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Minutes of 7/7/2005

July 7th, 2005

CARROLL PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 7TH, 2005.

Minutes taken by Gia Keown, Planning Board Secretary.

Members of the Board present: John Birknes (Chairman), John Sweeney, Bill Wright, Charlie Cohn, Connie Oliver, & Evan Karpf.

Members of the public present: Margaret & Tom Gately, John Earley, Layla Fekay, John Keller, Mark Vander-Heyden, Gardner Kellogg, Gerry Warren, Wayne Presby, Pam & Warren Walsh.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said at 7pm, and the meeting was called to order immediately following.

Mr. Sweeney made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2nd meeting as written, Mr. Cohn seconded the motion, and all were in favor.

The Chairman reviewed correspondence received, including a letter from North Country Council. The Board made the unanimous decision to recommend Dr. Karpf for the New Community Planning Committee.

Gerry Warren on behalf of Laura Warren came before the Board to submit an application for a boundary line adjustment for his property located on Map 206, Lot 123 in the Town of Carroll. Mr. Warren explained that he was essentially giving land back to Mr. Gadbois. Mr. Warren also stated that Mr. Kellogg had surveyed the property.

Mr. Cohn made a motion to approve the application, Mrs. Oliver seconded the motion and all were in favor. The Mylar was signed.

The Chairman called upon Bob & Katrina Browne, neither were present at this time.

At this time the Chairman opened the public hearing for Layla Fekay of Naturally NH, Healthfully yours resort Inc. Ms. Fekay is proposing a preliminary subdivision conceptual plan for Map 206, Lots 53 & 58. This will consist of 8-9 lots. Dr. Karpf recused himself at this time, as he is an abutter.
The Chairman read the report received from Provan & Lorber, this will be put on file. Mr. Vander-Heyden presented the updated plans; he addressed all of Provan & Lorber’s concerns. Mr. Vander-Heyden stated there was an existing water line, he also stated that all application were ready to be submitted to the State and gave the secretary copies to place on file. Mr. Gately stated that he was concerned about drainage issues, he stated that during the melt, water will back up, he stated there is limited drainage and is very concerned about flooding. The Board will have Perry Goodell review the plans. Mr. Vander-Heyden stated that the design itself addresses the drainage issues; he also stated that no wetlands would be crossed for this development. Mr. Vander-Heyden explained that this development would not be gated at this time. The Chairman requested that a letter from the Fire Chief regarding the suitability of the Hammerheads be requested.

Mr. Sweeney made a motion to approve the application pending all State approvals including Driveway permit, EPA permit, Wetland permits, and letter from the Fire Department, Mr. Wright seconded the motion, and all were in favor.


At this time the Chairman opened the public hearing for MWHPLP, they are proposing a change to their previously approved “Dartmouth Ridge 2005” subdivision. This would change from the originally approved 11 lots to 12 proposed lots. Mr. Kellogg gave an overview of the new plan. The Chairman stated that a letter from the Fire Chief regarding his approval of the turnarounds would be requested.

Dr. Karpf made a motion to approve the application pending the letter from the Fire Chief, Mr. Cohn seconded the motion and all were in favor.

At this time the Chairman opened the public hearing for YSC, Inc. on behalf of MWHPLP & Nextel Communications they are coming before the Board for a recommended amendment to the previously approved site-plan review for the flagpoles located at the top of the Mount Washington Hotel. This would bring cell phone service to the Carroll area. YSC wants to clarify the flagpole height, & to clarify the decision concerning multiple carriers at this location. Mr. Birknes opened by stating that he wanted to make it clear that the previous decision and approval of Nextel to be located in the lower part of the North flag pole was conditional upon the site being able to accommodate multiple carriers. Mr. Earley gave an overview of the clarifications and amendments. Mr. Earley stated that the poles are 23ft in height as opposed to what was originally thought to be 18ft, and the area of the poles where antennaes would be located will be 26 inches in diameter as opposed to the originally proposed 24 inches in diameter. He also stated that it is the intention of YSC, Inc. and the Hotel to accommodate as many wireless carriers as possible at the Hotel. Mr. Wright stated he was very concerned that the original plans were so inaccurate. Mr. Earley assured Mr. Wright that the corrections have been made. A discussion on the inaccuracies of the original plan and plans going forward followed.

Mr. Sweeney made a motion to approve the amendments to the plans with the condition that the flagpoles be of 23ft in height, with 10 ft of the lower part of the pole being 26 inches in diameter, this being provided for the location of the carriers antennae, or cellular providers use, all in accordance with plan named “RCC#NH-6280” BW-MWH dated 07/07/2005. Mr. Wright seconded the motion, and all were in favor.

Bob Stallaboin met with the Board in regards to a lot he will be building on. Mr. Stallaboin will submit an application for August’s meeting.

Mr. Sweeney made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mrs. Oliver seconded the motion, and all were in favor.

Being of no other business, the meeting was adjourned.