5ATKINSON PLANNING BOARD
Atkinson, New Hampshire
Planning Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Present: Susan Killam, Chairman; Paul DiMaggio,
Vice-Chairman;
Mike Fletcher, Ted Stewart, Joe Guischard, Chuck Earley,
Alternates: Tim Dziechowski, Harold Morse
Call to order: Ms. Killam called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.
Correspondence
Incoming
1.
Vollmer Associates to Paul Lavallee dated 12/7/06 re: engineering review for lot line adjustment.2. Keach-Nordstrom Associates dated 12/8/06 re: Northeast Metal Spinning review fee.
3. Keach-Nordstrom Associates dated 12/11/06 re: Austin Realty Trust site visit review.
4. Vollmer Associates dated 12/12/06 re: Lavallee lot line adjustment review.
5. Carol Grant dated 12/13/06 re: NH Cultural and Scenic Byway approval.
6. Michael Murphy, Fire Chief dated 12/13/06 re: Atkinson Heights plan review.
7. Citizen Petition submitted by registered voters with unanimous recommendation of Public Safety Communication Committee.
8. Atkinson road bonds printout dated 12/14/06.
9. James Lavelle to William Rollins dated 12/14/06 re: Lavallee lot line adjustment.
10. Keach-Nordstrom Associates dated 12/13/06 re: Northeast Metal Spinning bond requirement.
11. Vollmer Associates dated 12/18/06 re: Atkinson Heights Condominium site plan peer review
.Outgoing
1.
Rockingham Planning Commission - Agreement for Professional Planning Assistance in Support of the Town of Atkinson.Discussion of correspondence
Harold Morse made a motion to take Paul Lavallee lot line adjustment out of order. Tim Dziechowski seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
Sue Killam opened the public meeting at 7:50
Voting Members: Sue Killam, Paul DiMaggio, Joe Guischard; Chuck Earley, Mike Fletcher,
Ted Stewart
Alternates: Harold Morse, Tim Dziechowksi.
New Applications
Paul Lavallee, submission of an application for formal consideration and approval for a lot line adjustment plan to add .24 acres from Map 12, Lot 43 owned by Thomas Christenson, 3 Meeting Rock Road, to Map 12, Lot 41 owned by Paul Lavallee, 14 Kings Grant Drive, TR2 Zone.
The Abutter's List was read.
Tim Lavelle of Lavelle Associates presented to the Board to add .24 acres to the lot to increase the lot to 3.12 acres. The Christensons are in favor of this lot line adjustment. There are no wetlands on the Christenson land, and the lot line ends just before the pond. The wetlands on the plan as shown is accurate according to Tim Dziechowski. Iron pins and granite markers will be installed to delineate the new lot line. The area is serviced by a community water system and there is no lot size because the land is in a cluster. The Board is asking that both applicants be in the signature block. Glenn Greenwood reviewed the application and feels this is a straight forward exchange of land between abutting property owners.
Ted Stewart made a motion to approve the lot line adjustment to add .24 acres from Map 12, Lot 43 owned by Thomas Christenson, 3 Meeting Rock Road, to Map 12, Lot 41 owned by Paul Lavallee, 14 Kings Grant Drive, TR2 Zone. Chuck Earley seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
Atkinson Heights (Continued)
Lewis Builders Development, Inc./Atkinson Heights Farm, Inc. continued review of application for formal consideration and approval of a proposed residential development site plan of a 55+ active adult condominium community comprised of nine 32-unit buildings on property located at the Atkinson Country Club property, Country Club Drive, Map 1, Lot 12, RR2/Sports Complex Residential Zone.
Harold Morse recuses himself.
Sue Killam reads the abutters list.
Chris Frey and Bill Rollins present.
Bill Rollins Comments: Mr. Frey hands out a revised plan for the Board members. Bill Rollins discussed his comments regarding his review of the revised site plan based on his previous comments.
The culvert has been reoriented to move the inlet away from the edge of the roadway.
Stop signs, street signs and pedestrian ahead signs have been added to the plan.
The cart path has been relocated and a timber bridge is shown on the plans to provide access across over the drainage ditch.
The cart path has been moved away from the road and the ditch line has been regraded.
Chris Frey of Lewis Builders indicated that a construction detail will be added to the plans showing a typical erosion stone installation at the end of culverts.
Regarding the accessibility of fire trucks through the access drive into the parking lot of Building 2, Chris Frey stated these curves have a center line radii of 50 feet. This should be sufficient for fire truck access. Bill Rollins checked the turning radii with a template for a 40-foot long vehicle. The turning template indicates the trucks can just make the turn and stay on the paved portion of the drive. The proposed 3-foot gravel shoulders should provide enough additional width for the fire trucks to properly make the turns.
Chris Frey indicated that the foundations on the buildings along the 17th fairway will be stepped down along the back of the buildings or the siding will be stepped down in combination with the grading around the buildings, but the extent of this type of adjustment is unknown until the foundation is actually laid out in the field.
A 3-foot wide grass strip has been added between the edge of the sidewalk and the edge of the parking area.
Regarding dimensions of the parking stalls, road lane width and the radii should be added to the plan, typical dimensions have been added to the plan.
A timber guardrail has been added along between the edge of the drive and the stone wall on the north end of Building 9. Additional contour information has been added to the plan indicating a 3:1 slope downhill of the stone wall. This eliminates the concern relative to the height of the stone wall.
Silt fence has been added to the plan between the areas of construction and the wetland areas. The detail sheet contains several types of erosion control (stone check dams, silt fence, anti-tracking pads, etc.) that can be implemented if required during construction.
Recommended that the proposed profile at the intersection of 17th Way and Country Club Drive be modified. Recommended changing the road profile to a positive 2% grade away from Country Club Drive. The profile has been revised as suggested.
Chris Frey indicated that the entire drainage system will be constructed in the beginning of the project. This eliminates any concern about phasing with regards to the drainage system.
Drainage Comments
Two reaches were added to the drainage models as requested to better model pre-development conditions.
The existing culvert under the gravel road has been compared to pre- and post- development flows as requested.
Chris Frey will provide additional plans showing the existing contour information so it can be better understood where the surface runoff flows when it leaves detention area #1. Plans have not been received yet.
Test pits were excavated that show the seasonal high water table is higher than the pond bottom. Chris Frey and the design engineer Steve Cummings do not think this is a problem. The pond bottom is the same elevation as the outlet of the pond so any ground water that leaches into the pond should flow out through the outlet structure without compromising the storage capacity of the pond. As long as the bottom of the ponds are not constructed lower than outlet pipe of the pipe, then Mr. Rollins is in agreement with this assessment.
Regarding DA1 and DA2 having been transposed in the drainage table on sheet 18 of 20, the pipe labels have been corrected.
Mike Murphy had concerns regarding not being able to project the impact to the Fire Department and that he cannot be assured that the area is fully protected. The issue of fire/rescue will be readdressed at middle development and the possibility of a substation in the area. Mr. Murphy said that there is a conflict with the service road name of Pond Drive and that it conflicts with the name Pond Lane. Mr. Murphy is requesting changing the name. Mr. Murphy wants to be sure there is no unobstructed access to all buildings. There are also no flow rates and he is requiring the flow rates be on the plans. Chris Frey spoke with Mike Murphy and Chuck Early regarding the turning radii. Messrs. Murphy and Early felt the turning radii were barely adequate. The template shows that the fire trucks can just make the turn. Would like pressure hydrants added to the plan within 500 ft of the buildings.
Glenn Greenwood Comments: Discussion of his comments regarding his review of the revised site plan based on his previous comments.
Regarding NHES Site Specific Permit, NHDES Subdivision Permit, NHDES Community Water System Permit, conversations with the applicant have made Mr. Greenwood aware that a community water system permit will not be a part of this proposal. An off-site approval will be obtained by the Hampstead Area Water Company to serve this residential facility. Regarding the NHDES Large Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, this permit is being sought but not specifically for this proposal. None of these permits have been issued at this date.
The zoning ordinances have been taken care of.
Regarding whether monumentation is to be placed on the land use plan to define the various areas (residential, open space and non-residential) and Mr. Greenwood’s inclination to have monumentation placed, this amendment has been made to the plan.
Septic system information is not included in the information. This proposal is going to include a tie-in into the lagoon system on site. These plans have not been submitted yet.
There are erosion and sediment control details in the plan set, but they are of a boilerplate nature. There are no site specific details offered in the current plan set. The plans have much more site specific detail as revised. There are still areas that have yet to be completed such as timeline estimates.
The revised plan set indicates lighting locations but provides no light fixture detail. This should be provided.
The proposed landscaping does not comply with Town standards. There are required planting on private roadways as well as required green spaces in paved parking areas that have greater than 20 spaces. These are found in Section 6190 of the Site Plan Review Regulations. These requirements should be incorporated into the plan set. The applicant is planning to request a wavier of the parking lot planting requirements, and this should be addressed by the Board once formal consideration begins. Peter Lewis is requesting a wavier to Section 6190 to provide green space in the parking lot adjacent to the buildings. He feels it does not fit this type of development but is for a commercial development. There is no proposal for speed bumps. The Board questions how speeding will be controlled on this long stretch of parking. The posted speed limit would be 20 mph and given the age of the occupants, does not feel that speeding will be an issue. Striping and bump outs are an alternative.
Chuck Earley made a motion to grant the waiver of green space in the parking area. Joe Guischard seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
The applicant’s revised plans now detail an extensive pedestrian network connecting all the proposed structures.
With regard to the fire hydrants, the pressure amounts come from the volume of water coming from the main. The size of the pipe determines the flow from the outlet in the retention pond.
The Board received a letter from Chief Consentino regarding elderly services, traffic impact, fire/rescue impact and safety of the residents and their general well being.. The Chief is asking that transportation vans be part of the plan regarding impact on the elderly affairs program. It is difficult to determine what impact there will be on fire/rescue until the buildings are built. The Board feels there is no need to provide vans until there is a need. Peter Lewis was asked if there was any interest in gifting a van, and he said not really. If a need arises, the development will provide a van strictly for the residents of Atkinson Heights Development at the golf course. Mike Fletcher did not feel the residents of Atkinson Heights Development at the golf course will utilize the elderly affairs transportation, and the Board cannot require the developer to provide one. This is not required in the impact fee. The Board can keep track of the numbers of calls placed for fire/rescue and revisit this issue at a later time. AMR will be in Town in the spring before the units are occupied, and tax revenue will be generated in order to provide these services. The Fire and Police Chief are trying to plan ahead for the possibility of increased rescue calls. The Board asked Bill Rollins how other developments have handled these issues. He said that Mark Fugere wrote a report last year and the Board will review it at the next meeting. Peter Lewis has no problem addressing a real impact issue, but wants to know what mechanism there is to figure out the impact. It is suggested that the Board get figures at the end of the year once the buildings are constructed and occupied and investigate this issue once the units are approved. Chris Frey asks when the development may get a vote, and it is estimated sometime in January. Issues such as traffic, fire/rescue, possible need for a van, and sewer system plans still need to be addressed.
Chuck Earley made a motion to continue discussion of the Atkinson Heights development until the January 17, 2007 public hearing. Ted Stewart seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously.
No further abutter notification will be given with regard to this project.
Harold Morse returns to the Board.
New Application
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc. for Brooks Properties IV, LLC submission of an Application for Formal Consideration and Approval for Commercial Site Plan to allow outdoor equipment and materials storage on approximately 35,000 sq. ft. of cleared land on property located on 130 Rte. #111, Map 21, Lot 4, CI Zone.
Arthur Caras, #2 Route 111, Hampstead, New Hampshire, is the new owner. The applicant name has been changed to Southern New Hampshire Commons LLC ("SNHC") to show the new ownership. Sue Killam reads the abutter list. SNHC has updated the application with the new owners who took possession on 11/29/06. The deed information is on the plan. Since the last meeting, SNHC has received comments from Vollmer Associates and the Circuit Rider and responded and made changes to those proposals.
Windfield Alloy, Inc. is the occupant of Building #2 on the right side of the lot. They are planning to use the area for the storage of tractor trailers, empty or full of product, used in their operation. There is no intention of storing any product on the ground. The hours of operation will be 6 am to 7 pm. The goods stored will be up to 3 trucks and between 1-20 trailers. The activities will be pick-up and removal of the trucks and trailers. There are no regulated recyclable materials stores. Materials include metals or computer parts and systems. No chemicals or hazardous wastes will be stored or anything that needs to be regulated by the EPA. Windfield Alloy only deals with recyclable materials. The Board suggested that the wording in 605 1:H Identification of Regulation Material be changed from "There are no regulated recyclable materials stored." to "There are no regulated materials stored." The tractors currently stored on the property belong to Windfield Alloy. Previous trucks belonged to Brooks Properties which have all been removed. All that remains is a pile of loam and some very large rocks in the back. Brooks Properties will be removing this material. There currently is underground piping, but Windfield Alloy will not be using it. This issue will have to come before the Planning Board if Windfield Alloy wishes to utilize the piping. The catch basins and culverts under the crossing are in the ground and only for drainage. There is no wetland scientist stamp on the application, there will be no refueling at the site, no lighting at this time. The application went before the ZBA for a variance for accessory use of storage and was granted, which approval is noted on the plan with conditions. All three lots must remain under the same ownership in order for variance to be in effect.
Paul DiMaggio made a motion to approve the site plan application with the following conditions: notes added to the plan to indicate it will be used for storage of tractor trailers, empty or full; no trailer will contain regulated materials; no refueling on the site; no lighting currently planned for the area; the loam pile is moved and no other grading not shown will be done; conditional approval upon removal of the loam; need to obtain stamps by the wetlands scientist; summary of the letter; hours of operation will be 6 am to 7 pm; a maximum of 20 trailers; no storing of product on the ground; and an easement deed be submitted to Town Counsel. Chuck Earley seconded the motion.
Tim Dziechowski made a motion to amend the motion that the trailers not be stored by the wetlands easement as noted on the plan. Paul DiMaggio seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously for conditional approval of the site plan.
New Application
Lorraine Mullett Family Trust, submission of an application for formal consideration and approval for a 2 lot subdivision of 12.74 acres of land on Willow Vale, Map 14, Lot 3, TR2 Zone.
Sue Killam reads the abutters list.
Tim Dziechowski is concerned that the Conservation Commission was not notified on the abutters list. The Town Conservation has an easement on this land and feels it should have been notified. Sue Killam needs to check the RSA, but does not think it is required because it is an easement.
Tim Lavelle presents to the Board the subdivision of a 12.74 acre lot. The proposed existing lot is serviced by 150 ft of frontage where 200 is required. The subdivision will have two pieces of frontage 150 and 163-1/2. Looking to split the 163-1/2 to 81.75 each which does not meet the 200 ft requirement, but could create a shared driveway.
Paul DiMaggio made a motion to deny the plan regarding the lack of meeting the 200 ft frontage requirement, lot size, front boundaries and side boundaries. Chuck Earley seconded the motion. Motion to deny the plan approved unanimously.
Proposed Amendment
Road Specifications and Regulations, Section 450 by adding a new Section 450:2 to read: All roads will go one winter in binder before the wearing coat is applied, with a maximum of three winters of binder exposure.
It was discussed that roads have been left in the binder for more than three years, and the roads deteriorated. A change was made in the amendment. The word "to" was changed to "in."
Paul DiMaggio made a motion to approve the amendment as written. Mike Fletcher seconded the motion. Five voted in favor, one abstained. Motion approved.
Proposed Amendment to the Building Codes
Proposal to adopt the latest available revision (2007 Edition) to previously approved National Fire Protection Codes. Code #150 was questioned by the Board. Mr. Earley explained this code is to make sure there are a certain amount of fire extinguishers in certain locations. This pertains to brand new barns stabling horses or used for riding. This is for commercial use and does not apply to food animals. Code # 13 is the installation of sprinkler systems for commercial uses and used primarily on new constructions or additions and not on yearly inspections.
Paul DiMaggio made a motion to approve the updated building codes. Ted Stewart seconded the motion. Five voted in favor, one opposed. Motion approved.
Sue Killam made a motion to adjourn. Paul DiMaggio seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
The meeting was closed at 10:15 PM.
Next scheduled Public Hearing meeting January 17, 2007.
APPROVED________________________
Respectfully submitted,
Raelene McBride