Planning Board Minutes

Minutes of 02/06/2020

February 13th, 2020

Carroll Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2020
7:00 PM

“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.”

PLBD Members present: Chairman Alex Foti, Mike Hogan, Selectmen’s Representative, Bonnie Moroney, Donna Foster, John Gardiner, Terry Penner, Mike Finn

Public Present: Ben Jellison, Eric & Brenda Schloss, David Scalley, Jeremy Oleson

Minutes taken by: Sara Marvin, Secretary

Pledge of Allegiance

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
John Gardiner made the motion to approve the minutes of the January 2nd, 2020 Public Hearing and the minutes of the January 2nd, 2020 regular meeting, as written. Chairman Foti seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with Terry Penner and Mike Hogan abstaining. They were not in attendance on January 2nd.

CONSULTATIONS
Ben Jellison – 323 Route 3 North-Map/Lot 205-006-000-000. Ben presented a map of his property on Route 3 North. The property has two separate lots on each side of the railroad tracks. The side he is looking at has 14.92 acres with a little white house that sits on it, where he currently lives. His goal is to build a house further back so he wants to subdivide this property into two lots. One lot will have one acre that the existing home sits on. He intends to build his new home further back on the remaining 13.92 acres. Ben was asked whose right of way it was. Ben said it was his. Ben confirmed there is a driveway by the existing house that goes to the house in the back. This driveway will be extended to gain access to the new house further back. He was asked if there was an easement. Ben indicated there’s an easement on the property of the owners of the house behind his current house. He believes subdividing is the option to achieve his goal. The 480 feet of frontage will be on the Route 3 frontage side. The map presented is a diagram of what the one-acre lot will look like. Mike Hogan asked what the grade of the driveway is going up. Is it 6%? Ben said either way the driveway goes up, it will meet the requirement. Ben asked the Board what the next step in the process is. The Board directed him to complete an application for a Minor subdivision, including all supporting documents and maps and bring it back to them. Ben was asked what the water source would be. His intent is to hook up to town water. He was directed to speak with Greg and Scott in regard to hook up. An application would be completed and presented to the Select Board for review and approval to tap into the Town water system. Ben was told this process can be done in parallel with the subdivision application.

Eric & Brenda Schloss – Cherry Mountain Resort-Map/Lot 202-017-000-000. Mr. & Mrs. Schloss came before the Board to discuss an opportunity to operate a mobile food trailer at the Cherry Mountain Resort during the 2020 camping season, servicing the campers. The food trailer is not permanent. It will be on a trial basis. Some Saturdays, Memorial Day and July 4th are currently planned. They intend to serve a small, limited menu. Pizza, chicken fingers, popcorn, soda.
Mike Hogan asked if the trailer was going to be there on a permanent basis. Mr. Schloss said it would not be there permanently. Mike asked if there was a State process. Mr. Schloss said there is and they have been working with the State to meet their requirements for a mobile food service. He said they were waiting to hear from the State in regard to their status.
Mike Hogan asked if this would fall under the Board’s responsibility not only in this situation but if a food trailer service wants to operate anywhere in the Town. Is this within the Board’s realm? The Board has not dealt with food licensing.
In this case, there is no connection to any property. The trailer has to be self-contained. By State rules, nothing can be extending from the trailer. The propane tanks must be in the air connected to the trailer. No garden hoses can be hooked up to the trailer. Mr. Schloss indicated he has permission to use the Campground’s disposal and waste systems to dispose of his grey water and rubbish.
Fire Chief Oleson said Mr. & Mrs. Schloss had contacted him. He gave them literature as a reference to help with fire safety compliance. Other than the information given to Mr. Schloss, there would be no other involvement from the Fire Chief. He directed Mr. & Mrs. Schloss to the Planning Board so that the Board would be aware and so they would not hit any hurdles along the way.
Bonnie Moroney raised a concern that the KOA is not zoned for that type of business. It may be okay if the trailer is only going to be there once in a while. If it is going to get busier or be there permanently, it may be necessary for an application for a special exception be submitted to the ZBA. David Scalley said there was no definition in the Zoning ordinance in regard to mobile food services. It is not a restaurant. Mr. Schloss offered that he had been told it was defined as a Portable Food Service. The future of the food trailer will depend on how it’s received by the campers at the campground and if the owner is happy with the operation. Mr. Schloss said that if the decision is made to be there more often, he would definitely come back before the Board.
Mike Hogan said that the Town of Claremont has a Food Truck Permit. The Town of Carroll does not have a Permit for a Food Truck. It may be something to look at. Mike said the RSA’s of the State need to be followed and the Board needs to be sure it’s giving correct information.
Chair Foti suggested that because this is a new situation to the Board that some research needs to be done before any decisions can be made. The Board needs to do some homework so that they give the correct information and follow any existing RSA’s that may exist. The decision was made that the Board will do some research and get back to Mr. and Mrs. Schloss.

David Scalley – Cherry Mountain Resort. Map/Lot 202-017-000-000. Dave presented a map to the Board showing the proposed elimination of camp sites 38 and 63 on the lower section of the campground and the addition of sites 112 and 113 on the upper section of the campground to create worker sites. Mike Hogan asked why they are adding and removing sites. Dave said that adding more sites or expansion of the campground would require a hydrant or water source. Chief Oleson said any expansion of the campground will require additional water supply whether it’s a cistern or expansion of the hydrant system. Mike Hogan asked if the camp sites were the same size. His concern was that the new sites were larger which allows larger campers which creates a larger fire concern. Chief Oleson offered that as long as the RV Park conforms to NFPA requirements and parameters they would be considered the same. Dave also noted that the campground owner installed all the fire pits in order to have control. They are all the same size. Dave said he would like to come back to the Board with a minor site plan.

David Scalley – Ruby’s Way. Map/Lot 207-036-000-000. This parcel had been approved for a 10-lot subdivision. The attorney general said there couldn’t be individual lots. Dave made the parcel one piece of land to build condominiums. Dealing with the Attorney General was a never-ending battle so Dave said he has decided to go back to the original 10 lot plan. Nothing is changing. It will be 10 lots with duplexes being built on them. Condominiums will not be built. Dave would like the Board to approve him to come back for another minor to get it changed back to what it was. He has all the old documents and will bring them to the next meeting. Mike Hogan asked what size the lots will be. Dave said each lot will be a little over an acre. Donna Foster asked if they would be rentals. Currently there are three potential sales. Chief Oleson suggested that because it’s been a few years, that the road and hydrants be checked to be sure everything is in working order. There’s no reason to believe it’s not in working order but just to be sure everything is still to specifications. Dave indicated the hydrants are flushed each year so they should be in working order. The question was asked if water demand was brought to the Selectmen. Dave said he did not know but that it’s not a new development. Dave said it’s already an approved subdivision. He will come back before the Board.

Planning Board Rules of Procedure. The Secretary distributed a copy of the 8/1/2019 updated/approved Planning Board Rules of Procedure. Copies had not been received after the 8/1/2019 approval. The Board will look at them at the April meeting.


FOLLOW-UP

MASTER PLAN REVIEW
Chair Foti had requested that the Board members be prepared to discuss and review the first sixteen pages of the Master Plan. The first sixteen pages include population, housing, housing affordability and property taxes. It was agreed that the population data was obsolete and will be updated through census data which will not be immediately available. Housing data may be available sooner but updating the information all at once may be the most efficient process.
Mike Hogan asked why the Board was reviewing the Plan? He gave an overview of the 2015 Master Plan process indicating that a separate subcommittee had been formed to review the Plan and professional services were hired to help compile statistical data. The data was compiled and given back to the subcommittee for discussion and review. The findings were presented to the Board. A public hearing was then held to present findings to the townspeople.
Chair Foti said that the Master Plan is essentially the Board’s bible. It’s what the Board’s decisions are based on. He does not know if people have read the Plan. The current Board has not discussed the Plan. The Plan should be the guide for the Planning Board. The “Future” section of the Plan is of particular importance. Reviewing the document can help to identify strengths and weaknesses of the Town. What do people want to see and what direction does the Town want to take in regard to future planning, development and definition of the Town. Is the Board following guidelines? Should the Board do things differently? The Plan should be understandable by laypeople.
Chair Foti said he did not feel there was a reason to change course in regard to the Plan review. The “Land” section of the Plan will be discussed at the next Planning Board meeting on March 5th, 2020.

With no further business, Mike Finn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mike Hogan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting ended at 8:05 p.m.