Windham New Hampshire

ROLL CALL:

Alan Carpenter, Chairman - Present Ross McLeod, Vice Chairman - Present

Lisa Linowes, Secretary - Present Margaret Crisler, Selectmen Member - Present

Walter Kolodziej, Regular Member - Present Wayne Morris, Regular Member - Present

Russ Wilder, Regular Member - Present Lee Maloney, Alternate - Present

Nancy Prendergast, Alternate - Present Roger Hohenberger, Selectmen Alternate - Present

Mr. Wilder made a motion to go into non-public session to discuss legal matters. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Roll call--all yes. Mr. Wilder made a motion to come out of non-public session. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Roll call--all yes. Mr. Carpenter opened the public portion of the meeting at 7:35 pm.

Ms. Prendergast replaced Mr. Morris on the Board.

MINUTES:

Mr. McLeod made a motion to approve the September 26 minutes. Seconded by Mr. Kolodziej. Passed 4-0-2. Mrs. Crisler and Mr. Kolodziej abstained.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Mr. Carpenter reviewed the following correspondence:

Notice of an I-93 widening meeting on October 17;

Flyer for a Land Use in America conference on October 25-26;

Letter from the NH DOT regarding availability of 2002 Local Water Protection Grants;

Flyer for Planning for the Future of Local Forests.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Board discussed the CIP being on the October 31 agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. McLeod shared information regarding a conservation conference.

Ms. Linowes stated that Selectmen Carolyn Webber contacted her regarding asking the Planning Board and Conservation Commission for their endorsement for maintaining the golf course behind Windham Farms as a recreational area. Mr. Hohenberger asked if the land become conservation land, is the golf course an allowed use. Discussion ensued regarding writing the letter. Discussion will continue at a workshop meeting.

Mr. Carpenter announced that the September 11^{th Fund has raised $16,000, and the Common Man breakfast over $10,000.}

^{PUBLIC HEARING:
Lot Line Adjustment (11-A-161 & 200) - Public Hearing}

^{Lexington and Ledge Roads}

^{Mr. Twarog explained the two issues are 1) a proposed pedestrian access easement, and 2) the lot line adjustment. The Board discussed the easement going to the wetland and unbuildable area. Mr. Karl Dubay, MHF Design, explained the 10-foot wide access easement, and he didn’t think client would have a problem with access to the wetland by continuing the easement along the property line. The Board discussed the existing trail through the wetland, not enough information to continue, conditions from the last approval did not happen, location of the right-of-way, prefer rights-of-way rather than easement, work with staff regarding trail location, and the 65-day deadline is October 19. Mr. Dubay stated he would follow through and include Mr. Morris. The Board discussed informing Conservation Commission and the trail not to abut the homeowner’s property. Mrs. Crisler made a motion to continue to October 17 meeting. Motion withdrawn.}

^{Mr. Tom Case stated the hearing is for a lot line change not a trail easement.}

^{Mr. Sam Nassar stated the Board should not be asking for something not required, and we are violating their Constitutional rights. Mr. Turner stated the Board did not demand the trail, the applicant agreed.}

^{Mrs. Crisler made a motion to continue to the October 17 meeting. Seconded Mr. McLeod. Passed 7-0.}

^{Donovan Change of Use (18-L-302) - Public Discussion}

^{61 Range Road}

^{Mr. Twarog explained the variances received and explained the site including widening the end of the driveway. The Board discussed with Mr. Karl Dubay non-conformance, driveway width, property line, rear parking area, and potential future access to parking area, colors of the building, abutting access easements, and drainage. Mr. Carpenter read the department comments. The Board discussed Route 111A drainage, DOT working on improvement in the area, change of use will not increase the drainage as plan proposed, and improving the existing line-of-sight. Mr. Carpenter read a letter from Ms. Donovan requesting to be allowed to move into the building. The Board discussed her current lease, options, unique case, and it is a desirable use of the property. No public comment.}

^{Mrs. Crisler made a motion that due to the unique circumstances of the plan, we support permitting the applicant to move into the location provided a formal site plan is receive within 30 days of the applicants move in, and that the building is deemed safe for occupancy by the building inspector. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Passed 7-0.}

^{Mr. Morris replaced Ms. Linowes on the Board.}

^{Heritage Acres Subdivision - 50 lots (24-F-150 & 300) - Public Discussion}

^{Heritage Hill and Timberlane Roads}

^{Mr. Turner explained the subdivision including location, roads, WWPD, lots, and wildlife corridor. The Board discussed standard subdivision, trails, road should follow land contours, existing wood roads shown on plan, site walk, off-site improvements, site houses 50’ from WWPD, cul-de-sacs, lot shapes, road lengths, and block length needs waiver.}

^{Mr. Carpenter read letters from Vivian Dennis, Andrew and Roseanne Angelo, and Mekdes Abebe. Mrs. Angelo and Mrs. Abebe discussed their letters and issues with the Board respectively.}

^{Mr. Cliff Jacques, Heritage Hill Road, stated his concern with the traffic filtering down Heritage Hill Road, and reminded the Board of the conditions of approval for Heritage Hill Extension.}

^{The Board discussed sending the plan out the Highway Safety concerning connection to Castle Hill, fire department, police department, Conservation Commission, Historic District, transfer station, and road agent, drainage study RCCD, school board, and recreation. Mr. Ryan agreed to pay for 1) the traffic consultant to make a presentation to the Board, and 2) a hydrogeology study - the scope of work will be the ground water yield in the bedrock including the amount of water required by the homes as well as lawn sprinkling and household use. The Board discussed drainage, road widths, cul-de-sac, right-of-way width, and site the houses with lots with the WWPD.}

^{Beneze Special Permit (5-A-1013) - Public Hearing}

^{46 Hawthorne Road}

^{Mr. Turner explained the special permit is for a pool variance. He then gave the history of the building of the pool and the WWPD, retaining wall, and restoring of some areas. The Board reviewed photos. The Board discussed native plantings, process to date, and building application wording. Mr. Robert Beneze, applicant, discussed with the Board the forested woodland, 40’ from WWPD, and native vegetation. Mr. Morris made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1) All stock piling of materials and staging of equipment will be outside the WWPD; 2) 250 feet of silt fencing and 105 feet (35 bales) of hay bales are currently in place protecting the site from runoff. This will remain in place until the landscaping is completed and the vegetation is well rooted; 3) Any disturbed areas within the WWPD created by contractor access identified as “restoration” on the plans will be kept to a minimum and remediated by a qualified, local landscaping contractor using a native field/conservation mix; 4) Pool equipment will consist of filter, pump, and heater as well as a separation tank, which is a self contained, aboveground component to allow backwash to be cleaned and returned to the pool. The separation tank will conserve water and prevent pool water from entering the WWPD; 5) A qualified, local contractor will complete all landscaping; 6) Landscaping will consist of native plantings that are compatible with the climatological zone of southern New Hampshire; 7) The downhill slope to rear of pool will be landscaped by installing a retaining wall at the base of the disturbed area using dry stack block 4 to 5 feet in height and grading to a 3:1 slope. Seconded by Mr. Wilder. Passed 7-0.}

^{Candlewood Special Permit (21-G-860 & 861) - Public Hearing}

^{11 & 15 Candlewood Road}

^{Mr. Turner explained the special permit is for driveways. Mr. Peter Zohdi, Herbert Associates, further explained history of the driveways, WWPD violations, neighbor’s property, and impact to move the driveway. Mrs. Crisler made a motion to accept for public hearing. Seconded by Mr. McLeod. Passed 7-0.}

^{The Board discussed the built driveway, abutters working together, fill been there for three years, and vegetation. No public comment. Mr. Wilder made a motion to approve the special permit with the following conditions: 1) Show temporary erosion control measures for driveway on the plan (location of hay bales and/or silt fencing); 2) Change the title of the plan from “Land Transfer” to “Special Permit in the WWPD” since the boundaries of the approved subdivision lots are not proposing to change and there is no land transfer going on. Seconded Mr. McLeod. Passed 7-0.}

^{Mr. McLeod made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Wilder. Passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 pm.}

^{These minutes are in draft form and have not been submitted for approval.}

^{Respectfully submitted, Nancy Charland}

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