Called to order at 7:01pm by Chairman Ms. Margaret Imber. Those Members present were Ms. Imber, Shirley Twitchell, Mark Morris, Roy Nickerson and Raymond Lavoie. Board Members R. Edward Morris and Joan Bryant-Deschenes were not present. Planner, John Maloney was present this evening. CEO, Roger Williams was also present this evening.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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JOAN
BRYANT-DESCHENES-SITE REVIEW
Ms. Joan Bryant-Deschenes was not present. This agenda item will be tabled.
None.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADMENDMENTS
Before the discussion regarding the proposed Ordinance Amendments it was mentioned that Mr. Kurt Youland is in discussion with his attorney regarding the cell tower issue.
Mr. Maloney began the review of the proposed Ordinance Amendments starting with apartment conversions/in-law apartments. There was a discussion regarding entrance/exits and life safety windows. There was also discussion regarding these apartments being permitted in single family subdivisions as well as covenants and deed restrictions in said subdivision(s). The discussion turned to the burden of proof and possible violation of the ordinance with regards to these apartments. There was also a discussion regarding “detached” living quarters. It was agreed upon by all that the maximum square footage for apartment conversions would be 560. The next proposed Ordinance Amendment discussed was the use of changeable message signs. There was then a discussion regarding liquidation harvesting for minor and major subdivisions. The discussion then turned to temporary food and merchandise sales. Mr. Maloney provided some information on how other towns address these two issues. There was then a short discussion regarding driveway and culverts. Mr. Williams then presented a list of permit prices. The Planning Board agreed that the Permit Price List should be reviewed by the Selectmen. The Proposed Ordinance Amendments will be discussed again at the January Planning Board meeting. Mr. Maloney suggested having a Public Hearing sometime in February.
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CEO REPORT
No action required.
Ms. Twitchell made a motion to accept the Minutes from the November 10, 2010 Planning Board meeting. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to accept the November 10, 2010 Planning Board Minutes.
Mr. Williams stated that Glen Dube was entitled to a $655.00 refund. Ms. Twitchell made a motion to refund Glen Dube $655.00. Mr. Lavoie seconded the motion. The Board Members voted unanimously to refund Glen Dube $655.00.
None.
Motion made by Ms. Twitchell for adjournment, unanimously accepted. The meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Karen Wilcox