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April 5th, 2007
CARROLL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2007
These minutes of the Town of Carroll Zoning Board of Adjustment have been recorded by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct they are subject to additions, deletions and corrections by the Zoning Board at its next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes.
Members of the Board present, Joan Karpf, Chair; Bonnie Moroney, Leslie Bergum, Jim Early, John Goodney, Linda Dowling, Alt.
Members of the Public present: R.M. Piper, Kevin French, Bill Rines
Meeting called to order by the Chairman at 7:05 PM
The Board reviewed minutes of November 9, 2006. Bonnie Moroney made a Motion to: accept the minutes as written. John Goodney seconded and as all were in favor, the motion passed unanimously.
The first item was an informational presentation by Richard Piper, agent for William and Sabrina Rines, et al, regarding the excavation of gravel. The land in question is actually four different parcels, two owned by Mr. and Mrs. Rines, one owned by Twin Mt. Baptist Church and one owned by Mrs. Eleanor Mason. Mr. Piper explained that his company is replacing two bridges in Bartlett, and the project is in need of gravel. He advised an �Intent to Excavate� will be filed with the Town which, when asked, he said does not require any action by the Town.
The information included a map of the area to be excavated which Mr. Piper pointed out and went on further to say that this material can only be used on public projects and that it cannot be sold commercially. He is in hopes of beginning in May, 2007, and expects to complete it in about 18 months � so this request is for a specific period of time, it is not an ongoing project. There will be a pit agreement the State, the owner and the contractor.
The work and hauling will be sporadic over the time involve, and when he was asked if consideration had been given to debris coming onto the State road, Mr. Piper said it had been and that it will be addressed using the various methods that they have. Discussion of posting a bond to assure proper completion and that it would not become a burden to the town arose. Mr. Piper advised that there are no town roads involved, only State road(s) and the NH State DOT must sign off from the project before final payment is made to the contractor. No definite decision was made at this time.
Joan Karpf emphasized several times that Article VI, Section 600�s in the Zoning Ordinance is for Excavating and that it should be followed to assure that everything is done properly, especially since the applicants are concerned with timing and looking for a spring start. Mrs. Karpf also reminded that the application(s) must be accepted by the ZBA before a public hearing can be scheduled. They agreed that the application for a Use Variance would be submitted at the April 12 meeting and once accepted, the public hearing could be set for May. It was suggested that there is a possibility the Board could vote on the night of the public hearing as the Board understands that the timing on this project is important.
Next was the �Rules of Procedure� that the Board worked on at their last regular meeting. Reviewing the updated version, following discussion it was agreed to add �Saturday� to item no. 1 under �Meetings� and to change back to ten (10) days in item 2 �Public Notice�, sub a. There being no further discussion, Jim Early made a Motion to: accept the �Rules of Procedures� with the changes made. Bonnie Moroney seconded and it passed unanimously.
Linda Dowling, Alternate Member, asked about voting. As only five (5) may vote, she can once there are fewer than that. In meetings where she (the alternate) cannot vote, she may still voice an opinion.
Mrs. Karpf then distributed to each a copy of �Planning Terms from A to Z�, which she felt might be helpful. Mrs. Karpf also informed the Board of a Planning Conference to be held April 28, and asked that anyone interested in attending, to please let Maryclare know.
In other business, the subject regarding the concept of blight concerning the former Mooseland site, specifically the sign and rubble pile, was brought up. It was explained that complaints such as this go to the Selectmen who then follow them through.
It was requested that when the Applications for Use Variance are received, copies be made and Board members notified to pick them up. Mrs. Karpf advised that each may have to be addressed individually, but she will check with Town Counsel--it could be since they are all to do with the same project they may be done coincidentally.
There being no further business, Jim Early made a Motion to: adjourn. John Goodney seconded and it passed unanimously. The meeting was declared over at 8:11 p.m.