The Town of Northwood, New Hampshire - Planning Board Minutes 10/12/05

PRESENT: Chairman Eric Reitter, Selectmen Representative Lucy Edwards, Russell Eldridge, Joann Bailey, and Board Secretary Lisa Fellows-Weaver. Vice-chairman Robert Jozokos arrives at 7:30 p.m.

VOTING DESIGNATION: Eric Reitter, Bob Jozokos, Lucy Edwards, Russ Eldridge, and Joann Bailey.

ABSENT: Scott Martin, Alternate Nikki Roy, Alden Dill, Ken Rick, Alternate Gretchen Colpritt, and Board Administrator Linda Smith.

Land and Water Subcommittee of the Master Plan Committee (MPC):
Members present: Doug Chamberlin, Shelley Bobowski, Mary Tebo, Wini Young, and Victoria Parmele.

An outline is provided by Shelley Bobowski and various members present their findings relative to growth related issues and water resources. See attached worksheet.

Additional discussion is held regarding the employment of a town planner. The MPC recommends a town planner be hired and utilized to gather the data and address the water issues in town.

The MPC suggests that the planning board should have more control by amending the subdivision regulations, health ordinances, site plan review regulations, and create ordinances to better protect the town’s resources.

Shelley Bobowski submits an estimate of $8600. for a water plan. She explains the process and states that there are members of the MPCD that would be able to volunteer with some of the work for the water plan to begin. Mr. Reitter requests that they gather quotes so that an accurate figure could be used in the planning board’s budget. Parmele volunteers to help with this process.

Technical Review Committee Meeting (TRC):
The following comments are not intended to be inclusive of all issues that the board may have regarding a particular development. These comments are intended to be merely a starting point in the discussion of each case and other issues may arise as a result of discussion with the full board and the public.

CASE: 05-23: Lance Benson and Judith Burke, 1139 First NH Tpke. Map 216; Lot 10. Applicant is seeking site plan review for utility building for storage of equipment.

The application and plans are reviewed.

TRC Comments:
* Erosion control measures should be provided
* A waiver be provided for stormwater management requirements
* More information is needed for storm water management
* More information needs to be provided as to what is proposed on the site
* A written waiver request should be provided and why the waivers should be granted.

Kelsey Mill, Map 224; Lot 35:
Wini Young, chair of the Northwood Community Resources Committee, is present. She explains that the town is beginning the process to purchase the Kelsey Mill property, Kelsey Mill Road. This purchase will be a benefit to the town, protect the site, and has great potential for the community. Joann Bailey motions to recommend a letter be sent to the selectmen that the town acquire the Kelsey Mill property from Robert Schroeder. Lucy Edwards seconds, and adds with the understanding that the property will gifted to the town. Motion passes unanimously; 5/0.

CASE: 05-24: Linda and Jennifer Collins, 338 First NH Tpke. Map 230; Lot 11. Applicant is seeking site plan for child care and family center.

The applicants are present. Plans are reviewed.

TRC Comments:
* Justification of parking areas
* NHDES water testing and monitoring
* Hours of operation should be shown on the plan
* Stormwater calculations should be provided
* Signage for traffic in and traffic out
* Delineate the paved area
* Remove Map 231; Lot 12

A discussion is held regarding if the plans should be reviewed by the town’s engineering firm. After discussion, the board agrees to recommend that the plans do not need to be reviewed by Underwood Engineering.

CASE: 05-22: Millstone Realty Trust, First NH Tpke. Map 217; Lot 35. Applicant is seeking site plan review for storage of various aggregates. (Property owned by Jacqueline Docko, Trustee).

Dave Docko and Fred Walker are present.
Joann Bailey recuses herself from discussion of this application.

TRC Comments:
Revised plans are submitted and reviewed along with the September 22,
planning board minutes.
* Silt fence has been provided.
* Hay bale details are shown.
* Full grading has been shown.
* A timeline has been provided.

Conditions of approval:
* There is to be no public access; business use only.
* All local, state, and federal permits be obtained.

Lucy Edwards left at 9:10 p.m.

Joanne Bailey returns to the board.

CASE: 04:40: Newbury North Development Corp., Sherburne Hill Road and Bow Lake Road. Map 218; Lot 13-1. Applicant is seeking subdivision of 114.39 Acs. into 43 lots, open space design.

TRC Comments:
Revised plans are reviewed along with Beals Associates letter responding to Gerry Mylroie’s comments.

A discussion is held regarding naming the roads. The board suggests that the names be historical to the town.

* A waiver request be submitted for the reductions in shoulder width on one side; 2’ instead of 4’.
* A recommendation from SRPC regarding fees for park and maintenance of park per item #5 of Scott Cole’s response to Gerry Mylroie’s comments.
* Fees be set aside
* The access to the open space be widened
* Lot 13; 10’ strip to open space land
* Proposed driveway lot next to Mr. Carr’s driveway off of Sherburne hill rd. less than half disturbed
* Lot 33 driveway discussions to be held
* An overall buildout plan will be submitted prior to the October meeting.
* Landscaping for entrances needs to be provided with grading delineated.
* NH Soils Consultants report regarding hydric study will be addressed at the October meeting.
Voluntary Mergers:
1. David D’Alessandro, 61 Rand Rd. Map 102: Lot 23 & 28. Information
is distributed to the members. Documentation must be provided showing Rand Rd. belongs to the applicant.

2. Tracy Stoddard, Rita Circle. Map 117; Lot 15 and 16. Information is
distributed to the board. A discussion is held as there could be an issue with covenants. After discussion, the board feels that a legal opinion from town counsel is necessary.

Applications to Build on a Class VI Highway:
1. Donald Demers, Birch St. Map 122; Lot 119. Information is distributed
to the members who will view the area prior to the October 27 meeting.

Strafford Regional Planning Commission:
Information has been received from Cynthia Copeland regarding creating ordinances and is distributed for the board’s review. Mr. Reitter requests that if members have any comments, they email them to him.

Impact Fees:
Mr. Reitter states that the board needs to get together with the school board regarding the progress for the capital improvements plan. Mr. Jozokos will be addressing use.

Capital Improvements Plan (CIP):
Mr. Reitter states that Town Administrator Tammie Beaulieu has requested to meet with the board at the November 7 work session regarding the progress of the CIP.

ADJOURNMENT:
A motion to adjourn is made by Russ Eldridge and seconded by Eric Reitter. Motion is accepted unanimously at 10:07 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Fellows-Weaver
Board Secretary

Town of Northwood
Planning Board
October 12, 2005

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