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November 18th, 2005
Carroll Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2005
"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 RSA 91-A:2."
Board members present: John Birknes, Bill Wright, Evan Karpf, John Sweeney, Charlie Cohn, Connie Oliver
Meeting called at 7:00 PM
Minutes taken by Vicki Brodeur, Secretary
Members of the public present: Edith Tucker, Bill Rines, Sharon Pronovost, Tracey Foster, Gardner Kellogg, Bruce Seymourian, Marc Laliberte, Harry Burgess, Robert Richards, George Lennihan, Mark Wilson,
The board reviewed the meeting minutes of October 20, 2005. Chairman Birknes said he would like to make a correction to the minutes stating he asked for a motion, he said he does not make motions on the board. He said there were a few typing errors which needed to be fixed as well.
John Sweeney made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with the corrections made. Connie Oliver seconded the motion.
All members were in favor.
Chairman Birknes opened the public hearing for Sharon Pronovost.
He asked if the applicant had gotten information to the town consultant, Tim Grant.
Mr. Kellogg said the information was given to Mr. Grant.
Chairman Birknes asked Mr. Grant if the information submitted answered all the questions he had concerning the proposed plans.
Mr. Kellogg asked Chairman Birknes if in the future once the engineering consultant has reviewed the plans and commented that a copy be submitted to the applicant.
Chairman Birknes said that is what the board had previously agreed upon.
Mr. Grant said he misunderstood and apologized with regards to sending a copy of the plans to the applicant.
Chairman Birknes said he encourages the applicant to communicate with the town consultant.
Mr. Kellogg read aloud the points of interest Mr. Grant was concerned with such as abutter listings, road name and inspection done by the fire/police and highway department. .
Chairman Birknes asked if the fire/police department has approved the proposed road name.
Mr. Kellogg said it has not been addressed as of yet but they would be contacting them with regards to the road name. He said he has also shown on the plans the designated area of the septic as well as a soil report the board had been given at a previous meeting.
Chairman Birknes asked where the storm water runoff would be going and if it was anywhere near the septic area.
Mr. Kellogg showed the area on the map and noted the lots would be hooking up to the municipal water system.
Dr. Karpf asked how the drainage would be at the cul de sac.
Mr. Kellogg said the cul de sac sits upon a high area of land and it is very well drained. He said there are ditches proposed as well.
Mr. Gardner said the subdivision approval from the State of NH is still pending. He said the roadway has been flagged and there will be benchmarks placed there as well.
Mr. Cohn asked what the width of the roadway was.
Dr. Kaprf asked if the road was to be asphalt.
Mr. Foster said the roadway has sixty feet of right of way and the roadway length is approximately twelve hundred feet with a four-foot shoulder.
Chairman Birknes asked if the proposed roadway was private.
Mr. Kellogg said yes it is private at this time.
Mr. Wright said if the developer ever was to propose the road as a town maintained road it would need to be brought up to town specifications.
Dr. Karpf had concerns with the paving of the cul de sac.
Mr. Foster said the individuals purchasing the lots would be made aware the road is not town maintained and that they would be responsible for all maintenance.
Chairman Birknes said Mr. Grant noted in his finding that he would like input from the Fire, Police and Highway department with regards to the proposed subdivision.
Mr. Rines was present at the meeting and stated he had not been up to the proposed site.
Ms. Oliver stated she had concerns with how a fire truck would access the development.
Mr. Rines said the development is off of Evans Road and Evans Road is a town maintained road.
Chairman Birknes asked Mr. Grant if he had any further questions or comments.
Mr. Grant said he highly recommends that a waiver be signed of on by the Police, Fire and Highway Department with regards to length of the roadway as well as the area of the cul de sac.
Mr. Kellogg said information is being submitted with regards to the perk test and test pit sites.
Chairman Birknes suggested the public hearing be continued until the December meeting, as it is important the board gets input from the Fire, Police and Highway Department.
Mr. Foster said there is other developments that have similar issues and the Planning Board approved them.
Dr. Karpf said what exists is what exists but the Planning Boards duty is to look at all future developments and to protect the town itself as well as the buyer on all newly proposed developments within the town.
Mr. Foster said it could be written right up in the purchase and sales agreement the homeowner is responsible for the maintenance of the road.
Chairman Birknes said the board has to look into the things that could be potential problems in the future and the board needs to be careful on setting a precedent for any upcoming development plans.
Mr. Grant agreed that the emergency vehicle issues needs to be looked into.
Dr. Karpf made a motion to continue the public hearing to December 1, 2005. He said at that time he would like the Fire, Police and Highway present to discuss any concerns.
Charlie Cohn seconded the motion.
All members were in favor.
Chairman Birknes wanted to note that if the town uses engineers for any proposed projects that the applicant is responsible for all fees as a result of having an engineer look at the plans for any proposed projects.
Bruce Seymourian came before the board for his public hearing on a proposed two lot minor subdivision.
Mr. Seymourian stated to the board he is withdrawing his application at this time.
The board noted Mr. Seymourian withdrawing his application.
Marc Laliberte came before the board for the public hearing on a proposed two-lot minor subdivision.
Mr. Laliberte said the two lots meet the requirements for subdivision.
He said it is located on Little River Road.
Chairman Birknes asked if Little River Road was a town maintained road.
Mr. Laliberte stated it was.
Bill Wright made a motion to approve the minor two-lot subdivision.
Charlie Cohn seconded the motion.
All members were in favor.
Dr. Karpf asked that both Bill Rines and Jeff Duncan be added to the list of those whom would like to receive the meeting minutes.
At 8:00 PM, Mr. Wright made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
John Sweeney seconded the motion.
All members in favor.
Vicki Brodeur