Sue Killam opens to the meeting the public at 8:05

Lorraine Mullett Family Trust, submission of an application for formal consideration and approval for a 2-lot subdivision of 12.75 acres of land on Willowvale, to create the existing house lot with 2.84A, Map 14, Lot 3, and a new buildable lot with 9.91A, Map 14, Lot 3-1 in TR2 Zone. Sue Killam reads the list of abutters. Tim Dziechowski asks the Planning Board if he should recuse himself because he is an abutter as a member of the Conservation Commission.

The Planning Board currently holds the septic plan and approval, a letter from Rockingham Planning Commission and the Zoning Board approval of variances.

Tim Lavelle of Lavelle Associates presents to the Planning Board that he has received variances for frontage from the ZBA. Each lot would have separate wells and septic. The back lot will have one single-family home. Revisions were made to the plans per Rockingham Planning Commission which included notes revisions. There were no lot line revisions. The plans handed out to the Planning Board included the recommended revisions by Rockingham Planning Commission. Subdivision approval has been received by the State. Sue Killam would like to discuss jurisdiction. She states she has no problem with taking this under jurisdiction. Eric Steltzer states that he was not sure where the lot was located and that the assessors card shows the lot in the TR2 Zone. Tim Dziechowski states that it is in the TR2 Zone, but it is difficult because it spans different zones, TR2 and RR2. The rear setback is located in the RR2. The predominant piece of land is located in the RR2. Eric Steltzer suggests clearly denoting the sections on the site plan (RR2 or TR2). The wording in zoning states that you can extend into the existing setback another 30ft. The zone line may run with the lot line, and the lot line and zone line on this property are parallel to Maple Avenue.

Eric Steltzer discusses storm water appearing on larger development plots and that Bill Rollins’ memorandum raised concerns as to why it should be on the plan and also including conservation/wetlands and a driveway for access to the back lot. The completed application should include these measures. Section 600:1(l), (m) and (o) in the subdivision regulations addresses this issue. Ted Stewart asks if this is not taken under jurisdiction, can it be sent to the department heads? It can, but it will be done so with a risk. Mike Fletcher questions the fire truck access and turning radius for the development. Ted Stewart says the fire lane needs to be built according to the highway specifications. Tim Lavelle says that it only needs to be built to the driveway specifications. Tim Dziechowski asks that full drainage calculations be provided. Bill Rollins’ comments on this issue are that required calculations for runoff are not necessary where the home already exists on the lot, but some form of erosion control should be included in the plan. The actual driveway location should be approved by the Road Agent. The calculations are not necessary, but the driveway should be included in the plan. Tim Lavelle is looking to waive Section 600:1(l). Eric Steltzer and Bill Rollins’ concern is that there is no erosion control in the plan and how will erosion in the development be handled. Paul DiMaggio asks where is the runoff coming from? The driveway is not on the plan, but they will start with the existing driveway which they intend to keep a country road to the house and not pave it. Tim Lavelle is looking to waive complete calculations for the driveway. Bill Rollins did not have a concern with the runoff from the driveway, but he is concerned that during the construction phase that erosion control measures be in place. The Planning Board can bond the erosion control measures on private driveways. Sue Killam wants the mechanisms of the erosion control to be maintained. It was agreed that the storm water management practices and the driveway should be included on the plan. Tim Lavelle is requesting a waiver of Section 600:1(l) and (o) for dimensions. Eric Steltzer suggests that the Planning Board not grant jurisdiction until all comments are met, the plan is revised and then accept the waiver. Sue Killam does not agree. She feels the Planning Board can accept jurisdiction tonight with the waivers. Mike Fletcher opposes the waivers. Ted Stewart disagrees and feels this is a simple subdivision and should approve jurisdiction. Paul DiMaggio agrees with Ted Stewart and does not feel the need for driveway calculations.

A waiver is requested of Section 600:1(l) and (o). Eric Steltzer is concerned with the waiver of (l) and (o), but that the plan does not include (m). Ted Stewart is comfortable that letters from the Town Engineer and Rockingham Planning Commission will be included in the revised plan which will be presented to the department heads which Tim Lavelle states he will do. Tim Lavelle is also willing to add (m) to the plan. Paul DiMaggio asks if the soil is dry, but Eric Steltzer initially did not have any soil reports.

Tim Lavelle questions the comments by Eric Steltzer regarding the stonewall. Eric Steltzer brings up the stonewall because he is concerned with maintaining the historic character and the stonewall preservation. The Town does not have an ordinance, but it can request that the stonewall be maintained in its historical character. Mr. Mullett describes the stonewall and that a part of it is already falling apart. The part of the wall that is intact will be left as is. The stonewall will need to be broken in the area where the driveway will be placed. Tim Dziechowski asks that it be shown on the plan where the driveway will be placed. There was a discussion regarding the utilities, and it is intended to have underground utilities on the property, but the costs are unknown at this point. Paul DiMaggio suggests that part of the utilities be placed underground, but there is no enforcement in order to have them placed underground.

Comments from abutters. Tim Dziechowski discusses the Conservation Commission’s concerns which are erosion in the wetlands and the view from Main Street. How will the house be screened from the road and the road from the house in the winter. There is currently 4.7 acres of buffer land to Main Street and another 400ft to 500ft to the house. The area is presently in a forest area, and they will not be able to plant pines in that habitat. Eric Steltzer asks if they will be able to use the existing vegetation as a buffer. It is possible to do so, but the only concern is the winter months when the vegetation is bare. There was discussion held again regarding the erosion and runoff during the construction phase. Sue Killam is concerned with who will be in charge of making sure this concern is addressed. The Planning Board needs to make sure the erosion control measures are in place prior to any building on this property. Ted Stewart feels the Town Engineer should inspect the construction. Paul DiMaggio suggests that the Planning Board bond the driveway and have inspections per the Town road specifications. The erosion control should be in place before construction and then be inspected 1-2 more times to make sure the controls are still in place. Edith Price asks whether there will be only one house built on the lot and that there is no chance of multiple houses being built. Sue Killam says that the development is not a cluster development and only one house will be built on the lot. Eric Steltzer states that there is monumentation missing on some corners on the plan. He points out on the plan where there is no denotation even though there is no change. He suggests marking all the corners of the plan. There should be some permanent monumentation on all corners. Also, the soil types need to be addressed and fixed regarding the wetlands which Tim Lavelle will take care of. Mr. Mullett wishes to discuss the acreage lot line change and whether there are any options for lot line adjustments by not rearranging the front lot. Tim Dziechowski suggests conceding the development rights. The Planning Board agrees with this suggestion. This is a civil procedure and should be brought back to the Planning Board with the lot line adjustment. Mr. Mullett states it is a frontage issue. The ZBA said that it cannot be subdivided to a cluster. The Planning Board agrees with this suggestion and feels it is a good idea. After the lot line is adjusted, it will be presented to the Planning Board.

Tim Lavelle requests a continuance until the August 15, 2007 public hearing.

Atkinson Library Trustees, submission of an application for formal consideration and approval for the new Kimball Library building, 11,100 sq. ft., 1-story building, located on Main Street, Map 13, Lot 31, TC Zone. The Library Trustees and the Architect present their plan for the new library. The plans show where the new library will be located. The Architect reviews the construction phase and how the area will be accessed, including access to the cemetery. There will be no interference with the septic or the leach field. The Architect explains the site plans, septic, leach field, utilities and HVAC. All setbacks conform to State regulations. There are 50 parking spaces plus 2 handicapped spaces set up in three rows. The water line runs from Academy Avenue. All utilities will be underground. The septic system has been submitted. There will be a french drain between the septic and the building to provide drainage during the construction phase. Groundbreaking will be in September with bidding open in August. The bid is being advertised in the newspaper and on the internet.

Voluntary Lot Merger. There is a voluntary lot merger for 39 Academy Avenue, Lot 14-53 and 53-1 into one lot. Asking for the Planning Board to sign off on this lot merger, which the Planning Board approved.

Eric Steltzer, Rockingham Planning Commission. Eric Steltzer discusses the CTAP Conservation Organization workshops. The GIS workshop will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007, and Tim Dziechowski offered to attend the workshop.

The Circuit Rider contract ended on June 30, 2007. The contract was for $7,000 for 12 hours per month. Mr. Steltzer worked 180 hours during that contract. Mr. Steltzer reviewed the performance of the circuit rider over the past year and what the circuit rider has done for the Town. This fee is in addition to the membership fee.

Mr. Steltzer informed the Planning Board that he will have the CTAP assessment report at the next workshop meeting. Sue Killam asks the Planning Board whether they will hold the August workshop meeting. The Planning Board decides to hold a workshop meeting on August 1, 2007, and Eric Steltzer will present the CTAP final assessment.

Ted Stewart made a motion to adjourn. Tim Dziechowski seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.

The meeting was closed at 10:30 PM.

APPROVED________________________

Respectfully submitted,

Raelene McBride