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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

June 22, 2009

APPROVED:

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AGENDA: CONT. MINOR SITE PLAN REVIEW: MARYANN PARKHURST, 90 Lake St., #113-041

WORKSHOP: HISTORIC SECTION OF THE MASTER PLAN

ATTENDING: Dan Paradis (Chairman), Elizabeth Seeler (Vice Chairman), Murray Campbell, Janice DellaCroce, Clay Dingman

Alternates: Steve Favorite

ABSENT: Don Milbrand (Sel. Rep. – funeral), Denice DeStefano (excused)

Alternates: Tom Babcock (leave of absence), Don Martin

OTHER: Public

The meeting opened at 7:00 pm. S. Favorite sat in for D. DeStefano

MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2009:

The following amendments were made:

Page 2, 3^rd paragraph, 7^th line, delete “plus the 4 employees” and change “78” to read “74”.

Page 5, Communications, next to last line, correct “Gerigg” to “Gherig’s”.

E. Seeler made a motion, second by C. Dingman to accept the minutes as amended and the motion carried.

CONT. MINOR SITE PLAN FOR MARYANN PARKHURST:

Mr. Paradis asked identification of the new lighting on the plan presented this evening. Ray Parkhurst, owner of the property, said that there are 3 across the back and double ones on each corner of the building (rear). Mr. Paradis asked if any will shine on other lots and was assured that they will not. Ms. DellaCroce asked if there are any on the patio and Mr. Parkhurst stated that they may put a couple and may do a couple of solar lights inside the fence. Ms. Parkhurst added that she will have low ones on the tables. Mr. Favorite asked about by the back of the kitchen and Mr. Parkhurst said that this one will be beside the door there. There are existing lights: under the covered walk and beside the entrance to the retail space as well as the door to Kathleen’s cottage.

Mr. Parkhurst went on to say that they have berms and concrete barriers for the propane tanks.

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PARKHURST SITE PLAN continued:

Mr. Paradis brought up parking spaces next. He said that they need to change 78 seats to read 74, 26 cars to 25, and the total should be 64 instead of 65. As to the rooms, he said that the Fire Chief measured the rooms himself. The handicap parking is now shown. Mr. Favorite asked how the handicap parking will be shown and Mr. Parkhurst stated that they will show it by pins and paint lines.

He would like to grade up to the rear door, as well, and wouldn’t mind putting asphalt to this door for about 5’.

Mr. Paradis addressed the list of conditions that he had drawn up: With condition #1, Mr. Paradis suggested that, when nice out, they could move some tables outside, as long as they take out one for one. This sentence was changed: 2^nd line, cross out “Total” and capitalize “Occupancy” and after “12” insert “patrons”. Third line, last sentence, insert “total” before “patio”. #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are okay as written. #9, 2^nd line, change “will” to “shall”. #10 is okay. #11. change “will” to “shall”. Add

#12 – “Lighting shall comport with locations described by Mr. Parkhurst in Planning Board minutes of 6/24/09. All lighting shall be downward directed and not shine on abutting properties.”

E. Seeler made a MOTION, second by C. Dingman, to APPROVE THE MINOR SITE PLAN OF MARYANN PARKHURST WITH THE 12 CONDITIONS AS PRESENTED AND AMENDED. The motion CARRIED.

HISTORIC SECTION OF THE MASTER PLAN:

Mr. Dingman had done updates, making changes and adding detail and/or correcting as necessary. Members all had copies and Mr. Dingman pointed out that, in paragraph 1, he added the last line. On page 2, paragraph 1, he added that last line. On page 3, C. Historic District Ordinance, 2^nd paragraph, he added the last line. The next paragraph changed a bit and in the next, he added the last sentence. Page 4, D, Local Historic District Commission, he replaced “building permit” with “Certificate of Approval”. In III.Historic Building Rehabilitation – Tax Incentives, Mr. Paradis asked if there has been an address change and Mr. Dingman assured him that the addresses are current. Page 5, Mr. Dingman edited the second sentence. V. Recommendations, Mr. Paradis changed the first sentence to read “When the 1982 master plan was created, …….”. Mr. Dingman stated that he edited and updated the rest. It was felt that under recommendation 1., the 2^nd line “it” be replaced by “Bristol”.

As to the Historic Resources Inventory, Mr. Paradis stated that, due to 911, some of the addresses have changed. #5. Bristol Town Hall should be Bristol Old Town Hall. Mr. Dingman is willing to label these on the Historic District map and the girls will update the addresses (Ms. Heaney and Ms. Gordon).

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HISTORIC SECTION OF THE MASTER PLAN continued:

Mr. Paradis asked if we need David to do the updating of the section. Mr. Dingman felt that we should do this as much as we can. Some suggestions of places to add to the inventory were: the Old Fire Station, St. Timothy’s, and TD bank. Mr. Dingman will ask the Historic District if they have any additions to suggest. Another suggestion was the Old Dodge Davis/Cardigan Woolen mill. A discussion was held in regard to the old barn by the recreation path. It seems that this burned down and was apparently a controlled burn. Other suggestions are the Mason’s hall, Ned Gordon’s house and Dorcas Gordon’s house. Mr. Paradis mentioned that there are several old homes on the opposite side of the street from these last suggestions, as well. Mr. Favorite mentioned the Dearborn house up on South Main St. and also the Payne’s old house. He asked if there is a percentage to what is historic. Mr. Dingman answered that any building that’s historic should be listed and then list what alterations have been made.

The Chair thanked Mr. Dingman for his work on this project.

JAY MEEGAN/DOWNTOWN

Mr. Paradis stated that a meeting was held this week so as to continue to bring change to the Downtown. The purpose is to coordinate Safe Routes to School, etc. Mr. Favorite continued by saying that it is a follow-up on the TAC presentation and we are looking to the TE program for improvement of transportation. They must produce a letter of intent by next Thursday. They met Monday with the town engineer, town manager, Mr. Meegan, Mr. Paradis, and Jeff Chartier (for the underground facilities). We need to get a cost estimate. We are using Mr. Meegan’s 3-D program as a Show and Tell. There are certain criteria that we have to meet. We have given DOT the TAC presentation (DOT in Enfield and this one here). The TAC committee scored us at 4^th or 5^th.

Mr. Meegan stated that we were too late to get into the previous list. Mr. Weston, Town Manager, then told him to come in to the Planning Board for a formal endorsement of his plan and then they will get the Selectmen’s endorsement to submit. Mr. Campbell asked if this will include the repairing of the water system and he was told that it will. Mr. Meegan added that a catch basin is also part of this plan. Ms. DellaCroce asked if the electric lines will go beneath the ground and Mr. Favorite said that the intent is to do so in the Square. The area is from the school to Cumberland Farms and to the bridge. A discussion followed.

Mr. Favorite stated that we only got about $87,200 for Safe Routes to School. The charrette is a big plus in these matters. PSNH street lights are coming in July. Mr. Meegan added that he would like to sidewalks with old-fashioned lights all the way to Bristol Shop and Save. Mr. Favorite felt it would be good to have this along Route 104 east, as well. Mr. Meegan stated that nothing goes without Planning Board backing. Mr. Favorite said that we have recognition now by TAC and LRPC. Mr. Meegan thanked the Planning Board for all the work that they do on behalf of the town.

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MEEGAN continued:

Mr. Meegan and Mr. Favorite asked for the endorsement of the Board to include with their presentation. Mr. Meegan felt that the endorsement need not be rigid; just something like the Planning Board strongly endorses the Downtown area project. Mr. Paradis felt that we might want to include road improvement. Mr. Meegan said that they can throw it all in; roads, economics, Route 104 as a thruway of the State, etc. He thought that it would be good if the Planning Board could send something to the Selectboard by tomorrow. Mr. Paradis thought that it could be as simple as “the Planning Board strongly endorses the Downtown plan”. More discussion was held. Mr. Paradis stated that, if we endorse the concept, he can write the letter. It was felt that changes could be made later but Mr. Meegan’s plan would be a start to show how serious we are (along with the charrette).

C. Dingman made a MOTION, second by Ms. DellaCroce, to ENDORSE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN AS THE TAC (TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL) PLAN. The motion CARRIED. Mr. Paradis will write the letter. Mr. Meegan was thanked for coming in.

BUILDING INSPECTOR:

Mr. Paradis stated that Michelle Bonsteel, Land Use Officer, belongs to the Association of Municipal Officials and they would be willing to bring in a presentation to us. Mr. Meegan asked if, having a building inspector would hold up construction like 101 Safety does. Mr. Campbell felt that it would not. A discussion followed. It was stated that Occupancy Certificates usually take 10 days and in order to have Occupancy Certificates, you must have a building inspector. The Board agreed that they would be interested in a presentation.

REPORTS:

Historic District Commission: Mr. Dingman said that there has been no change since last report.

Selectmen: Not in attendance.

Capital Improvements Plan: Mr. Campbell stated that the Fire Dept. tour has had to be canceled and will be re-scheduled in July. The Water/Sewer Tour will be held July 10^th. The next CIP meeting will be on July 21^st. Copies of the new requests are in the members folders.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Mr. Paradis took the DVD from AIA New Hampshire to look at. The June 2009 Town and City magazine will be in the office. Mr. Paradis read the NH Division of Historic Resources on Drinking Water Project, the LGC Rising to the Challenge Conference to be held Nov. 18-20, and the DOT drive permit for Corey Johnston.

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held July 8. There is a Site Plan for the Catholic Social Center and Mr. Voelbel’s Compliance hearing.

OTHER:

Swiss Village: Mr. Campbell asked about our approval of the Swiss Village site plan to renovate the walkways. He understood that it was to reconstruct the walkways on the second floor and a new covered stairway. He asked if it included enlarging some of the units. The Board agreed that they did not recollect that it included any enlargements.

Two-story house: Mr. Campbell then asked about a two-story house that he can see from his house (he pointed out its location on the map to the best of his ability). He feels that this is the reason that we need a building inspector. Mr. Favorite thought that it might be Turner’s.

Questioning at home: Mr. Campbell stated that one Selectman called him at home about Freudenberg NOK and talked for a couple of hours. Mr. Campbell was asked if it was built before any approval. Mr. Paradis stated that another Selectman e-mailed him with the same question. He continued to say that Rene Lefebvre popped in to the office one day when Mr. Paradis was there. He asked how he could expedite the Freudenberg NOK hearing as he was under a lot of pressure as the change would mean 60 people from the Franklin plant would be moved to Bristol (Franklin is closing). Mr. Paradis mentioned that any wetlands would probably be the only holdup and suggested that he hire a Wetlands Scientist to be sure. Mr. Lefebvre asked if they could start building now due to the emergency situation and Mr. Paradis told him that it would be at their own risk and that if things didn’t go the way they planned, they would risk having to change or remove whatever had been built. No favor was asked and no favor was granted. Ms. DellaCroce said that it is the same as those who build within the 30 day appeal time. It was felt that they were questioning Michelle’s judgment. Mr. Campbell also felt that they were looking for the same to be done for the mica building. Ms. DellaCroce stated that the owner of the mica building has not been a trustworthy building where Freudenberg has. The mica building owner has never done what he promises. Mr. Campbell passed around a copy of the history of the mica building since this ownership. The secretary stated that she was asked today, along with the Assessing Office and the Land Use Office, to present all of the records and minutes that we had on seven different cases and Mr. VanDerven was going through them now. He has 6 more that he wants to look at next week. It has been a stressful day, especially for the Land Use Officer, and had to be done along with all of the work that we had to get done normally. The Board was very upset and seemed to feel that this was looking for criticism of the Land Use Officer and the Boards.

At this time, M. Campbell made a motion, second by C. Dingman, to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jan Laferriere, secretary