Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

11/28/2011

Introduction

Commission members present were; Bruce Cox, Michael Todd, Gil Whittemore, Alan Hudson, Julia Lloyd Wright (ex-efficio) and Deforest Bearse (Zoning Administrator)

Audience members: Peter Daniels, Elliott Bearse, Pauline Bearse and Sean Millard

Chairman Bruce Cox opened the meeting at 7:00

Review Meeting Agenda- additions, corrections- Michael Todd made a motion to move the minutes to follow the Sketch plan review. Alan Hudson 2nd the motion. There was no further discussion. The motion carried unanimously

Requests and Reviews
A. Sketch Plan Review
1. #11.1411 by Sean Millard for the subdivision of 46.57 acres of land a 1749 Bowen Hill Road (Parcel 13-01-50) into three lots. Bruce Cox read the notice of the sketch plan review and opened discussion. Sean referenced drawing number 11-987 by Gary Rapanotti as reference to his planed subdivision. deForest Bearse (LUA) submitted a review of the proposal and stated there are several issues that do not conform to the regulations. She stated she had met with Sean earlier today and discussed revising the plan to address the issues. These included lot configuration, Location and angle of ROW and access off Bowen Hill Road and location of septic replacements. deForest and Sean created a sketch (hand drawn) to demonstrate the possible changes. They are some what contingent upon lot size because lot 3 is/will remain in current use. The commission reviewed the rest of the plan addressing all other current questions from the LUA and made it's suggestions/ recommendations. Sean will review with his surveyor and come back to the commission with a revised Sketch Plan for review on 12/12/2011. The members of the audience identified themselves as abutters and had no concerns at this time.

Approval of Minutes: Meetings of November 14, 2011
Michael Todd made a motion to accept the minutes of November 14, 2011 with corrections.
Alan Hudson 2nd the motion. Corrections were made there was no further discussion all were unanimous to approve the minutes as corrected.

Zoning Bylaw Revisions:
Approve reports for amendments to sections:
9.3.3 (Appeals) Gil Whittemore requested two language changes in the report to clarify the purpose statement. deForest will make the corrections in the report before posting. Michael Todd made a motion to set a hearing date for 9.3.3 notice of appeal on January 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Martin Memorial Hall. Alan Hudson 2nd the motion. There was no further discussion the motion carried unanimously.

Zoning Bylaw Revisions: cont.
6.12 (Height Limitations) Gil Whittemore requested that the statement of purpose in the report include that the Zoning Board of Adjustment Chairman came to the PC to point out concerns the ZBA has with the current language. The Commission also changed language in the purpose statement concerning the 35 foot limitation that is currently in the bylaws for clarity that this is not being changed at this time. Gil Whittemore made a motion to set a hearing date for 6.12 Height Linitations on January 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Martin Memorial Hall. Michael Todd 2nd the motion. There was no further discussion the motion carried unanimously.

Sections 9.2.2(12) exemptions, section 6.4 (nonconforming uses) and Town Plan revisions (Energy chapter): Michael Todd made a motion to table these to the PC meeting on Dec. 12, 2011. Alan Hudson 2nd the motion there was no further discussion the motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment:

None

Set next agenda:

The next meeting is 12/12/2011 7:00 PM at Martin Memorial Hall
Bylaw revisions
1. 9.2.2
2. 6.4
Town Plan
1. Energy Chapter
Requests/Reviews
1. 11.1411 Sean Millard

Adjournment:

Alan Hudson made a motion to adjourn at 9:10 PM.
Michael Todd 2nd the motion.
There was no discussion.
All were unanimous in favor of the motion.

Respectfully submitted by,
Michael A. Todd
Planning Commission Clerk