DUNBARTON PLANNING BOARD

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2004

TOWN OFFICES – 7:00 PM

 

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

Alison Vallieres, Secretary

                Kenneth Swayze, Admin., Planning and Zoning Department

                Mert Mann, Selectman

                George Holt

                Michael Poirier

                David Breault, Alternate

 

The Chairman verified with the Secretary that the Public Meeting Notice had been posted in three public places throughout the Town in accordance with State Law and also put on the Dunbarton Web Page.

 

The Chairman noted that David Breault, Alternate, will be a voting member this evening in place of Brian Nordle who was absent. 

 

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:  Wednesday, November 17, 2004 and Workshop Meeting of Wednesday, November 3, 2004

 

A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously that the minutes of both the November 17, 2004 and November 3, 2004 meetings be approved as written.

 

At this point in the discussion, Susanne Peace Stich stated in the minutes on Page 11 (November 17, 2004) she was quoted as saying, “She stated they wanted to keep the 24 acres in current use”.  She wanted to make sure the Planning Board understood that the words “in the near future” were added to the statement.  The Planning Board informed her that her remarks at the meeting were non-binding and there was no need to add this, etc. 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

GPS PROPERTIES, INC. (C4-1-3) PROPOSED TWO LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON BLACK BROOK ROAD, ROUTE 13, POWELL LANE AND OLDE MILL BROOK ROAD IN THE LOW DENSITY DISTRICT IN DUNBARTON, NH

 

                Kenneth Swayze presented a Status Report on the proposed two lot subdivision.  (attached)

 

Mike Dalberg, Surveyor, appeared before the Board on behalf of his client, GPS Properties.    He stated that as a result of the Site Walk which was conducted on December 4, 2004, they had advanced the driveway location  off Powell Lane situated to the east and the driveway on Olde Mill Brooke Road was shifted to the area where the Town plows now and that we could enter without cutting any major trees.  We have provided for a 30 foot setback on Black Brook Road.

 

Stated they need to order the field tagging for the Wetlands Conservation District.  It was noted the flagging of the Wetlands Conservation District will not affect  issues at the Planning Board level. 

 

Ken Swayze noted these flagging discs are not supposed to vanish.  Flagging the Wetlands Conservation District set-back is a required function.

 

The Planning Board noted the following members attended the Site Walk:  Michael Poirier, Mert Mann, Selectmen, George Holt, and David Breault. 

 

Michael Poirier reported on the Site Walk.  They checked the Wetlands area and driveway locations and close proximity to Wetlands, and proceeded to Olde Mill Road.  The power lines are right next to the road.  No true designation as to where the Class V road ends.  The Road Agent did not show up.  Mr. Bracey pointed out where the pole is.  Will be running electricity underground  up to the property. Access to the property will be at the snow plow turnaround area. 

 

Mert Mann, Selectman, stated there was no opinion from the Town at this time.  Have no problem with the development of one driveway access.

 

David Breault stated he was concerned about what is “coming down the road”. 

 

The Board noted they can’t rule on what is happening in the future at this point.  The Board has asked the applicant, and he is not willing to share that information at this time. 

 

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

 

Dennis/Tammy Little – Not Present

Barbara Palys – Not Present

Alain/Phyllis Biron – Present.  Mrs. Biron stated she would reserve her comments until after others spoke.

Henry/Joan Burnham – Not Present

Wayne/Mary Bracy – Present.  Mr. Bracy submitted information to the Board regarding issues pertaining to the proposed subdivision.  (attached)  Stated that the road is very narrow and two vehicles cannot pass each other.  With the two houses presently on the road, there is a total of nine vehicles going up and down the road.  At this point, it is not a problem but additional vehicles will become a problem.  Cited the Grossman case vs. the Town of Dunbarton.  Stated the perceived frontage is on Black Brook Road. 

 

Ken Swayze noted that the RSA allowing buildable lots (and building permits) the street giving access to the lot be a Class V road or better.  And “giving access” means a street abutting the lot upon which the lot has frontage.  Based on engineering, it is accessible.  If you had a Dredge and Fill Permit, you could access it off Black Brook Road. 

 

Mr. Bracy stated that in this case, “rearage” instead of frontage will be the access for the property. 

 

Kenneth Swayze pointed out that the Board allows alternative driveways because of steep slopes, wetlands,  etc. 

 

James Marcou stated the requirement is to have the proper amount of frontage on a Town Road and the question is where is the driveway.  The request is to have the access off Olde Mill Brook Road.  It appears at the Planning Board level, it is doable for one driveway. 

 

Mr. Bracy stated the real concern is there is no attached plan to this subdivision for the future.  There could be up to eight lots coming off Olde Mill Brook Road. 

 

James Marcou pointed out that the Planning Board is looking at this as a two lot subdivision with this particular lot as a 40 acre building lot.  This is what we are looking at right now.  If the Board has another request for another subdivision here, at that point maybe we will talk with Town Counsel. 

 

Kenneth Swayze stated that it is correct about the “old” access.  The Court has upheld that the rights of property owners are not necessarily lost because the road has been discontinued.  Where do you draw the line?  When you start to put 8-10 more lots there.  He could get a building permit right now for the entire parcel (including access from Olde Mill Brook Road.) and not even come to the Planning Board.  If this turns into a big subdivision, and the road doesn’t meet the criteria for higher traffic.  I’m sure the Planning Board will rule accordingly.   

 

James Marcou stated we are not talking about putting in a road.  We are talking about a single family house lot.  Need a minimum of five acres.  We are being asked to approve a building lot off Olde Mill Brook Road into two forty acre lots.  Our mission is to discuss one driveway for one single family residence.  

 

Mrs. Bracy stated that we have been there for a length of time.  Each one in our family has a vehicle for a total of five vehicles.  The Biron’s have three vehicles that go up and down the road.  So now we are going to have another house which means there will be another 3-5 vehicles going up and down the road. We are talking about 12-13 vehicles going up and down this road in a few years.  It is a single lane one way road.  When one is going up and the other is coming down, one of us has to back up.  It is only a one lane driveway.  There is no way to pass vehicles on that road.  We cannot pass on the Town Road.  At the widest point, it is only 30 feet. There is a 5 mph speed limit.

 

Mr. Bracy stated that he feels the Town has to improve the road for safety reasons.  Above our house it is a 14% grade.  Someone is going to get hurt and the Town will be held liable if someone gets hurt. 

 

Kenneth Swayze pointed out that there are many 20% - 25% driveways all over this Town. 

 

At this point, Phyllis Biron pointed out that Mr. Bracy was talking about the Town Road not the driveway. 

 

James Marcou asked Mr. Bracy if they have had any discussions with the Selectmen about making repairs to the road. 

 

He noted they had spoken in the past to Simon Audet re mud issues etc. and putting gravel, etc.  but his main concern is there will be more vehicles and more traffic if it is fixed up. 

 

The Chairman noted that the discussion should be continued with the Selectmen and the Road Agent.  Sounds like  you have a legitimate concern about the road as it is now. 

 

Mr. Bracy stated they moved there in 1980. Saw where the road ended and the Town plowed to.   Hired an attorney to check out road.  He stated to us that it is a discontinued road and the land was returned to the abutters and on that information, we bought the property.  They brought up the case of Grossman vs. Dunbarton for use of Powell Lane to put a driveway in and it was denied because it was a discontinued road.  What is reasonable use?

 

Kenneth Swayze stated that we have lots all over town that are landlocked and we allow one house and they have access.  To grant rights doesn’t mean that they can do anything they want.  We are not talking about a road. 

 

Mr. Bracy stated that when Gregg (applicant) first talked about this, he told us he would put in a private driveway and cluster homes. 

 

David Breault stated we don’t know where the road ends.

 

Mert Mann stated Mr. Bracy’s comments are based on the information you gave the Board.  The Selectmen have not discussed this. 

 

Michael Poirier stated that unless someone proves different, the Class V road ends at the pole. 

 

David Breault – If they have access to their land off Black Brook Road, do we have to allow them this? 

 

Ken Swayze noted it has to be a prior Town road that is discontinued. 

 

Mr. Bracy stated there are safety factors you should correct before you increase travel on this road.

 I don’t think it is fair to say you are going up and down and there is no problem.  The worst time of the year is in the spring in April because of the mud.  I think if you look at the Soucy’s, they have three young children.  The worst offenders are UPS and FedEx.  We don’t open our windows in the summer because of the dust.  The dust destroys us.  The real problem is the people want to put a driveway in and only can assume it will increase traffic.

 

It was noted by the Board that this Board has a history of not giving developers much leeway unless they bring roads up to Town standards.  That is 24 feet wide with 4 foot shoulders, etc.  They have to go over this hurdle in the future.

 

James Marcou stated again that the Board is focusing on one driveway, for one big lot. 

 

Mr. Bracy asked that Town Counsel address some of these issues.  Think it is Charlie Bauer.  He knows quite a bit about Powell’s Lane.   The Planning Board stated that it would be up to the Board to contact Town Counsel.

 

Kenneth Swayze asked Mr. Bracy if he had a problem with the applicant using the road for one driveway access to the lot.

 

Mr. Bracy stated, “Yes he did”.  He said nothing has been said about what Gregg wants to do with the property, in the future. 

 

Ronald/Edith Soucy – Present.  No questions at this time.

 

Mary Story Heirs – Not Present

 

Michael/Christine Soucy – Present.  You have to have a driveway off a Class V road.   How can these people put a driveway off other people’s driveway.  People chose to have an alternative driveway.  We are talking about a discontinued road.  We all agree that the Class V road ends up at the telephone pole.  No one has contested that.  If we knew it was only a single family design for a single dwelling, it might be different.  We know this is not the case.  The driveway should come in off Route 13.  Why ruin someone else’s driveway.  I would like to see the definition of frontage and reasonable use.  Are they allowed to log and run trucks up and down the road? 

 

J. Marcou stated the issue is they are allowed to go up and enter their property right now.  They don’t need our approval to do that. 

 

Kenneth Swayze stated that the driveway at this point is for one single family residence. 

 

Michael Poirier stated at this point, if they wanted to pull a building permit, they could.

 

James Marcou stated we are dealing with one lot cut in half with two building permits.  They will have to prove their case and it will be a hard road for any more.  We are dealing with only one driveway off Olde Mill Brook Road, and one off Powell Lane.   They have the right not to disclose but we have the right to be heard.

 

Robert/Gerald Bourassa – Not Present

Jason/Gail Georgantus – Not Present

Keith Jordan – Not Present

William Schlottman – Not Present

Eleanor Swindlehurst Trust – Not Present

John Swindlehurst Trust – Not Present

Peter/Linda Hecker – Not Present

Richard/Nicolette Hecker – Not Present

 

Phyllis Biron stated that her comment was that if another application comes in for another house lot, would you  deny it?  Gregg has stated he wants five or 6 houses in there.  He said “you know what I intend to do with that property”. 

 

J. Marcou stated they would have to come back to the Planning Board with another subdivision and at that time, they will have to show how they will access the lots. Right now they only have two lots. 

 

Mr. Bracy asked how they would get electrical service?

 

The Board indicated this was the owner’s problem. 

 

At this point, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing.

 

Board Discussion:

 

James Marcou stated that because he was not there at the Site Walk, I am trying to envision things in my head.  When you come to the telephone pole, the road stops.  Is there a clear path to put the driveway in?  It will be on someone’s else’s property.  Will enter across Mr. Bracy’s land. 

 

George Holt – This brings up a question re electrical utility access. 

 

Michael Poirier stated maybe we would like to have the Road Agent and Selectmen take a peek at this section of road because it is pretty narrow in some areas.  Have reservations about making a decision on this tonight. 

 

George Holt – Stated he would want to have that section of the road looked at by the Road Agent and Selectmen.  We specifically asked him to be there, and this is the second time he has not showed up. 

 

Mert Mann – Don’t know about numbers of complaints we have had.  Can’t say that we have heard any complaints on the road to date.  With regard to the proposed driveway, they have the right to access this lot. 

George Holt stated there is some incremental increase in use from this proposed subdivision.  Some of the cost should be born by the applicant.

 

Mert Mann stated that the Road Agent needs to see it.

 

David Breault stated he still had an issue because it is going across private property.  Where it is being subdivided, does use continue with future subdivisions?  By allowing this one, we would have to allow the next one. They have perfectly good access off Black Brook Road.

 

Kenneth Swayze noted if there was no other way to access the property, they could access off Black Brook Road. 

 

James Marcou stated this would be the only access allowed on Olde Mill Brook Road, as far as he was concerned. 

 

Ken Swayze stated they could come back to the Board and try to access.  They can’t cross private property with a new road.  That forces the applicant to access off Route 13.  By granting this, it is a shared driveway.  That is David Breault’s concern. 

 

David Breault stated his big concern is that we are granting access another way.  They could still come through that driveway.

 

Dalberg noted that for the other entrance on Powell’s Lane, we were asked to move the driveway up. There will be one entrance off Powell Lane.  Road access is better.  It is a Class V road up to the driveway.  They would have to improve Powell Lane to Class V standards before getting more lots. 

 

MOTION:

 

Kenneth Swayze made a motion to approve the proposed subdivision of GPS Properties, Inc. consisting of a 2-lot subdivision on approximately 93 acres, located in the Low Density (5ac.) Residential District on Black Brook Road, Powell Lane, and Olde Mill Brook Road, subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Submittal of a final, technically accurate and graphically correct plan-set in full compliance with all current subdivision regulations and incorporating any and all additional requirements established during deliberations with the Board (per minutes).

 

  1. Approval and receipt of all other required local, State and Federal permits.  There shall be no change(s) to the base plan(s) without re-consultation with the Board, as a result of such other permit approvals.

 

  1. Payment of all fees and costs associated with the Dunbarton Planning Board application process.

 

  1. That all specified work and improvements at the site, as specified by the Land Subdivision Regulations, be completed prior to signing and filing of the mylar (i.e. survey monumentation and related); or a surety be posted in favor of the Town, in an amount adequate to complete such work as required.

 

  1. Preparation, submittal and filing of all Deeds, legal instruments, and/or other documents required or intended to be filed at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds; in such content and form acceptable to the Town.

 

  1. Subject to the Wetlands Conservation District boundary verification by the Conservation Commission.

 

7.       That the driveways be shown on the plan.

 

8.       That a deed (dedication) be prepared for the requested 30 foot set-back from centerline along the entire frontage of Black Brook Road.

 

9.       That in-house fire suppression be required for any residence located on the subdivided lots.

Ken noted that he would withdraw the motion if anyone make any amendments to it this evening. 

 

George Holt stated he was trying to avoid multiple private driveways. 

 

Michael Poirier seconded the motion. 

 

Discussion:

 

George Holt asked about the 30 foot wide strip for future road improvements off Black Brook Road.  Should it include all Class V roads circling the property.  We should be addressing what that driveway is intended to do.  The driveway will only service one house.  He stated if we have to upgrade the road, it falls on the Town of Dunbarton.  There is an existing conditional use there.   If there is a problem on this road, shouldn’t we have the right to have them pay for improvements, etc.? 

 

The Board noted we are talking about one lot.  For one lot we have never made anyone pay for upgrading the road.  Should be between the Road Agent and the Selectmen. 

 

After discussion, the Board reached a consensus that the item should be continued until the next meeting in January to give the applicants a month to work out the situation. 

 

Kenneth Swayze withdrew his original  motion. 

 

MOTION:

 

Kenneth Swayze made a motion that the Dunbarton Planning Board continue the request from GPS Properties, LLC, proposed two lot subdivision until the regularly scheduled meeting in January 2005, or until the Road Agent and Selectmen can get together to determine what the requirements for road improvements shall be.  Mert Mann seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously. 

 

SUSANNE PEACE STICH (B5-2-2) PROPOSED TWO LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON LONG POND ROAD IN THE LOW DENSITY DISTRICT IN DUNBARTON, NH

 

Kenneth Swayze presented a Status Report on the Susanne Stich Proposed Subdivision.  (attached)  He noted this was the same as the previous meeting.  There were no new plans submitted since the last meeting.  All the requested  information remains outstanding. 

 

K. Swayze stated the Board has asked for a 30 foot wide roadway dedication for future road improvements.  He stated that in addition, the Wetlands Permit is outstanding.  The Board needs to see a final plan before the Board can approve.

 

Ms. Stich presented the new plan with comments as follows: 

 

1.                    Apologized for the delay in getting the plans to the Planning Board.  She stated that after the Site Walk on December 4, she gave the proposed changes to the Surveyor and his printer broke down.  She only received copies of the plans today.

 

2.                    Stated they took the advice of the Board and moved the property line as suggested, to avoid a driveway easement. 

 

3.                    Should a driveway go in the future, the line of sight should be improved.  The stone wall should be taken down and removed.  Asked that if the Town took the stone wall down, that it would be rebuilt insofar as practical.  Stated it was a particularly nice stone wall and it should be moved to the back.  

 

4.                    With regard to comment 1. a, the setbacks for the well are 75 feet from the property line, and septic is 50 feet setback.  This will be clearly marked on the plan. 

 

5.                    Town will need a deed for the 30’ wide easement.

 

6.                    With regard to item 1. c., did submit a note with the plan from the last meeting re two different types of soils shown, etc.  (It was noted the Board does not need to discuss this issue at this time.)

 

7.                    With regard to item 1. d., have shown the survey date on the plan. 

 

8.                    Asked about the rumor that effective January 1, 2005, the Registry will not be accepting any plan with contours on them.  The Board indicated that Surveyors are also giving the Board plans to record with no contours on them.  The Board still requires contours on plans submitted to the Board. 

 

9.                    With regards to the Wetlands Permit, it was submitted on November 18, 2004 and the thirty days will be up on December 18. 

 

The Board noted they need a final plan for public review at least 15 days prior to the meeting in order to act on the proposed subdivision.  Because of this, the subdivision cannot be voted on this evening. 

 

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

 

Mrs. Shelley DalPra – Not Present

Ronald Lekebusch – Not Present

Robert Chretian – Not Present

Barry Lussier – Not Present

Dana Moquin/Jen Williams – Not Present

Jonathan/Lara Routhier – Present.  No comments.

Morris Foote – No Present (Surveyor representing the applicant)

Ronald Dickinson, JKT Distributors – Not Present

 

MOTION:

 

Kenneth Swayze made a motion that the Dunbarton Planning Board continue the Susanne Peace Stich Proposed Two Lot Subdivision until the January meeting to allow time for the Board to receive all necessary information.  The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  NONE

 

NEW BUSINESS: 

 

 RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF NEW APPLICATIONS BY THE DUNBARTON PLANNING BOARD AND START OF PROCEEDINGS:

 

EARLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE TRUST AND JACK E. EARLE (D4-1-2 AND D4-1-14) PROPOSED LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT LOCATED ON RANGEWAY ROAD IN THE LOW DENSITY DISTRICT IN DUNBARTON, NH

 

                Kenneth Swayze presented a Status Report on the proposed Lot Line Adjustment.  (attached) 

 

MOTION:

 

Kenneth Swayze made a motion that the Dunbarton Planning Board accept the application for the Earle Family Real Estate Trust and Jack E. Earle Proposed Lot Line Adjustment as presented and start deliberations this evening.  The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

 

Discussion:

 

Jacques Belanger, Surveyor, representing Jack Earle, presented the plan stating that this was taking two acres off a 7 acres parcel and adding them to a larger parcel.  There is no increase in number of lots. 

 

Jack Earle stated it was much easier to sell a five acre lot than a seven acre lot, thus the Lot Line Adjustment. 

 

Jacques Belanger stated the lot is partially on a Class VI road.  Moose Point Drive is to the side of the lot.  We are only reducing the acreage of one lot and increasing the other. 

 

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

 

Michael/Emily Audesse – Present.  Asked Jacques to explain the Lot Line Adjustment and the reasons.  Jacques explained.

 

Rick Dorval – Not Present

Jonathan/Cheryl Dionne – Not Present

Timothy/Sharon Langley – Not Present

David/Beverly Porter – Present.  Asked if the two acres go under current use. 

 

Jack Earle stated that we haven’t changed the use so it remains in current use.

 

John Langley – Not Present

Richard/Fleurette Beaudoin  - Not Present

Paul Fredette – Not Present

John/Renee Delgado Turner – Not Present

Joseph/Maureen Luksza – Not Present

Timothy Langley – Not Present

Jacques Belanger – Present (Representing the applicant)

 

There were no other comments from the public.

 

MOTION:

 

Kenneth Swayze made a motion that the Dunbarton Planning Board continue the Public Hearing for the Earle Family Real Estate Trust and Jack E. Earle Proposed Lot Line Adjustment until the January 2005 meeting.  The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. 

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

                Proposed Zoning Amendments – Non-Conforming Lot Setbacks 

 

At this point in the meeting, Alison Vallieres presented a draft copy of Proposed Zoning Amendments for non-conforming lots throughout the Town.  She stated the Selectmen had contracted with Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission to help develop the amendments.  A committee was appointed by the Selectmen consisting of Alison Vallieres, Kenneth Swayze, Peter Pacik, Kevin McCarthy,  and Cassandra Zorawowicz.  The proposed amendments are scheduled for a Public Hearing by the Dunbarton Planning Board on January 19, 2005 at the regular monthly meeting. 

 

                Master Plan

 

George Holt presented a proposed zoning amendment change  (attached) plus he stated he wanted to make a change within the Natural Resources Master Plan Sub-Committee report.  This was in regard to the Wetlands Conservation District.   The Board stated they felt it was too late for the proposed zoning change but that at the January 19, 2005 Public Hearing for the Master Plan, minor changes might be considered. 

 

SITE PLAN REVIEW INFORMAL DISCUSSION;  DUNBARTON 88 LLC (COUNTRYSIDE GOLF COURSE) (A3-01-04, A4-01-05, B3-02-01 AND B4-01-11 AND 11t) LOCATED ON ROUTE 13 IN THE LOW DENSITY DISTRICT IN DUNBARTON, NH

 

Jennifer McCourt, of McCourt Engineering appeared before the Board to make an informal presentation on behalf of the Dunbarton 88 LLC Group.  She stated that Attorney Richard Uchida was also present to explain to the Planning Board.  She stated the project included four separate parcels for a total acreage of 343 acres.  She presented a plan showing proposed locations of single family units, duplexes, and four units. 

 

Attorney Richard Uchida stated he was there to explain the difference between what was originally shown to the Zoning Board and what is proposed now by the new owner as follows:   He presented a copy of the conditions of approval for the Board’s information.  (attached) 

 

1.        He stated he had been originally involved in the Par Four proposed development years ago, and the Don Lane Watchhill Proposed Development.  The property is now owned by Robert Pike, Dunbarton 88 LLC. 

 

2.        Stated the Zoning Board of Adjustment had granted a Special Exception for a Planned Residential Development without lot lines for 88 units.  

 

3.        This is a development for 55 years of age and older.  The requirements are that at least one person 55 or older live in 100% of the units.  This is up from the federal requirements of 80%.

 

4.        Conservation Easement is to be granted to the Town for 40 acres, with a parking area that will be governed by the Town or the Conservation Commission.

 

5.        Golf course will remain.  Holes will be configured slightly to allow for the roadway.

 

6.        New entrance road between Hole #1 and #2.  Existing road will become an emergency road only.

 

7.        Will be all underground utilities.

 

8.        With regard to the existing air strip,  will provide notice in our condo documents giving notice that the air strip is there.

 

9.        The five space parking area will be located closer to the open space area for the public with certain restrictions to protect the golf course.

 

10.     Were granted density for 88 units.  There is 240.5 acres of developable land.  The 88 units would require 368 acres.  The Zoning Board was generous in granting the 88 units and specified the types of units.  There is a maximum of 52 single family, 6 two unit buildings and 6 four unit buildings for a total of 88 units.

 

11.     The golf course needed a Special Exception for the existing Club House which was granted.  There is a condition not to allow the Club House to get any higher than 8 feet taller than it is presently.

 

12.     The Pro Shop, Golf Course Shop and Service Area will continue.  All other proposed uses were cut out by the developer. 

 

13.     There will be no street lighting along the roadway, and there will be subdued lighting within in development.

 

14.     Granted a variance for setback for buffer of 100 feet because of proximity to wetlands, etc. along two areas within the development.  There is zero setback. 

 

15.     The golf course is considered open space for a PRD as long as the golf course remains open to the public.

 

16.     Have developed Condo Documents but will hold off submitting to Town Attorney until Site Plan Review process starts. 

 

David Breault asked who would want to be driving down by that golf course with him driving balls by the roadway? 

 

Jennifer McCourt stated that she was working on the engineering of the roadway.  There will be some 10% grades but will keep the impacts to wetlands to a minimum.

 

1.        She stated there will be no sidewalks within the development. 

2.        There will be 20’ of pavement with four foot shoulders.  On several of the roads, they will be split with a 12 foot road going each way with a 4 foot island between the two roads.  The loop road will be wider.

3.        The difference between the ZBA approved plan and this is from the middle down, we had to change the plan so we could fit the grading in.  Moved road down to get more of a circular traffic pattern.

4.        Put the four units in the front with the single units in the back.  It is the same type of architecture as previously proposed.  New England Cottage Style.

5.        There will be two parking spaces per unit plus a two car garage.

6.        The septic system is proposed at the very bottom of the golf course.

7.        Have already drilled five wells, will have two monitoring wells.  The only thing that is allowed to go within the 200 foot well radius are things pertinent to the wells.

8.        Have moved five parking spaces so they have better access to the open space.

 

James Marcou asked if all roads will be private roads. 

 

McCourt stated yes, they will be private.  The parking area will be built and maintained by the developer with rights to the Town for police coverage, etc. 

 

George Holt asked if they have started the Site Specific Application. 

 

No, will be part of the Design Process.

 

Will be ready for final submittal for February 2005 Planning Board Meeting. 

 

At this point, Kenneth Swayze reminded the Board that they had already approved a Technical Design Review Board (consisting of a member of the Police Department, Fire Department, Town Engineer, etc.  along with Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission).  These services will be paid for by the applicant.  Will need to set up an Escrow Account as soon as possible.  This will be a running account. 

 

Ken Swayze stated they will be using Don Mayo, Town Engineer, on this project because of his familiarity of Dunbarton.  

 

James Marcou asked if it would be a closed or open drainage system. 

 

McCourt stated would be a combination of open and closed with trying to keep it open system going into detention area and then be treated.  Not looking to curbing on the roads.

 

George Holt asked where the pond was located.

 

McCourt pointed it out.  She stated there was a possibility of bringing in a screen and computer with 3-D glasses to view a model. 

 

James Marcou stated they need to make sure Fire Trucks and larger trucks can make the turns. 

 

Robert Pike, Developer, stated that he would like to set up the Escrow Account as soon as possible so Jennifer can start the process. 

 

LEE RICHARDS, MASTER PLAN

 

Stated at the last Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting, it was brought up that we should be pursuing implementing a Capital Improvements Plan immediately.  Based on this information, it was noted the Selectmen are already having Central Regional Planning draft a Warrant Article for $4,800 to cover the cost of this.  The Steering Committee felt they didn’t want to lose momentum and wanted to make sure the CIP was funded, etc.

 

NH Traditional Homes:

 

                Michael Poirier stepped down from the Board. 

 

Jacques Belanger, Surveyor, and Michael Poirier (who stepped down from the Board) submitted a draft plan of the previously discussed proposed subdivision on Grapevine Road.  (attached)  It was noted they had taken one lot out thus cutting back the number of lots to six instead of seven.  The plan showed a shared driveway for Lot 1 and 2.  Driveway locations were shown on Lots 3 and 4. 

 

The Board discussed the possibility of doing a Site Walk within the next month to assess the access for the two lots in the rear. 

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                                                                                Alison R. Vallieres, Secretary