ATKINSON PLANNING BOARD

Atkinson, New Hampshire

Planning Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Present: Sue Killam, Chairperson; Paul DiMaggio, Vice-Chairman;

Tim Dziechowski; Joe Guischard

Alternate: Susan Miner; Harold Morse

Ex-Officio: Jack Sapia

Circuit Rider, RPC – Eric Steltzer

Sue Killam opened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Correspondence

Mr. Morse stepped off the board for this discussion. Mr. Joshua Manning, Civil Planning & Land Development Manager for Lewis Builders was present to represent the applicant.

Ms. Killam confirmed with Mr. Manning that at this time the applicant was not looking for an extension but requesting final approval based on submitted information received since their conditional approval on February 21, 2007.

Ms. Killam read the following letters submitted by Mr. Manning:

Ms. Killam explained that the Atkinson Heights project applicants were requesting final approval but noted the boards discussed the following issues/concerns:

No final comments have been received from the town’s Engineer or Circuit Rider on this project based on the newly submitted information.

Ms. Killam noted she was not comfortable with the conditions of the project having been met. In particular, the board was led to believe there would be a Large Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, and information about the sewer company is new information. She did recall that in previous discussions it was determined that the existing sewer system on site was adequate to service two buildings. There are in fact nine building and if final approval was given it would indicate that we are given final approval for all nine buildings. She noted that she was had a problem giving this approval based on a letter from the company providing the sewer service when I know that the actual sewer infrastructure has not been built yet.

Mr. Steltzer reported that as one of the consultants to the project he would in fact like to review the proposed Water and Sewer services and in particular have the Fire Chief sign off on the fire pressure for fire suppression. Ms. Miner noted that she thought that was why the Large Ground Water Withdrawal Permit was needed to supply the suppression for all nine buildings.

Mr. Morse explained that the Water Co. is owned by Lewis Builders but the Water & Sewer Co. were in fact under the Public Utility Commission and would be scrutinized by the State and DES to make sure that they can provide the service. In his opinion, the Large Groundwater Withdrawal Permit should never have been tied up in this. Mr. Morse stated that if it was the pleasure of the board he would request a continuance and work on obtaining the required reviews.

Board members continued to discuss their process regarding extension of approvals and Site Plan waivers. When renotification would be required. Ms. Killam noted that an extension request may be a way to keep things moving.

Mr. Manning submitted the following letter, which Ms. Killam read.

Mr. DiMaggio noted that he was not comfortable with a 1 year extension. He thought the 1 year extension was too long given there was only one issue. He felt the board had a responsibility to the residents to make sure the Corporation is legitimate but no authority to re-regulate a regulated utility. We should rely on the State to oversee this process.

For the record, the Lewis Builders letter dated 1/16/08 was amended to reflect the request for extension from 1 year to 6 months.

The motion was approved unanimously.

Mr. Morse reminded the board that one of the conditions of approval was to add additional information, which is on the new page (21). This page "Wastewater Easement Plan was reviewed. Mr. Morse assured the board that they would continue working on final reviews.

Mr. Dziechowski left the meeting.

SEC Engineering Submission of an Application for Formal Consideration and Approval of a Proposed 2 Lot Subdivision of Land (8.41A) to Create a New Building Lot 6.38A off Birdsall Lane. Existing Dwelling to be Left With 2.03A, Property Located at 32 Maple Avenue, Map 9, Lot 59, TR2 Zone: Taken under jurisdiction.

Sue Killam opened the hearing at 8:30 P.M.. Abutters list was read with the following present: Town of Atkinson SEC Engineering representing the applicant.

Mr. Morse stepped back on the board.

Mr. Trudel presented the plan and noted that town Department Head’s letters had been addressed and the plans amended to reflect their comments/concerns.

Ms. Killam read Chief Murphy’s letter dated 1/8/08 and the Town Engineer’s letter dated 1/14/08 into the record.

The board continued discussion regarding the firelane gravel depth of 12" vs 15". The Fire Chief has deferred review for compliance to the Town Engineer and the Town Engineer’s review letter appears to have deferred the decision of compliance to the designer. Mr. DiMaggio was not happy with the Town Engineer’s deferral to the applicants designer and preferred a more definite answer from Stantec.

The town concern is to insure that the driveway is constructed to hold the weight of a fully loaded firetruck.

Discussion continued regarding sprinkling the dwelling as opposed to the construction of the 20’ firelane w/gravel. Mr. Trudel reported that it was the wishes of Mrs. Birdsall that no driveway be constructed off Maple Avenue.

Motion to adjourn was made, seconded and approved.

Minutes prepared from tape Respectfully submitted,

Shirley Galvin

APPROVED____________________