DUNBARTON PLANNING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2001

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 P.M.

 

The regular monthly meeting of the Dunbarton Planning Board was held at the above time, date and place with Chairman James Marcou presiding.  The following members were present:

 

               James Marcou, Chairman

               Kenneth Swayze, Co-Chairman

               Alison Vallieres, Secretary

               Carter Higginbotham

               George Holt

               Charles Graybill, Selectman

               Michael Poirier, Alternate

               Brian Nordle, Alternate

 

The Chairman confirmed with the Secretary that the public meeting notice had been posted in a timely fashion in three places throughout the Town and published in the Concord Monitor for one day.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting of  Wednesday, October 17, 2001 were accepted as written.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting Tuesday, October 30, 2001 were accepted as written.

 

7:00 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING – ALAN CUSHING/JOHN KINOSH PROPOSED LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT AND MINOR SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON GRAPEVINE ROAD IN THE LOW DENSITY DISTRICT IN DUNBARTON, NH

 

Jacques Belanger, Surveyor, appeared before the Board with the final plan.  He stated there had been no changes since the last meeting.  Jacques explained the situation and the reasons for the Lot Line Adjustment and minor subdivision. 

 

The newly created lot will be 6.2 acres.  The septic system had already received State Approval. 

 

The remaining parent tract will be 23.54 acres

 

At this point in the discussion, Kenneth Swayze noted there was poor driveway access which was on a side slope. Felt that the proposed easement was too close to the West’s property line.   Stated he felt there was other options. 

 

Jacques stated the sight distance at this point was better than it would be at the former Meadow Road location.  

 

Jacques noted the easement was to be used ONLY for a single family residence.  Meadow Road was a discontinued road in 1907.  Presently, each property owner goes to the center of Meadow Road.  Meadow Road was a two rod road before it was discontinued.  This means that each property owner owns 16.5 feet of it. 

 

Charles Graybill noted that the proposal had been on the agenda several months and felt no reason to change things at this point.  Should vote on the proposal as submitted this evening. 

 

Carter Higginbotham noted that if the future property owner of the 23.54 acre parent parcel was to consider a PUD in the future, there is not enough land (PUD requires at least 25 acres).  Only wanted to bring this to their attention for future reference. 

 

Abutters were read as follows and noted all had been notified by certified mail:

 

Alan Cushing – Present, stated he was disappointed that after all this time, now you are having a problem with the proposal.  The man sold me a piece of property which I am sure he was sure he owned, etc.  Right now I can’t sell my house or anything else.  They are saying they are going to tear down my house because of this problem.  Right now I am stuck.  I am tired of it.  I have been a resident of the Town for 25 years.  I am having a tough time getting my lot straightened out. 

 

Edward/Margaret Johnson – Not Present

George I. Wiggins Estates – Not Present

Jean/Girard Meisner – Not Present

Juneau Development Company – Not Present

 

Richard/Mary West – Present, stated he wasn’t able to attend the last meeting but noted the access road was very close to his property.  Concerned that it only makes sense for them to come in and take a hard right which would be right behind his property.  Concerned about erosion on to his property.  Stated he was really concerned about taking a hard right.  Would like to see a reasonable amount of distance before turning right.  My leach field is right on the edge of the property.  My house is within the setback now.  Don’t want to end up any worse than I am now.  Concerned about erosion.  Stated it makes sense to him to use Meadow Road as the access.  16.5 feet is wide enough for a driveway.

 

Michael Poirier – Noted the grade would be brought up.

 

Richard Burchell – Not Present

James Dennehy – Not Present

Lyle/Greta Brandt – Not Present

 

No other members of the public present.

 

The public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m.

 

DELIBERATIONS:

 

The Board noted that Mr. West could give the new owner an easement to use his portion of Meadow Road. 

 

George Holt – Stated he was concerned that the proposed plan is not showing the half of Meadow Road that belongs to West, etc.

 

Kenneth Swayze – Stated this is the way this type of thing is customarily done. 

 

Carter Higginbotham – Stated the main purpose of this Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision was to clarify the house and what they do with the land in the future is their problem. 

 

Voting Members as follows:

 

               Kenneth Swayze

               Alison Vallieres

               George Holt

               Charles Graybill

               Carter Higginbotham

 

MOTION:

 

Charles Graybill made a motion that the Dunbarton Planning Board approve the proposed Lot Line Adjustment and Minor Subdivision of the John Kinosh/Alan Cushing Property H4-2-7 &8 as presented this evening.  Kenneth Swayze seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

It was decided by the Board to hold the next Public Hearing for the Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Alternatives and Subdivision Minimum Road Lengths and other Issues for Wednesday, December 19, 2001 which is the next regular meeting of the Planning Board.   It was noted for the record that the Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Alternative should be on file at the Town Office for at least 10 days prior to the Public Hearing.  Charles Graybill will contact Jon Wiggin, Fire Chief. 

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

INFORMAL PRESENTATION BY DOUG RYAN AND MATT PETERSON, KEACH-NORDSTROM ASSOCIATES RE CONVENIENCE STORE AND SELF STORAGE BUILDINGS ON FORMER SAL RABBIA SITE ON ROUTE 77. 

 

At this point in the discussion, Kenneth Swayze noted that any and all discussions were non-binding and the Board would look for non-binding comments from the presenters. 

 

Matt Peterson presented a plan showing proposed locations of the convenience store along with location of gas pumps and self-storage units to the rear of the property. 

 

Stated that Tom Thorne would be the future owner of the convenience store.  He presently owns a store in Concord and one in Nashua.  He would plan on selling the one in Nashua and operate the Concord and proposed store in order to be closer to home, etc. 

 

The location of the lot is 600 feet west of the Route 77 and Route 13 intersection on Route 77.  The speed limit is 35 miles per hour. 

 

Matt Peterson stated that convenience store would encompass 5,000 square feet, with  two connected out-buildings of 1,250 square feet each.  One would possibly be a Dunkin Doughnuts and the other a Pizza  Place with seats.  There would be four fueling stations in front of the convenience store.  They would not be selling diesel fuel.  The self storage units would be along the back property line.  Access to storage units would be off Route 77. 

 

Stated they have already done a traffic report. 

 

Stated there would be a 24 foot wide access on Old Fort Lane with an access onto Route 77 also.

 

Stated issues for the Planning Board as follows:

 

1.      Parking requirements.  Presently show 55 parking places on the plan.  Regulations call for 74 parking spaces total.  Need to get direction from the Planning Board.

 

2.      There is no classification within the ordinance for self-storage units.  Possibly considered Warehousing. 

 

3.      Noted the regulations call for an alternative site in case of septic system failure.  Would the Board hold them to this. 

 

Board noted they would require the alternate site.

 

Matt Peterson stated he was aware of the historic nature of the neighborhood and they would plan to build a building that would fit into the neighborhood.  Have not met with the architect yet. 

 

George Holt asked what the tank system consisted of. 

 

It was noted they would not be selling diesel fuel thereby no large trucks would be stopping for fuel, etc.

 

The Board noted that under the Site Plan Review Process they would have the right to look at all the above issues, etc. 

 

The Board noted they would actively seek outside comment re parking requirements. 

 

The Board noted the Dunbarton Zoning Board of Adjustment would determine whether the use is allowable and come up with certain requirements.  The applicant could request a Joint Meeting of the two Boards to address mechanical and technical issues. 

 

Matt Peterson stated the proposed hours would be 5 am – 11 pm.  Lighting would be reduced to a height of 14’ – 16’. 

 

George Holt – Asked about surface water runoff. 

 

Applicant noted would conform to all BMP standards and state regulations. 

 

Applicants will be applying to the Zoning Board to be heard at the December meeting. 

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

                                                                                                         Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                         Alison R. Vallieres

                                                                                                         Secretary