Planning Board
Town of Dublin
Dublin, New Hampshire
June 18, 2009
The Planning Board met for its regular meeting on June 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall. Present: David Whitney, Bill Goodwin, Suzan Macy, Neil Sandford, and Selectmen’s Representative Charlie Champagne. Also present, Code Enforcement Officer Paul Waterman. In the absence of Bruce Simpson, Neil Sandford chaired the meeting.
Minutes of June 4
The June 4 minutes were reviewed. Bill moved they be approved, seconded by Dave; Approved.
Tom Knight Mobile Home Removal
Tom Knight requested that the Planning Board discuss his plans to move the mobile home presently at Carr’s Store to his property on Old Peterboro Road to replace one he has there. He would tear down the one that is presently on his property.
Paul explained that he felt the Planning Board needed to at least be aware of the plans and to make any recommendations. The board questioned whether it was in fact a Planning Board issue.
After discussion, the board felt that they have no problems with this proposal, but would like Bruce to review it and give an opinion.
Howe Reservoir Proposal Presentation
Jerry and Ramona Branch and Paige Simpson were present with a power point presentation of a proposal by the Rotary Club to develop land at Howe Reservoir into a nature park. They would like to have the area available to canoeing, hiking, picnicking, etc. as well as having it be an education center. There is forty acres of land available. They have talked to many people about this, including teachers, who are very enthusiastic about the prospects. Their plan is to have sponsors to finance the project.
Mr. Branch said that all of the abutters will be contacted. The Conservation Commission and the Planning Board are very much in favor of this proposal. The Rotary Club is eager to get all of the approvals needed in order to get started with the development as soon as possible. It falls under the Conservation Commission and will not require Planning Board approval. They hope to get students involved in this development. Mr. Branch said they have contacted the DES regarding a wetlands survey, but the Deputy Director viewed it and said they would just have to flag the wetlands.
Clifford Country Store Discussion
Robin and Andrea Clifford were present to discuss their application for a building permit for the opening of a beauty shop which would be an additional business in their present Country Store property. The shop would have two chairs but only one employee. Customers would come only by appointment and therefore would not generate a lot of traffic. Paul said that parking has always been adequate and that the Cliffords have upgraded the electricity and plumbing. Also, the town has researched the septic system which has been operating ok. There is one rest room which is being remodeled to accommodate the beauty shop and will need state approval. There is already another business in the building, an Artisan Shop which had previously gotten a building permit which had been approved. The beauty shop
would be a third use.
The board determined that the building is not expanding, so the space used is within the existing building. The upstairs space is not being used and parking is in the rear.
Bill moved to waive Site Plan Review, seconded by Dave; Approved.
There was a question about signage. The board told the Cliffords that they will have to go through the sign permit process to accommodate the three tenants.
Bill moved to approve the beauty shop use provided they meet the code and fire requirements, seconded by Dave; Approved.
Maureen Healy Discussion
Maureen Healy was present at the request of the Planning Board to discuss her permit to operate an equestrian massage therapy school. She had been given temporary permission to operate until June 30. However, the Planning Board feels she will need to go through the Site Plan Review process. She produced documents from the ZBA dated September 3, 1997 giving approval for an equestrian massage therapy program and outpatient clinic. She also said she had approval from Mike Worcester who was then the Fire Chief. However, she had never received Site Plan Approval from the Planning Board. She had been asked to come back to the board in 2007 for Site Plan Review, but had not done so.
Suzan moved that Maureen will need to proceed with the Site Plan Review process in order to continue operating, seconded by Bill; Approved.
Maureen was given a copy of the Site Plan Review application and check list and Neil reviewed it with her.
Bill moved, seconded by Dave that point D4 be waived: “Are the existing and proposed grades and contours shown, and base flood elevations, where appropriate?”
F5 did not apply, “Has a driveway permit been granted from either the NH DOT or the Town of Dublin?”
Bill moved that points I 8-9-10 regarding drainage and soil erosion be waived, seconded by Dave; Approved. Paul said that he would be looking for existing maps regarding this.
Bill moved , seconded by Dave, that all of J be waived regarding landscaping, signs, lighting.
Because Maureen has had a decrease in students, Bill moved, seconded by Suzan that point 11B be waived regarding the requirement for an Impact Analysis; Approved.
Adjournment
Suzan moved, seconded by Dave, that the meeting be adjourned; Approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie A. Bartelt
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