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Minutes of 01/17/2006

March 1st, 2006


CARROLL PLANNING BORAD
MEETING MINUTES

PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 17, 2006


Members or the public present: Edith Tucker, Harold & Marilyn Garneau, John Deering,
John Burt, Lee Hallquist, Jim Covey, Doug Bews, Kathy Saffian, Jeff Duncan, Al Strasser, Cindy Smith


Members of the board present: Chairman John Birknes, Evan Karpf, Connie Oliver, Charlie Cohn.

Meeting called to order at 7:06 PM

Minutes taken by Secretary Marcia Rouillard

The Board opened the hearing with the review of the Proposed Zoning Amendment No. 1 for a new ordinance entitled Town of Carroll Airport Zone Ordinance. An amendment was requested to add the meaning “(MEAN SEA LEVEL)” after MSL and further amendment to change the width from 60’ to 250’ Evan Karpf did not vote on this as he has an interest in the airport. He stated it is my understanding that if we do not do something in the way of our own ordinance the State will.

Evan Karpf explained to the public the tree heights and the importance. He has no intentions to lengthen or change the runway. It is open for public for airport use. Connie Oliver mentioned it was brought up at the last meeting that there was No Trespassing signs posted. Evan said there is at the DOT’s request. For people who should just happen to ride up and get on the runway they would never hear a plain and that would cause big problems. If they were to go to Whitefield they would see the same thing. I can shut down and open anytime I want I have no restrictions. Mr. Hallquist asked if there was any fuel being sold at the airport. Mr. Karpf said there are no services at all only a bathroom. Chairman Birknes said if there was no more on the airport we will move onto the next.

Charlie Cohn moved to accept amendment requested by the Chairman. Connie Oliver seconded. All in favor the motion carries.

The next item considered was Proposed Zoning Amendment No. 2 which would create an aquifer protection ordinance as part of the existing zoning ordinance. The aquifer protection district would overlay other existing zoning districts, and in cases of conflict the more restrictive regulations would apply. The boundaries of the district are the boundaries of the stratified drift aquifer as depicted on the “Drinking Water Resources and Potential Contamination Sources Map for the Town of Carroll, prepared by the N.H. Dept. of Environmental Services on October 21, 2004.” Within these boundaries certain potentially polluting uses such as junkyards or septage lagoons are prohibited. Other uses are permitted only with a Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Board, and still other uses are required to follow certain management practices and performance standards. There are some substantial exemptions, including all private residences. The full text of this amendment is available for review at the Town Office. Before a motion is made to accept I would like to ask we make a change to the definition of “snow dump”. I would like to add the language;

“However, the plowing and deposit of snow on residential, business and industrial premises where the snow has fallen shall not be considered to be a “snow dump”

Chairman Birknes asked for a motion to accept this amendment with the new definition of snow dump. Evan Karpf motioned to accept the amendment as requested. Charlie Cohn seconded. All in favor the motion carries.

Evan Karpf went over the map of the aquifers with the public. Lee Hallquist asked if it was an original or new map. Evan said it was dated Oct. 21, 2004. We need to decide what we want for the future. Lee Hallquist asked about if there was a junkyard on an aquifer already. Chairman Birknes said it would be grandfathered but subject to inspections. Evan Karpf said there are more and more wells on the line of contaminations. Jim Covel said this is something we don’t need. There are several councils out there that cover this. Safe Drinking Act, NH Water Council. We have a hard enough time enforcing laws in this town now we don’t need to add more.
This is redundant. We have Environmental Protection in place. Chairman Birknes says that comes after the fact. We need to adopt something that prevents incoming businesses that could potentially harm the water and this would. Jim Covey suggested if he looked at the NH laws that are in place he would see we already have protection.

Chairman Birknes said if they are enforced that would be nice. We have a building inspector that works one day a week. Jim Covey said to task him with more. Chairman Birknes said that’s not the way. Jim Covey said so the way to nip it in the butt is to restrict the type of industry. Evan Karpf suggested letting the ordinance go through and go from there. Jim said you’re fixing a problem that doesn’t exist. Evan says it affects everyone. Chairman Birknes asked why DES suggested that the town does this. He read articles from the DES reports of closing of wells in towns in NH.

Doug Bews agrees with Jim.
People moving north to escape, poised for growth not to be regulated by parts of the community. I have a right to build a business and shouldn’t have to roll over because of an ordinance. Chairman Birknes says you have to be considerate of your neighbor. Doug says I can be acceptable to the point of someone buying me out.

Jim Covey every example you gave federal state and local have laws against it, it’s redundant.

Kathy Saffian asked for clarification on 1008 Prohibited Uses ; Chairman Birknes read each and when he got to snow dump he explained to Doug Bews the change he made as Doug was not present when they made the change earlier.

The Board then reviewed proposed Zoning Amendment No. 3. concerning the sale and rental of OHRV’s.

The amendment as previously voted by the Board is as follows:

To remove Item j. Sale or rental or new or used OHRV from the list of uses allowed only by special exception in

Article III ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
Section 303. District Regulations
Section 303.1 Residential (Twin Mountain):Res 1


To remove Item b. Sale or rental of new or used OHRV from the list of uses allowed only by special exception in

Article III ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
Section 303. District Regulations
Section 303.2 Residential (Bretton Woods): RES 2

Edith Tucker asked if this makes it harder to rent snow mobiles and Chairman Birknes said yes it does. Jim Covey asked who proposed this and was told that the Selectmen had brought it to the Planning Board. It was Dec 8, 2005.

Last item to be addressed was proposed by Zoning Amendment No. 4. concerning building permits in section 702.1. In final form the section proposed reads as follows:

702.1 A building permit shall be required for all new or altered structures as
follows:

A-1: For commercial construction all new or altered structures

A-2: For home construction all new or altered structures except:

1. One story detached accessory building limited to 200
square feet that has no plumbing and is not to be used
as living space for people and provided that the siting of
the structure meets set back requirements.


2. Fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Water tanks supported directly on grade, if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter does not
exceed 2 to 1.

4. Sidewalks and driveways not over 30 inches above grace.

5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and
similar finish work.

6. Swings and other playground equipment.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches.

8. Window awnings supported on the exterior wall that do not
project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall.


9. New or altered construction without a footprint change and
without increasing the structure value more than 25%.



B-1: A Permit shall be require for any alteration or restoration that
affects a Commercial Building compliance with fire and/or
public safety codes or alters the structure footprint of the
building shall require a building permit. AMENDED MARCH
1997 (9)

Chairman Birknes asked for a motion to accept the amendment. Charlie Cohn made the motion to accept. Evan Karpf seconded. All in favor the motion carries.


The Board asked if there were any further questions.

Charlie Cohn motioned to adjourn the meeting
Evan Karpf seconded
All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36