was voted to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2002, meeting as submitted. (5-0) 

 

STAFF REPORT:.

 

A.        PROPERTY EVALUATION & ACQUISITION PROCESS:  J. Marden turned in the review sheet for the Caulfield property acquisition. He thinks the response sheet is a good tool to evaluate property.

 

B.        WOODLAND DRIVE:  C. Daigle explained that Woodland Drive was not completed as part of the subdivision conditions of the 1975 plan. No building permits can be issued because the road is not up to standards. She has been working with someone who is interested in finishing the conditions of the subdivision to bring it up to private road standards. C. Daigle stated that an As-Built plan for the road standard will have to be recorded in the Registry and a compliance hearing held to make sure that everyone is aware of the conditions of the private road. P. Harris stated that the Land Use Technician, Public Works Director and Fire Department need to be involve in the road layout design.

 

C.        PROPOSED SITE PLAN AMENDMENTS:  The Board received copies of the Site Plan Amendments that J. Marden proposed. The Board thanked J. Marden for a job well done and agreed to notice them for a Public Hearing at their May meeting.

 

D.        TELECOMMUNICATION:  C. Daigle stated that there is an review design for a telecommunication tower scheduled for the April 22nd meeting. She has contacted Mr. Kokx from Gilford to help review the visual impact for towers and Mr. David Maxson as a technology consultant. It was the consensus of the Board that it would be helpful to have both these gentleman be consultants to help them better understand all the impacts that tower would have on Belmont. They asked C. Daigle to arrange a meeting with both men to assist them in reviewing telecommunication applications.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

MOTION:   On a motion by W. Brunkhardt, seconded by C. Shibles, it was voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. (5‑0)

 

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine M Murphy, Administrative Assistant