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2010 Meeting Minutes and Agendas

Planning & Zoning

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Approved Planning Board Minutes Apr 20, 2010

LITTLETON PLANNING BOARD HEARING
APPROVED
COMMUNITY HOUSE HEALD ROOM
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
7:00 P.M.


Present: Chairman Charlie Ryan, Vice Chair Linda MacNeil, Ed Boynton, Rod Trahan, Val Poulsen, Stacy Hall, Arwen Mitton (alternate), Alli Gaulin (alternate), Joanna Ray (recording secretary)

Others: Ron Bolt, Mary Edick, Eddy Moore, Tom Smith, and Bud & Judy Foster

Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7 PM.

Chairman Ryan welcomed Arwen Mitton and Alli Gaulin to the Board.

Final signatures were needed on the revised Subdivision Regulations. The Master Plan was updated and signed by the Town Clerk. A copy will be given to the Town Clerk for her records.

Chairman Ryan suggested changing the meeting time from 7 PM to 6 PM. There were no conflicts. Vice Chair MacNeil made a motion to change the meeting time to 6 PM. Rod Trahan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The change will start on May 18, 2010. The first meeting in May has already been noticed for 7 PM. The Board discussed the possibility of meeting in the Opera House because it is a nice place and large.

Arwen Mitton stated she is able to attend the OEP spring training conference. Alli Gaulin cannot make it so Joanna Ray will gather training information for her. Alli is open to other training in the future.

Tom Smith brought in some plans for the Board to look at. This is just a conceptual plan. Chairman Ryan stated that nothing said here is binding. The plan is for Judith Foster on Monroe Rd, tax map 39-11. Recently, there was a lot line adjustment approved for this lot. Tom is looking for some guidance. A R.O.W. agreement will be needed for any lots without access from the road. The building site is usually marked on the proposed plan. Tom thanked the Board for their input and decided to go ahead with filing the application for the plan.

Vice Chair MacNeil made a motion to move the review and approval of the April 6, 2010 minutes until the next meeting on May 4, 2010. Ed Boynton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Because the entire Board is present, they decided to vote on a Chairman. Vice Chair MacNeil nominated Charlie Ryan as Chairman. Ed Boynton seconded the motion. Rod Trahan nominated Linda MacNeil as Vice Chair. Ed Boynton seconded the motion. A whole slate was casted. The entire Board voted unanimously for the slate. Chairman Ryan appointed Joanna Ray as the recording secretary.

The Board moved on to reviewing Chapter 3 of the Master Plan. Vice Chair MacNeil stated the Conservation Commission did a natural resources inventory in February 2003 and perhaps they could do another one or update this one. Chairman Ryan said he would ask Tom Alt about an update.
In regards to section 2.0, the Board discussed what local control might mean. The State RSA’s are controlling enough. Val Poulsen felt that the Town does not need to create any rules that are stricter than what the State requires. The Board already puts a condition on approvals to make sure applicants comply with all State and Federal regulations.

The fourth paragraph on page 15 was changed. The last 2 sentences will be, “All wetlands are regulated by state and federal regulations. Local over-site is covered by Zoning and Subdivision regulations.

The Board discussed the need to have wetlands delineated on plans. It was agreed that the applicant should not have to endure extra costs to have the wetlands delineated if it is not necessary. The subdivision regulations require them to be on the final plat. Any property that you cross or build on that is wet requires permits from the State. The information gained by completing those forms can also be used on the plan submitted to the Planning Board. Rod Trahan does not want to tell applicants they need to pay someone to delineate the wetlands if it is not necessary. Wetlands should not be required on a plat for a subdivision. Vice Chair MacNeil stated that in most cases the State wetland maps are used.

Chairman Ryan thinks the Planning Board should help the applicant in order to achieve what the applicant is asking for. Most applicants are honest when asked if there are any wetlands on the property.

Ron Bolt asked if the Board felt there were still large areas of buildable land. What is considered “large”? In the second paragraph on page 15, the words “large areas of” were omitted and “exist” was changed to “exists”.

The Board discussed how the Town is involved with timber harvesting practices. The Town receives a timber tax. There are State RSA’s that regulate cutting. The seventh paragraph on page 15 will read, “In New Hampshire, state regulations exist on timber harvesting practices such as clear cutting, herbicide treatment, monoculture plantations and high elevation cutting.

The Board moved on to discuss section 3.1 Land Use Implications and Potential Actions. Arwen Mitton stated that Moore reservoir offers exceptional natural resources. The owners of the dam have to maintain the docks and landings. Mary Edick stated that the snowmobile club maintains a path off of Old Waterford Rd. That is town participation and on Moore Dam property. The Town maintains the trail on the property.

The Board also discussed the different types of land that were considered farms and how the timber was managed.

Mary Edick stated the Energy Committee encourages biking as an alternative transportation. Local transportation is federally funded, but communities give money to help fund it.

At 8:30 PM, Ed Boyton made a motion to adjourn. 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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