Planning Board
Town of Dublin
Dublin, NewHampshire
October 15, 2009
The Planning Board met for its regular meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall. Present: Chairman Bruce Simpson, Scott Swanson, David Whitney, Suzan Macy, and Neil Sandford.
Minutes of October 1
The minutes of October 1 were reviewed and amended. Neil moved that the minutes be approved as amended, seconded by David; Approved.
Jeff Pinney Minor Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment, Map 7, Lots 71A & 71B
Beth Pinney and Surveyor Gayle Rochford presented maps of the proposed minor subdivision/lot line adjustment. The board reviewed the check list and maps.
Neil moved the application for the minor subdivision/lot line adjustment be accepted as complete, seconded by Dave; Approved.
Bruce moved that the subdivision/lot line adjustment be approved, seconded by Neil; Approved. The surveyor will get the mylar to the Town Office for signatures shortly.
Workforce Housing Work Session
Neil presented a proposal for an ordinance for the Dublin regulations on workforce housing. The board discussed his proposal along with ordinances from other towns to determine what would be appropriate for Dublin. Bruce will take the suggestions from the board along with ordinances from other towns and prepare a draft of an ordinance for board review.
Other Zoning Issues
The board also discussed other possible changes to the Zoning Ordinance including:
Hiring a consultant to rate Dublin’s wetlands according to importance and function, and then amending wetlands rules to treat different types/levels of wetlands differently in order to better protect important wetlands while also not restricting use of lands near less important wetlands such as road drainage swales.
Reviewing the sign ordinance to ensure it does not unduly restrict citizens’ right of free speech.
Clifford Country Store
The Planning Board reviewed a letter from Robin Clifford and agreed with her analysis that the pergola at the Country Store does not need to comply with the 35’ setback regulation.
Adjournment
Scott moved the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Neil; Approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie A. Bartelt, Secretary
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