Zoning Board of Adjustment

Minutes

April 27, 2009

Official as of May 18, 2009

Chairman Bruce Farr calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT: Chairman Bruce Farr, Vice-Chairman Roy Pender, Tom Lavigne, Nona Holmes, Alternates Jean Lane and Doug Pollock, and Board Administrator Linda Smith.

ABSENT: Robert Bailey

VOTING MEMBERS: Chairman Bruce Farr, Vice-Chairman Roy Pender, Tom Lavigne, Nona Holmes, and Alternate Jean Lane.

MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of March 23, 2009, as printed passes unanimously.

APPLICATIONS:
Case #09-02: Millstone Realty Trust, Jacqueline Docko, 1090 First NH Turnpike. Map 217; Lot 35. Applicant is seeking a variance to Article 2.01 (C)(1)(a) and (b) to permit excavation activity.

Mr. Farr reads a letter received today from Millstone Realty Trust, requesting a continuance due to the fact that they wish to have a consultant in attendance at the meeting. Ms. Smith notes that the regular scheduled meeting is May 25, which is a holiday. She suggests May 18 for the next meeting. Mr. Farr makes a motion, second by Mr. Pender, to continue case 09-02 to May 18, 7:00 p.m. Motion passes unanimously; 5/0.

INTERNAL BUSINESS
Election of Officers
Chairman: Ms. Lane nominates Bruce Farr as chairman, seconded by Mr. Lavigne.
Vice-Chairman: Mr. Farr nominates Roy Pender as vice-chairman, second by Mr. Lavigne. Motion passes; 3/0/2.

CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Lavigne notes an addendum to the Northwood Development Regulations provided in the packets. Ms. Smith explains that the planner has completed a reformat to the ordinances that was approved by voters two years ago for the planning board to complete. The document has been sent to town counsel for review. The addendum has been provided noting approved 2009 changes and the new editions will be printed once it is received back from counsel. 

Ms. Smith explains that the spring conference filled up very quickly this year. She states that the next conference will be in September.

A discussion is held regarding the process of alternate members voting. Mr. Farr suggests that the board continue with past practice and allow alternates to participate as it is a learning experience. All members agree. Mr. Farr notes that there is still a vacancy for one more alternate member.

Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn passes unanimously; 5/0.

Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Fellows-Weaver
Zoning Board Secretary