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August 4th, 2005
CARROLL PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 4TH, 2005.
Members of the Board present: John Birknes (Chairman), Charlie Cohn, Connie Oliver, John Sweeney, Bill Wright, & Ernie Temple.
Members of the Public present: Bob Drummond, Ken Mosedale, Jay Ouellette, John Burt, Edith Tucker, Bill Smalley, Jeff Duncan, Tammy Dubreuil, & Mr. & Mrs. Badger.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said at 7pm, and the meeting was called to order immediately following.
Mr. Temple made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 7th meeting, Mr. Cohn seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
The Board reviewed correspondence received, this included information on the planning and zoning conference. The Secretary will obtain information on the conference for the next meeting.
The Board reviewed letters received from Chief Duncan regarding recently approved subdivisions. The letter asked for clarification of location of road, and names of roads. The Board suggested we send a letter to both MWHPLP & Naturally NH asking that “No Parking” signs be posted, the board would also like a representative from each developer to appear at the next meeting to clarify its plan for winter maintenance including but not limited to plowing. The secretary will send a letter requesting this. A discussion on how this could be enforced followed.
Mr. Wright made a motion to have a representative from both developments appear before the Board at the next meeting to address the winter maintenance and parking issues, Mr. Sweeney seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Tammy Dubreuil on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Badger came before the Board to submit an application for a minor subdivision for their property located on Map 417, Lot 5, this would consist of 2 lots. Mrs. Dubreuil gave an overview of the plans and presented the maps. Mrs. Dubreuil explained there was adequate frontage. The Board clarified that the public hearing would be held next month.
Mr. Sweeney made a motion to accept the application, Mr. Wright seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
At this time, a discussion on whether private roads were open to the public took place.
Chairman Birknes read aloud a letter received from Mr. & Mrs. Fontaine regarding their property located on the border of Bethlehem and Carroll. This entails the merging of the property. Mr. Birknes signed the merger form for Grafton County registry of the Deeds.
Mr. Sweeney made a motion to have Chairman Birknes sign the same form for Coos County, Mr. Temple seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Ken Mosedale met with the Board to submit an application for a major subdivision of property located on Map 407, Lot 74. This would consist of 8 lots ranging in size from 2 acres to 9.53 acres. He stated the plan was for the rear 50 acres to become part of National Forest. Mr. Mosedale stated no building permits would be needed until next year. He also stated the Road would be named “Longview Rd.”. Mr. Mosedale submitted letters requesting waivers of certain provisions, as the roads would be private, and privately maintained. Mr. Mosedale stated he was not opposed to paving the roads if it were to be requested. Mr. Duncan stated that Mr. Mosedale needed to look at the big picture, which was that the roads would need to be maintained for years to come. Mr. Mosedale stated that there was a provision on each deed, which clearly stated that the homeowners were responsible for maintaining the roads.
Mr. Temple made a motion to accept the application, Mr. Cohn seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Bob Drummond came before the Board to submit an application for a minor subdivision for land located on Map 206, Lot 74.1; this would consist of 2 lots. Mr. Drummond stated that this would essentially take one lot and make it into two lots; he also stated that both the cabins and the septic systems had been removed.
Mr. Cohn made a motion to accept the application, Mr. Sweeney seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Mr. Ouellette and Mr. Burt came before the Board to discuss a proposed used car lot at the current “Grandview” site. Mr. Ouellette stated they would be adding a use to the current business. Mr. Ouellette inquired if a site plan review would be needed. Mr. Birknes stated that they would have to go before the ZBA for a special exception, and then come to the Planning Board for a site plan review. Mr. Ouellette stated there was plenty of parking, and this would have minimum impact on the property.
The Secretary was requested at this time to request an update from Mr. Hogan on the landscaping issue at the “Different Strokes” business location.
Mr. Ouellette came before the Board to clarify a separate issue. Mr. Ouellette stated that he is being accused by Mr. Bews of having an excavating business. Mr. Ouellette stated that he is not, nor has he ever ran an excavating business. Mr. Ouellette stated that he does have excavating equipment, but that he is not for hire. He stated that he has no intention of being in the business and that he has no sign or advertising to state otherwise. Mr. Ouellette also stated that he would be selling all of this equipment once he finds a buyer. He stated that on occasion he has helped out his friend Mr. Warren by renting him the equipment and an operator, but this was as he was a close friend. The Board stated they had noted Mr. Ouellette’s explanation of the situation.
Corporal Smalley & Chief Duncan came before the Board to discuss the issue of the naming of Roads. Mr. Smalley stated he would like the Board to review the proposed names for similarity to other Town Roads. The Secretary will add a name approval form to the application, which will be signed of on by either Corporal Smalley or Chief Duncan prior to the public hearings.
Mr. Cohn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Sweeney seconded the motion, and all were in favor.
Being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.