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March 10th, 2016
TOWN OF CARROLL
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 3, 2016
BOARD MEMBERS: Donna Foster, Chairperson; Ken Mills; Michael Hogan; Brian Mycko; Karen Saffian; Bonnie Moroney, Selectboard Rep.
PUBLIC: Lee Hallquist, Evan Karpf, Joan Karpf, Jonathan Springer, Paul Bussiere, Dave Scalley, Kathy Saffian, Ron (last name not given-owner of Twin View Cottages).
The meeting was called to order at 7PM and the Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
Donna stated that there were 3 Selectboard members present, but that this was not a Selectboard meeting. Also, Evan Karpf was filming the proceedings and that the filming was NOT at the request of the PLBD (a private filming).
Michael Hogan made a motion to accept the minutes of February 4, 2016, seconded by Ken Mills. The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bay Communications II, LLC, tower: Jonathan Springer, Attorney, agent representing Bay Communications II, LLC, submitted an application (see enclosed documents) for a 90’ telecommunications tower to be built off Fieldstone Lane, Twin Mountain, NH. The fees have been paid. Mr. Springer stated that there were no changes from the previous application except for the height of the tower being reduced to 90’. He also included a copy of the FAA determination. The number of carriers on the tower would be reduced to 3 from the previous 5 and that reception could also be reduced. Donna suggested that a 3rd party review be conducted. Ken questioned what a 3rd party review would tell the board and Donna stated to make sure all is in order; for example, are they required to have lighting and would the blinking light on top be a distraction. Ken stated that there was nothing in the ordinances requiring lighting. Mr. Springer stated that, in his opinion, a 3rd party review would be a waste of money, but that it was the boards call. Donna stated that she will ask for a 3rd party review. Ken motioned to submit plan to Provan & Lorber for 3rd party review, seconded by Karen. The motion passed. Mr. Springer noted that he would not be available for the April 7, 2016 PLBD meeting. Brian made a motion to accept the 90’ tower application and to proceed to a public meeting on April 6, 2016, seconded by Ken. The motion passed.
Planning Board Secretary: Donna stated that a second newspaper advertisement for the PLBD secretary was submitted, but there have been no applicants. She asked the board if they knew of anyone that would be interested in being a PLBD alternate. No suggestions at this time.
Zoning Ordinance: Donna stated that the Selectboard wants to send the Zoning Ordinance changes to the town attorney for review. Bonnie stated that the North Country Council would review it for free, as long as there were no major changes. The topic was debated with no decision.
OTHER:
CBRE: Donna read letter (see enclosed letter).
Application for mixed use Birchwood Commons (former Fun Town): Evan and Joan Karpf submitted an application for a site plan review for the building at 491 Route 3 South, Twin Mountain, NH. Evan asked why a site plan review was required as there was no plan to expand the building. Donna stated that although the building was not physically being expanded, there was an expanded use within the building; therefore, a site plan review was required. Evan stated that at no time did anyone (Code Enforcement Officer, ZBA, PLBD) ask him to submit for a site plan review. Per Karen it is the applicant’s responsibility to ask for the site plan review, while Joan stated that it was the Code Enforcement Officer who dictated if a site plan review was required. Evan stated that the Code Enforcement Officer said that it was not required/needed, so Evan continued with the renovation/construction of the property. Donna stated that she had made a mistake when she had previously informed Evan (date, time of this conversation not stated) that a site plan review was not needed. She now states that since it is a new business and that there hasn’t been a business there in the past, then a site plan review is needed. Per Donna, the town attorney said that they should have done a site plan review. Michael said that both Even and someone on the board had made an error and that a site plan review was required and that we need to move forward as the discussion was becoming repetitive. Dave stated that Evan’s Certificate of Occupancy (CO) was approved by the Selectboard, therefore, the construction for that Building Permit (BP) ended, unless a temporary CO had been issued. Evan and Joan stated they did not know about temporary COs. Per the PLBD members, they had not received any documents regarding this issue. Ken stated that he would not vote on this as no information had been given to the members to review prior to the meeting. Michael, Brian and Karen said to move forward, expedite, and get the site plan review completed. Brian made a motion to accept the site plan review, seconded by Ken. Motion passed. An advertisement will be submitted to the paper for a March 10, 2016 publication. Michael made a motion to have a special public meeting on March 24, 2016 in order to expedite the approval of the application. (Evan had stated that since he is now required to have a site plan review, he was now going to endure a hardship as the new tenant was approved to move in March 15, 2016.)
Ruby Way Subdivision: As requested by Donna, Dave gave her the documents for the Ruby Way Subdivision (see enclosed documents). Dave requested to have Ruby Way approved as all requirements have been met. He also requested that when his final mylar is complete, that it be re-recorded with the Coos County Registry of Deeds so that he can continue with the project. Per the Field Report dated September 10, 2015, by Horizons Engineering, a third inspection is not required (see enclosed memo).
Michael motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Brian. The motion was passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50PM.
The minutes were taken by Dianne A. Hogan, as requested by Rena Vecchio, PLBD secretary, who was not available.