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2010 Meeting Minutes and Agendas

Planning & Zoning

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Approved Planning Board Minutes Mar 16, 2010

LITTLETON PLANNING BOARD HEARING
APPROVED
COMMUNITY HOUSE HEALD ROOM
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:00 P.M.


Present: Chairman Charlie Ryan, Vice Chair Linda MacNeil, Ed Boynton, Val Poulsen, and Joanna Ray (recording secretary)

Excused: Donna Cahill, Stacy Hall, and Rod Trahan

Others: Eddy Moore, Ron Bolt

Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Vice Chair MacNeil and Val Poulsen stated their desire to be reappointed this year.

Vice Chair MacNeil suggested some grammar changes to the 2-16-10 minutes and then made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ed Boynton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed the application submitted by Peter & Linda McShane of 284 Oak Hill Ave to merge their 2 lots. Vice Chair MacNeil made a motion to approve the merge of Tax Map 66-44 & 66-45. Ed Boynton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board discussed the subdivision case of PB05-11 – Mitton. This plan was never recorded at the registry because the conditions were not completed. A few weeks ago the applicant submitted the maintenance agreement that was a condition of approval. The Subdivision Regulations state that a plan will be null and void if not recorded within 2 years. The applicant could submit a letter asking for an extension of approval if there were circumstances preventing the completion of conditions.

The Board decided the approval would not be extended based on the fact that the approval was given over 4 years ago and the applicant was given a reminder 5 months after approval to submit the agreement. The words in the Subdivision regulations mean something and the Board needs to rule by them.

Vice Chair MacNeil made a motion to not approve an extension of approval for PB05-11. Joanna Ray was instructed to draft up a letter to the applicant explaining the decision and informing him to reapply if he wishes to have the plan reapproved. Val Poulsen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The changes to the Subdivision Regulations were previously approved so the Board needs to sign the cover page stating acceptance of the changes. The signatures of the excused Board members will be acquired at the next meeting.

The Board had received a letter from North Country Council requesting the Towns support for the North Country Scenic Byways Project. There would be no cost to the Town. Val Poulsen stated the project would positively affect the people that put their boats in the Connecticut River. Chairman Ryan instructed Joanna Ray to draft a letter to NCC stating the Town gives them their support for this project. In order to save paper and postage, the letter will be emailed to Tara Bamford.

The Board moved on to continue their review of Chapter 2 of the Master Plan. No one has been able to come up with a copy of the previous Master Plan. Amy Hatfield and Joanna Ray are working together to produce updated acreage totals so the charts will be up to date. The categories might not be exactly the same.

Chairman Ryan did not feel there has been much change in land use since the plan was written in 2004. There has been no reclassifying of land. The mixed-use zone at the hospital has been there since before 2004.

There was discussion about what land would be classified as agricultural or forest. Land in current use will help to determine the classifications of certain parcels. Chairman Ryan thought the 2004 information came from the Conservation Commission. Vice Chair MacNeil suggested the Conservation Commission could create another inventory.

Vice Chair MacNeil read the definitions of agriculture from the Zoning Ordinance. There was discussion about altering the wording and adding it to next years warrant.

Ron Bolt asked about the end of paragraph 2, page 5; “…unprotected agricultural land will continue to be under pressure from development.” Does the Board feel that statement is still true? No Board member agreed that was true.

Chairman Ryan felt the entire chapter was nearly the same. Val Poulsen suggested leaving the chapter as it is if there is not much change. Vice Chair MacNeil stated that some of the percentages might mean something down the road when asking for grant money.

Vice Chair MacNeil suggested the next meeting be the second one in April unless a meeting is needed sooner.

Ed Boynton made a motion to adjourn at 8 PM. Vice Chair MacNeil seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Submitted by,
Joanna Ray



























Planning Board

The Planning Board meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7pm.

Please contact the Planning Department at (603) 444-3996 X27 or e-mail Joanna Ray at jray@townoflittleton.org for further information or to schedule a hearing.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm pending any hearings are necessary.

Please contact the Planning Department at (603) 444-3996 X27 or e-mail Joanna Ray at jray@townoflittleton.org for further information or to schedule a hearing.

Applications and Forms

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