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May 9th, 2008
Town of Carroll Planning Board
Minutes
May 1, 2008
“These minutes of the Town of Carroll Planning Board have been recorded by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct they are subject to additions,
deletions and corrections by the Planning Board at its next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes. They are being made available at this time to conform to the requirements of New Hampshire RSAS 91-A:2.”
Members of the Board present: Chairman John Birknes, Charlie Cohn, Donna Foster,
Bill Smalley. Evan Karpf, Connie Oliver, Ernie Temple and Rena Vecchio were excused.
Member of the Public present: Neal Brodien, Herb Pandici, Jeff Duncan
Minutes taken by Maryclare Quigley, Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting called to order at 7:20 PM
Chairman Birknes declared there was a quorum and opened the meeting with the review of correspondence. There was a DES dredge and fill application by the State DOT regarding some roadway slope repair along the Ammonoosuc River which was informational only and will be filed.
Mr. Birknes then read a letter he had composed on behalf of the Board for sending to Messrs. Palmer and Warren regarding the lack of telephone service in their Rivers Edge II development, and the response from Mr. Palmer. Both letters are attached. Jeff Duncan said there are five homes there now and it appears the maximum is about twelve. A phone call will be made to Mr. Palmer to find out the number required and if they have sold enough lots to bring in the service.
Lastly was a flyer for a book entitled, Site Plan and Development Review: A Guide for Northern New England. After discussion, it was decided this book would be helpful and Chairman Birknes said he would entertain a Motion: to purchase the book. Bill Smalley moved and Charlie Cohn seconded. The Motion passed unanimously.
Next was a review of the minutes from the meeting on April 3, 2008. Bill Smalley made a Motion to: approve the minutes as written. Donna Foster seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Neal Brodien of Alpine Land Surveying and his client, Mr. Pandici, were next regarding Mr. Pandici’s property on Route 3 N and Fieldstone Lane, Map 206, Lots 25 and 26. Mr. Brodien explained the first lot would be divided to make two lots. As these two back lots will not have road frontage, they propose building a private drive, or actually a 50’ right-of-way, that would serve these off Fieldstone Lane. Chairman Birknes explained that the Board had a similar situation previously which was not approved because of the lack of frontage on the main access road, and he also explained they cannot allow a private drive to serve two lots. Mr. Brodien went on to say that each lot would be 13 acres and they only want to put two private residences there. The site is rather severe, so putting in a road would be difficult and expensive. He also said that they are concerned the terrain will not allow for proper frontage on a new road. Mr. Birknes reiterated that as the required frontage is not there, they would have to go to the ZBA for a variance for which they would have to prove hardship. It could be that they could designate 50’ ROW to go back, but it would not be build able at this time. They discussed the possibility of putting some kind of roadway in and keeping it private, and they were reminded it would still need to meet town specs. There was discussion of putting in a hammerhead or cul de sac at the end of the roadway, and Jeff Duncan said there was no preference, but he did caution that there could not be more than a 10% grade. It had been noted that having a town road condition on the plan would be acceptable. Chairman Birknes asked about hydrants on the lots. There is town water available and while there is a hydrant nearby, they said they would have to put some in and were reminded that they must be within 500 feet of a residence.
Regarding the other lot, referred to as the front lot, Mr. Brodien stated they are looking at have two or three lots there. A test pit has been dug but they are not happy where it is, so are looking at digging an additional one. They noted there will be an easement regarding the leach field being on one lot, but stated there will be two separate systems. Based on the lot configurations, Mr. Brodien asked if the Planning Board say any problems, which they said they didn’t at the moment. It was stated that there is land behind the fire station that Mr. Pandici, by a boundary line adjustment, would be giving to the Town. Mr. Brodien also noted that there is an area that it isn’t quite clear as to who owns it. Mr. Birknes stated that hopefully someone will be able to find out. Messrs. Brodien and Pandici thanked the Board and said they will continue looking at their options.
Chairman Birknes asked if anyone had any recommendations for one or two alternate members for the Board. He asked that they think about it and perhaps have some names for the next meeting.
There being no further business, Charlie Cohn made a Motion to: adjourn the meeting. Bill Smalley seconded, and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Birknes declared the meeting ended at 8:10 p.m.